What Mods do you have?

[Sharppony]

I'm curious, I've lowered my 96 Cobra and upgraded tires, installed a KN filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, 4.10 gears and sequential taillights. I think my next mod will be exhaust and then a chip. Any opinions to pass along?:confused: I'm interested in exhaust advice, fit and finish, cost and sound.:D Thanks!:tmb:

[U TINK]

Originally posted by Sharppony
I'm curious, I've lowered my 96 Cobra and upgraded tires, installed a KN filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, 4.10 gears and sequential taillights. I think my next mod will be exhaust and then a chip. Any opinions to pass along?:confused: I'm interested in exhaust advice, fit and finish, cost and sound.:D Thanks!:tmb: I have a 98 with every bolt on plus Procharger.Now I`m building another motor for it.Next mods you can do are Exhaust like you stated,Cold air kit,underdrive pulleys,BBK twin 65mm throttle body(upper intake has to be ported to fit it in).You`ll notice alot of top end power increase with the throttle body and exhaust with an off-road X -pipe.See the exhaust thread for different types.Hope these help.:tmb:

[arboc96]

1996 SVT Cobra vert

black body / black roof / black leather

car No. 275 of 2510 1996 SVT Cobra verts.

specs:

K&N filter, Removed air silencer, C&L 80mm mass air meter, SHM long tube headers, SHM h-pipe with cats, SHM computer chip, SHM blue silicone rad hoses, SHM Aluminum pedal covers, March under drive pulleys, BBK twin 62mm throttle body, FRPP 4.30:1 gears,
Flowmaster 2-chamber cat back exhaust, DECH/Eibach lowering springs, 2001 Mustang Bullitt - tokico shocks/struts, Metco Billet aluminum adjustable upper and lower control arms ,FRPP aluminum diff cover, Chrome Cobra R wheels & 275/40/17 BFG Drag Radials on rear 245/45/17 BFG KDW on front,
FRPP aluminum drive shaft,Synthetic fluids - Mobil 1 eng/trans/Amsoil rear end, Pro 5.0 shifter, 99/01 SVT Cobra 11" clutch/pressure plate/fly wheel, Kar Kraft Cobra grille insert,
Kar Kraft Speedster covers, GTS headlight covers, Metco drive shaft safety loop, Steeda adjustable aluminum cluch quardant,
Steeda clutch cable firewall adjuster, Steeda HD clutch cable,
Steeda 3 core rad, MGW HVAC knobs, MGW lic. plate frame,
MGW oil cap, MGW oil dip stick handle, SW Designs bumper letters, 20% tint all around

plus some other stuff i have forgotten about :tmb:

[Dellcobra]

One of the things I would add next would be full length sub frame connectors. The more you do for performance the better chance you have for the floor pan to tear on your car.

My mods:

Full Length Sub Frame connectors
Pro 5.0 Shifter
Maximum Motor Sprots Caster Camber Plates
FRP 3.73 gears
C&L
Tokico Suspension Syster (5 way adjustable shocks and struts, springs)
Griggs off set rack bushing (alluminum)
Custom front Brake cooling ducts.
Schroth 4 point harness
FRP rear Lower Control Arms

To be done

Apex Motors Kevelar Clutch
Steeda Clutch Quandrant with fire wall adjuster and cable
Accell Plug wires

Dell
Daliy driver 96 Lazer Red Coupe, #48 (93,000 miles about 2,500 on open track events.)

:cool:

[arboc96]

Originally posted by Dellcobra
One of the things I would add next would be full length sub frame connectors. The more you do for performance the better chance you have for the floor pan to tear on your car.


its something i have been meaning to do since day one...if it makes u feel any better...our 02 GT had them installed on day 2 of ownership :tmb:

[khaine]

Originally posted by arboc96
its something i have been meaning to do since day one...if it makes u feel any better...our 02 GT had them installed on day 2 of ownership :tmb:

which is probably the biggest reason that it survived...

anyway, when are you planning to get your subs installed?

