10-17-2011, 07:48 PM
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Location: NE Oklahoma,
OK
Cobra Make, Engine: Fords
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Originally Posted by xb-60
Thanks Rick. Interesting stuff. I’ve never heard of using aluminum alloy conrods….how does the strength of the rod compare to a forged alloy steel rod? ..........."
Cheers,
Glen
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not strictly an "auto" example, but vintage Triumph motorcycles, the 650cc & 500cc twins used aluminum connecting rods. So the practice is not unknown. Actually, the bottom cap was steel but the main part of the rod is aluminum.
I have no doubt you will be able to re-create the 289 FIA Cobra to be as original as you want (complete with a 289 engine if's that's your desire). And you will have a blast doing so.
My un-solicited advise is to get it as like the original as possible in every way. Drive it for a while. Then you will know first hand what you want, or need, to change.
Z.
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