From one car guy to another, congratulations Vinny, between your cars and that garage, you are living the dream and we are all living vicariously through you.
@@Justin-bz1dpI see that you may have had a stroke. I was going to do you a solid and call that number you're supposed to call when people need a wambalance but apparently I've forgotten it. Since you're now laying in the floor drooling on yourself with half of your body vibrating I would imagine you're starting to feel better. I figured I should let you know that your wife was trying to go with me when I was leaving. I told her no because I didn't need a sammich maker or a dishwasher and that's about the only purpose that poor little braindead creature is suited for. Peace out homie! I'm sorry about your stroke but I hope you enjoyed the story I wrote for you. I was very bored and your comment stirred the writer in me.
Yup that 5.2 is the motor for that car. Killer sound and revs to the moon. Much more linear power for that car, which Caroll Shelby would have loved. Killer build, wow
agree...Im an na carb guy but this engine is perfect for that car....revs, not heavy reliable a d good power. You can tell in the vid it isnt geared crazy low and still pulls like crazy .Love it
you guys are easily the best Car Pr0n page on YT by a mile in the last 5 years, your shots, angles, follow shots, audio/mic capture etc...is second to none. Really glad you guys are getting the following/recognition you deserve.
Dude for real! Shutting up and letting the car noises speak is something very few car content presenters ever do. They always claim it's a "NASCAR crank up the volume lap" or "F1 onboard something" while David douchnozzle croft chatters incessantly over the top of the car noises. So, I agree. Wholeheartedly. The world needs to understand us car people, car guys, car gals, were a bit mental. Well listen to car noises, with zero commentary, no driver radio explaining what the technique is for the corner they are at. Just USA brand "The Song Of Our People" hotrod bliss. Especially a 8200rpm V8, naturally aspirated especially! Look at the response the Garage56 LeMans Camaro got! People who wanted to hate on it couldn't help themselves but respect the brutality of the engine note. Hell yeah brother, that's a Texas sized Sheeew Buddy, son! 😂😂
@@threadtapwhisperer5136 ppl like to think and act spoiled...just bc we purely are... these days with RU-vid. Haha. Doesn't mean we can't step back and soak it all in from time to time definitely sure beats being a naysayer for a lifetime. Being a haters fun n all....but it's just too much fun if not grows into a guilty pleasure giving into the sheer quality/man hours/passion of some of these dudes/gals owners builders etc. God help us XD
@@anhiirr DOnt understand people enjoying being a hater. Nothing is worse than having coffee watching a neat vid such as this and reading negative comment after comment I remember when the web was fun.
@@gordocarbo i dont mean being a hater/on the web...i mean some ppl have stigma about what style/rims/flared fenders/welded on sheet metal etc....they each/all have their own "how it should be" or what they consider "done right" these types often give their 2 cents about it too...with no hesitation...to me it just discounts their awareness to the whole equation/man hours/labor time it took to earn that cash/hard work to earn a build someone would consider ideal for themselves. Thats the essence of being a hater...just genuinely lacking that empathy/scope to see the bigger picture bc its always "how i see it, how id do it" me me me type folks. And as you say on a break at work/down time...nothing beats having access to a bottomless pit of free entertainment. Those folks just need to do some thinking/the math on how blessed we really are and its all it comes down to
A 30 sidewall is the percentage of the width. So the wider the tire the taller the sidewall will be even if it's a 30 series. So 30% of a 335 width is pretty beefy.
My Superformance MKIII was setup by Dennis Olthoff and also has underbody side exit exhaust. I did not like the R when I first saw it but it is growing on me. Great video!
This Cobra spits a unique venom for sure and this is the best build I think I've seen. Love every aspect of it. That's a lot of miles in a month so it must be good fun! Blue Ridhe Mountain are the place to be!
CORRECTION TO COMMENTS BELOW: Engine is NOT a donor from at GT350, it is direct from Ford Racing as a purpose built crate engine: "Ford Performance has taken the technology and hardware developed for the Shelby GT350 and has created the ultimate naturally aspirated, 5.2L cross-plane crankshaft crate engine. With a rating of 580 horsepower, the new Aluminator 5.2 XS is the most powerful naturally aspirated modular crate engine ever built by Ford Performance. Every Aluminator is hand assembled by the same technicians that build the Mustang Cobra Jet drag racing engines. Premium aftermarket components are used to ensure durability, like; unique Manley® connecting rods, ARP® rod bolts, Mahle® forged pistons, forged steel crankshaft sprocket, and billet oil pump gears. Unique components developed specifically for the Cobra Jet racing program are used including Cobra Jet short runner-high RPM intake manifold, 1517 CFM dual 65mm Cobra Jet throttle body, and high RPM pulse ring. Ford Performance Engineers developed a balanced combination of high end, 580 horsepower and strong mid-range torque with the Cobra Jet intake manifold, unique camshafts and fully CNC ported GT350 cylinder heads".
That one little roll bar isn’t gonna do much if she gets away on you and the bad stuff happens. I think I would want a full cage and harness in a little beast like that! Love that liquid blue 👍
Not a ford guy but Cobra's are special. I would happily own one of these. This car and engine is so cool . Thank you British AC roadster and Carol Shelby for starting it all and thank you those who developed the car further in modern times to create this beautiful road weapon.
Agree..obsessed 1 gen Camaro guy since I was a kid....but the AC Cobra, 70 Cuda and PAntera were all held in high regard. Just couldnt afford any of them. Cant imagine driving a Cobra...how light they are, 10 second runner. Pure bliss!!