[arboc96]

Originally posted by khaine
which is probably the biggest reason that it survived...

anyway, when are you planning to get your subs installed?

on my cobra...dont even have any yet...there seems to be some unique-ness to the 96 - 98 vert subs...i have tried to install some sets locally a few times (J&P - Rev'N High)...and everytime i get a call...they wont fit...come get your car...maybe i should just buy some KB "super duper" subs...that are meant for my vert...and have them installed :)

[khaine]

Originally posted by arboc96
on my cobra...dont even have any yet...there seems to be some unique-ness to the 96 - 98 vert subs...i have tried to install some sets locally a few times (J&P - Rev'N High)...and everytime i get a call...they wont fit...come get your car...maybe i should just buy some KB "super duper" subs...that are meant for my vert...and have them installed :)

there's an idea :)

I ended up trying 3 or 4 different sets before going to the KBs

[Dellcobra]

I would personnaly go with some Griggs or Maximum MotorSports full length subs. These are heavier than KB and will support more.

There is no Subs from the factory on the convert for 96-98. Just look under your car and you can see this.

The other important point is that they need to have a seat supports also. The floor pan usually tears at the seat mounting point first.

Dell

[arboc96]

Originally posted by Dellcobra
There is no Subs from the factory on the convert for 96-98. Just look under your car and you can see this.

thank u...i know this...its just something i have never gotten around to doing correctly...thanks for the inoput on the Griggs units...i should get it done when the car comes out of storage this spring/summer :)

[khaine]

Originally posted by Dellcobra
I would personnaly go with some Griggs or Maximum MotorSports full length subs. These are heavier than KB and will support more.

There is no Subs from the factory on the convert for 96-98. Just look under your car and you can see this.

The other important point is that they need to have a seat supports also. The floor pan usually tears at the seat mounting point first.

Dell

for me, using the griggs or maximum motor sports wasn't an option because of my side exhaust, but it's probably a good option for that arboc guy :tmb:

[PETSNKE]

'97 Cobra Coupe

Performance Mods:
K&N w/air silencer removed
Bassani X-pipe w/cats
Dynomax Ultraflow SS Mufflers
Steeda Underdrive pulleys
Steeda Tri-ax w/MGW Handle
Maximum Motorsport full length subframe connectors
Eibach Progressive Rate Springs
Bilstein struts/shocks
Granatelli upper/lower rear control arms
Steeda caster/camber plates

Appearance Mods:
Classic Design sequential tail lights
KarKraft grill kit w/snake emblem
KarKraft "Cobra" valve cover emblems
Clear front corner lights
Black reflective cobra bumper decals
UPR Billet switch knobs (a/c,cruise,windows/locks)
Foglight re-wire

I think thats about it. I spent too much on suspension this winter, I'll have to wait till summer for my 4:10 gear install.

[U TINK]

Originally posted by arboc96
thank u...i know this...its just something i have never gotten around to doing correctly...thanks for the inoput on the Griggs units...i should get it done when the car comes out of storage this spring/summer :) Kevin,Louie at Ultimate does them for your car.Have a look at the ones on my 98 vert.They`re round tube and cost $250.00.Plus I also have a round tube driveshaft loop!:D

[arboc96]

Originally posted by U TINK
Kevin,Louie at Ultimate does them for your car.Have a look at the ones on my 98 vert.They`re round tube and cost $250.00.Plus I also have a round tube driveshaft loop!:D

chris u will have to hook me up with ultimate this summer...i already have a drive shaft saftey loop - Metco...its made from 8" I.D. pipe or something like that :tmb:

BTW is that $250 installed...or + install ?

[U TINK]

Originally posted by arboc96
chris u will have to hook me up with ultimate this summer...i already have a drive shaft saftey loop - Metco...its made from 8" I.D. pipe or something like that :tmb:

BTW is that $250 installed...or + install ? That`s installed.I`ll hook you up with Louie.He`ll be at alot of events in the USA this year with Gino`s Pro-street 2000 GT.

