Mustang II beats Shelby GT500

[cobraii74x]

Finally II's get a little respect.. maybe now the first gen stangs will fear what the II can do. I'm half tempted to post it in the Classics forum but I might get shot soooo.. read and enjoy!!!



http://mustangii.net/netnews.asp

 

[77sleeper]

HAHA posted that on the local Mustang board

 

[Gael]

Ok, I'm reading on his website.. and I want to know how he did this.

Engine:
5.0L V-8 139 stock horsepower @ 4,000 RPM
Modified by Zimmerman Speed Shop to 316 horsepower @ 5,800 RPM,
320 FT-LBS TORQ @ 4,200 RPM


Transmission:
RAD-K 4-Speed - First 2.64, Second 1.89, Third 1.34, Fourth 1.00, Rev 2.56

Rear End:
3:00 Gear, Locking Axle

Curb Weight:
2,760 LBS

¼ Mile:
12.65 @ 110.7 MPH on Street tires

 

[Dano78]

Yeah I think his 1/4 time is a bit bogus.

Sleeper/CobraIILover- looks like you've got a little competetion in your category! You know that guy buy chance?

 

[77sleeper]

Sleeper/CobraIILover- looks like you've got a little competetion in your category! You know that guy buy chance?

?

 

[myfirstii]

For once we may get some respect
Pat

 

[THE COBRAMAN]

Oh, the memories...

Glad I didn't have to put quarters and aprons in mine.

Nice car, a little overrestored, but very nice.

 

[Gael]

For once we may get some respect
Pat

I'd say don't hold your breath on that one. People have a hard time respecting them. But I've given up arguing it.

I still want to know how his car is that light.

 

[a351Must2]

Yeah I think his 1/4 time is a bit bogus.

Sleeper/CobraIILover- looks like you've got a little competetion in your category! You know that guy buy chance?

Yeah...down about 60hp and 100ft/lb from my 351W car, but running 4mph faster in the 1/4.

It's a LOT nicer finished car though.

 

[1badII]

And on a RAD.

 

[1970impala]

NICE CAR but so much for the originality of it.

 

[1970impala]

Yeah I think his 1/4 time is a bit bogus.

Sleeper/CobraIILover- looks like you've got a little competetion in your category! You know that guy buy chance?

?

 

[Power Surge]

I think Dano meant Impala/CobraIILover, not Sleeper.

I don't know the guy, but I give him a big .

While the car isn't OEM, he did keep the general factory look of the car, and I like that a lot. His restoration is amazing. I don't think it's overdone, I just think he wanted it done RIGHT and that is how he did it. I would LOVE to restore my 76 to the magnitute of his car, but it will never happen.

 

[Dano78]

I think Dano meant Impala/CobraIILover, not Sleeper.

Yep.. That's what I meant.

That's what you get when you've had a few too many and the mind tries to function...

 

[65shlbycln]

I'm half tempted to post it in the Classics forum but I might get shot

Classic guy here!

Thats a nice looking II there! Even though they dont get the attention they deserve, i do a double take when i see a nice II. And ive yet to see a Cobra II in real life. Hoping to see one this summer during show season! Keep up the good restorations, im sure its very difficult to get parts for them.



P.S. GT-500s are over-rated. Everyone knows GT-350s are the way to go!