Superformance MkIII Cobra R with a 5.2 Aluminator Engine Making 580 hp and Revs to 8200 RPM's!!

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Anyone that's watched the channel for a while knows how much I love the Superformance MkIII Cobra R with the Roush 427 until now...having shot with our friend Vinny (VinGIGGS) and his Cobra R with that glorious high revving 5.2 Aluminator engine my mind has been reset to this as the perfect power plant. Makes plenty of torque but not enough to make it sketchy down low then revs to 8200 rpm's which is simply intoxicating!! This is our 2nd episode with Vinny and we're going to make it a quarterly trip to Mooresville, NC to shoot a lot more with him so sit back and enjoy the ride...
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@aarongrattafiori617 10 ай бұрын

The world needs more high revving V8s

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

Yes it does!

@AJKlos 10 ай бұрын

I love this guy! His face having so much fun as a passenger in his own hot rod

@carsandbasketball 10 ай бұрын

Agree! Very nice dude.

@drdesmo8489 10 ай бұрын

Yup that 5.2 is the motor for that car. Killer sound and revs to the moon. Much more linear power for that car, which Caroll Shelby would have loved. Killer build, wow

@gordocarbo 7 ай бұрын

agree...Im an na carb guy but this engine is perfect for that car....revs, not heavy reliable a d good power. You can tell in the vid it isnt geared crazy low and still pulls like crazy .Love it

@hockeymann88 10 ай бұрын

From one car guy to another, congratulations Vinny, between your cars and that garage, you are living the dream and we are all living vicariously through you.

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

Well said…and he’s such a good guy!

@Justin-bz1dp 10 ай бұрын

@@AutotopiaLA he car for sell

@darksu6947 10 ай бұрын

@@Justin-bz1dpI see that you may have had a stroke. I was going to do you a solid and call that number you're supposed to call when people need a wambalance but apparently I've forgotten it. Since you're now laying in the floor drooling on yourself with half of your body vibrating I would imagine you're starting to feel better. I figured I should let you know that your wife was trying to go with me when I was leaving. I told her no because I didn't need a sammich maker or a dishwasher and that's about the only purpose that poor little braindead creature is suited for. Peace out homie! I'm sorry about your stroke but I hope you enjoyed the story I wrote for you. I was very bored and your comment stirred the writer in me.

@Michael-hv3ts 8 ай бұрын

Exactly!!

@ixlr8677 7 ай бұрын

ez there big fella.

@JJD-9403 10 ай бұрын

A 30 sidewall is the percentage of the width. So the wider the tire the taller the sidewall will be even if it's a 30 series. So 30% of a 335 width is pretty beefy.

@melv889 10 ай бұрын

Exactly what I wanted to write now 😅. Was just watching if someone already answered 👍

@greebuh 10 ай бұрын

It's actually an aspect ratio, not a percentage.

@JJD-9403 10 ай бұрын

@@greebuhactually it represents a percentage. It's the percentage of the width. They call it the aspect ratio. Look it up.

@immikeurnot 10 ай бұрын

I can't believe this guy doesn't seem to know that. KZfaq's car creators annoy me sometimes...

@JJD-9403 10 ай бұрын

@@immikeurnot I agree. That's like entry-level knowledge LOL

@richarddarsa6353 3 ай бұрын

That engine redefines what a modern Cobra should be all about, it should be a standard fit!

@anhiirr 10 ай бұрын

you guys are easily the best Car Pr0n page on YT by a mile in the last 5 years, your shots, angles, follow shots, audio/mic capture etc...is second to none. Really glad you guys are getting the following/recognition you deserve.