[Sharppony]

Thanks for the input!:tmb: I'm curious now about the underdrive pulleys.:confused: Any problems related to their use? Any particular brand better than another?:huh: Are they worth installing?:confused:

[arboc96]

Originally posted by Sharppony
Thanks for the input!:tmb: I'm curious now about the underdrive pulleys.:confused: Any problems related to their use? Any particular brand better than another?:huh: Are they worth installing?:confused:

i have had Mrach UD pulleys on my cobra since spring of 97...no problems...charging or otherwise :tmb:

[PETSNKE]

Originally posted by Sharppony
I'm curious now about the underdrive pulleys.:confused: Any problems related to their use? Any particular brand better than another?:huh: Are they worth installing?:confused:

No problems with charging here either, heard it's only a problem with the a/c on max in stop & go traffic. I've never dynoed after their install so I couldn't tell what I picked up, the car does feel stonger a revs better IMO. The harmonic ballancer/crank pulley type are suppose to be better that the piggy back type. The alternator pulley was PITA to get off:mad:

[WNT2DRAG]

mods in order of install listed in sig...

Sub frame connectors-had them installed right after i got the car.. and when it was rear ended 20 days later--the roof was the only part of the car the did not shift even with the sunroof!! :allhail:

[gcassidy]

Sharppony, you've probibly garnered what's popular after reading signatures of various mods. What you need to decide is what mods do the most for the way you drive. Some help in all ways, others only for some aspects of driving. And while there's a lot of items we all wish Ford had just done from the get-go, remember, some mods are a trade-off. Spend fast, have fun.
Greg

[Dellcobra]

When it comes to mods on any car, you need to decide first what you want to do. If it is just for street and you want a little more style, than you go one way.

For drag racing, you do others.

For open track running, others.

Come up with a game plan and then stick to it. If you don't you will spend alot of money putting parts on and than taking them off and trying to sell them.

Dell

[khaine]

Originally posted by Dellcobra
When it comes to mods on any car, you need to decide first what you want to do. If it is just for street and you want a little more style, than you go one way.

For drag racing, you do others.

For open track running, others.

Come up with a game plan and then stick to it. If you don't you will spend alot of money putting parts on and than taking them off and trying to sell them.

Dell

or some of us build cars that will do all of the above... just not always well :D

[gcassidy]

Originally posted by Dellcobra
When it comes to mods on any car, you need to decide first what you want to do. If it is just for street and you want a little more style, than you go one way.

For drag racing, you do others.

For open track running, others.

Come up with a game plan and then stick to it. If you don't you will spend alot of money putting parts on and than taking them off and trying to sell them.

Dell

Or a lucky few of us of us build cars that (after we're done) will do NONE of the above quite well.
Greg

[Sharppony]

Thanks for all the advice! Actually, I am trying to maintain a stock appearance while improving performance. Like they used to say in the old AMC Javelin commercials, "It's a great car Dad, I just made it better!":bna

[U TINK]

Originally posted by Sharppony
Thanks for all the advice! Actually, I am trying to maintain a stock appearance while improving performance. Like they used to say in the old AMC Javelin commercials, "It's a great car Dad, I just made it better!":bna I haven`t heard that in a long time.Makes me feel old.Nice quote!:D

[Snakeman69]

K&N air filter
pro-M 80 mm mass air
AFM power Pipe
Vortech supercharger @ 14 psi
Accufab Single-Blade Throttle Body
SHM Blower cams
Ported heads
SHM 575 shortblock
forged pistons
Manley H-beam rods
Canton Road Race & Qt oil pan
Windage tray
JBA Cat4ward headers
Bassani X-Pipe
Flowmaster
Eibach lowering springs
MSD Dis-4
Cobra Rs
Nitto Drag Radials
Steeda LCAs

stock intake gears and clutch and trans, but not for too long!

here's a shot of me putting a few lengths on some f-body pos...
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