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    Line Lock on 96 ABS Help!

    I'm wanting to install a line lock on my 96 Cobra and finding all kinds of conflicting info. Apparently I have the "3 channel ABS" and some say i have to disable my abs completly,some say i need two solenoids,some say i need only one, some say you have to pull the ABS fuse to use ??? How...
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    Teksid Bore Sleeves

    Just trying to figure out the whole aluminum block with sleeves thing. It seems that everyone talks about boring our Teksid blocks just as you would an iron block. But, these are sleeved correct? So, it is not necessary to have them resleeved unless there is damage? What can you safely...
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    Blow Thru IAC Question

    I'm changing to a Blow-thru on my Vortech set-up. Question is what's the best way to plumb the Idle Air Control. Does it require metered air? If so, it would have to be air from the pressure side of blower and after the MAF correct? Or can I just put a filter on it and be done?
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    28-spline hardened vs. 31-spline axles

    Will be putting on Nitto 315 555r's soon and hitting the track some (not alot). Question is, I now have all stock rear so, how much strength would I gain with just upgrading to 28-spline hardened axles like this: Moser 28 Spline Mustang Axles for 8.8in Rear w/ Studs (99-04 GT, 01 Bullitt...
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    555r/ Heat Cycle Question

    Getting ready to order 2-555r 315-35-17s Two questions: Any chance a Heat Cycling discount for SVTP guys?:rockon: Also is there one of those (2)Tire $50 rebates coming up?:banana: Thanks for the help
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    Anybody running 17 x 10.5 Cobra R's ?

    Anybody running 17 x 10.5 Cobra R's on the back. Would like to see some pics if you got em. Thinking about switching out my 275 street tires for some 315 DRs Like these: 17x10.5 Anthracite with Mirror Face Cobra R Style Wheels from Wheel Replicas (94-04) - Free Shippping
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    Anyone Running 17 x 10.5 Cobra R's ??

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    Need Help With Occasional Start-up Prob?!

    Trying to figure out if this is a fuel/sensor/tuning etc. prob?? Here's the deal... Ever since the Vortech install and tune(about 1500mi ago) I occasonaly have difficulty starting (will require 5-10sec of cranking to start and pumping the gas seems to help). This is always after shutting...
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    Alignment Blues

    Ok here's the deal. Took the Cobra to Firestone for a long overdue alignment needed after lowering. I installed Hotchkis C/C plates prior and tires still good (no irregular wear yet). Anticipating potential questions/problems... I give them a piece of paper with the settings I wanted. Camber...
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    Need A Little Lower in Rear

    I've had my Voghtland Springs for some time and love the ride however, to even things out the rear needs to come down about another 1" or so. Some say it is ok to remove the isolators, some say no it will creek with movement?? Any ideas?
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    IMRC Quick Question

    I'm considering IMRC deletes. I know you can buy deletes like from MMR or epoxy or tig your own but what about just removing the butterfly plates and leaving everything else intact?? :shrug: Would that work? That would sure be easy and cheap
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    Got My Dyno Numbers and WOW!!!

    Just got back from ProDyno's Dynojet here at Mustang Week with my first dyno run. I was not expecting these numbers: 472 HP and 431 TQ A/F around 11.7 Mind you this is with following mods: Vortech V-1 S Trim 42lb inj 255 in tank FMIC 3.12 pulley @ 9psi Lightning MAF MAC H-pipe...
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    AC Glitch Help!?

    Although I don't use it much my AC has always worked great (I mean really COLD, one of the best ACs I've had in any car) However, the other day driving home from work in 80 plus degrees and pouring down rain I turn it on and it works great as always then hot air. It continued to cycle back...
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    Forged Bottom End How To

    Just recently got my Vortech all dialed in and now I'm thinkin I want to upgrade pistons/rods. (I know that's backwords:rolling:) but I'm running about 9psi and would like to go forged before I go any further. Question is, i've only built a few pushrod engines over the years but never a...
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    I Know, Another Exhaust Question

    After looking, reading and listening on exhaust sounds all morning I am now thoroughly confused. I now have BBK off/road X and flowmasters (dronemasters) which were on the car when I got it. What I want is less or no drone and to be able to go past 2500rpm without all that cackle I'm...
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    Bosch Bypass Question

    Just installed V1 S-Trim and still dialing in tune (datalogging w/Rick at Amazon) I havn't been in a lot of boost yet because of tune but, when I let off throttle at about 3k or so I get a chu..chu..chu... sound?? I thought the bypass would just make a solid release sound not the pulsing...
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    SCT Tuning HELP!

    Got my new X3 tuner from Rick at Amazon Racing and having problems flashing custom tune on mt 96 Cobra. I'm getting error code 1019 Unlock ECM Failed. Followed by 1017 Upload Stock Failed and finally 1009 No Tune Changes Written. Rick tried rewriting the tune but no change. He said to...
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    11s With a NA Mach 1?? Check this guy out

    This is hard to believe the times this guy runs with a supposedly bolt on Mach 1. Got to admit his shifts are freakishly fast!! You can eat a sandwich between my shifts compared to this guy!!? :shrug: YouTube - KEITH'S 04 MACH "WON" @ RACEWAY PARK, NJ. 11.32 & 11.34
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    S/C install Air Pump Question

    What are you guys doing with the Air Pump? It sure is in the way of all the plumbing I need to do for the for the SC inlet and IC. Should I relocate it or can I just get rid of it??? Any complications? :??:
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    Boost & HP Guess On This Setup???

    Trying to get an estimated Boost number on the setup I'm putting together. It will be a V-1 with the "S"trim (not SC trim), 3" intercooler and 3.6" pulley. Any similiar set-ups?? Thanks
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    Intercooler To TB Plumbing Question

    I'm trying to get all my plumbing together to install my intercooler. My question is how are you guys making your transition connection from (in my case a 3" tube) to the throttle body??? Any pics or info would be great! Thanks
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    Help! Used Vortech Install Questions

    Hey guys. Have been checking out your site for several months just havent posted yet. I'm sure you can really help me out here and Thanks in advance. Just purchased a used incomplete Vortech V-1 kit. (no intercooler but Head unit, mounting bracket, most of the plumbing etc.) But I need some...

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