@threadtapwhisperer5136 10 ай бұрын

Dude for real! Shutting up and letting the car noises speak is something very few car content presenters ever do. They always claim it's a "NASCAR crank up the volume lap" or "F1 onboard something" while David douchnozzle croft chatters incessantly over the top of the car noises. So, I agree. Wholeheartedly. The world needs to understand us car people, car guys, car gals, were a bit mental. Well listen to car noises, with zero commentary, no driver radio explaining what the technique is for the corner they are at. Just USA brand "The Song Of Our People" hotrod bliss. Especially a 8200rpm V8, naturally aspirated especially! Look at the response the Garage56 LeMans Camaro got! People who wanted to hate on it couldn't help themselves but respect the brutality of the engine note. Hell yeah brother, that's a Texas sized Sheeew Buddy, son! 😂😂

@anhiirr 10 ай бұрын

@@threadtapwhisperer5136 ppl like to think and act spoiled...just bc we purely are... these days with KZfaq. Haha. Doesn't mean we can't step back and soak it all in from time to time definitely sure beats being a naysayer for a lifetime. Being a haters fun n all....but it's just too much fun if not grows into a guilty pleasure giving into the sheer quality/man hours/passion of some of these dudes/gals owners builders etc. God help us XD

@gordocarbo 7 ай бұрын

@@anhiirr DOnt understand people enjoying being a hater. Nothing is worse than having coffee watching a neat vid such as this and reading negative comment after comment I remember when the web was fun.

@anhiirr 7 ай бұрын

@@gordocarbo i dont mean being a hater/on the web...i mean some ppl have stigma about what style/rims/flared fenders/welded on sheet metal etc....they each/all have their own "how it should be" or what they consider "done right" these types often give their 2 cents about it too...with no hesitation...to me it just discounts their awareness to the whole equation/man hours/labor time it took to earn that cash/hard work to earn a build someone would consider ideal for themselves. Thats the essence of being a hater...just genuinely lacking that empathy/scope to see the bigger picture bc its always "how i see it, how id do it" me me me type folks. And as you say on a break at work/down time...nothing beats having access to a bottomless pit of free entertainment. Those folks just need to do some thinking/the math on how blessed we really are and its all it comes down to

@dank3823 10 ай бұрын

Love that color. The old Cobras are my all time favorite "hot rods".

@daviescott1406 10 ай бұрын

I'm lost for words to describe how much I love this car.

@jameslovering9158 8 ай бұрын

Vinny seems like he loves the thrill :-)....... infectious !

@ianhallam9928 10 ай бұрын

Damn, you've been cranking some sick ass builds, mad props to everyone and enjoy the 4th July

@VINGIGGS 10 ай бұрын

Happy 4th dude!

@Jeremiah344 10 ай бұрын

@@VINGIGGSyou too

@TheCleaners63 9 ай бұрын

Nice and that color was fire

@ImRarelySerious 10 ай бұрын

Come to the Dragon, while you're here head down the Cherohala Skyway and then drive an hour to the Devils triangle

@truantray 10 ай бұрын

I would not take that car on Tail of the Dragon.

@deanheatley8157 23 күн бұрын

Never get out of first gear on the dragon

@gottagedit 10 ай бұрын

I found your channel because of VINGIGGS 🤪

@minnesotatomcat 10 ай бұрын

That one little roll bar isn’t gonna do much if she gets away on you and the bad stuff happens. I think I would want a full cage and harness in a little beast like that! Love that liquid blue 👍

@johnlocke_1 10 ай бұрын

😂

@joehernandez6260 10 ай бұрын

Safety first 👍🏼

@CyberDocUSA 10 ай бұрын

This Cobra spits a unique venom for sure and this is the best build I think I've seen. Love every aspect of it. That's a lot of miles in a month so it must be good fun! Blue Ridhe Mountain are the place to be!

@1cavscout160 4 ай бұрын

My Superformance MKIII was setup by Dennis Olthoff and also has underbody side exit exhaust. I did not like the R when I first saw it but it is growing on me. Great video!

@minnesotatomcat 10 ай бұрын

Yep….just yep! 👍

@Davivd2 10 ай бұрын

Man that thing is perfect in every way. That may be the best sounding exhaust that I have ever heard. It makes my spine tingle.

