03-16-2005, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Portland,
OR
Cobra Make, Engine: UM 289 FIA, 396W stroker
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As a fellow Cobra owner who also owns a turbo "rice burner" (Impreza STi- say what you will, then meet me on the AutoX course!  ), there's a lot to consider to the equation...
First off, while a smaller displacement engine is capable of big power, it has to work much harder to do it. Harder work= more stress.
While it is true our cars are lightweight- it's a relative thing; mebbe it's not needed in a 1300 lb Lotus or an F1 car, but torque is VERY important in a Cobra replica, IMHO.
A car w/ plenty of torque will be much more streetable than an equivalent car w/ the same hp, but lower lbs/ft.
Just my opinion- your mileage may vary,
Russ R |
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