Recent content by Bob Mustic

I just sold my Stage II Cobra so I don't need my spares any more. I've got a Brand new BMS Stage II crank (even fire). It includes Big Block Chevy Rods also new. Stroke is 3.54. I'm asking $1,800.00 for the crank and rods. Again, they have never been in a block and all machining is done...

Comment on Ron T. I've got one of Ron Tarabori's motors in my kit Cobra and Ron has been a tremendous help in my project. If (when) I need additional parts for a Stage motor I'll call Ron first. The motor has been run on the street, road raced, drag raced for 3 and a half years and runs exactly...

The Block I have is an ON Center. The crank is a new BMS crank done by Moldex that is set up for BB Chevy rods so that getting bearings is a snap. Rods are Forged Eagle H beam's. Crank is a 3.590. EVERYTHING is brand new. Block, as I said, has the Sonic test with it and all measurements are...

Mike, I'm running an odd fire in my kit Cobra. Its normally aspirated with a 4 bl Holley on it. Best run so far is 10.71 @124 on the motor only ie no "juice". Regards, Bob

Ti valves Thought I'd add a comment on the Titanium valves. My Cobra's S2 motor came with them and because we limited the motor to a max of 8,000 RPM we chucked the Ti valves. The problem with them is that they WILL fail. Especially on the street. When the Stage II's were racing in the Busch...

New Block I've got a BRAND NEW Stage II block which HAS the sonic test with it. I'm not going to need it for my current car so I'm willing to sell it. I've also got a brand new BMS Crank and rods. Email me if your interested in it. I'm currently on a trip and will pick up my email on...

Ron Sorry I took so long in responding but I just got back from a Japan turn and leaving tomorrow for another one. Be back on Tuesday the 4th. Let me know if your still around. I'm going to call Chuck right now and find out what's up. I'm planning on going to Reynolds on the 8th. Cobra is...

Run & Gun First there were only around 60 cars or so and they INVITED some Mustangs. Gag... The Road racing and Autocross went OK. Middle of the pack. Problem, ME, not the car. Drag Racing on the last day. Lots of Big Blocks, Big SMALL blocks, and Nitrous. Car was undrivable at the...

Mike, Just got back into town and read your post. I have an Odd-Fire motor in my Kit Cobra, as Chuck L. stated its not injected. What questions do you have? I may know or know who else to ask. Bob

Terry I'll say HI if I meet him. I think there should be around a hundred cars there though...

Thanks Your right about the Stage II not running very hot. I took the Cobra out yesterday after putting a 195 thermostat in it. The reason for the 195 is I can't get my oil temp up either. I talked to Kenny Duttweiler and he mentioned that in his tests the motors put our the same power no...

Guys, I need some help. This year's Run & Gun (Kit Car Race) is coming up this week and my Stage II powered Cobra is ready EXCEPT I'm having problems with my Thermostat. First, do you need to run a BYPASS on a Stage II motor. (Normally aspirated) Second, if you do need to bypass I...

GNScott your on the right track. Trying to take a Busch motor and convert it certainly is possible but why? Put a SBC Chevy in the car and with the right heads it will do everything the Stage motor will and be a LOT cheaper. IMO, of course... As I said previously I've used a Stage II motor...

Stage II on the street Well where should I start? First if your motor is like mine ie a normally aspirated 274" Stage II motor you will go in the 9's if you drop the car into a mine shaft. Unless you use a LOT of nitrous. Also you talk about street driving but how much is your compression. I...

Steve, I looked into the aluminum block and I believe it weighs right around 90#'s empty. The steel Stage II is 140 or so. That's one of the reasons I want to use aluminum in my Cobra when it comes time to rebuild the current Stage II steel block. However, I'm still gun shy about the strength...