Build a Backdraft Roadster with us!!
2019 ж. 13 Мау.
33 278 Рет қаралды
Come follow the build of a new Roadster at Backdraft Motorsports. We take you through choosing a new chassis and assembly, to road testing.
Video production produced and edited by James Guerra of Super Car TV.
Got mine ordered can't wait to get it then I can drive my dream and die a happy man👍👍
I found your channel by watching a video on vanguard motor sales and I was really amazed on what you guys create. As soon as I saw the engine, the quality of the interior and the bottom of the car, I was convinced to ordner myself a cobra one day. You guys have my respect, wish I found out about your company earlier. Friendly greetings from Oldenburg, Germany👍🏻
I love these cars! First saw them from Vanguard on KZhead. My dream!
i like that backdraft is not all about bling - they like to black out and dull down the iconic cobra - very cool
I guess with any power plant, this thing will scoot quick. I like the simplicity of an old school carb fed 427 Windsor with a lumpy cam & a 5 speed but I just love the potential of a newer Coyote Gen 3 crate motor and 6 speed. Great choices.
Cars typically come in at around 2400 lbs and are a blast to drive. The Coyote is a great choice but it doesn't have the same muscle car feel.
You definitely don't need 6 gears in these cars either
I’ve been involved with building and drag racing Fords for almost 50 years. That’s why I have admired the level of technology and overall build quality that goes into every Backdraft Cobra I’ve seen since they were made available in the States. I appreciate an extreme automobile built with the drivers pleasure in mind and with the very favorable power to weight ratio of this Cobra, it’s sure to please. Overall this video is pretty good but the first employee interviewed seemed pretty well bored with the whole thing. I can’t imagine being involved with the production of Backdraft Cobras and having a bad day. A few minutes behind the wheel would surely get a positive change of attitude. The cost of the two turnkey engine examples mentioned seems a little high but to a person that is unable to build their own, then that’s the price one must pay. I would prefer to build an old school Ford engine that has a great winning record in Pro Stock drag racing. Especially during its dominance during the seventies before the NHRA began imposing rule changes aimed directly at this Ford small block engine to handicap it to the point of being unable to complete against the GM and Chrysler fan favorites and sponsors huge support dollars. The canted valve Ford Cleveland small blocks were eventually factored right out of their dominance in Pro Stock so the GM fan favorites could have a better chance of winning again. Now that’s the engine I would put in a Backdraft Cobra rolling chassis. The 351 Cleveland engine has started getting some serious aftermarket support over the past few years with aluminum alloy blocks and heads being produced in American foundries and distributed by a few well known companies that specializes in hardcore Cleveland engines. The Australian performance aftermarket support for Clevelands can be seen here on KZhead with alloy small block 461 cubic inch builds featuring single 4-V combinations WITHOUT power adders twisting the dyno to 934 horsepower and 669 lb/ft of torque on pump fuel. The same engine on race fuel exceeded the 1000 horsepower mark. Another fine example here in the States can be found on this page under the listing of DragBoss. While his TrackBoss American made all alloy 427 Cleveland is being built, his 408-C stroker using a OEM production Cleveland cast iron block and Ford alloy Cleveland heads with a single Holley 4-V for use in his street driven ‘69 Cougar turned the engine dyno to 752 hp @ 7600 rpms. Torque was strong with 571 lb/ft @5600 rpms. Did I mention no power adders 🤔 That’s why I would choose my 351 Cleveland boat anchor to power a 2400 pound Cobra. And using OEM Ford cast iron components, it can be built for less than half the price of the $ 23,000 engine option shown in this video. Cobra + Cleveland = good times for sure 🏁😉
I hear from Modern Muscle in Ocala that you have the auto trans option in the Cobra. Curious if that's the standard 6 speed or the 7 speed paddle shift gearbox.
That dude sounds SA!!
So is it safe to assume that the finished interior comes with the rolling chassis? Including dash and door panels. About ready to make this happen.
It can't be a coincidence that the founder of Backdraft is from South Africa and Superformance is also based in South Africa. What is the connection between these two companies, who both manufacture Cobra replicas?
*big fan of backdraft cobra please include more videos*
We are working on it!
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Dont kid yourselves, these replicas are 10 times better than the originals, in every way.
Especially when fitted with big-block 427s, which are obviously closer to the originals' engines.
These cars are cool but I can’t seem to get a look at the chassis (frame) is it the original style ladder chassis or a more modern tubular structure such as the factory five?
It is a ladder style frame utilizing a full independent multilink rear suspension and a coil over strut in the front. Our chassis design is different from FFR as they use a bird cage design.
Bought the #1943 Aka “Punisher” and I’m loving it here in CA. Finish work done by Vintage Motor Sports.
What motor did you install? How was your registration process with the Ca DMV? I’m getting ready to order mine and have heard bad news from the two California BDR dealers. Any info would help. Thanks.
@@mikegray6747 Roush 427 SR. Most people at there DMV are clueless when it comes to the SB100. I actually had help through the DMV process by a friend and it was smooth sailing. Paid him well to get me through it. I suggest having all your paperwork in order and make copies for yourself.
@@trainingzonefootballacadem1185 Thank you for the response and info. You mentioned you had the finish work done by Vintage Motorsports, in CT? How was that process getting a now turnkey vehicle registered in California. You also mentioned a friend helping you with the registration process. Is he/she for hire? Where located? Northern or southern Ca?
@@mikegray6747 Yes, VMS did my finish work. Friend has stopped doing SB 100s due to covid and DMV operational procedures at this time in So. Cal.
Just came across this video. I have car #1209 with a Roush 427R. The car is an absolute blast but the high horse power engines are not for everyone. I learned a lot about the process from this video. Love the car.
Fred how many nuggets for the dream machine.
@@nolski2003 It all depends what you want in it. A nice car with a good engine...75k. A super car with a great engine....95k. There are some great used cars out there for sale. Check out the Cobra Country website.
I try to find information if you guys sell backdraft cobras in europe especially germany. I am afraid that these cars dont comply with european legislation....
I'll take mine in the style of the 289. No side pipes. No Roll Bar. Just a screaming SBF.
We can do a roll bar and side pipe delete but we don't offer a 289 at this time.
@@Backdraftmotorsports 🤣 I was just wishing. I couldn't afford one anyway.
Same here!
too me the side pipes are an icon for it.
@@azwesjr they are to me as well but, years ago, before print media was killed off, there was a Story in Hot Rod written at The Press Release of the Cobra with the MAN HIMSELF behind the wheel. Cannot remember his name but from the description of his ride and the car, it left an imprint of how I would want mine if by some miracle I ever hit the Lottery.
Can you get right hand drive fir the uk
Ironic
If a person is spending over $100,000 for a car ride with the power plant only be one year to two years the engine should be bulletproof
nice well done.. i kinda think the mouth on the car should be a bit bigger....
Anybody who puts an Ecoboost motor in a Cobra car shouldn’t own a Cobra car.