New Cobra Replica intake made in China?!!

[2dr_sedan]

Tjm73,
Will you adapt when you wake up to a Chinese soldier with a bayonette on the end of an AK-47 pointed in your face.... THAT'S WHAT IT'S COMING TO!

Chinese are building cities the size of PHILADELPHIA EVERY MONTH :damnit:

Their economy is growing leaps & bounds...WHY? Because YOU "adapt"...

What else are they doing you say? How about using all the profits from people like you "adapting" to build up their NAVY.... WHY? - Think about it...

What will you do in 2008 when China wants to cash in their $800 bil worth of matured US treasury bonds... or Germany with their $300? .... Will you "adapt" ?

I'm not raggin you bro, I'm just saying wake up and smell the friggin coffee - cause it's brewing.


tomazzo - Find another intake MADE in the U.S.A

I will not go in depth, or any further, like it was said before, this topic belongs in another forum.

 

[TheShagg]

The chinese are doing so well because they save their money and don't spend it. What do you think they do with our american dollars? They invest it back into the US. We don't. They are driving OUR economy too. Who do you think pays for all the investments that pay for our capital intensive economy?

 

[2dr_sedan]

We could take this on & on... but let's not. Unless you wanna take it to another forum, then post the link.

Let's help the originator of this thread find an intake...

 

[MustangMulch]

$heeit... so nice of you guys to stay on topic and answer his question. I agree though, I won't give a single dollar to that communist economy. It's just too bad that Ford doesn't make the cobra intake anymore, so it's kinda out of the question for me unless I can find a used one for cheap.

The only other intake I am considering buying is an Edelbrock, but those are hard to find used, and when I do find them, they are still pricey so I might as well buy a new one. But that sure beats the hell out of contributing to China.

 

[89CopCoupe]

The Chinese government is a lot like American "Democrats" ... you do what we tell you and like it.

If you notice my sig ... my "new" 89 Notch was stolen because the democrats that run this state made a law where you have to be caught behind the wheel in a stolen car 7 times before major prosecution

"Liberalism is a mental disorder."

I have first hand knowledge of Chinese and American competition ... the products are only slightly cheaper per unit to get the business, but the Chinese citizen is treated like a dog and paid not even a fifth of an American worker?

"Adapt" .... when you go in to work tomorrow, tell your boss you only want half what they're paying you now

 

[Curse]

Wow with all this political talk, I thought I was at the wrong website. This is STANGnet right?

EDIT-Top of the world

 

[18mustangs]

Based on the entry level intake shootout in 5.0 mustang may issue, I have decided to get a cobra intake.

But I keep finding this new cobra replica that is supposedly made in China.

the specs say it flows 350 hp as opposed to the original 400hp.

Is this the same cobra intake or not? will it give me the same performance as a GT-40, or original cobra?

The whole China Thing bothers me. Has anyone seen or used one of these replica intakes?

Back to the original purpose of the thread. I wondered why the product had a 50 hp less rating than the original Cobra offered by FRPP until recently. I really don't know of any differences, but if Ford Racing buys off on it, the intake probably is good. If I was you I'd go ahead and buy the replica intake, and if owning a Chinese made copy bothers you later down the road just keep and eye out for an original Cobra on Ebay or the message boards. They can be identified by the Ford part numbers cast into the lower intake and under the plenum of the upper intake with no Ford Racing insignia on the throttle opening.
Tim

 

[tjm73]

Tjm73,
Will you adapt when you wake up to a Chinese soldier with a bayonette on the end of an AK-47 pointed in your face.... THAT'S WHAT IT'S COMING TO!

Chinese are building cities the size of PHILADELPHIA EVERY MONTH :damnit:

Their economy is growing leaps & bounds...WHY? Because YOU "adapt"...

What else are they doing you say? How about using all the profits from people like you "adapting" to build up their NAVY.... WHY? - Think about it...

What will you do in 2008 when China wants to cash in their $800 bil worth of matured US treasury bonds... or Germany with their $300? .... Will you "adapt" ?

