> The gear changes for the Cobra would be in line with the Elise gear set. As
> for the wrenching the engine my 01 Cobra runs a Vortech at 12 PSI paid right
> around 2800 for the blower the next best thing for the Honda is the 8000
> Turbo set up that delivers 11 pounds. The best issue to debate on this issue
> is the 10 second Honda that was built to take on the Big cube Detroit iron
> that cost a little over 140,000 to build. I'm no genius but my 76 Cobra runs
> 10's and cost me about 10,000 to build. That 130K I saved going big cubes
> bought me alot of beer and project cars 8-).
Sounds to me like a real no-brainer <VBG>
> Back to the subject at hand.
> The power to weight ratio on both cars seem to be about equal. I was very
> impressed with the Lotus up until I re read it was powered by Honda what the
> hell is that??
Yeah, I know, I know... My only defense is that Lotus does not (yet) bring the Elise
into US. It's Sun International that brings them into compliance for import and
*they* chose that engine for the car... It's still strongly rumored that Lotus will
(finally) bring the Elise to the US market for 2003 - but *nothing* with Lotus is a
sure thing... That's all the rage on the "other" list - what engine will Lotus use
for this market?? Also, hopefully, with no middle-man and no recertification, there
should be some ground gained on the price of the car.
> I think I'd like to see the Elise go up against the Ford F150 lighting
> (supercharged pickup truck) Seeing how the truck beat up on the Z06 Corvette
> that would be something to see. Then again I'd like to see the Cobra motor
> in the Elise. That would be fun.
>
Yep. I'd pay cold hard money to see that matchup - or to see that engine in the
Elise - or especially to see BOTH at the same time!!
Regards,
-John
Seattle, WA USA
'74 1/2 Jensen Healey #18918
'69 Lotus Elan S4 DHC 45/8290
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