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04-22-2005, 09:48 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: North Metro Atlanta,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2 dr roadster, V-8, 4 spd.
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04-22-2005, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: California,
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 289 Slabside Early Comp Car with 289 Webers and all the goodies. Cancelling the efforts of several Priuses
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David: Regarding the light, small diameter clutch. Great idea!
I used to autoX a nice Datsun 510. I switched to a 7" single disc Tilton Road Race type clutch & small diameter flywheel and the engine RPM'D scarey fast. It increased the acceleration dramatically but had a very unforgiving manner regarding slippage. It was like a light switch, disengaged or fully engaged. Did not like being slipped, consequently very little town driving. Garage & trailer Queen. The idea is good but it would need to be multi disc to absorb the torque & allow some slippage. Tilton makes a setup like you describe.
Rick
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04-28-2005, 05:47 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Provo,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, 427
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Rick,
That is exactly what we are after--a fast reving engine. I really love them when the rev so quickly.
I spent quite a bit of time talking to McLeod about the slippage and street driving issue and they have developed this set up for the Saleen S-7 so I hope it works. I will let you know!
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04-02-2006, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by A-Snake
David,
Small blocks are in! That is where it all started.....
But Power Surge, no visual impact???
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A really beautiful car, warranted this bump. |
04-02-2006, 03:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Los Angeles,
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Cobra Make, Engine: E.R.A. FIA #2088 1964 289 w/Webers
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They look so innocent like that.  You might have to throw a set of webers on it to smooth out the cam or you ain't gonna fool anyone with horsepower in the mid 400 range. 
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04-04-2006, 06:42 PM
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David,
One question: are the small blocks 289s or larger. It is possible to build a 460 cid small block. It is also possible to build a 375 cid with an 8.2" deck height.
And if you are willing to spend money on the engine (Ti or piston guided rods, lightweight crank, lightweight pistons, solid roller/shaft rockers, timing belt, etc.) these can rev to over 8000rpm.
I understand that someone is building a car (different brand I believe) with a 700hp Roush 427 small block.
Thanks,
David
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04-13-2006, 04:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Dreaming of a 427 Competition car...
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David and all,
289s and 427s are the stuff dreams are made of. Each has their own pros and cons... and each their followers. I absolutely love the high-revving crackle of a highly-tuned small block. I heard a genuine race-prepared slab side once outside Coys in South Kensington, London, across the road from my old University. Unreal!
But the sound of a 428 FE-powered 427 at the last ever Crystal Palace Sprint in 2000, just sat in the car park, breathing through side pipes, will live with me forever. I still think that is the way I will go, one day, when I can afford a Kirkham. (Nothing else enters my serious considerations!)
Of course, I could be persuaded... 
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04-13-2006, 05:09 AM
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What would an all alloy smallblock weigh?
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05-19-2006, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Webster,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX2019 (sold) - First Factory Dragonsnake, Ford GT
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Originally Posted by David Kirkham
What is up with all of the 289 activity lately? All of a sudden we have been swamped with 289 orders! We usually have some in stock, but I sold the last 2 in stock yesterday and we have 6 on order right now with several, serious pending sales! 3 more will arrive on a container next week! What is happening?!?!?
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Well, there goes that idea! I had planned to replace the Dragonsnake (CSX2019 being auctioned Memorial Day weekend) with a Kirkham slab-side. Even had the metallic light blue color analyzed with a spectrometer and bought a custom-mixed pint of paint. While that car could never take the place of old "Jezebel Blue," it would have been a Cobra I could finally drive on the street, Roush motor, all the good stuff . . . the works!
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05-19-2006, 09:46 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Portland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 1964 289->Webers
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That's a great pic! Thanks for sharing!
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06-04-2006, 12:16 AM
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The 289 FIA car is just so much better looking than the 427 to me not to mention the racing heritage of the FIA cars. It has little to do with the engine for me.
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06-04-2006, 02:06 AM
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Hmmm, David K. posted this thread several months ago, I wonder what the latest news is?
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06-04-2006, 08:31 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 1964 289->Webers
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The 289 FIA car is just so much better looking than the 427 to me not to mention the racing heritage of the FIA cars. It has little to do with the engine for me.
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The 289 seems to be an aquired taste. I like both cars but having the 289 car is much more pleasurable for me. I like the lighter, rarer, less refined looking car. Maybe someday I can have both
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