I know a guy down here in nor cal with one for sale comes with a side oiler 427 in it Beautiful car and has raw power think it would do 120 in 2nd lol. I have seen a few at C&C and although they are very cool and air seems like an option they appear to give up a LOT of visibility compared to the open Cobra. Its got a Ford Stroker and a TKO600 Suspension. All Cobras, all the time. Yes, they still use E36 suspension, rearend and brakes. Home. BackDraft Racing --- - Club Cobra Muscular 1974 Super Duty Trans Am Commands Attention, Father And Son Reflect On 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider 1300 Junior. 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra Price $109,995 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra Price $114,995 Backdraft Racing Cobra s by Year 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra. Then I drove one, a FF kit with a Ford 302 crate engine. Grab This Rare 1966 Plymouth Satellite 426 Hemi, Snag A Show-Stopping 1970 Dodge Challenger Restomod. Pics below. p.s. And a remote shifter seems like the correct fix for the goofball shifter setup. New posts Search forums Advanced search. You are using an out of date browser. One of the things that can make the Cobra so much more special, is what makes my Super 7 so much fun - it's the "look at me" aspect. Representation from nearly all Cobra/Daytona/GT40 manufacturers Help from all over the world for your questions Build logs for you and all members Blogs Image Gallery Many thousands of members and nearly 1 million posts! Private. IIRC he ended up trying one or two different track time toys before winding up in a Neon. I worked on one for a customer. I would definitely buy a well-put-together finished one unless you want a real project. Advantage. No you can remove the cover it will pull back far enough to check the bolts. Nostalgic Motoring Company, an official dealer for Backdraft, is excited to offer the opportunity to take home this brand new 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B replica with plenty of attitude. Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Car #1209 Roush 427R. Location: Washington State. The World's largest Backdraft Racing Cobra for Sale - classiccarsbay.com Confirmed what I already knew. That said, the Factory Five suspension componentsare completely adjustable on all four corners and the chassis is track proven so you certainly have plenty of levers to mess with. Ahrens-Fox. check out the. New Backdrafter - Club Cobra Premium carpeting w/ bound edges for trunk and cockpit. I'm a really big fan of the FFRs, I rode in one for about 6 hours one day (to the FFR Open House and back) with a standard 4 link suspension and found the ride to be very comfortable. Also I would do both sides even if the other side is good. Somewhere in all of that discussion there is surely some good information regarding PATS, fuel pumps and steering. RT3 4.6 ltr modular hotrod engine o2 sensors? FFR depends on your build quality and if its a donor or non-donor for costs comparison. Trunk carpeting was pretty poor. Was not a fan of the c5 driving experience but these c7s drive balanced as all hell. p.s. Backdraft makes a darn good car with BMW suspension as stated above the fit and finish is not the greatest. Feels like I'm driving a supercar. i just love the rawness of that car and it only weighs like 2600ish pounds. New . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Moving the differential forward a half of an inch may give me enough clearance to stop the rubbing. They make hooligans with unmuffled Harleys seem quiet and reserved. I think they look awesome. How fast does it go? Cobra Make, Engine: E-M / Power Performance / 521 stroker / Holley HP EFI. You could hear it coming from over a quarter mile away. http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showte-build-thread, Suspension, Steering and Brakes - 289 FIA/USRRC, Suspension, Steering and Brakes - 33 HotRod, Ford Modular 5.0 "Coyote" Install and tuning, If this is your first visit, be sure to Backdraft Racing | Factory Five Racing Forum Its not a kit, rather a factory built car. 5. But again, that was a few years back. The cheapest Backdraft currently on Hemming is around $76K. Their build quality is on point, and the car's aesthetics are extremely similar to the original Cobra at a much lower price point than it's expensive rivals (Superformance, Kirkham, etc.) Aermacchi. The World's largest g4b5xjpjY2VsEzeZz5O5sbiQH1XzeReRgTr09VCR1MIJuONX75c13oP2ReM0pnDQ, stanger_mussle (Supported by GRM undergarments). All had the Roush 427 motor and were based on BMW suspension components. I was pissed and happy at the same time. I see these at cars and coffee all the time there insanely quick! 3210 SW 14TH PLACEBOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426, Happy 427 day! New posts Search forums. It does look like the differential shifted towards the rear car. This menacing Cobra replica is slathered in a stealthy Black Magic paint topped with Magnetic Grey stripes . Shelby Cobra questions| Grassroots Motorsports forum Okay, I left out some potentially important info. by xb-60. The World's largest non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Get as close to the real thing as you can (safely) afford. Looking for Doeas anyone here know who had a large group in the Mt. . Shelby Cobra overload AC Cobra kit cars Backdraft Kirkham CSX - YouTube Club Cobra . Must be a member and logged in to read posts or post in this Forum. Shelby Backdraft Racing Shelby Cobra Cars for sale - SmartMotorGuide.com Located in Maryland. NMNA, 99-03 Ford Mustang Cobra 8.8 IRS differential 3.27 gears and 31 spline trac loc. Fun to drive, but my c6z is as well. It's 1950's British car weather protection. I helped put together a superformance for a friend and it was awesome. The price is unlisted, but feel free to contact Nostalgic Motoring and submit an offer. Weird Noise From Side Pipes.Search PerformedAdditional Questions, Quick Question: