Ordered a Superformance Cobra, trying to make some decisions.

[frdfver]

Curtis,
I got that off Ebay. 12"x 8" for 59.00 shipping included. I believe Summit and Jegs sells them also but for more money...

Paul

[blykins]

Frankly, you will not be able to find or use a large enough air cleaner for a 482 under the hood of a Cobra. You'll lose a very large amount of hp with any of them. So, with that being said, try to find the biggest you can, and find something that you like the looks of too.

The air cleaner is something I tell customers to buy at the last. Sometimes on the dyno a 1" carb spacer will add 10-12 hp, and the customer will have to make the decision on whether or not he has the room for that as well. All car manufacturers will vary a little on room as well.

Turkey pans? Nah.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by blykins

Turkey pans? Nah.

I have it solely for the looks, which I like. But, as you know, my TP is quickly and easily removable and, FWIW, when I run the car without the TP, the engine runs about 7 to 8 degrees hotter (Centigrade) in just regular, around town summer driving. Even then, I don't have any sort of overheating problem, but it's just something to keep in mind.

[blykins]

Yep, the look is a big part of it. You are probably going for a more period-correct look than Bill.

If I were going to go all-out for appearance, I would build a true 427, using a factory S/O block, iron heads, factory intake, etc. I've done a couple of 427 inch engines, and they have all been around the 500-525 hp mark. Even did a 427 with C3 LR heads and a 2x4 LR intake that made 510 hp and 511 lb-ft of torque.

[patrickt]

What DetroitBill probably doesn't realize is that, even if he puts a hallway sponge on top of his carb, the first time he really stomps it, that 482 is going to scare the absolute crap out of him.