Reviving my cobra

mikeshimek · Apr 27, 2022

Hey guys, like title says, I'm going to revive my car. Car has been sitting for about 5 years and it's time to get it on the road again. What would be on your list of must do to get the car running again? I'm thinking oil change, fuel system flush, new tires, battery....etc. Life happens and the car lost priority, but excited to get back on the road. It's an upper only ZY, 75k miles. Thanks guys!

01yellercobra · Apr 27, 2022

You pretty much got it. I'd do all the fluids just to start fresh. Maybe new plugs for good measure.

mikeshimek · Apr 27, 2022

01yellercobra said:
You pretty much got it. I'd do all the fluids just to start fresh. Maybe new plugs for good measure.

I've have 8 new TR7IX plugs, new Motorcraft filter, I have a BNIB dragon throttle body, but IIRC, that needs tuning. Car does have an old X3 tune on it.

03' White Snake · Apr 27, 2022

Yup, get some fresh gas in it, no boost for a tank or 2.

olympic · Apr 27, 2022

Drain and refill both coolant systems. Wouldn't hurt to take the injectors out and get them ultrasonic cleaned. Jumper the fuel pumps from the trunk and pump out the old fuel. Then replace the filter.

CobraBob · Apr 28, 2022

Great suggestions/recommendations!

Mike, post a photo of your Cobra.

mikeshimek · May 3, 2022

Thanks for the input guys! I'll try and post some pictures tonight. If i purchased my own ultrasonic cleaner, would that work? Something like this?

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DSG2003Mach1 · May 3, 2022

mikeshimek said:
Thanks for the input guys! I'll try and post some pictures tonight. If i purchased my own ultrasonic cleaner, would that work? Something like this?

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If i was going to have injectors cleaned Id pay to have em cleaned and flow tested just to be sure they're performing properly

01yellercobra · May 3, 2022

mikeshimek said:
Thanks for the input guys! I'll try and post some pictures tonight. If i purchased my own ultrasonic cleaner, would that work? Something like this?

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You'd also need a way to cycle them while they're being cleaned.

I vaguely remember hearing about someone that was good and cheap. Jason Barr? Or something like that. He was really popular on Yellow Bullet when I was looking at getting a set of injectors cleaned.

CobraBob · May 3, 2022

Bob Steigemeier used to have an injector cleaning service. Maybe he still does.

98 svt · May 3, 2022

Boost Labs does them for $20/each

Fuel Injector Services - Pricing - Boost Lab, Inc

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mikeshimek · Jan 26, 2023

CobraBob said:
Great suggestions/recommendations!

Mike, post a photo of your Cobra.

mikeshimek · Jan 26, 2023

Finally got around to working on the car again. Will be draining fuel tonight, along with changing the other fluids this weekend.

phil a · Jan 26, 2023

Eric Derr for injector cleaning if you’re still looking
Reasonable price, quick turnaround
Have fun with the car!

mikeshimek · Jan 27, 2023

olympic said:
Drain and refill both coolant systems. Wouldn't hurt to take the injectors out and get them ultrasonic cleaned. Jumper the fuel pumps from the trunk and pump out the old fuel. Then replace the filter.

is there a walkthrough for jumpering the pumps from the trunk? i looked and only saw jumpering the relay in the engine bay??

bull_dog190 · Jan 31, 2023

fuel filter!

CobraBob · Jan 31, 2023

Thanks for posting the photos that I asked for. I also gave up on you. LOL. But seriously, talk to me about the race car next to your Cobra. I like what I'm seeing. What series do you race in? Are you working on it, too, or is it parked until the season starts.

mikeshimek · Feb 1, 2023

CobraBob said:
Thanks for posting the photos that I asked for. I also gave up on you. LOL. But seriously, talk to me about the race car next to your Cobra. I like what I'm seeing. What series do you race in? Are you working on it, too, or is it parked until the season starts.

I picked the car up after last season, racing Street Stock at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe Wa. 3/8 mile circle track. (i know, its a chevy!) I need to get the cobra out of my garage so i can start working on that car. Kids also race quarter midgets and our seasons are FAST approaching!

mikeshimek · Feb 1, 2023

bull_dog190 said:
fuel filter!

got a brand new one on the bench!

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