Brake lines for RT3 Build #496. Our NEXT GENERATION RT4 Classic Edition features a more traditional take on Roadster styling, with polished stainless steel side pipes and halibrand style wheels. Welcome to Club Cobra! Well, I actually have been thinking/considering the Shelby Cobra (replica/kit car) and since my wife encouraged me to get one I am obligated to at least investigate my options. Edit: I should point out that this car was purchased as a turn key car from Backdraft. But it really depends what you want out of your car. 2017 Backdraft RT3 Cobra BDR1624 | Cobra Authority Checked cv joint boots for leaks. #builtwithattitude #happyeaster #coo, Can you guess where this roadster is? Hi all, I know I posted my questionabout comparing C6 Z06 andC7 Z51 but today my wife and I saw a Shelby Cobra (presumably either Factory Five or Superformance) on the road and she asked why I don't get one of those instead. Have you ever dealt with a high-horsepower/short wheelbase combo? The cheapest Backdraft currently on Hemming is around $76K. Maybe it's because of the 92" wheelbase instead of the FFR 90". The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site . I was driving today and applied the clutch only to have the driver's seat slider give way and fully Hi All, new owner here. MK4 7869, gen 1 Coyote, TR-3650, 3-link . Two Locost Seven Frames and Various Parts $1000 - NMNA - FBM - Romulus, MI (Detroit suburb). Under the bonnet is a 345 BHP 302 CID built by Ford Racing, coupled with a World Class T5 Transmission and hydraulic lifters. But I have aGolf R for bad weather / daily driving for the race car I want lots of drama even at 30 mph. Sitting here in the puts at NCM thoroughly enjoying the smile this c7 Grand Sport is putting on my face each and every session. If anything, Ill have a better view of the suspension. As recommended, this weekend I plan to remove the wheels, spring, shocks and check the full range of the suspension to see what may be causing the rubbing. Every time I am fatigued by the exhaust volume in less than 10 minutes and never get the chance to have any fun with them. I would imagine it's pretty close. It could be yours today! Set it up right and you have brutal speed. SPF roller= $42K+. That said, if you are buying pre-built, from what I have seen they seem to hold their value pretty well. Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #1799 5.0L Gen 3 Coyote Posts: 21 Not Ranked The Factory Five Forum has an entire sub-forum dedicated to the Coyote Build. Every trip I take in my 7, includes people recording me as they pass, or pictures taken of it in parking lots, or questions at gas stations "What is it? Every time I am excited by the prospect of BMWesque handling in a gorgeous retro body with surplus power. Dont get me wrong- some guys build them and do a VERY nice job, but for me factory built was the way to go. There is simply no room under there. Had a ridiculously loud big block Ford in it with unbaffled side pipes so I really couldn't stand to drive it long enough to get a real impression. Abarth. YES! I want to register an account for free right now! So then I built a C5Z track rat which is great but not that special. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Backdraft Cobra and Nostalgic Motoring Introduction Third hand knowledge, but I'd avoid Superformance. Its pretty much impossible to tell orientation, etc,,, when zoomed in like those pics are. I notice the springs top plates aren't in the same location. Proof that the Ford Pinto makes a capable street machine? After doing my research about 10 years ago, I was set on getting a Cobra built by Backdraft Racing. #builtwithattitude #carswithoutlimi, A true classic replica! There are 3 backdraft ones on hemmings right now, at $46k. 2023 Historic Races (Pacific Raceways) July 1. The heart of the beast is a Roush 427cui V8 engine that pumps out a healthy 550-horsepower shifted down to the rear wheels by a Tremec TKO 600 five-speed manual transmission. We do stock RT4s and have access to Backdraft's in-build and landed inventory. I am not a Cobra expert and not that familiar with all the differences between the makes out there. I not 100% on the torque spec but it wasnt torqued to spec. I thought you found the problem. Someone earlier mentioned running a quieter exhaust under the car. 2. It this legal?" Pete. Does anyone have a lead on 17" knock offs rears or fronts? After that they hold value amazingly. Which is how I would do it. 3081 . 3) Good question - I'm actually building my Cobrafor track duty (IRS, 427W engine, Tremec 5-speed, Wilwood brakes with front/back bias adjustment, etc.). Although it is indeed a solid kit, It's taking an astounding quantity of massaging to get it together nicely. Does this info help or muddy the water? non biased Shelby Cobra related site! non biased Shelby Cobra related site! I'm now prepping an Exocet race chassis which has the raw fun without the expensive body. if you want a cool car, the cobra might get the nod - especially being a convertible as you get to see and smile at more people. Mine are in the same condition. If you want to go fast buy a factory five spec car and go nuts with the adjustable uppers and lower control arms and have a set of shocks made by breeze or find and fit some motons. Backdraft 427 ; Build: June 2022. Run the exhaust out the back with real mufflers and cats and it won't be loud. Manufacturers, Engine Builders, tools, and parts. Made out of hand-laid fiberglass, the body is slathered in a glossy Black Magic with a Magnetic Grey stripe outlined silver and broken up by a red center stripe. Tomorrow lll pull back the inner boot. Many have done it and they look pretty nice. Backdraft Cobra replicas?| Grassroots Motorsports forum YES! There are really too many variables. Depending on the engine they weigh around 2400 lbs. General thing I've been told on what to look for (on the Factory five front) for a track buildis IRS and a small-block (either Coyote or SBF).