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Ford Racing Cobra Jet Testing

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SVThopeful

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Last week Ford Racing had the new Cobra Jet out for testing. Because they were just testing, they weren't displaying or recording ETs or MPH for the runs.

YouTube - Cobra Jet Testing at Milan

Here’s the press release on the car
http://www.fordracingparts.com/announcements/news82.asp

I was there with Ford Racing's GT Convertible. The car has their 400hp Super Pack, shifter, FR500S Axle-back, X-pipe, shorty headers, and 3.73 gears.

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sweet, but at 3300 pounds I wouldn't say it's lightweight:shrug:also a 6 speed doesn't seem like the way to go for a drag car that's a lot of rowing
 
Big Jim said:
Do you really think he will use all six gears in the 1/4 mile? Most certainly not with 3.73 rear gears.
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Well it's being developed specifically for this, so someone thinks that its a good idea for a 6-speed...Six gears seems like a lot of work to do, and would cut into the all important consistancy factor..
 
Looks like that 400hp out of a s/c 5.4 is very conservative.
Also looks like you have a cool job. :drool:

royalblue said:
sweet, but at 3300 pounds I wouldn't say it's lightweight:shrug:also a 6 speed doesn't seem like the way to go for a drag car that's a lot of rowing
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Well it's being developed specifically for this, so someone thinks that its a good idea for a 6-speed...Six gears seems like a lot of work to do, and would cut into the all important consistancy factor..
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:help:Do you guys think at all before posting or do you just not understand much about drag racing/Mustangs/NHRA?
3300# is lightweight for the s197 Mustang chassis.
6-speeds are never used for drag racing, at least all 6 forward gears are never used for drag racing. This car is designed for NHRA classes and would need powertrain components to match current production offerings.
-J
 
biminiLX said:
Looks like that 400hp out of a s/c 5.4 is very conservative.
Also looks like you have a cool job. :drool:




:help:Do you guys think at all before posting or do you just not understand much about drag racing/Mustangs/NHRA?
3300# is lightweight for the s197 Mustang chassis.
6-speeds are never used for drag racing, at least all 6 forward gears are never used for drag racing. This car is designed for NHRA classes and would need powertrain components to match current production offerings.
-J
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I am pretty lucky :cool:

Exactly, NHRA requirements are also the reason the car will be rated at 400hp.
 
SVThopeful said:
I am pretty lucky :cool:

Exactly, NHRA requirements are also the reason the car will be rated at 400hp.
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I would also think the s/c 5.4 would have a nice advantage in average power (and especially torque :shocked:) at 400hp.
Say hi if you ever see me at Milan, I plan on running True Street at the NMRA race in June (I know its Ford employee day and you guys race at the show) and my brother and I go to T&T alot.
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Later, J
 
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