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Contemporary 428 headers? Other questions, HELP!
I just purchased a 1992 Contemporary Cobra with a 350 chevy motor. I have a 428 and Tremec trans that I want to install but I need some help.
1. Who makes under car headers (as opposed to side exhaust headers) for my 428 that will fit the Contemporary Cobra? 2. Can I buy motor mounts for the 428 (vs. existing 350 chevy) motor that I could then have welded on to the frame or am I going to have to get them fabricated? 3. Similarly the existing radiator looks old and marginal. Any sources you can think of for a bolt in, quality aluminum replacement? 4. The pedal arrangement is tight, in fact real tight with my left leg feeling like it comes up to my chest everytime I shift this monster. I'm assuming that, given the existing size of the leg enclosure area coupled with the pedals being offset to the left that I can't do much here. True? Many thanks for your thoughts and help here. |
Try Cobra Restorers for headers, otherwise there is a place called "Tubular Automotive" on the east coast that did Contemporary headers. I don"t know how others feel, but I hate my TKO II tremec. First gear is all but useless and seldom do I use o/d. I would opt for something with a first gear in the 2.60 range (T-10 Richmond). With your 428 you would find the 3.27 first gear nothing more than a "stump puller". This is just my opinion however, so good luck. Mike Beamish
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Thank you Mike.
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Tim, regarding the pedal placement, not much you can do about the offset and tight spacing but one thing I did that helped was remove the seat rails. This lowers the seat by a little over an inch and I moved it back as well. This straightened out the angle (on my leg) somewhat and was an improvement.
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Great idea, many thanks Bill.
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Check out the new TKO 600. First gear is a MUCH better 2.87, has a choice of O/D ratios, multiple shifter locations and is rated at 600 ft/lbs. I think there will be a glut of used TKO II's on the market soon.
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