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A muffler shop has deemed my drivers' side catalytic converter to be damaged inside (cracked honeycomb), from dragging over speed bumps. I'm not convinced that's true, but let's just say it is. In California, is there any legal way to install a new aftermarket catted midpipe, rather than...

I wasn't going to ask, as I hate talking about air filters (especially K&N's). I'm curious though, who else uses stock paper filters, and is proud of it? Sent from my SM-G970U using the svtperformance.com mobile app

To skip to the results, scroll down to the section in boldface. I just finished the last bits of the Mishimoto radiator install this morning. See pics below. I'm pretty happy with the first results. I may have finally ended my 7-year battle with excessive engine temperatures, on my '96 Cobra...

I've finally accepted that I need an aftermarket aluminum radiator. I'd always been reluctant, after hearing about them leaking, or just not improving cooling. I'd appreciate hearing about your experiences with these radiators. Will it improve the cooling on my '96 Cobra? How long have yours...

Inspired by another guy's thread, I checked my lower and upper radiator hoses, and found that they're both ridiculously soft (when cold). I can collapse them almost completely, with just my thumb and middle finger tips. I don't believe there's a spring in the lower hose. I'm wondering if...

Lately, I've been feeling like the '96 cooling fan shroud works great at low speeds, but restricts airflow at highway speeds. I'm wondering if that's why Ford eliminated the giant shroud for '97. My car runs cool in traffic, yet hot on the highway in California heat--around 225 degrees, with...

Hi, all. Over the years, I've grown desperate to make my '96 Cobra run cooler. If I had a '97 or '98 radiator, brackets, and fan, what's involved in making them fit a '96 Cobra? I'd appreciate any specific info. Thanks.

Hi all. If anyone has a set of non-chromed, factory terminator rims in Orange County, I've got cash in hand, if the price is right. Thanks!

About a month ago, I reset the tripometer after getting gas, and noticed that it remained at zero while driving. I tried pressing the reset button a few more times, but the meter wouldn't start turning again. After several miles, it suddenly started working again. I figured the drive gears...

...pretty badly. I was getting on the freeway today, and mashed the gas in second gear, as I often do. At around 5k rpms, I heard some pretty trashy pinging happening and, horrified, let off. I noticed my fuel level was around the 1/8 mark, and immediately went and filled up...hopefully with a...

Just a shot in the dark. I bought it from a dealer in PA, but apparently the car is from Florida. Clearly, the original owner loved the car dearly. I'd love to talk to him. Thanks.

Speedometer and odo not working after shipping car: Update ...from PA to CA. There's also roughly a quarter tank less gas in there. Needless to say, I'm not amused, and will be speaking with the company on Monday. Mainly, I'm wondering how to get the speedo and odo working again. If someone...

Can someone either explain, or point me to an explanation of, how to do this? Thanks all.

If my fan is running on what I believe to be low speed, and I turn on the A/C, the sound of the fan doesn't seem to change. This is as heard from sitting inside the car. Should the two speeds sound drastically different?

...up to about 2800--sort of a rhythmic, grumbling vibe that shakes the rearview. I'd been thinking it was my drive shaft, but then realized the vibration is there just bringing the engine up to that speed while stationary. I was thinking flywheel, but really have no clue. Any ideas on this...

I've noticed that with each little bump in the road, I can hear what I believe to be my struts telling me, "Tsss." I know the ones on the drivers side do it, but can't really tell if the others do it. It sounds like if you were to press the Schrader valve in on your tire for a split second...

I once had a Yamaha FZR600 sportbike. On an appropriate forum, I asked this same question, and received replies indicating that those motors were not exceedingly tough--maybe even glass-jawed. I later owned an '86 GSXR 7/11...and when I asked this question on a forum, learned that THOSE motors...

I'm actually stuck at a shop right now with the H pipe off the car, and a gasket that is ruined. I'm hoping to get real lucky and find one today, asap. The dealer can't have it until tomorrow. Does anyone know of a source for this part in the Philly area? Kind of desperate. It's the weird oval...

Finally found a stock pipe to pass CA smog. It only has four cats though, and I've been reading that these cars have six. Any help would be appreciated!

This is just a comment...that some may fail to appreciate. Every time I run my Cobra through the RPMs, I can't help but remember the years I spent driving my '01 Intergra GSR. I love the way my Cobra suddenly turns frantic after 4k rpms; the power band feels like what Honda's VTEC tried to do...

The past few weeks, I've been reading way too much about engine coolant temps, trying to determine whether or not my '96 is running hot. It certainly seemed to be, in city traffic, A/C on, and the needle on the stock gauge routinely parked over the "L" in NORMAL. I mean it, I'd been up till...

I know some folks spend hundreds of dollars on tuners that can accomplish this. I was just wondering if there is an easier/cheaper way to make my high speed fan come on about ten degrees earlier. Thanks.

Hey everyone. A few weeks ago, I bought a clean '96 Cobra (and I still really enjoy saying that) to replace a tattered '88 GT that I drove for the past 8 years. I love the Cobra...period. I have to admit though, I've been going back and forth as to what I feel for the rims. From one angle, I...

Hello, all. I'm new to the forum. Just bought a '96 in great condition, and am all fired up about it. I'm hoping someone in the Philly area has a stock mid pipe with good cats for sale. If not local, I can pay for shipping. Thanks again!