@BIGGELATO 10 ай бұрын

That Shelby GT500 Super Snake in the back is one of my top 3 favorite cars in the world... Who's the builder, Revology??

@VINGIGGS 10 ай бұрын

Nope and you're gonna have to wait to find out 🤫

@BIGGELATO 10 ай бұрын

@@VINGIGGS please make a video on it dude its a dream car of mine 😭😂

@florchak 10 ай бұрын

CORRECTION TO COMMENTS BELOW: Engine is NOT a donor from at GT350, it is direct from Ford Racing as a purpose built crate engine: "Ford Performance has taken the technology and hardware developed for the Shelby GT350 and has created the ultimate naturally aspirated, 5.2L cross-plane crankshaft crate engine. With a rating of 580 horsepower, the new Aluminator 5.2 XS is the most powerful naturally aspirated modular crate engine ever built by Ford Performance. Every Aluminator is hand assembled by the same technicians that build the Mustang Cobra Jet drag racing engines. Premium aftermarket components are used to ensure durability, like; unique Manley® connecting rods, ARP® rod bolts, Mahle® forged pistons, forged steel crankshaft sprocket, and billet oil pump gears. Unique components developed specifically for the Cobra Jet racing program are used including Cobra Jet short runner-high RPM intake manifold, 1517 CFM dual 65mm Cobra Jet throttle body, and high RPM pulse ring. Ford Performance Engineers developed a balanced combination of high end, 580 horsepower and strong mid-range torque with the Cobra Jet intake manifold, unique camshafts and fully CNC ported GT350 cylinder heads".

@432htz3 10 ай бұрын

Not a ford guy but Cobra's are special. I would happily own one of these. This car and engine is so cool . Thank you British AC roadster and Carol Shelby for starting it all and thank you those who developed the car further in modern times to create this beautiful road weapon.

@gordocarbo 7 ай бұрын

Agree..obsessed 1 gen Camaro guy since I was a kid....but the AC Cobra, 70 Cuda and PAntera were all held in high regard. Just couldnt afford any of them. Cant imagine driving a Cobra...how light they are, 10 second runner. Pure bliss!!

@myxrutefalcon269 10 ай бұрын

Sidewall on tyres is dictated by the width versus hight as 30percent of 345mm so the wider the tyre the taller the profile. 👍 Loving the content over here in Australia 🇦🇺.

@mg_streetkandi 10 ай бұрын

Nice..as a person that lived in North Carolina Raleigh area for a while a one point..Trust me. The road are great all over...Great Review!!!..👍🏽🏁

@YukonDemon 10 ай бұрын

Yet another amazing car, in an amazingly shot video! Love what you provide for us Shawn!! Keep up the good work, my man. And I definitely think that engine in that car is probably the absolute perfect combination. Sounds as good as it looks, and I'm so glad you showcased it in this fantastic video! 👍👍

@jeffmcmanus2917 10 ай бұрын

I love this car. It's like a street legal go-cart with a V8.

@vailhumphreys572 10 ай бұрын

great vidio

@SundudeCAN 10 ай бұрын

LOVE your videos, Shawn! and huge props to your sound engineer for capturing the awesome sound of these Cobras! not easy to do with all the wind noise and open side exhaust

@josephmatuszak3855 10 ай бұрын

Rad. The 427 BB is still king, but that 5.2L prolly feels so much more refined in a small wheelbase the way it delivers torque. And it sounds spicey as all hell.

@Olds_Pwr 10 ай бұрын

315

@jimmiematho8082 10 ай бұрын

It's the 8200 redline. Like a Ferrari....that's the hook. It would be incredible to drive and shift it through its paces taking it to redline before each shift. 🤤

@gordocarbo 7 ай бұрын

Cause of my age Id still opt for a cantankerous high strung FE BB. Nothing like that brute low end tq and that nervous gut feeling at WOT knowing at any sec the car could introduce you to Jesus. NOt a fan of linear predictable engines.

