Cobra Jet article in NY Times

Dave Kommel · 03-08-2009, 06:13 PM

Today's New York Times ran 2 articles today, both in print and online about the new Cobra Jets and the '60s factory race cars still running.

Purpose-Built, and Still on the Track

Racecars Fresh Off the Assembly Line

BTW, former drag racer Norman Mayersohn is the deputy editor of the Times' automotive section.

hadtobethere · 03-08-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Kommel

Today's New York Times ran 2 articles today, both in print and online about the new Cobra Jets and the '60s factory race cars still running.

Purpose-Built, and Still on the Track

Racecars Fresh Off the Assembly Line

BTW, former drag racer Norman Mayersohn is the deputy editor of the Times' automotive section.

thanks...the "Racecars Fresh Off the Assembly Line" ....great article

bill dedman · 03-08-2009, 09:58 PM

I thought this quote of a comment by John Calvert, driver of the Winternationals-winning Cobra Jet was interesting, coming from the "horse's mouth," as it were....

And, I quote:

"Racing-specific equipment that has been added includes a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 rated at 425 horsepower. Mr. Calvert said he could squeeze 700 out of it “with just a few simple tune-up tricks.” It also comes with a 6-speed manual transmission (an automatic is optional), an explosion-proof clutch housing and racing brakes.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..................................

Bill

GUMP · 03-08-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bill dedman

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..................................

Bill

So, what's your point? That 700 HP number is the same as someone quoted for a 427 in one of the other threads.

bill dedman · 03-08-2009, 11:27 PM

Anybody can post anything they want on this board with little or no verification. The validity of comments from "joe racer," or even moreso, from people like ME (who don't race a Class car) mean very little, because you never know where that information originated.

But, when the guy who actually drove the winning Cobra Jet says it, it takes on a whole new meaning.

John Calvert is not someone who throws around numbers (especially, in a case like this) without having the ability to back them up.

THAT's the difference; hearsay vs. what is very likely, factual information, (based on its source.)

.Now, I'm convinced.

Bruce Noland · 03-09-2009, 06:22 AM

Gump,
There is absolutely no 427 Stocker on the planet that can make 700 HP. Who made that comment? Bill's point is well taken. The Ford supporters have been shuffling around that 700+ HP figure for months, and now Calvert comes out with the truth. Good for him. Calvert's remarks line up with the Ford guys at SEMA and FRP. John Calvert does not throw around numbers easily. He has been very measured with his responses until now. So don't fall for that old hearsay stuff. Now there is no pot to stir!

junior barns · 03-09-2009, 05:00 PM

Arnold Greene posted what his 427 numbers were. I think it was 598HP. I would put his stuff up against anybody!! Far cry from 700+!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GUMP · 03-09-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Noland

There is absolutely no 427 Stocker on the planet that can make 700 HP.

Exactly my point. Niether one has shown that, yet. But, I will add that you were talking 800 HP for the Mustang a while back.

03-08-2009, 06:13 PM	#1
Dave Kommel Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Dimas CA Posts: 143 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Cobra Jet article in NY Times Today's New York Times ran 2 articles today, both in print and online about the new Cobra Jets and the '60s factory race cars still running. Purpose-Built, and Still on the Track Racecars Fresh Off the Assembly Line BTW, former drag racer Norman Mayersohn is the deputy editor of the Times' automotive section. __________________ Dave Kommel

03-08-2009, 09:58 PM	#3
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Cobra Jet article in NY Times I thought this quote of a comment by John Calvert, driver of the Winternationals-winning Cobra Jet was interesting, coming from the "horse's mouth," as it were.... And, I quote: "Racing-specific equipment that has been added includes a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 rated at 425 horsepower. Mr. Calvert said he could squeeze 700 out of it “with just a few simple tune-up tricks.” It also comes with a 6-speed manual transmission (an automatic is optional), an explosion-proof clutch housing and racing brakes. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.................................. Bill __________________ Bill

03-08-2009, 11:27 PM	#5
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Cobra Jet article in NY Times Anybody can post anything they want on this board with little or no verification. The validity of comments from "joe racer," or even moreso, from people like ME (who don't race a Class car) mean very little, because you never know where that information originated. But, when the guy who actually drove the winning Cobra Jet says it, it takes on a whole new meaning. John Calvert is not someone who throws around numbers (especially, in a case like this) without having the ability to back them up. THAT's the difference; hearsay vs. what is very likely, factual information, (based on its source.) .Now, I'm convinced. __________________ Bill Last edited by bill dedman; 03-08-2009 at 11:32 PM.

03-09-2009, 06:22 AM	#6
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Cobra Jet article in NY Times Gump, There is absolutely no 427 Stocker on the planet that can make 700 HP. Who made that comment? Bill's point is well taken. The Ford supporters have been shuffling around that 700+ HP figure for months, and now Calvert comes out with the truth. Good for him. Calvert's remarks line up with the Ford guys at SEMA and FRP. John Calvert does not throw around numbers easily. He has been very measured with his responses until now. So don't fall for that old hearsay stuff. Now there is no pot to stir! __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK Last edited by Bruce Noland; 03-09-2009 at 08:11 AM.

03-09-2009, 05:00 PM	#7
junior barns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541 Likes: 11 Liked 20 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Cobra Jet article in NY Times Arnold Greene posted what his 427 numbers were. I think it was 598HP. I would put his stuff up against anybody!! Far cry from 700+!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!