What an incredible car and the best explanation of what this is, is a Pro-Touring Cobra. Vinny is coolest guy ever letting you rip through the gears. That Rally sounds like a great idea, make sure to come out to Coastal NC as well :) Another great episode
Yet another amazing car, in an amazingly shot video! Love what you provide for us Shawn!! Keep up the good work, my man. And I definitely think that engine in that car is probably the absolute perfect combination. Sounds as good as it looks, and I'm so glad you showcased it in this fantastic video! 👍👍
Sidewall on tyres is dictated by the width versus hight as 30percent of 345mm so the wider the tyre the taller the profile. 👍 Loving the content over here in Australia 🇦🇺.
I do Aerospace and Defense work in LA, tired of the "hustle n bustle" as @VinGIGGS stated. Bout time to move to NC and start my collection w/my GT350 in tow. Car's amazing Vinny!
Color combo is great and love the hands on video. I've been a CSX Cobra owner for some time now. Regarding Superformance, they are licensed by Shelby but that's about where it stops. They are not a continuation car nor do they get a global Shelby registration number. Both Superformance and Backdraft cars are assembled in South Africa and imported as rollers. Keep up the great work. The GT40 is beautiful!
What a very different engine sound to any other Cobra that’s been featured on these builds, it has more of a snarl to it and the rev band appears to be more driver friendly and much less frantic sounding. It doesn’t take away at all from the raw visceral nature of an analog car; it looks as if it’s more “controllable” and less of those “oh f... I am in over my driving abilities “ !! Judging by how calm Vinny looks as you’re running through the gears multiple times is a testament to your driving skills and comfortability behind the wheel. He said it well it’s the pro touring version of what have come to know a Cobra to be, also the color combination is really unique both on the exterior and in the engine bay. It looks like an absolute blast to drive from watching this and even though you’re sitting with your feet canted to the left your heel toe rev matches on the downshifts appear effortless and very clean. I’m a fan, and I’m going to follow his channel! Thanks Vincent Giglio nice ride!
Rad. The 427 BB is still king, but that 5.2L prolly feels so much more refined in a small wheelbase the way it delivers torque. And it sounds spicey as all hell.
It's the 8200 redline. Like a Ferrari....that's the hook. It would be incredible to drive and shift it through its paces taking it to redline before each shift. 🤤
Cause of my age Id still opt for a cantankerous high strung FE BB. Nothing like that brute low end tq and that nervous gut feeling at WOT knowing at any sec the car could introduce you to Jesus. NOt a fan of linear predictable engines.
LOVE your videos, Shawn! and huge props to your sound engineer for capturing the awesome sound of these Cobras! not easy to do with all the wind noise and open side exhaust
Another great car and video! I think that idea of a rally of some sort I. That area would be great! I’m in KY and would love to be part of that once I get the General Lee up and going! I’m also still drooling over that Aluminator, what an engine!
🤩Man! The cars on the video are insane! I think you have more work to do on that garage! About the Cobra, considering I’m planning one for myself, I did a lot of research about them. One funny thing: the race drivers of that time didn’t like much when they put the 427 instead of 289 in the Cobra, because the power was immense but handling wasn’t that good as the lighter version!
I have watched I don't know how many videos about Cobras and thought I liked this and thought I liked that but I believe, Should I ever hit that lottery that this car right here with this particular engine, color and all, would fit the bill just right. I genuinely feel like I truly don't want much, But, this car right here would just be my bucket list topper.
@@AutotopiaLA Totally get the respect thing. I wish the owner would have driven it and let us hear the 8k revs. He spoke so much about the rev limit to not hit it between the two of you. No disrespect AT ALL and it’s not our car but……. 😆
Awesome ride! You let the secret out obout our NC roads. I have the same tires on my blue 1LE, super predictable grip and able to drive in all weather!
Vinny's got it going on...Congrats man!!! Your garage is every guy's envy. I'm hopefully retiring at the end of this year and have been looking at Back Draft's w the 427's. This video has completely changed my mind. Since the R came out it has been my preference and now that I hear it is more manageable and drives that much better vs the other two brands ..I'm all in. This is the motor for me. Perfect set up, and Shawn thanks for getting up the rev band some! One question. Which are the better car lifts? Thanks Guys.
Of all the cars in the world, any price, the Shelby cobra is the one. And this one is at the top of them. To be honest the only time I would get in trouble with that car, is as soon as I get in it.
The coyote platform is a amazing motor. I have a 2012 Boss 302 making close to 500HP NA. Aka “Roadrunner” just in that car. Mine is around 3500 pounds and is a beast. So I can only imagine what that Aluminumnater motor is like in that light weight of car. Freaking awesome.
Wow! I found this video via AutotopiaLA. Great video and speaking to the details of the car. I've been in the market for two years looking at 427 SC cobras. This engine option offers another choice. thanks for the video and the long test drive banging the gears. Sounds a lot like the 383 stroker in our Vette. next step is the "wife factor" and have her take a look. that's wild, wind up to 8k!
I cant imagine ripping that car over 8 grand. Must be surreal. I put a ford racing 460ci sbf in my mkiii and its just instant raw power that wants to kill you. Totally different experience and frankly the aluminator is probably a lot more fun
This is hands down my personal favorite spec for a MKIII. 🥵 8:50 The Ford GT behind it almost looks like the MKIII has a black spoiler/wing, that would look sick!
in slow driving and acceleration it sounds like a cobra exhaust but when you floor it it sounds a bit more like a new mustang mixted with a cobra exhaust . nice car and sound
