1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Replica (Racing Version)

We have enjoyed this head turner. but plan to travel the world and will not have time for her; she needs to be driven.

A replica car of a 1966 Shelby Cobra. body style 427 made by L. A. Exotics. (2005) noted to be one of the top five leading Cobra Manufacturers of the day. This Cobra features many of the amenities for authenticity of the original cars. There is a Chrome Roll Bar. Chrome side pipes. and Lemans style gas cap. Wing window and tinted Sun visors. Bumper-etts front and rear. Hallibrand style wheels with Knock off spinner wings. Firestone racing tires. Strutted hood and trunk lids. Genuine VDO multi gauge instrument upholstered dashboard with multi colored toggle switches for essential functions. and there are True-Lock color matched safety belts with wooden steering wheel. Everything included that is necessary for this type of racecar. none that are not.

Technical Information:

351CID Ford Cleveland 4V motor

Cylinders have bored out . 020 making a total Cubic Inch Displacement of 360

TRW forged alloy-racing pistons with a compression ratio of 9. 25 to 1

Piston rings are Chrome Moly Steel (best for high Compression engines)

Main bearings are Michigan #77

The crankshaft is balanced. blueprinted and polished for better performance

Camshaft is a Crower cam with 258-degree exhaust duration and a 465-degree lift. This will allow the engine to breath and that is what makes horsepower manageable. and fun.

Lifters are Sealed Power Performance hydraulic lifters

Heads: Sealed Power valve guides and seals with new Manley valves

High velocity oil pump and oversized oil pan; oil capacity = 7 quarts with filter

The intake is "Edelbrock Throttle Body Fuel Injection System". which includes an ECM (Electronic Control Module) wiring harness and exhaust gas sensor. and a high efficiency electric fuel pump. The system will read the exhaust during the running and adjust the fuel mixture accordingly. Fuel capacity = 17 gallons

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Electric Cooling Fans

Two Flex-a-lite Model FIX 3398-2800 CFM Direct Fit Fans; one fan starts with the engine. the second fan is controlled by the Red switch on the dash. and is used at speeds less than 45 mph. This car runs hotter then most; about 225 degrees. no hotter then 260. It cools at a constant speed of 50 to 75 mph. The second fan was installed because the car is garaged in the desert where the temps get above 115 degrees.

Frame - The frame is made from tubular steel and completely welded at all connections

Front End - Ford Mustang II. independent suspension

Steering - Manuel Rack and Pinion

Brakes - Four Wheel Independent Disc Brakes with New Master Cylinder Brake Booster with Dual Piston SSBC A28136 Assembly

Transmission - It is a Ford FMX automatic transmission. The engine and transmission came out of a Boss Mustang Automobile and it is very strong and durable. It is set up to car shift automatically or manually through a B&M 80681 Z-Gate Automatic Shifter

Transmission cooling - There is a B&M Trans cooler located in the front of the car.

Rear Differential - It is a Ford 9" Lincoln Versailles. full posi-traction rear-end with a new "Detroit Locker" locking traction system built in. The gear ratio is approximately 4:11 to1. It ratchets when you turn a corner. which is normal.

Wheels and Tires - The wheels are Hallibrand Style knock-off. Firestone tires; Front tire size. 235-60 x 15 Rear 275 x 15.

Insulation and new Carpet recently installed at the Firewall and Floor.

NOTE TO BUYER: Driver side wheels and side pipe are slightly "Curb" damaged from parking on left side of a One Way Street. Chrome Roll Bar should be re-chromed. Seller has received an estimate of $950. 00 to repair. The car is garaged in Desert Hot Springs. California.

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