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Horst,
   We used the stock block  with stud girdle, Probe superlight pistons scat forged rods and stock crank. Stock block is ok for 450 ish hp as long as you dont rev the motor too hard, in normal use i only use 6000 rpm. It was making more power at 6600 but was already  running lean as the injectors (42lb) were open  (maxed out). Heads are ported TFS twisted wedge with about 310 cfm on the intake and 210 cfm on exhaust, custom grind roller cam and holley systemax II intake. Vortech T Trim at 13 lbs. It will probably disintegrate soon!
   Fred

What would you like to know?

You wouldn`t be buying a Cobra if you were sane!!

Thanks John,
   
   I have followed the link but they do not list pads for the CRS only the superblower, are they both using the same brakes?
   
   Fred

Mark-Anthony, i will be very interested in a new tank but it will need a half inch fuel supply outlet! My chassis no is 17518. You are quite correct wheelspin is a problem in 1st and to a lesser degree in 2nd but the power is quite high in the rpm range so the car is still very tractable/usable. My email address is frdmoss@yahoo.com.
   John, i was refering to the original Avons which were as hard as nails! The gear box supplied with my car was a Tremec tr3550 and it hasnt broken yet! I suspect the limited traction makes less strain on the box.Also noted is a lack of limited slip in the differetial (BTR Hydratrak) perhaps there is a proper lsd for this diff available?? I cannot find any info on BTR.
    I am going to look at 15in wheels as i feel with wider rubber it may fill the arches better, has anyone tried this? Also looking at Michelin TB15 or TB5 semi slick road legal race rubber.
   Regards
   Fred

2001 CRS for sale 12k miles original owner, for details contact frdmoss@yahoo.com

Doesn`t look very exciting but so loud it scared everyone out of the dyno room! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ywO-V5aMC6Y

Where is the best place to buy brake pads?
   
   Fred

I have just stumbled upon this forum by accident! I have owned my CRS since new and probably like some of you was unhappy with the performance, it wouldnt do over 120 mph!
   
   I have spent the last seven years developing the motor after 8 blow ups it is now running reliably at 520 hp using the stock Ford eecIV emu, PMS piggyback controller, ported TFS heads, big cam and Vortech T trim supercharger @ 12lbs boost, been to the dyno many times!
   
   I started out with the Powerdyne belt drive s/c but it snapped belts too often then tried the gear driven Powerdyne that kept ruining its bearings (they are junk), anyway the point is that i have tried most mods like a few others on this board, exhaust systems etc but it is a shame that i had not found you before, it probably could have saved me a fortune!
   
   I still have a few niggles, one is the fuel tank supply being too small to supply enough fuel, no adequate baffling in the tank, ( i havn"t tried to get the tank out yet), difficult?  Another is wheels and tyres, i have thrown away the old Avons and used the only half decent substitute that i could find, Kuhmos, but i think that big 15s may be the way to go, are they available for the peg drive? Steering undergeared but cant find a quick rack?
   
   I probably have many other questions but cant think just now but would be interesting to share some experiences, i always carry a spare clutch  cable in the boot etc etc!
   
   Fred