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Back in Black
Wed August 14, 2002 8:35am
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My motor, final installation !
Ford 514 SVO with holley throttle body EFI ...lots of polished stuff !
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Back in Black
Wed August 14, 2002 8:37am
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My final motor installation
My final motor installation !
Ford 514 SVO with throttle body EFI
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Naja
Sat August 17, 2002 11:10am
Rating: 9
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1890 Sidepipes
A set of mean pipes. This is my friend's grandfather. It was taken in the wilds of New Mexico.
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Naja
Sat August 17, 2002 11:11am
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Yours Truly
Measuring to fit the tail lights properly. Notice the clear lens to more closely match the (ultimate) white paint. (I had to slightly modify the tail lights to pass inspection, but I think I still preserved the 'clear' effect).
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Naja
Sat August 17, 2002 11:18am
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Chassis Rear
Rear view of the West Coast chassis. 9 inch, live axle with 2.73 gearing. 11 inch ventilated brakes. It's heavy, but extremely rigid and makes for a FINE road car.
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Naja
Sat August 17, 2002 11:24am
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Chassis - Front
This is the front of the West Coast chassis. It was designed to accept (as standard) a 460 engine. Mine has the optional 7 core radiator. Flex-A-Lite 150 fan (2800 cfm). A very heavy but rigid frame. 11 inch ventilated discs. Got it as a 'rolling chassis', so the build quality and alignment of parts are not questionable. Rides like 'on a rail'.
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Naja
Sat August 17, 2002 11:33am
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Naja's Interior
This has a larger-than-typical cockpit. It is VERY comfortable. I have driven for over 2 hours at a stretch and could have gone for 2 more. It has 10 gauges with 13 functions and a 45 w/ch stereo/CD (for when you stop), cruise control for long stretches of highway and a/c for the hot, muggy Houston summers. B&M Star shifter on a C6. Chrome extinguisher has real halon in it. The keepers for the harness tabs have "Naja", "evolvere" and a cobra embroidered on them. The seat inserts are simulated snakeskin.
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Naja
Sat August 17, 2002 11:44am
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Naked 533 cid EFI
A look at Naja's powerplant with most of the 'accessories' off of it. Atop is a 1200 cfm Accel throttle body, then a Torker II manifold (a significant restriction for this engine), to the new Edelbrock 6066 aluminum heads, 65 lb. Siemens injectors (supplied by an Aeroequip pump). Custom grind roller CompCam with .662 i/e lift, solid lifters, roller rockers under the custom valve cover by Innovation West (only ones like them in the world). A medium stoker with .080 overbore gives 533 cid. Wiseco pistons have 18cc dish to give 9.8:1 compression ratio. I was surprised when the redline was set at 7k, but the 2 people doing the engine work said it would have no trouble handling it.
It dyno'd at 491 hp (5200 rpm) and 548 ft-lbs (4700 rpm) - remember the Torker II being a huge restriction. It was built with reliability (first) in mind, then for torque. The lowest rpm that they data logged during the dyno was 2600, and it was already doing 525 ft-lbs.
This powers a C6 tranny leading to a 9 inch, live rear end with a 2.73 running gear. Haven't run it on the road much, but have gotten over 15 mpg on two, short trips. Spark control completely MSD including 7AL-2, Pro Power HVC coil, billet distributor with Pro cap. All of this is managed by a SpeedPro ECU. It idles at about 950 rpm.
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Naja
Sat August 17, 2002 11:58am
Rating: 5
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Naja's Heart
Naja - under the hood. This is a view with all of the equipment hanging on the engine - 533 cid, EFI with a programmable ECU. (See detailed info with the "Naked 533" image).
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Naja
Sat August 17, 2002 12:04pm
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Refined Brute Force
Brute force, artistry, or both? 533 cid, EFI, and more artwork lie under the 'bonnet'. (See engine details with the "Naked 533" image).
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Naja
Sat August 17, 2002 12:14pm
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Unique Graphics
Among the many unique features of 'Naja evolvere' is the ghosted graphics on the exterior. Ghosting is somewhat common on darker colored, custom cars, but it is almost unheard of on a white base. This is because it is EXTREMELY difficult. The graphics artist and I were ecstatic over the results. Like this picture, most photos do not do the large snake on the hood justice. It was meant to be subtle - most people don't even see it unless they look at it for more than a glance. In bright sunlight, it changes shades from a dull, light grey to a bright, irridescent blue. I also have subtle, 'snakeskin' stripes (the customary dimensions) on the rear. You must observe it in person to gain an appreciation for it! The base is a pearl white.
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Naja
Sat August 17, 2002 12:21pm
Rating: 8
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'Naja evolvere' with 5 spoke wheels
This shows the 17 inch 5 spoke wheels from PS Engineering. I wanted Torque Thrust D's, but wanted 17 inch wheels more - didn't want chromed or polished. These were the only ones I could find. Tires are 245/40/17 fronts and 315/35/17 rears - Yokohama AVS Sports (these and Michelin Pilot Sports are the most aggressive street tires made).
My daughter was the first passenger to ride in the car.
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Naja
Sat August 17, 2002 12:42pm
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'Naja evolvere' with wire knockoffs
This is 'Naja evolvere' (the 'evolved Cobra') with 17 inch Dayton (Triple Cross) 100 spoke wire wheels (true knockoffs). The base coat is a pearl white, and it has subtle, ghosted graphics on the hood and truck (and another image under the hood). I built the car to 'explore the envelope' with what is possible to do with a Cobra (at a reasonable - ??? - price) - not just the common (no offense intended) 427/428, 5/7 gauge, Guardsman blue with Wimbledon white stripes Cobra. (If the above is what you REALLY want, then I congratulate you - vive la differance!).
Naja is very heavy at 3200 lbs. (fully loaded), but makes for a TERRIFIC road car (which is what I wanted). It has a 533 cid, programmable EFI engine, C6, a/c, cruise, tilt, stereo/CD (for when you stop), 13 gauge functions, power steering/brakes, sidepipe shields - everything that a Cobra is NOT supposed to have.
It is a West Coast model, being longer and wider than standard. This set of wheels takes 235/45/17 fronts and 285/45/17 rears - Bridgestone Potenza 730s (very aggressive 60k tires).
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DavidWard
Sun January 19, 2003 4:28pm
Rating: 10
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Stack EFI
Stack Injection as sold by Wayne Presley
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DavidWard
Sun January 19, 2003 4:39pm
Rating: 9.33333
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