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Faili: Hi Be careful when anyone advises dyno-testing a new engine. It is good to dyno tune a new engine, and it is good to run a new engine on a dyno at moderate and varied rpm... but it is NOT good to test the max horsepower. All engines need to be bedded in (run in)as all moving parts...

Latest news The Credit Card company reviewed the representations, reports and letters about the CHP/Probe Cobra Classic 427 engine and refunded the major amount about $6,400 made by credit card, as they assessed that the goods were indeed faulty. Now hopefully Probe will do the right thing...

Well, here is the next update; Tom, I followed yr advise and called Chris Huff, owner of Probe. He was in a meeting each time I called, then Martin answered and stated that "Chris Huff never takes any call unless he knows the reason for the call". Must have a lot of problems! Martin is the...

Dave; You are talking about people in JC Perf building and installing race engines all the time. Not as simple as your story installing pipes incorrect. Probe stated they installed the wrong pistons as the Comp ratio was near 11.6:1 - not a street engine. They confirmed other parts were...

Hi Tom; Thanks for the advise. I will try to call Chris. Martin is the one who gave all the grief. Will keep you informed. John

WARNING: I am compelled to advise you all about Probe Industries, aka Probe Racing, aka, Coast High Performance of Torrance, CA. I purchsed a 427 engine from Probe cost about $9,800. The engine was installed and dyno tested by JC Performance. They noticed immediately that the engine showed...

If there is anyone like myself who invested in a GT40 but required assistance to complete the building, engine, transmission, linkages and many other aspects. I no longer have a machine shop or good welding equiment and it takes a well equipped facility to produce a vehicle that one can be...

Tim; No not for sale. I could not part with it - John

Can't get out of parking lot due to flashing cameras Can't find a parking space with ten foot clearance on each side On parallel parking curbs come nearly upto window level Get bottled in on freeway due to gawkers front, rear and sides. BUT, it is fun. John Place

CAV GT40 Blue and white stripe stunner Was surrounded today in shopping parking lot with guys requesting I wait while they went to fetch cameras.

A side view of my CAV GT40 in good company with Cobra and Turbo Porsche. John

Faili; I will get a side photo and it was good to see your great car on Saturday. John.

GT40 in BMW blue and white stripe and nose flare. (Water under the car from the sprinklers - car has no leaks and it is easy to check on my auto lift)

CAV GT40 with ZF transmissio and 392 Ford Racing engine. Runs great.

I have a "running" CAV GT40 in blue with white stripe and white nose flare. ZF transmission and 392 engine. Side mirrors same blue ex 69 Shelby. Wheels are 17" with Yokohama ZR tires. Rides great and well worth the wait. John Place

Hi Ron; I also agree and would like to send a donation or annual fee. Pls advise a Box number. Sorry, but you started something that we not only like but need to have continuity so we GT40 guys can learn and communicate. I just got my CAV GT40 on the road, ZF and 392 Ford, blue with white...

Hi Ron; You are doing a great job. I will willingly donate to keep the CAV thread open. Pls advise me. John Place

The car owners, any GT40, are the real people of the web site because they buy the cars and build the interest and club. Manufacturers should keep their malice and control their temptation to use the site to hit at other manufacturers, very evident relavent to CAV, after its debacle with...

Faili; I met you recently in Danville with your beautiful GT40. MY name is John Place and phone 925 980 3596. My engine will be in about end Feb. Regards John

Hi: I would like to join in your get-together. My CAV GT40 will be on the road about end Feb. I live in Danville. John Place