Rear anti-sway bar

[nolastyankee]

David,
To reiterate something I said once before, these cars are one-off and there is truly no single correct answer. Your most important research tool is your own ability to gather facts and decide what is best for your application - be wary of taking a solution straight across to your car since you will most certainly be dealing with different variables.

That said, you need a SPAL fan to cool the radiator. The pushers are functional decoration that are bred from a time in automotive history before the SPAL fan. Had Carroll had access to a SPAL fan there would have never been pushers on a Cobra. (Opinion) The 2" slimline fan is standard fare for cars without modified radiator mounts. We totally re-engineered our mount and now have a perfectly vertical radiator but strap in for some work if you go that route. The 2" SPAL will fit fine as is and I would not worry fan clearance with a larger bar. These cars are simply not so precise that 1/8" radius will make or break an install.

My recco on the 7/8" bar is opinion more than science. Any bar will work fine and your car's performance will be much more influenced by your baseline setup than selection of parts. Until you have the right springs, damping/rebound, and perfect alignment a 1/8" difference in sway bar diameter is splitting hairs.

[davids2toys]

David,
To reiterate something I said once before, these cars are one-off and there is truly no single correct answer. Your most important research tool is your own ability to gather facts and decide what is best for your application - be wary of taking a solution straight across to your car since you will most certainly be dealing with different variables.

That said, you need a SPAL fan to cool the radiator. The pushers are functional decoration that are bred from a time in automotive history before the SPAL fan. Had Carroll had access to a SPAL fan there would have never been pushers on a Cobra. (Opinion) The 2" slimline fan is standard fare for cars without modified radiator mounts. We totally re-engineered our mount and now have a perfectly vertical radiator but strap in for some work if you go that route. The 2" SPAL will fit fine as is and I would not worry fan clearance with a larger bar. These cars are simply not so precise that 1/8" radius will make or break an install.

My recco on the 7/8" bar is opinion more than science. Any bar will work fine and your car's performance will be much more influenced by your baseline setup than selection of parts. Until you have the right springs, damping/rebound, and perfect alignment a 1/8" difference in sway bar diameter is splitting hairs.

I hear you Brian, also understand, that is exactly what I am doing...attempting to gather facts and knowledge, learning from others, etc, etc. I much rather do things right the first time instead of doing the I should ofs, wasting time and money! Both of which I am short on.
It is also the same when I am helping someone out with something I have done already, right down to part numbers and all aspects of the install, including mods, pitfalls and questions.
I am pretty new to the Cobra game, so please try and understand.
Dave

[eliminator]

HINT:
Sway Bar Mount Amazing what can be found!!

[davebetts]

Yes, the kit from Unique Motorcars did include the bar (powder coated black - to boot). The bar size is 5/8", just as my front sway bar. TIP: take a 5/8" open end wrench and push it over the front bar to check. Just an easy/quick way to measure a diameter. I also have a Spal puller fan behind the radiator and it just fits without hitting the front sway bar.

[nolastyankee]

Just an FYI on MGB sway bars, although they are often finished they are generally not powder coated. There are rubber bushings in the end-links that would not survive well in the oven. The bars I have seen (including the ones we bought, one from Unique and one aftermarket) were both basic black rattle can finish. We sanded them down and hit them with POR 15 which is both attractive and ridiculously flexible.

[davids2toys]

Just an FYI on MGB sway bars, although they are often finished they are generally not powder coated. There are rubber bushings in the end-links that would not survive well in the oven. The bars I have seen (including the ones we bought, one from Unique and one aftermarket) were both basic black rattle can finish. We sanded them down and hit them with POR 15 which is both attractive and ridiculously flexible.

I will remember this tip if mine come non powder coated.

[davids2toys]

Yes, the kit from Unique Motorcars did include the bar (powder coated black - to boot). The bar size is 5/8", just as my front sway bar. TIP: take a 5/8" open end wrench and push it over the front bar to check. Just an easy/quick way to measure a diameter. I also have a Spal puller fan behind the radiator and it just fits without hitting the front sway bar.

Thanks a lot

[davids2toys]

HINT:
Sway Bar Mount Amazing what can be found!!

Fantastic...thanks!
Let me add, the underside of your car looks unreal. Very, Very NICE