Anthony:
>From what I hear, the "Tiger" lettered intakes are just as hard to find as
their Cobra/Shelby counterparts. I really couldn't tell you where to find
one; just keep your eyes peeled as they come up every now and then. If you
are not already, become an avid checker of Ebay under the subject of
"Sunbeam Tiger."
As for the differences between a small-letter Cobra intake (which came stock
on 289 Cobras and '65 Shelbys) and a big-letter Cobra intake (which came
stock on later model small block Shelbys), they are easy to tell apart. The
small-letter intake has the name "Cobra" cast into the #1 intake runner and,
if I remember correctly (it's been seven years since I sold my '65 Shelby),
the letters are in script rather than block form, with only the "C" in caps.
In contrast, the big-letter intake has the name "COBRA" cast in all capital
letters directly behind the thermostat housing. Performance-wise, the two
intakes are identical. However, the big-letter intake is the one that some
of the Mustang performance suppliers have reproduced. Consequently, the
small-letter intake is much more rare and much more valuable.
I hope this helps you in your quest for an intake. I'm sorry if my first
post sounded like I was scolding you for thinking about "wasting" an
original small-letter Cobra intake on a Tiger. I just know from past
experience how sought after those intakes are by Cobra and early Shelby
owners who are trying to find an original piece. No offense intended.
Happy New Year,
Andy Walker
B382001600
----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony & Susan" <jetbike@worldlynx.net>
To: "'Andy Walker'" <awtiger@ix.netcom.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 11:40 AM
Subject: RE: Intake Manifolds?
> Andy,
> Can't seem to locate a Tiger manifold do you know were to get one? How can
> you tell a small letter versus a big letter?
>
> ANT 66 m1a
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Andy Walker
> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2001 7:51 PM
> To: Tiger List
> Subject: Re: Intake Manifolds?
>
>
> Hi, Anthony:
>
> The intake you speak of should fit fine under the stock hood of a Tiger.
My
> only question is, since it was not an original intake for a Tiger, why
would
> you want it? If you are looking for ultimate performance, the newer style
> Holley or Edelbrock intakes are better units. If you are looking for
> factory high performance options, then you need to find either a "Tiger"
> lettered intake or an Edelbrock F4B. I'm quite sure that, if the intake
is
> indeed the small letter "Cobra" unit that was on the Cobras and '65
Shelbys,
> its owner is wanting a pretty penny for it; probably more that you would
> have to pay for either option I mentioned above.
>
> Having owned a '65 Shelby G.T. 350 in the past, I can vouch for the rarity
> of that intake. Depending upon the end result that you want, why not look
> at the other options open to you and let a Shelby or Cobra owner have a go
> at that one?
>
> Just a thought,
> Andy Walker
> B382001600
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anthony & Susan" <jetbike@worldlynx.net>
> To: "Tigers mailing list (E-mail)" <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2001 6:27 PM
> Subject: Intake Manifolds?
>
>
> > Hey TIGER brothers and sisters!
> > found this ad and was thinking of throwing it on my 260. Will it clear
the
> > bonnet without adding a hood scoop?
> > Thanx in advance ANT
> > 289 Shelby Cobra GT 350 Mustang Intake Manifold. This is a VERY RARE
> > ORIGINAL aluminum hi-rise Cobra intake manifold. Ford part #87MS 9424A.
> This
> > intake manifold is a factory original for 289 Cobra's, and 1965 GT
Shelby
> > Mustangs, as well as other Ford's with high performance engines. This
> > manifold is in good condition and is ready for installation. Note: this
is
> > not an aftermarket reproduction manifold.
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