I'm not raggin you bro, I'm just saying wake up and smell the friggin coffee - cause it's brewing.

Well I hope none of you haev a stroker kit because almost all of them have China cranks in them.

As for the intake it's cast from the same molds I'm sure. It's just being cast where labor and materials cost less to aquire and process. It's performance is just as good I'm sure.

This is my last post on this. You all need to get a grip. Everyone in this country is running scared about jobs leaving the country and the economy going in the dumper. The economy is bad and people are scared. Fear drives a lot of unresonable thought processes. Our economic prosperity ebs and flows. The whole 'war on terror' (which I support BTW) has people freaking out on some level or another. There is a lot of fear of the unknown because our way of life has been changed and interupted.

If you get all caught up in the rehtoric and B.S. that's sprewing from the TV and so many so-called "experts" and "news sources" (a term I use lightly) on the Internet, you will believe the country is about to fall apart.

Do you remember learning about the self-fulfilling prophesy in school? If you believe the Country is falling apart and our economy is tearing at the seams, it will. It's all built on our full faith and trust in the Gov't and our monitary system and Country as a whole.

Don't buy into the fear and propaganda.

 

[90Notch]

the products are only slightly cheaper per unit to get the business, but the Chinese citizen is treated like a dog and paid not even a fifth of an American worker?

Per unit includes labor costs this is why work outsourced out of the US. Also, although we pay them nothing by your standards they are actually being paid a premium over their normal wages living better lives now then if they didn't work there.

Those who are defending buying US prodcuts really need to come out from under their rock and realize that a huge part of the components in their computers, TVs, shoes, clothing, stereos, US made cars, dishwashers, garabage disposals, microwaves, refrigerators, toaster ovens, etc. are sourced from non-US countries.

 

[89CopCoupe]

....Also, although we pay them nothing by your standards they are actually being paid a premium over their normal wages living better lives now then if they didn't work there ....

Move to China then. Live like a king with your vastly superior intellect.

Walk around a dimly lit work station in a manufacturing plant some day and observe how the well compensated worker squints to see the detail that is expected of him ... then tell me about how high-on-the-hog they've got it ...

Your viewpoint "If they don't know any better, it's okay." is unique to the mentally insane ... ever heard of doing what's right. Maybe letting young kids in Africa die of aids without any attempt at help is good also, since they don't know any better

If someone can avoid buying a product that has "pieces" from China ... they should do so shouldn't they This "import" intake as case in point.

 

[Nick302]

My buddy uses the Typhoon on his car and liked it so much he recommended it to two of my other friends. I bought a real edel perf rpm, which is powdercoated and all, and overall looks a whole lot better than the typhoon does with the un-polished version. Well he thinks it's the performance bargain of the century, and I asked him how the install was goin, and he had to tap out a few holes to bolt it on! There's also plenty of casting flash. I know I paid 125 bucks more for what some people would call the same intake, but I'm happy with my decision, and Edel's made in the USA tag is staying right where it is

 

[90Notch]

"Walk around a dimly lit work station in a manufacturing plant some day and observe how the well compensated worker squints to see the detail that is expected of him ... then tell me about how high-on-the-hog they've got it"

Plants I've visited in Taiwan & Africa weren't dimmly let and the locals had nothing but praise for us to put them to work because we increased their lifestyle dramatically. Is it close to the standard of how we live...not even close but we're giving them a better life than their own governments are not soo sure I see the problem with that. This is probably explains why Ellis Island is so busy.

I'm a proud US citizen and I'm also a veteran by my choice, I wonder how many of other posters in this thread are?

 

[dstanggt50]

While a lot of people have complained about the new cobra made in china, I've never owned one, but buy american if you can, but not everything made there is junk. Like others have said, most of the stuff in your home is probably made somewhere oversees, especially home electronic stuff. If it is a good product, I wont object to buy something made over there (I"m sure my rca tv, and sound system is made there).

 

[Nick302]

Hey I'm a vet, but not an old hang out at the VFW and yap about the good days vet, I'm younger.

 

[legalize420]

I say get the one made in china. the new IAC i bought two months ago at the dealership was in a motorcraft box and both the box and part say made in china.

