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    How do the 13/14 GT500's compare quality wise and known issues with the 03/04 Cobras?

    As we all know, the 03/04 Cobras had their share of issues: ticking heads (bothf my 03 and 04 had this issue; and this was only truly resolved when they released redesigned heads in January of 05), warped rear bumpers, driveshaft issues with vibration at 80 MPH, thin paint on the hood, etc...
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    Can anyone please hook a brother up in California with a dealer to order a 14 GT500?

    Hi guys, I have been a long time member here since 2002, but have been out of the Ford and SVT loop for a while (since 2005 to be exact). I love all high performance/muscle cars, and am not brand specific, meaning that I love BOTH Ford and Chevy:beer: So no hate from me in either direction. I...
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    2005 Infiniti G35 sedan 6 speed under 5.000 miles!

    2005 Infiniti G35 sedan 6MT / Ivory Pearl exterior with Wheat interior / Premium Package A / Trunk Mat. The car was bought brand new and I am the original owner. The car is adult owned and driven. I followed the Manufacturer's recommended break-in period, which states not to exceed 4000...
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    Who has the best deal on SCT Big Air MAF's?

    I mingt need to get one since my MAF is close to pegging. ANy help would be great regarding price. :beer:
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    Urgent question..Please help!

    I decided to change the fuel filter on my 2004 Cobra. I looked for the part number on the SVT supplement booklet and it said that the Part number is FG-800A, and that is what I bought. When I took the original fuel filter out of the car, it was part number FG 986B, which is a much smaller...
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    Gap for Denso IT 20 plugs with 6 pound lower pulley?

    Should I gap the IT 20's at .35 with a 6 pound lower pulley and stock upper pulley?
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    Has anyone heard of BG Products?

    clicky: http://www.bgprod.com/bgconsumer/consumer.html I have 24.000 miles on the Cobra, and was thinking about putting a can of their 44K cleaner on my tank, before I change the plugs and fuel filter. Have any of you added any type of cleaners in your tank to cleand the injectors, valves...
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    Predator or new XCalibrator 2

    I will either be purchasing a Predator or the new Xcalibrator 2 very soon . My car will be dynot tuned, no matter which one I get. My tuner can dyno-tune using either one of them. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Please let me know. TIA!
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    Belt size and brand for 6 pound lower pulley?

    Stock upper and 6 pound lower, what blet is recommended?
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    What plugs to get with a 6 pound lower pulley and stock upper?

    I only plan to run a 6 pound lower pulley with the stock upper. I live in cali. with 91 octane gas. Please vote on the poll on which plugs to get. Please state the gap that you use and the reason for your plug of choice. I wil also be running a Gords HEand get a dyno tune
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    Which size alternator pulley with 6 pound lower pulley and stock upper?

    I am going to add a 6 pound lower pulley and keep the stock upper. I have heard different opinions on the size of the alternator pulley. SOme say to get the 3.5 for the 6 pound lower, others have said to get the 3.2 because the 3.5 will slow the accessories too much. WHich is the correct size...
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    What are the differences between the LFP lower pulley kit Vs. the Metco kit?

    Can anyone tell me the differences in materials, fit, quality? Is the design the same? It seems to me that they perform the same, except the Metco kit costs substantially more. For those that have the lower pulley kit from either manufacturer, please voice your opinion.
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    Question for Chris regarding Nitto tire air pressure?

    I just go Nitto 555R's 315/35/17 mounted on the stock rims, and 555 Extreme's 275/40/17 up front, purchased from Discout Tire. I ckecked the recommended tire pressure both on the tire and Nitto's website, and all it says is that the maximum is 44 PSI. I put 35 on the rear and 32 up front...
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    Questions regarding Nitto tires air pressure??

    I just go Nitto 555R's 315/35/17 mounted on the stock rims, and 555 Extreme's 275/40/17 up front. I ckecked the recommended tire pressure both on the tire and Nitto's website, and all it says is that the maximum is 44 PSI. I put 35 on the rear and 32 up front. What do you guys recommend?
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    Questions regarding Nitto 555R"s 315/37/17 on stock rear Cobra rims?

    I just spoke to Chris at Tires Direct about replacing my bald stock F1 tires. They lasted 22.000 miles. I still have the stock rims. I told him that I want to run the 315/35/17 555r's in the rear and the normal 555 275/40/17 for the front, and he said that it is not a good idea, because the...
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    Strange sound after head replacement - please read!!

    Ok, both of my heads got replaced. There is now a strange sound emiting from under the car. IT does not sound like the head TICK or piston slap. The engine sounds very quiet. THis sound was NOT present when I took the car in for the head replacement. If you open the hood, you cannot head...
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    Questions regarding break-in procedures for new heads?

    Is there a break-in period required for new heads? Heat cycling? Also, I was running Mobil 1 synt 5w 30 for 10.000 miles. I am sure that the dealership just filled it up with conventional 5W 20. Will it be OK to run the car for a few thousand miles with the dif. weight of oil and then go...
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    UPDATE: Both of my cylinder heads got replaced!!

    http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157731&highlight=heads+replacing For those of you who are unaware of my situation, please click on the thread for the above link. I took the car to another dealer, and they ordered the heads and replace both sides. There was no bullshi$...
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    Ford is finally replacing both of my heads due to the TICK! Have some ??

    THe day has finally come. I have had the tick since about 800 miles on my 04 Cobra. I have been taking it to the dealer. At first they said that they could not verify it, later they did but told me that engineering was working on the problem. Months went by unti I read a thread a few weeks...
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    The "REAL" Doug from Billetflow reveals himself!!

    Below is a PM that I got from Doug in return to asking for a discount on a package. "How bout I just give the stuff to you for free so that you will stop trying to beat me down? It really gets old dude... I really get sick of people thinking that my time is not worth what I am...
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    Part of my K& FIK2 is fallin apart. Question on replacing a part??

    Have any of you had that rubbr insulating material that goes around the whole frame of the K&N CAI unit that seals the unit form the hood start tearing apart? Where can I get a replacement for the rubber? I don't think taht K&N offers a warranty or sells replacement partsfor thie r CAI units??
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    Doug, is your PM box full?

    Doug (Billetflow), is your PM box full? Hi DOug, I sent you a couple of PM"s today, but I have not received any responses. Is your box full or may be you are busy? I want to place an order, but just have a few last qluestions. Please respond. Thank you.:beer:
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    Ford has killed the GEN. 3 Lightning!!! Will the Cobra be next?

    Read the article by Auto Week posted on Blue Oval News http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101065 They will not be producing the Lighning like they had planned with the concept truck. They have killed it all together and will not produce it anymore. THey are saying that it might be...
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    Question regarding hand painting versus powder coating??

    I am about to order an Billetflow IRS brace. Ken and DOug told me that the ones they have in stock are hand painted an not powder coated. THey said that it would be a few weeks before they can get a welding amchine fixed and get enoguh units to be able to sen to be powder coated. What are the...

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