Kirkham Shelby Cobra. Aluminum body. Other Makes

This is a replica of a 289 street Cobra KIRKHAM Aluminum bodied 289 roadster (1964) Built by Master Cobra Restorer David Wagner. Michigan Powder Coated exact replica of AC chassis The suspension is exactly the same as original leaf spring Cobras. Standard Kirkam Body is $90. 00 before running gear. interior. wiring. engine. wheels. suspension. this is a $165. 00 project when it was finished. This car was originally built for the famous drag racer. Grumpy Jenkins. Tonneau cover included. Wheels are FIA style that are mounted with splined adaptors so that a switch to original style wire wheels is easy. Tires are Goodyear 215-70Even though the engine has a lot of horsepower. it's very streetable. It doesn't overheat. The clutch is a diaphragm type and is very easy. ENGINE SPECS: Actual '65 Ford- 289 Block . 030 overbore A. F. R. aluminum cylinder heads - ported. decked Triple Valve Springs w/ oversize valves Steel 1/2 stroker crank 347 cu. in. Eagle steel rods Main cap girdle Melling high volume oil pump and drive Ross aluminum pistons 9. 8 to 1 Canton 8 qt. road race oil pan Oil temp sender S. V. O. dampener (similar to 289 Hypo) "Predator" hydraulic roller cam and lifters Cloyes double roller timing chain Priority oiling to rear of block MSD programmable distributor Roller rocker arms. Valve cover spacers. Custom Cobra valve covers Blue printed and Internally Balanced Engine Stainless Steel Headers Custom Fitted Quick-Time Steel Bell Housing (scatter shield) RAM flywheel. clutch and pressure plate Tremec 5 speed transmission. . 82 high gear. 3. 54 rear ratio 402 Dyno H. P. 377 ft. lbs. This is a fully sorted Kirkam Cobra. The 289 is a perfect match for the AC Cobra. no side pipes to burn your leg. a little easier on the ears than a 427 too. also runs much cooler than a 427. the 20 gal tank gives good range. it runs at only 2000 rpm on the highway and is a great driver.