Old Jan 21, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Default Re: My Dream Car is now no longer a dream, its in my garage!

Thanks everyone, can't wait for spring either! The car is a Factory 5, it has a 347 (punched out 302), 450 HP Ford Racing engine with Fuel Injection w/Trick Flow Induction set up. 5 speed Tremec, 3:55 posi rear. Side pipes will probably go out some time next week, wheels in Late February. I was not a fan of the fuel injected Cobras however this one starts when you turn the key and runs smooth as glass, nice Cobra rumble. I saw a show on HD a few weeks ago where all the new Shelby Cobras (CSX) will be coming with Fords new engine (sorry I forget the name of it, Coyote maybe???) which has fuel injection. They site better fuel economy, reliability as the reasons. I'm sure if you wanted carb/s they'd accomodate you but FI definitely makes a difference. The two carburated Cobras I drove were harder to start and didn't run as smooth. Thanks for staying with me on this. I'll post updates as they come up.
 

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