Kirkham 427 first engine run

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
  • First engine run on KM647, on a cold Chicago day (15f). It is an all aluminum 427 (454 cid) Ford FE made by Survival Motorsport. Has FAST EZ-EFI fuel injection, through a set of TWM stacks. It made 541 hp / 550 tq on the dyno. The fuel injection computer has to "learn" the way the engine operates. It is running very rough right now. Stay tuned for more videos.

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  • @Robert-mn8gc
    @Robert-mn8gc ปีที่แล้ว

    The best ever built Ford Cobras out there by a Country Mile. Nothing comes close 2 these Babies

  • @tashpaug
    @tashpaug 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow that is a work of art. Great job!

  • @brentlabeau
    @brentlabeau 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Lord! It like l’m having a near death experience, watching and hearing that engine!

  • @johnrunion7258
    @johnrunion7258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet,must be nice to create any engine to your liking.Guess you could be considered an engine god.

  • @radioguy1620
    @radioguy1620 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    heck of an engine stand !!

  • @avmaviator
    @avmaviator  11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    No need for air filters on this set up. The stacks have some filters in them, but that is mostly for larger particles. Filters rob a LOT of power and this car won't be daily driven so there is no need for them. Don't worry about the money invested.

    • @avmaviator
      @avmaviator  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ToneOFTheGods For a multitude of reasons, but the main ones are no locks, and no roof.

  • @WoodTime13
    @WoodTime13 ปีที่แล้ว

    It sounds so cool

  • @Aladinscave
    @Aladinscave 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Car looks great ! Keep up the good work and load lots off vids please

  • @avmaviator
    @avmaviator  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    There are no issues with fuel dilution in set up as, it is a roller set up, and it is not running THAT rich. It is running rich compared to the optimum target but it is also very close to the optimum target (within .7-1.0 AFR spread) so it is a non issue. This motor was broken in on the dyno for quite a while so it is not a "new" motor.

  • @ronhodgkinson7683
    @ronhodgkinson7683 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is one sweeeet ride. $$$$$$

  • @toolreviews2014
    @toolreviews2014 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dream car very nice

  • @avmaviator
    @avmaviator  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Correction on the video, the computer needs 140F on the water temp to start tuning itself. I have no idea where the 180C came from :)

    • @richardgreen7811
      @richardgreen7811 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's 356 degrees farenheit ... good catch. There are other issues as well.

  • @mozzmann
    @mozzmann 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can see 2 MAJOR problems,
    1 The Steering Shaft is on the wrong bloody side and it AINT in my Garage !! Very Tastey

  • @doppelzuender
    @doppelzuender 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    great sound

  • @Fastskippy
    @Fastskippy 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful, congrats....

  • @williamhudson8493
    @williamhudson8493 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like MONEY

  • @avmaviator
    @avmaviator  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @avmaviator
    @avmaviator  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot!

  • @steverivinius5686
    @steverivinius5686 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw some idiot on lubetube building a cammer out of a real cobra.breaks my heart.

  • @armandruhani6129
    @armandruhani6129 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    hight quality!!

  • @PatBuckleyracecar
    @PatBuckleyracecar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!

  • @launch4
    @launch4 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    magnificent car. Those Kirkham guys make great bodies. Out of curiosity what is the chassis like compared to the original? Is it 4 inch tubular or is it one of the rectangular ladder types most kit cars use?
    I love Cobras and I'm super attentive to little details like that. An original chassis is in my mind what distinguishes a real Cobra from a kit car or a look alike. And yet a fibreglass body doesn't worry me.
    Congratulations on the sweet supercar.

  • @Ralphnaderchop
    @Ralphnaderchop 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cobra done right

  • @d1bigshifter737
    @d1bigshifter737 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How is the drive ability? I have a friend who has a 351 in his and says that it is more than enough power. He said he can't imagine a 427 being steerable.

  • @Tmerkley01
    @Tmerkley01 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    From the looks of the machining process, The block does not have cross-bolted Mains?

  • @5769JJ
    @5769JJ 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only thing missing is Smiths Gauges

  • @badcat4272
    @badcat4272 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful.........one question. Where did you get those valve covers?

  • @kiefferdavis3784
    @kiefferdavis3784 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ONE prob. Not MY shop !!

  • @Daniel-mb4ln
    @Daniel-mb4ln 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why didn't you film the start of the engine? 🤦‍♂️

  • @meyawabdulaziz3863
    @meyawabdulaziz3863 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    CCCAAAssshhhh lol sweet ride indeed

  • @dannymax852
    @dannymax852 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kirks are kings in the Cobra replica world. Do u still own it?

    • @avmaviator
      @avmaviator  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Car is still running great with quite a few miles on it :)

    • @robnai3372
      @robnai3372 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kirkham's are no longer replicas, Carol Shelby has now signed off that they are real Cobras (and he get a cut). Still in my opinion its not an original but a beautiful car anyway

    • @dannymax852
      @dannymax852 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rob Horsley lol, carroll shelby signed off from the grave, sir. Everybody knows real Cobra were made in the 60s

    • @robnai3372
      @robnai3372 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Danny Max Totally agree with you there. Still probably the closest ill ever be able to afford.

    • @dannymax852
      @dannymax852 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rob Horsley yep, better than the factory five cobras! $120K buys u a nice alum body Cobra!

  • @stanczyk11111
    @stanczyk11111 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    .. how about "modern Cobra" with new GT500 engine ! .. to show Ford what they should build today .! :)
    ..
    nice cars , proper aproach - 289 and 427 traditional engines ..
    .
    sad thing is that only nouvoriche ignorants can afford them !

  • @zaccooke6963
    @zaccooke6963 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question with the 8 stack and no filters wont that get dirt and the stuff in the air into the motor and clog up the heads? sorry I dont know anything about 8 stacks only carbs and throttle bodys.

  • @schwartzenheimer1
    @schwartzenheimer1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    All that money invested, and no air filter.

    • @d1bigshifter737
      @d1bigshifter737 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Read the post up higher he explains it

  • @nobody-yr1pw
    @nobody-yr1pw 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never understood why people think the cobra was such a supposed bad ass car. If you are taller than 5'4" they are uncomfortable as fuck. They look like a convertible bug with a v-8. So of coarse it was fast.

    • @avmaviator
      @avmaviator  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm 6'1" and I fit totally fine in there. All depends on the seat you are using.

    • @ronr6450
      @ronr6450 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      George,You obviously speak from experience....oh, wait, no you don't. I'm 6'2", and fit fine in mine. Other than ringing ears, I have no problem driving for 3-4 hours in a row. Not bad at all.

    • @Aladinscave
      @Aladinscave 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +George Owen Im 6"5 and i fit just fine in mine, you probably tried an early car they extended the later cars 2 inches so it has more space.As for a bad ass car it holds tons off records and build right they will kill supercars for way less money plus you have a classic AND you can build it your self in your own garage, it doesn't get more bad ass than that in my opinion.......

  • @robertoferrari5397
    @robertoferrari5397 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ..i know everything

  • @milwaukeegregg
    @milwaukeegregg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And you're going to replace that with a Tesla? Good luck.........

  • @kuei1215
    @kuei1215 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 97 stock t-bird is much faster. It has wheels.