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| blown34 |
09-01-2011 09:06 AM |
Newbie
Currently driving the other glass car produced since 1953; a supercharged C6. Am looking to get a Cobra, but have much home work to do. I'm impressed with the Backdraft and SuperPerformance models, but also need to get educated as to the small block 427 to the big block. Probably need to buy a completed car, since I've become somewhat lazy in my old age. I'd like to meet a few people in California at their events and get answers to all the stupid questions that newbies ask. Would appreciate any inputs.
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| FUNFER2 |
09-01-2011 09:37 AM |
Hello & congrats about wanting the best kick in the pants car you could ever drive !
First of all, there are no,...."stupid questions". Do a lot of research, like you are, to figure out exactly what you want & need and take your time buying or building one. There are several manufactures that have high quality and some that are not.
If you want to chat over the phone I can give you my opinions, as it's always nice to talk rather than typing. :JEKYLHYDE
Send me a pm/email with your number & best time to call. Here's mine.
402-781-2322
427hiss@windstream.net
Kevin |
| blown34 |
09-01-2011 05:26 PM |
Thank you Kevin; that is very kind of you. Perhaps I can give you a call Saturday morning. John 661/201-3945 jfranz42@gmail.com |
| FUNFER2 |
09-01-2011 06:29 PM |
Saturday am will be fine, after that I'll be racing the sprint car.
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| bobbyspeed440 |
09-01-2011 11:16 PM |
I have a few questions my self I'm looking in to getting a kit from a&c. My self I'm pretty mechanically inclined and the kit looks some what basic do u know much about them and have a few motor and drive line questions if u know much about that as well
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| FUNFER2 |
09-02-2011 05:43 AM |
To be honest, I don't know much about A & C, maybe someone else here will have information. You should contact these owners that have a thread here on CC.
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/anti...d-new-guy.html
Personally, I would stay with well known kit manufactures.
What are you looking for in a Cobra ?
How much do you want to spend ?
I can help with your engine & drive train questions and other members as well.
Do you want a small or big block ?
Mild or wild ?
Carb or F/I ?
etc...... |
| bobbyspeed440 |
09-02-2011 10:09 AM |
Well looking to make power for my buck and the ac kit is rite in my budget and the car will be drove I'm the kind of person if its mine its used a lot so can't justify a 20 or 30 grand kit to drive a lot I have found some great deals on some bb 429 Ford and 454 Chevy going carb do to fi is out of my league in wiring capability
But back to questions need pros and cons on sb vs bb on the street going with a manual transmission don't like the auto also will be going solid ford 9 inch with 373 gears would like to make 400 wheel horsepower plus will be adding 100 shot of nitrous for ****s and giggles
Will be street and drag strip raceing it here and th ere so I guess more wild then mild on power like to get were I'm going fast will be running radial tires on rear at all times. Maybe slicks at track for the bottle
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| FUNFER2 |
09-02-2011 12:46 PM |
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| blown34 |
09-04-2011 06:25 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by FUNFER2
(Post 1149168)
Saturday am will be fine, after that I'll be racing the sprint car.
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Was great speaking with you; your input was greatly appreciated. |
| FUNFER2 |
09-05-2011 10:41 AM |
I agree, it was a lot of fun. I thought you had emailed me but I don't see one, so please do and I'll send you the links & photo's we talked about.
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| decooney |
09-05-2011 12:13 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by blown34
(Post 1149066)
Currently driving the other glass car produced since 1953; a supercharged C6. Am looking to get a Cobra, but have much home work to do. I'm impressed with the Backdraft and SuperPerformance models, but also need to get educated as to the small block 427 to the big block. Probably need to buy a completed car, since I've become somewhat lazy in my old age. I'd like to meet a few people in California at their events and get answers to all the stupid questions that newbies ask. Would appreciate any inputs.
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Start Here to get an idea on what's for sale. SPFs and a few BDRs: Cobra Country Cobras for Sale |
| cobrakidz |
10-13-2011 11:17 PM |
Welcome and good luck with your search.
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| blown34 |
01-27-2012 11:02 AM |
Still looking for a car
Sure like the Coyote 5.0 motor and 6-speed combination. Looks very good, but doesn't sound like a 427 Cobra.
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| GP1482 |
01-27-2012 12:16 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by blown34
(Post 1172915)
Sure like the Coyote 5.0 motor and 6-speed combination. Looks very good, but doesn't sound like a 427 Cobra.
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Not too sure what sound you are associating with a "427 Cobra"...as 427 is referring to the "Body Style"...however, take a look at this link...
Superformance Cobra with Mustang's Coyote 5.0L V8 1080p HD - YouTube |
| patrickt |
01-27-2012 12:35 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by GP1482
(Post 1172916)
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Nice, but the idle is not lumpy enough and there wasn't the valvetrain clatter that we are all so fond of.:cool: |
| GP1482 |
01-27-2012 01:25 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1172918)
Nice, but the idle is not lumpy enough and there wasn't the valvetrain clatter that we are all so fond of.:cool:
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Haha!...I wasn't saying that "I personally love the Coyote Engine"...was just throwing that sound bite out there...not to mention...bang for your buck...its a great, well powered, and reliable engine option! |
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