 

[jwzg]

Well well, I think I have a little experience here. First, buy the early Explorer intake as it flows the same as the GT40 / Cobra, I think it's made in the US, and it looks almost stock with the 5.0 HO intake plate.

As for China, I live there. I make good money and invest it right back here in American stocks and American goods when possible.

The reason for all of this mess is that American factory workers expect management salaries and benefits and the management is forced to either move these jobs to China or automate them. The simple answers? First: quit running up your credt cards and buying stuff you can't afford. Second: buy American. Third: save, save, save! Fourth, don't think everyone should go to college. As a friend of mine said, "someone's gotta' pump gas". Simple...if only it were so easy.

 

[iwashmycar]

I got mine from a friend and it is that one...2 Helicoils later its fine..lol

/adam/

 

[Scorcher2005]

Take a close look at the stuff you own and find out where it comes from, might be in for a real bad surprise! Shoes, clothing, electrical components, etc. are mostly manufactured outside the US. You're all missing the big picture, right now the US is on the bottom of list of exports compared to other countries. Not because our stuff is crap but because most countries can't afford it. Doing business with foreign countries has a long term benefit to the US in that as we help strengthen their economy they'll be able to purchase more of US products.

I was just bout to say something like that. People just dont seem to understand it. Everyone that is reading this is most likely using something from another country, especially China, right now. Whether it be the computer you typed on, the clothes you are wearing, etc...what about the PS2s you bought for your kids? Even the Corvette uses parts from all around the world: Canada, Mexico, Guatalmala, CHINA, just to name a few. So how come those things dont matter, but when it comes to your stang parts, they have to be made in the USA?

 

[Maryland Stang]

Even the Corvette uses parts from all around the world: Canada, Mexico, Guatalmala, CHINA, just to name a few. So how come those things dont matter, but when it comes to your stang parts, they have to be made in the USA?

Because sometimes you have no choice in the matter. Our Mustangs are a prime example. You either buy a car that has imported parts or you walk. You have no choice. I own a lawn care service company. Do you know that there are no American owned professional handheld power tools like grass and hedge trimmers, chainsaws and the like available? Husqvarna-Sweedish, Stihl-German, Shindaiwa and Redmax-Japanese. Even Echo is Japanese. They're called Kioritz Corporation over there. The point is sometimes there is no choice in the matter. But for me if I have a choice I will buy American everytime.

 

[my$100project]

I'll make my post short and sweet, though I could say so much more.

You can fight the inevitable or you can adapt. I'd recommend adapting.

The average American worker is over-paid and has a feeling of entitlement that is not deserved. America isn't the greatest country on the planet because it stays stooped in the past and acts as a isolationist Nation.

The USA was for the most part an isolationist nation prior to the World Wars. We
became what we are as a result of those wars. Reverting will not solve anything. We have to adapt to the changing socio-economical landscape that is, like it or not, becoming global in scale, just as it became statewide and then national in scale within our borders over the last 50 or so years.

Spoken like a true liberal.

Why contribute to the "global economy" if you can help it

Edelbrock intakes are made in the USA.

It may not matter to you, but if the Communist Chinese decide to take our dollars and build tanks to kill you, me and our offspring it becomes a big deal.

Well said


and Finally to stay on the subject

$heeit... so nice of you guys to stay on topic and answer his question. I agree though, I won't give a single dollar to that communist economy. It's just too bad that Ford doesn't make the cobra intake anymore, so it's kinda out of the question for me unless I can find a used one for cheap.

The only other intake I am considering buying is an Edelbrock, but those are hard to find used, and when I do find them, they are still pricey so I might as well buy a new one. But that sure beats the hell out of contributing to China.

So, What you're saying is you can pay more for the American product, not have to modify it like the knock off, and when if comes time to sell you can make most of your money back, ultimately costing you less than the chinese made knock-off? Sounds like a win to me.

Higher initial investment, but cheaper in the end.(much higher resell value) Plus it's american made, also saves time in modifying. You just can't go wrong. This thread is