My 427 SOHC Build..... Finally the time has come!

[cobracammer]

Thanks Ross. Yea, North either means home to North Florida or NYC.... Havent decided yet, but I am no fan of the city and I grew up and went to college in North Florida.... And could still have a garage!!  Lol

Ill get a video out soon, but the car is a monster. Lol. Said it before, but makes the stock Saleen engine feel like a golf cart

[cobracammer]

Hey Guys. Got the gauges installed ( not wired in yet). Looks awesome. Coolant temp and oil pressure right inside the 2 AC vents. Awesome looking!!!

[cobracammer]

Hey all,  actually changed my mind on the hood. Ordered this new one today. Kinda reminds me of Ross's hood. Has head vents on both sides as well as an air intake right where the air filter is. I can prob even put on a taller air filter

This is a Cervini hood. No hood pins required. Comes painted in your car color. I get it in 5 weeks

[My427stang]

Looks cool to me, whats the plan for power steering?

[cobracammer]

Moving the bottom of the radiator forward so it clears the belt and also blows hot air from the radiator down under engine rather than directly into front of engine

[Nightmist66]

Getting any road time lately or waiting for hood and power steering? Gauge setup looks nice btw.

[cjshaker]

The "no hood pins required" is a matter of opinion, I suppose. I'm sure you're aware of the corner lifting of the hood on all of these year Mustangs. When you get to 90mph and above, the hoods look like they're about to take flight. You can literally see the corners lift about 1 1/2". That makes me nervous knowing all the stress that is placed on that latch.

I see it as having 2 options. 1: you could refrain from going over 80 mph. Or 2: you can put hood pins on it for piece of mind. An SOHC in a Mustang sort of negates option 1 

[My427stang]

The "no hood pins required" is a matter of opinion, I suppose. I'm sure you're aware of the corner lifting of the hood on all of these year Mustangs. When you get to 90mph and above, the hoods look like they're about to take flight. You can literally see the corners lift about 1 1/2". That makes me nervous knowing all the stress that is placed on that latch.

I see it as having 2 options. 1: you could refrain from going over 80 mph. Or 2: you can put hood pins on it for piece of mind. An SOHC in a Mustang sort of negates option 1 

I missed that, and I agree, hood pins are often a necessary evil.  Even on my 70 with a steel hood, I shifted into 5th at a bit north of 120 once (not recommended or responsible behavior kids!) and noticed the corners of the hood were lifting a LOT and realized what I was asking my hood latch to do...

I have a set on the bench, going on in a couple weeks.  I went with factory twist locks, but there are lots of options for your year car

Moving the bottom of the radiator forward so it clears the belt and also blows hot air from the radiator down under engine rather than directly into front of engine

Sounds great, seems like you are real close, when you do that it should be able to take some longer and more comfortable rides!

[cjshaker]

I missed that, and I agree, hood pins are often a necessary evil.  Even on my 70 with a steel hood, I shifted into 5th at a bit north of 120 once (not recommended or responsible behavior kids!) and noticed the corners of the hood were lifting a LOT and realized what I was asking my hood latch to do...

I suppose I should have put a "Do not try this at home" disclaimer...lol

Ross, if you've ever ridden in an SN197 style Mustang, it really is scary how much the hood corners lift. I've never seen anything like it. I can't imagine a fiberglass hood being better, no matter how well it's made. I've always had factory pins on my Mach, so I never knew it was an issue on the older ones.

In Cobracammers case, that is a great idea for a hood, though. Lets heat out and cool air in, or lots of heat out when sitting still. Looks like a smart move.

[Joe-JDC]

My Fairlane Cobra's hood would lift over 2"s when the speed got over 130mph, all the way to 145, and then when I would slow down, the hood would slowly lower back into position.  The first time it happened, it scared me really bad, and I slammed on the brakes thinking it would bend the hood double at the hood pins.  Those were the days!  Young and foolish, but l loved to push that car to the limit, and it would run for miles at 145, and not miss a beat.  Joe-JDC

[turbohunter]

Reminds me of when I had my new '05 Saleen out in the desert on a trip to Vegas to work.
I'd like to say I was young and dumb.
Got off the freeway at Baker and headed toward Shoshone. There is is a nice long straight you can get 'em going on. I had heard the computer would cap it at 145mph.
Hood started lifting early, can't remember the speed?
I remember seeing 140 before I was so damn scared the hood would fly off I got out of it.
It bangs around pretty damn good at speed.

[blykins]

I bought a new 2002 Mustang GT and shoved a set of 4.10 gears in it about 2 weeks afterward.   At 140, I didn't notice the hood raising, but the windshield wipers sounded like a set of bongo drums against the windshield...

[cobracammer]

HAHAHA.  Yea hood pins sound like a good idea now.  No road time since the 2 miles.  Work has been time consuming all week and then there was fathers day this weekend.  Hoping to get out onto the interstate with it and go through the speed range.  If I am feeling really ballsy....  I live right next to Alligator alley...  Its a highway (toll road) goes all the way from Miami to Naples (maybe 100 or so miles).... for almost the entire way, its a straight away...  no light, no turns, no medians for police to sit....  Perfect for break in, but also there is nothing at all- no gas stations, homes, nothing for the entire route.  Just the everglades on both sides  HAHAHA  it would be awesome as hell though because its not really crowded like I-95 :0)  Hoping to get out for a drive Saturday  :0)

[cobracammer]

Ok, took her out on the open road today ( just got back). Ran fine.....  Stayed around 200 as soon as the car was moving even a little ( Ross  . )

Got up to 4th gear a few times, down shifted a few times, stopped in neutral a few times.... Trying to work the ring seal - vacuum thing we spoke about

The ticking noise from driverside head came back a little louder, so i didnt push it. Ill let it cool down, and pull the valve cover and check the lash on each rocker again- thanks Jay 

Keep everyone posted, but other than that..... Scary power in every gear. Lol

[Nightmist66]

Congrats on the successful test drive Jason! Sounds like the plan is finally coming together. Just a few more details to iron out and it will be finished. Checking the lash won't hurt, but more than likely it is a small exhaust leak. Keep it up!