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    Guy who repaints Diecast cars

    I had a Zinc Yellow Terminator Cobra and followed alot of Facebook group pages, Instagram and Termi forums. I remember there used to be a guy who would repaint diecast model cars to the exact spec you had if you sent him a diecast car. If anyone knows or remembers, can anyone point me in the...
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    Caliperfexion Brake Caliper Studs

    Wow!!! Very educational man. Thank you for this explanation, 3 years later I see this and it's still helping people. I am definitely looking at buying these when comes time to change brake pads in my 2017 GT350R. I don't track my car, mostly a weekend cruiser but most definitely want this...
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    Advice on a new front tire for my 03

    What size up front did you end up with? I think currently I have 245/40/18 with my nittos. I have had my front end aligned and checked most front suspension components but get a definite vibration at speed. Another reason why I am changing out the fronts. Ibbet I've had my fronts for 7+ years...
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    Advice on a new front tire for my 03

    What size up front did you end up with? I think currently I have 245/40/18 with my nittos. I have had my front end aligned and checked most front suspension components but get a definite vibration at speed. Another reason why I am changing out the fronts. Ibbet I've had my fronts for 7+ years...
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    Advice on a new front tire for my 03

    Thanks for all the replies guys. This helps me narrow the choices down and I hope to get some new tread this coming summer.
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    Advice on a new front tire for my 03

    I have a 2003 Mustang Cobra, I have been running Nitro NT555 front tires (18") for a number of years. I put very few miles on the car which has been beneficial at getting long life. However, it is finally time to upgrade to a new front tire. What has everyone been having luck with? Michelin...
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    Rear wheel/tire height.

    I have a couple different Mickey Thompson drag radials currently. 15x10 Racestars wheel + 275/50/15 Mickey Thompson et street radials. 25.5" tall. 18x10 Cobra R Motorsports + 315/30/18 Mickey Thompson et street radial 2. 25.5" tall. Does anyone else have a wheel/tire combo heights for other...
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    Dyno numbers Eaton supercharged

    Had a remote tune session down in Indianapolis with Bob Kurgan this past Monday. I strapped down at Cozzolino Motorsports, had Larry Thomas behind the wheel. My Cobra is an 2003 with basic bolt ons: Stiegemeier Stage 5 port BF 2.9 upper LFP 4lb lower LFP single blade TB Accufab...
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    What size belt for pulley combo

    I purchased a LFP 4# quick change pulley setup for my 2003 Mustang Cobra. I have a 2.93 billetflow upper and a 100mm idler pulley and switched to a bigger Alternator pulley 3.50". LFP had sent me a Gates belt with a 1-3/32" x 79.5" OC, this was TOO SHORT. I wanted to share that I did mount...
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    Need E85 advice and tips

    I am getting ready to switch over to E85, I live in Indiana so finding a E85 pump shouldn't be hard. I have 80# injectors, SCT BA3000 MAF, KB BAP and wireharness upgrade along with a lower 4# pulley, a LFP single blade TB and a Accufab ported elbow to install. Should I run a tank of 93...
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    KB BAP install pre or post FPDM?

    I am getting ready to install some new parts on my 2003 Cobra in hope to have it tuned to E85 by Bob Kurgan. One of my mods is getting the KB BAP and wire harness upgrade installed, I am curious to which is better? Installing the BAP before the FPDM or after the FPDM, I wasn't sure the...
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    E85 tuners near NE Indiana

    I was curious if anyone knew of or had good experiences tuning for the 03 cobra. I had my car tuned at Brenspeed in 2010, however they no longer touch cars older than 2005. I am in the process of adding some fuel upgrades to switch to E85 and a lower 4lb pulley. Any help in locating an...
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    From catted x pipe to off road x pipe

    I currently have a catted x pipe on my 2003. I think I want to convert, to a off road x pipe instead, will I need to have my car retuned for this change? What brand do you guys recommend, any advice would help narrow down what im going to purchase.
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    03 COBRA Heads (stock)

    I have an 03 Cobra with the notorious head tick coming from the driverside head. My car only has 36K miles with the stock heads. I am curious if I can have these heads overhauled, then put in the head cooling mod, to fix these heads? Is this even possible, will I still have the ticking...
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    20" Harley Davidson Edition wheels for sale

    I'm selling my stock 20x8 Harley Davidson Edition wheels that came off my 2008 F350. These rims are used and show some wear, I have all 4 centercaps and lug nuts to go with. The rims have Bridgestone Dueller AT tires on them that have over 75% tread left. EBay has the same style used rims...
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    Cylinder head temperature sensor install

    I have a friend who has a 2000 lightning, he is having trouble keeping it running. He starts up his truck, idles for 3-4 seconds and then dies. When we tried giving it gas it dies. He has changed his Idle air control, fuel filter, checked for vacuum leaks and switched out the fuel pump relay...
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    Drag wheel & tire setup?

    i have a 03 Cobra with very few mods; Steig. stage 5 port K&N CAI 2.9 upper SCT tuned by Brendspeed Most of the modifications come with suspension and the solid rear end built by DTS. Brenspeed in North Webster, IN tuned the car with 470whp saying my mass air was pegged and needed...
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    My 03 track times at Muncie Dragway

    Well a very humbling experience tonight at Muncie Dragway in Albany, IN. I was hoping to get my 2003 Cobra in the 11s, I wasn't able to get it past 12.3. I have only had this to the track 1 other time prior in the 6 years I've owned it. I need more seat time along with more practice...
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    Fuel upgrades to reach 500rwhp?

    I have a 03 that has a 2.9 upper pulley, a stage 5 port from Steig. , a CAI and everything else motor wise is stock. I was told with that setup I should be at 500rwhp or just over. Brenspeed did my tuning with an SCT propgramer and they could only get 475rwhp. Brent said my mass air meter...
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    DTS solid rear

    I have a built DTS solid 8.8 rear end with Moser 31 spline axles, Eaton posi, 3:73 gears on my 03 Cobra. Has anyone had any issues with their rear end? Has anyone used this on the strip with hard launches?
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    Dyno Numbers sound right to anyone?

    I have got an 03 Cobra, 29,000 miles. It has a 2.93 upper pulley, Stage 5 Steig. Port, K&N cold air intake, MRT H-pipe with cats, Magnaflow catback. It has other mods, however those arent important when finding RWHP. Anyway, i had the car dynoed before the Stage 5 port, it was 435 RWHP in...
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    At what point do I upgrade fuel system?

    I have an 03 cobra with light mods including; Stage 5 port + plenum port from Stieg., 2.9 upper pulley, stock throttle body & cold air intake. I am actually waiting on my blower to come back from porting. while i have it off, should i, or is it even necessary to upgrade injectors and pump? I...
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    1989 Saleen SSC #95

    FOR SALE: 1989 Saleen SSC #95 Miles: 39,000 Asking: $ 16,500 obo. Email: [email protected] This car is in no means Excellent condition, however it was well maintained by myself along with the previous owners. I have done a carfax on this car and it is Clean. I can...
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    Aftermarket handheld tuners v.s. Dyno tuned by speed shop?

    I am kind of up in the air with the tuning issue. I have heard great things from numerous aftermarket handheld tuners and their capabilities. However, alot of people still seem to have their car dialed in at speed shops. I am curious to see what everyone else thinks on this matter. I do...
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    Stupid ? (performance gain from aftermarket coils?)

    I know this may be a pretty dumb question, however, i was wondering if there were any performance gains from adding new aftermarket coils? Im sure the spark will be more precise and more efficient, i recently installed some Accel coils along with some new TR6's. The economy tune up kit from...

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