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October 9th, 2003, 05:35 AM
#21
Hi Guys.
I find it interesting reading about 'bigger and better' power plants.
And while I somewhat subscribe to the old saying 'there is no replacement for diplacement.'I have had to take a somewhat different look at things in light of my recent trip back home to the UK and review of the Kit Car Market in Europe in general.
It's maybe somewhat true that engine size in their Cobra's is driven by petrol( gasoline) prices....double the cost of ours in the US and Canada....But I also see a trend in Europe that engines in general are getting more and more powerful without additional displacement.
The biggest 'lump' you will see advertised for standard use in Cobra's like Sumo's, Pilgrim's, Hawk's is the Rover/Buick 3.8 Litre
Think about it...How much power do you really need to effectively push 2100 lb. of fibreglass and metal....( thats 2100 lb with a 302 CI cast iron block)
I suppose the other thing is...no matter how much HP you got in your Cobra...if you don't get it to the road effectively....and that can be hard in a light cars like our Uniques....then there are a lot of Rice Rockets out there that could cause some red faces.
Have a good one Guys...( I'm off to look for a V6....Ha..Ha...Ha.)
Mike
Mike Geddes
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October 9th, 2003, 06:43 AM
#22
Mike ,
I agree, a alternative powerplant is probably a sensible alternative to the leaking,loud,non-efficient,american muscle V-8. But let's face it, if we were sensible we would not do what we do.
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October 9th, 2003, 06:43 AM
#23
Mike ,
I agree, a alternative powerplant is probably a sensible alternative to the leaking,loud,non-efficient,american muscle V-8. But let's face it, if we were sensible we would not do what we do.
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October 9th, 2003, 09:12 PM
#24
Brent,
I just rushed out to the garage and looked under my car, no oil leaks, boy am I happy!!!
Eliminator
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October 9th, 2003, 09:12 PM
#25
Brent,
I just rushed out to the garage and looked under my car, no oil leaks, boy am I happy!!!
Eliminator
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October 9th, 2003, 11:07 PM
#26
Somebody on the other forum stated "FEs don't leak, they just mark their territory"
As BIG DOGS normally do. (-:
Brent
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October 9th, 2003, 11:07 PM
#27
Somebody on the other forum stated "FEs don't leak, they just mark their territory"
As BIG DOGS normally do. (-:
Brent
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October 10th, 2003, 05:09 AM
#28
Humph. Wish it was limited to big blocks. 
Actually just a loose radiator hose, but much mirth from my Cobra brethern. 
Gary
Unique FIA 351W
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October 10th, 2003, 05:09 AM
#29
Humph. Wish it was limited to big blocks.
Actually just a loose radiator hose, but much mirth from my Cobra brethern.
Gary
Unique FIA 351W
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October 11th, 2003, 12:06 AM
#30
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October 11th, 2003, 12:06 AM
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