Recent content by 96S/Cobra

I run a Thump Racing tensioner on my car. I have a Vortech. No belt issues since *knock on wood*

The main EGR assembly is affixed to the side of the intake. I can't remember specifics, but I feel there were a vacuum line or two that I had to cap off back at the fire wall, maybe a bit towards the passenger side. For the life of me I can't remember the routing of the pipes coming off of...

Warning....long winded post ahead. While I can't provide you with a pictorial overview of the process (which I know is what you are asking for), know going in that a DIY'er like yourself can undertake the process of eliminating the EGR and smog pump without much trouble. I installed the same...

I have the previous set of plug wires that I took off the car from when I swapped the new Motorcraft wires onto it. I will take the old cylinder 4 wire and swap it onto the car to try that out. I have not pulled the plugs to check the gap, but I will. Thanks again guys for tossing ideas my...

Sorry guys, I feel like an idiot not mentioning in my original post about the coil. It is not coil on plug, it is a standard coil that all plug wires run and plug into. And yes, this has also been replaced with a brand new Motorcraft coil. I will re-check the plug on the injector as well as...

I would go buy a spark plug tester (probably under $15 at an auto parts store) and re-check your spark. I'm not saying you messed anything up by trying to use the method you did, but a tester is a cheap and easy way of checking the basics. How old is the gas that is in the tank? If it is a few...

I know this forum is really quiet these days, but I'm hoping someone out there will see this and can maybe give me some direction on where to go from here. My dd 04 SVT Focus keeps having a cylinder 3 misfire. It is random on when it occurs, and will typically go away within 5-10 minutes of...

I've been running an in-tank pick up in my car for the better part of a decade with zero issues. Just last week I ran my car down to less than 1/8 of a tank (per the factory fuel gauge) without any issues. During this time of low fuel levels in the tank, I never did go wot. I didn't go wot...

Keep the updates coming! I love seeing these "through the years" changes that we all endure if we end up keeping our cars long enough. I love seeing where it's been, and let's all hear about where it's going!

I've been around for some time. My car is white, and I had a KB for many many years, so maybe it was me. Back in the day it seemed as there were only a hand full of us with KB's on this site. I mostly lurk anymore as I don't have much to say these days. And OP, I for sure remember your car...

I think you may need to do some further testing considering you said that you had noticed the temp gauge got pretty high. It's possible that it may be a head/head gasket problem. Oil in the coolant (or visa versa) is a for sure sign that it could possibly be a head/head gasket issue...

It sounds as we will have a similar combo, so I can give you some real world knowledge as far as my stats and what has worked for me. My combo: 8.8:1 w/forged internals SHM blower cams T-trim w/2.85 pulley (makes 20 psi.) 10% OD crank pulley Long tubes w/off road mid pipe Meth Injection 93...

Now this is my .02, so take it with a grain of salt. I had a 1.5 KB on my car for years (~14 years and 80k+ miles if my memory serves me correctly). For all those years/miles, the KB never gave me any problems, so I would say the reliability was excellent. The instant off idle tire frying...

I have a 96 Cobra with a Vortech T trim. I have only driven the car a hand full of times in the past several months (since installing the new blower, etc.). I drove the car a month ago, and I would smell something "hot" or "burning." After checking the car out all over, I just drove it again...

My 96 cobra will crank but won't start. I am just now getting the car back together so this weekend was supposed to be it's first start up in quite some time. I checked and I don't have any spark. What do I check? Could it be something that was forgotten about in the start up tune that...