@johnnyvudu 10 ай бұрын

I do Aerospace and Defense work in LA, tired of the "hustle n bustle" as @VinGIGGS stated. Bout time to move to NC and start my collection w/my GT350 in tow. Car's amazing Vinny!

@VINGIGGS 10 ай бұрын

Do it!!!! Thank you❤

@robertswift6101 10 ай бұрын

sweet sweet ride

@jayweiss4378 10 ай бұрын

This is actually one Snake I like to see in my garage or my driveway! Awesome 🤗

@cousin_JACK 10 ай бұрын

damn wow, that GT-40 outside in matte dude .. I agree that Intake is the most direct ever

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

That GT40…🤤🤤

@youssefkhaled9666 9 ай бұрын

That's just... beautiful

@donsummers5678 10 ай бұрын

The paint is striking.

@s-bomb6946 10 ай бұрын

I’ve seen a lot of cobras, that one is absolutely sick. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 💯 %

@abedanielspictures 10 ай бұрын

Oh my Lanta! And I'm only 4 seconds in!

@ljsites 10 ай бұрын

Of all the cars in the world, any price, the Shelby cobra is the one. And this one is at the top of them. To be honest the only time I would get in trouble with that car, is as soon as I get in it.

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

Lol! Great comment

@VINGIGGS 10 ай бұрын

😂😂 truth!

@minnesotatomcat 10 ай бұрын

I’m kind of a Sasquatch and I doubt I’d fit in there but god dang it I’d sure like to try! 🤣 look like a damn Mario cart character

@VINGIGGS 10 ай бұрын

😂😂 love the Mario kart reference!

@Blue_Flame_Raptor 10 ай бұрын

I'm 6'6" it's pushing the limits for a superformance. Borderline painful but still worth it

@danyo492 10 ай бұрын

Dude has a dream collection

@ConemantheBarbarian 10 ай бұрын

Sounds so good thru my headphones!

@Danny_rods 10 ай бұрын

I found your channel because of VINGIGGS !

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Vinny is the coolest and we’ll definitely be shooting more with him soon

@carloskissoondhan9641 7 ай бұрын

This is the best I've seen. Class job guys!!🏁

@SWFabrication. 10 ай бұрын

What an incredible car and the best explanation of what this is, is a Pro-Touring Cobra. Vinny is coolest guy ever letting you rip through the gears. That Rally sounds like a great idea, make sure to come out to Coastal NC as well :) Another great episode

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

Vinny is such a great guy! He had me drive every car he owns while I was there. Will definitely be back for more

@fks-pv8il 10 ай бұрын

I am in WV and love these mountains.

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

Next time I’m out there I need to drive them

@bazilwreckerloughead 10 ай бұрын

There are so many cool things about that 'little' car!

@fishpony1211 10 ай бұрын

Dude that color is so sick!!! Shit this dudes car collection is bad ass.

@VINGIGGS 10 ай бұрын

Thanks brother!

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

Definitely a great build/spec and Vinny has some great rides

@FrisellFan01 10 ай бұрын

The exhaust note on this car.......is just amazing!

@richardlevy7328 10 ай бұрын

Luv that Ford Blue it's sick & beautiful at the same time...😎

@buckreynolds1779 10 ай бұрын

Vinny.....................................you are a blessed man

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

He is and he knows it and earns it daily. Such a cool guy and a really cute young family

@genemounce8302 10 ай бұрын

PATIENTLY waiting for the video of the white fastback in the background of the last TWO of Vinnys' badass garage/shop/mancave !

@VINGIGGS 10 ай бұрын

Coming this fall 😉

@strasburger2 10 ай бұрын

I love that you’re using the ST as the chase car.

@seedood 10 ай бұрын

Love this build. Perfect engine for the Cobra!

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

Perfect engine all the way

@alexowens5803 9 ай бұрын

Having a rally out here is a good idea. From SC, not far at all so I will be there! Best car channel, period!

