1977 Modified Mustang Cobra II - Part 2 (Drag Racing)

First time at the drag races, this modified 77 Mustang Cobra II gets broken in with some moderate intensity trial runs at the Portland Int'l Raceway. Owned by Competition Auto Body at http://www.SandyAutomotive.com.

This car features 410 hp, a 347 ci stroked engine, 10:1 compression, aluminum 2.0 heads, Comp Cam w/ 280 Dur./512 lift, aluminum roller rockers, custom length push rods, a c4 race transmission w/2800 stall converter, 3:73 gear ratio, posi rear end and much more.

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[FlairCreations]

For clarifcation, apexmagnum is the original builder of this Mustang. The current owner is MtnMarty01. I just produced the video.

[MtnMarty01]

@FlairCreations This mustang is currently undergoing a complete ground up restoration by me. Apexmagnum had provided some great touches, but due to time and wear, it is in need of a lot work. I am bumping up the car to very nice show driver quality and will drag race on occasion. It will take over a year to complete. A new video will be made once done.

[FlairCreations]

@MtnMarty01 I look forward to working on the next video for you.

[Mockingbird5150]

is that Tesla?

[FlairCreations]

@Mockingbird5150 Yep.

[AmericanThunder]

@apexmagnum p.s. My 332" has 10.95:1 compression, a solid cam with 250/260 duration @.050" and .650" lift. Dynamic Racing built the manually shifted C4 with a 5000 rpm converter. Heads are tweaked TFS track-heat, intake is a ported Victor Jr, topped by a jetted 750 Race Demon carb. MSD ignition limited to 9k revs. With the 3.10 rear gears and locker, the car smokes the 275/40ZR17s at 50 mph in 2nd gear. I've raced a GSXR 750 and it was dead even. I agree with you, build a 332" :)

[MtnMarty01]

@majorporpoise There really is no or very few aftermarkets available. I used some additions on mine just because I moved from all stock to raceing. I want to keep true to the original and not go to far. On the mustang II website there is some lists selling nos parts or you can find good used stuff on ebay motors. It gets real expensive quickly with shipping. Thats why ground up restorations can have 20,000 to 30,0000+ in materials and parts no labor in that amount. Start by finding the best car.

[apexmagnum]

@MtnMarty01 Trust me, the motor was broken in properly, after it was out of my hands, well that is another issue. 347 strokers are known to use oil. Look at the piston and ring setup and you can see why.That is why I said, if you are going to re-do it, build a 331 and put a mild cam in it if you do not like a "rough idle"

[quikgt]

Cool Vid, love those II's!!

[MtnMarty01]

@giddyupv8 I have not raced it with slicks yet since it is undergoing a full restoration. The motor has under gone a complete rebuild since the original either was not broke in properly or something else went bad it used oil when I bought it with only 1200 miles on motor. The new motors built and will have more HP. The street ability was great. I will need to do more testing on gearing and rpms at 65mph highway cruiseing for mpg, since it only gets about 10mpg.

[MtnMarty01]

@89Carfreak Sorry, I have to agree with apex magnum. I took the original spoiler into account it does look good on an original cobra II with a 148 HP 302. This is not a stock cobra II it is a bad ass drag, muscle car. It has race seats, harnesses, and a roll bar and it needs a drag race style fin. I will use the original cobra front spoiler. I will paint the rear spoiler white with black ends to bleng with the car. I did a mock up photo and I think it will look awesome.

[majorporpoise]

Anyone know where I could get aftermarket parts for my '75 Mustang?