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Gary, this came in last week. They have cleaned and polished it. Darrin, thanks, but the CAV chassis concept is based on the SBF block. I will be sticking with the configuration that the car is designed around. I'm not looking to do any customization. One can choose transaxle, and induction...

Jimmy, it will be a few months before I am able to comment on the CAV GT itself. But I can confirm that I also found Jordi Reddy at CAV and Johann Keyser at CAV America in Raleigh, NC to be very responsive. CAV #180 is in chassis assembly now, and is on schedule for early May shipment. If that...

It's not real if there's no pics :rolleyes: Here's a Mk II, Gary: http://www.cobracountry.com/GT40s-forsale/GT40Mk2-boyd-va-engine.jpg We don't need no stinking modern computer controlled engines .. :veryangry: Sam

Not really serious, but the FE in my Cobra was brand new at the 2012 Run N Gun. And it is too nice a motor to sell to just anyone when I sell the car ... hmmmm:rolleyes: Jay's motor is the sister to the monster in Gary's carbon Cobra. He is anxious to sell it, so if you have interest give him a...

Oooo ... as it turns out, I may have a line on an aluminum 482FE motor that can be wedged in:D Well, I am looking forward to seeing another work of art from Lampe Garages. I hope Fran saves the tooling! Sam

Sent you a pm. Sam

Thanks, Mike. Yes, CAV says they will support my choice of the ZF style trans. And, based your earlier comments to me, I elected to use the short 8.2" deck motor so I could use their stock exhaust system. It will be in the 450-500 hp range, adequate for my use. I need to verify what header...

Thanks, Mike! I'm sure there will be a question or two. Which bell housing did you use? Lloyd Butfoy at RBT told me the Kennedy or the Quicktime, so I ordered a Kennedy. Turns out this is a new version for the 157 tooth flywheel, not the 164 tooth. Dennis Oltoff is making a block plate for me...

Thanks, Jimmy! According to Johann, the lead time is 4 months plus 5 weeks shipping. So maybe it's at the docks by early May? I 'd be delighted if you got some pics while you were there. I'd be even more delighted if another US customer stepped up and bought one real quick and could share my...

Dean, practicality rules ... the Gulf rear, wide wheels, and tires would add several $K. Thus I am going with the standard configuration. I think it will suit me fine .. just need something to drive to the bank, the post office, and lunch ;) A Keith Craft motor and the RBT trans because I tend...

I see it has been a long time since a CAV thread appeared here. Ron Scarboro's #170 might be the last one. Well, CAV #180 has started production at the factory in South Africa. This will be a fully complete rolling chassis, what some call a "turn key minus," that Johann will finish for me at...

Ah .. very creative bit of engineering, just use what's there! Starts up like a Cessna, press the starter, count 4 prop blades going by, then turn the magneto switch on ;) Thanks for the insight! Sam

Jeezus, Bill ... you win :eek: Impressive, was that simpler than doing a full dry sump? Sam

Bob, you speak truth! Been there ... Yes, I know the Accusump rules in a track car. I am building a street car that may get tracked once in a while. I went to the 10 qt Aviaid road race pan on the 482 FE Cobra and it has several chambers in the sump. So that is why I am considering the SBF...

Well, congratulations Bob! I've been wondering ... so you've had it for two weeks :thumbsup: Can we go for a ride now? Sam

Alan, that's good news! My engine builder suggests the Moroso pan also. Thanks! Sam

Great, thanks for the info, guys. Veek, I have a long list of things to hit Johann with, but I appreciate hearing what the rest of you have to say! I don't have a CAV nearby that I can go look at :sad: Randy, do you happen to know which Armando? Is it the #407 GT40 pan with the 14" sump, or the...

Hi, I'm getting started accumulating bits and pieces! CAV configured for RBT/ZF trans on order now and I'm researching SBF 347 requirements for my engine builder. I read here that Aviaid and Armando GT40 pans interfere with the lower cross member at the rear and require a chassis modification...

Thanks, John. I am thinking turn key minus car, so I'm months away. I am very much looking forward to seeing your car on the road! Sam

Hi Dave, Hello from another newfer .. been here a week! Where in Louisiana? I am in McKinney, TX, north Dallas area. I am also in the info gathering phase, but not far away from committing. Yes, a more analog driving experience than the Khp Lambo! Welcome back to the world of the snap spin :D...