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    Getting wheels painted, looking for ideas

    I dropped my wheels off to the painter today and still have not fully commited to a color. Thinking gloss black or dark charcoal metallic. Worried the the black would be too much even though I Do dig the black on black look. Also considering dark grey, any thoughts?
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    Cobra upper intake facelift

    I decided to take all the extra chunks of aluminum off an upper intake just to clean up the look. Most people eliminate the EGR but then get stuck with that ugly molded runner, and the 4 mounting lugs for emissions components, so here is my fix. This is an under hood shot from before...
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    More timing?

    So I have 600whp from 14lbs of boost, but I have noticed some people making more power with similar boost levels. Right now I have 8.8 compression on forged internals, and I am running 11:1 AF and only 16deg of timing. My question is really how much timing is safe on 93 octane tune at my boost...
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    Speedo and Tack just pegged but car runs fine?

    I just started my car to pull it back in the garage and when I was cranking it the speedo and tach swept all the way to the right and stayed there. Tried disconnecting the battery and checked all fuses under dash and under hood that sounded like they had anything to do with the gauges. Any ideas?
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    128-130deg computer issue?

    I posted this in the new edge Cobra section but I spend alot of time in the Terminator section and it seems to have much more traffic. http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/new-edge-cobras-51/760289-96-cobra-electrical-computer-issue-please-help.html#post10539934 So what does the computer do at...
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    96 Cobra electrical/computer issue...Please Help

    I am posting this for a guy on a different forum. He has a 96 Cobra that is having trouble with something electrical. The car starts in open loop runs fine, after roughly 60 seconds goes into closed loop as it should and runs fine, but at 5-8 minutes it kicks back out of closed loop and stays...
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    Removing EGR tube on 99 intake?

    I am thinking about smoothing my upper intake and I dont use my EGR. So I was wondering if that runner can just be ground off, and how big the actuall hole is that will be left. I can have a small hole welded up or weld a plate over it and then buff whats there. Any ideas.
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    Cooling fans, what temp??

    I am having my single turbo Cobra tuned tomorrow and he will be setting my fan temps. I am wondering what my on and off temps should be. I was thinking on @ 195 off @ 180. BTW I have a 180 Tstat. Any ideas?
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    Finished Turbo Build, 99 Cobra parts leftover

    I am done with my build and have some items I can sell off now. All items were purchased for or removed from a 1999 Cobra. I will delete items as they sell and probably list more as I think of them. Prices are OBO, or trade? I currently need tires 315-30-18's. T45 trans w/50k miles on it. It...
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    Finished Turbo, 99 Cobra parts left.

    I am done with my build and have some items I can sell off now. All items were purchased for or removed from a 1999 Cobra. I will delete items as they sell and probably list more as I think of them. Prices are OBO, or trade? I currently need a wiper cowl, and tires 315-30-18's. T45 trans...
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    Street tuning timing?

    From what i understand, the best way to tune timing is to slowly advance, take a pull, and repeat until you stop gaining power then stop. How is this done on the street when at 6-700hp it would be very difficult to feel small gains. Not to mention possible traction issues effecting the feel of...
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    Dos solid motor maounts make trans pull more difficult?

    I am about to change my trans in a 99 Cobra, and was wondering if anyone has had any experience getting to the top bolts with solid mounts. I know you can rock the motor back after you pull the trans cross member, but with solid mounts do you just loosen the nut on the mount stud to let it lean...
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    WTB shorty headers

    I need a set of shorties for my turbo build. I have a set of JBA's but they have some cracks and the flanges are bad. I could have them repaired but would rather pick up a cheap set of clean used ones. Open to different brands, would like stainless but steel is ok too. I will be cutting the...
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    Crossover tube hose delete?

    What is the purpose of the hose that runs from the lower radiator hose to the crossover tube? It seems strange to have the crossover feeding the lower and upper ends of the radiator. I would like to install an inline Tstat housing and get rid of the 2nd crossover hose. Any ideas?
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    Solid motor mounts for Turbo build?

    I am building a turbo system on my car and I was thinking with all the piping that runs around the motor and turbo and chassis, would it be beneficial to install solid mounts to cut down on the engine rocking. My idea behind it is that I could help eliminate some of the forces that cause pipes...
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    WTB/WTT Stainless exhaust parts

    I am fabbing my exhaust for my turbo install and thought I would try this out. If anyone has leftover pieces from their exhaust fab that they want to trade or sell I need; 4- 2.5" V band sets PURCHASED 2- 3" V band sets PURCHASED 1- 2.5" Stainless flex PURCHASED 2- 3" Stainless flex's 2- 3"...
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    Diesel truck turbos on 4.6 V8?

    I am sure I am not the first person to ask this but I havnt found a solid answer yet. Could we use any of the diesel turbos, like 6.0 VGT, or the Cummins turbos on our engines? I know the displacement is greater on the 6.0 but the RPM's are lower so would the CFM of the turbo still flow enough...
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    Have Turbo kit want KB or Whipple

    I have a single turbo kit that includes stainless headers, piping to turbo that places it in front of engine, extrude honed 99 intake manifold, Cobra TB, Procharger FMIC, all cold side piping,TIAL wastegate, Greddy BOV , band clamps, couplers, and turbo. The turbo is a Turbonetics T3/T4 with...
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    1/4 mile estimates?

    Before the bashing starts, I know there is no way to accurately estimate your time without just going to the track. But I have recently got the car and no tracks open this time of year of course. I have a centri blower (Novi 2k) @ 14lbs, my rwhp is 525 and 460tq. I have a T45, 4.10 gears, and...
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    Can SCT tuned car be retuned without SCT tuner?

    I recently got this car and I have an appointment 1 hour away in the morning to get it retuned. The problem is that the previous owner thinks it was tuned by his tuner with SCT but he was not given a tuner with it. So if it was tuned with SCT will my new shop have to have the origonal SCT unit...
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    Negative pressure catch can

    Anyone have any input as far as a catch can with a vent going to the exhaust to pull vapor? My last car was an import and I had heard that pulling a slight vacuum on the crankcase by welding in a tube to the exhaust that would act like a venturi and pull thru the catch can from the 2 valve...
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    Excessive play in diff?

    I seem to have a lot of play in my driveline. From fwd to reverse there is a clunk so I had it on the lift today and it seems like my rear diff has a lot of play in it. The CV shafts seem to be tight. If anyone on here has experience setting up ring and pinions I would like to know how many...
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    99 4V vs 01 2V???

    I have a 99 Cobra with a Novi 2000, and my friend has an 01 GT with a turbo. Both cars have similar power levels, around 600whp, but they have a lot of differences. Engine: Cobra is a built iron block 4V with Novi 2000. GT is built aluminum block 2V with turbo. Drivetrain: Cobra is a T45...

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