@jermainemjoiner 10 ай бұрын

I found your channel from AutotopiaLA!

@TheGunfighter45acp 10 ай бұрын

I dig it! And an 8K red? Outstanding! 🔥🔥🔥

@tylerstephen6053 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning. Love the color sound all of it I’d love to drive this

@robertbuckner2353 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, that's a beautiful build.

@BlueDevil1986 10 ай бұрын

Man, really wish we could have heard it rev out to 8k. Sweet car.

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

Me too but I’m always respectful of driving other peoples cars

@truemenimprovedaily 10 ай бұрын

@@AutotopiaLA Totally get the respect thing. I wish the owner would have driven it and let us hear the 8k revs. He spoke so much about the rev limit to not hit it between the two of you. No disrespect AT ALL and it’s not our car but……. 😆

@marksiegel374 10 ай бұрын

Love that ,,can't own a car without driving it..word..collecting and driving my style..

@FrisellFan01 10 ай бұрын

So many things about this car are yummy......a pure driver......no BS... just fun driving

@oneoffour63 10 ай бұрын

Love the paint scheme and the performance!!

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

Same here

@florianpinto9999 9 ай бұрын

You share sooooo many amazing car!!!! thank you

@AutotopiaLA 9 ай бұрын

We sure try. I had a blast shooting a driving this one with Vinny!

@johnbehneman1546 10 ай бұрын

GREAT VIDEO SHAWN!!!! I LOVE IT, AND I LOVE THE UPGRADES. GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

@christophwilhelm6431 10 ай бұрын

Unique yet just as amazing

@trevorensrud8317 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful range of exhaust notes!!!

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

Changes multiple times as the revs come up

@tunaharhar5666 10 ай бұрын

Once you started driving, I could not stop smiling!

@jimherron5540 9 ай бұрын

Love it!

@philipstevens3169 10 ай бұрын

Love it !! Best yet!!!

@bigmountain7561 10 ай бұрын

Imagine you are in the passenger seat and Ken Miles is in the driver’s seat.

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

That would be a dream come true!

@sickjohnson 10 ай бұрын

That was crazy awesome guys...beyond impressive Cobra build!

@AutotopiaLA 10 ай бұрын

So good!

@TheTransporter100 10 ай бұрын

Awesome vid. I plan on getting a Superformance Daytona Coupe at some point and this video has given me some great ideas

@andrewstubbings5628 10 ай бұрын

Wowzer just awesome!! 👍

@user-qq7zk2xo7c 10 ай бұрын

That was crazy awesome guys...beyond impressive Cobra build!. That was crazy awesome guys...beyond impressive Cobra build!.

@andrewipp426 5 ай бұрын

What a very different engine sound to any other Cobra that’s been featured on these builds, it has more of a snarl to it and the rev band appears to be more driver friendly and much less frantic sounding. It doesn’t take away at all from the raw visceral nature of an analog car; it looks as if it’s more “controllable” and less of those “oh f... I am in over my driving abilities “ !! Judging by how calm Vinny looks as you’re running through the gears multiple times is a testament to your driving skills and comfortability behind the wheel. He said it well it’s the pro touring version of what have come to know a Cobra to be, also the color combination is really unique both on the exterior and in the engine bay. It looks like an absolute blast to drive from watching this and even though you’re sitting with your feet canted to the left your heel toe rev matches on the downshifts appear effortless and very clean. I’m a fan, and I’m going to follow his channel! Thanks Vincent Giglio nice ride!

@damonrice8469 10 ай бұрын

Nice one !!! Love it.

@TheDeadHorseRanch 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely Gorgeous !!

@joeymcquilkin3670 10 ай бұрын

Flows very well together I agree … should have revved it out! That’s the beauty of these motors lol he was begging you to!! 😂 Sweet car man

@jamesmarze9850 10 ай бұрын

What A great build!

@chrisfreeman6540 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful and sounds great

@edmundnlemadim8480 10 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the day someone puts the GT500 760hp version of the 5.2 in one of these. It'll be a riot for sure 🤣

@stu1944 4 ай бұрын

Only 760hp.... hehe I have something much much juicier that i will be fitting😊

@rocky19811969 4 ай бұрын

@stu1944 anyone know how they get that shifter in that period correct looking position?? I have a tk0600 that is way off as we moved the engine forward for some weight over the front axle line..and now fitting a t56 6spd how do they get it off to the left and use that long rod?.

@macmaven5037 10 ай бұрын

Color combo is great and love the hands on video. I've been a CSX Cobra owner for some time now. Regarding Superformance, they are licensed by Shelby but that's about where it stops. They are not a continuation car nor do they get a global Shelby registration number. Both Superformance and Backdraft cars are assembled in South Africa and imported as rollers. Keep up the great work. The GT40 is beautiful!

@reckemroysrc3764 10 ай бұрын

BEAUTIFUL COVBRA

@smee_matt 9 ай бұрын

I saw you on AutotopiaLA. Great content! Awesome cars!!

@MarMPB 10 ай бұрын

🤩Man! The cars on the video are insane! I think you have more work to do on that garage! About the Cobra, considering I’m planning one for myself, I did a lot of research about them. One funny thing: the race drivers of that time didn’t like much when they put the 427 instead of 289 in the Cobra, because the power was immense but handling wasn’t that good as the lighter version!

@bb57365 2 ай бұрын

That engine. Seems like the sweet spot.

@BurtonsAttic 10 ай бұрын

Awesome ride! You let the secret out obout our NC roads. I have the same tires on my blue 1LE, super predictable grip and able to drive in all weather!

@ruialbertosoares72 10 ай бұрын

Perfect ❤

@mwhitelaw8569 10 ай бұрын

I like it Simple, clean Well appointed Should be a terror on an autocross course

@perikoglopez6276 10 ай бұрын

My dream car ❤

@kegsemptygarage6788 9 ай бұрын

Love your channel. I just posted on Vinny Vingiggs page that I found his channel through you guys!! Keep up the great work & great cars!!

@AutotopiaLA 9 ай бұрын

Awesome and thank you! He’s such a cool guy

@kegsemptygarage6788 9 ай бұрын

@@AutotopiaLA I’m interested in a project and considering factory five 65 coupe. What engine is in that cobra? Thx

@davidmcdermott3415 10 ай бұрын

The R is so perfect, they do great work. The Daytona and the Grand Sport are also crazy

@bouchamr 10 ай бұрын

Awesome Video

@Blue_Flame_Raptor 10 ай бұрын

I cant imagine ripping that car over 8 grand. Must be surreal. I put a ford racing 460ci sbf in my mkiii and its just instant raw power that wants to kill you. Totally different experience and frankly the aluminator is probably a lot more fun

@dj8010 10 ай бұрын

Sick cobra 🏁

@tygiraud9040 10 ай бұрын

Great classic motor, great sound. What could be better!!

@GLRESTOMOD 10 ай бұрын

Another great car and video! I think that idea of a rally of some sort I. That area would be great! I’m in KY and would love to be part of that once I get the General Lee up and going! I’m also still drooling over that Aluminator, what an engine!

@ONTHEEDGEFRED 2 ай бұрын

I have watched I don't know how many videos about Cobras and thought I liked this and thought I liked that but I believe, Should I ever hit that lottery that this car right here with this particular engine, color and all, would fit the bill just right. I genuinely feel like I truly don't want much, But, this car right here would just be my bucket list topper.

@xDivinitysCreaturex 9 ай бұрын

Big up Vin

@brucehayes3573 8 ай бұрын

The coyote platform is a amazing motor. I have a 2012 Boss 302 making close to 500HP NA. Aka “Roadrunner” just in that car. Mine is around 3500 pounds and is a beast. So I can only imagine what that Aluminumnater motor is like in that light weight of car. Freaking awesome.