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Hi guys, sorry for the long post but this whole thing has been going on for over 2 months now with no real end in sight. Was pointed here by others to get opinions on the situation from those with experience. Thanks in advance. TLDR: bought my dream car and it turned into a nightmare. Was...

I work in the Middle East so keep heat in mind. Now, I started making some extra scratch and decided I wanted to start a “project” or have something to do to make this place a bit more bearable. So I ended up getting a sweet 97 cobra. It came with: screamin demon distributors, MSD wires...

Hi guys, I just purchased a 2003 10th anniversary vert. The car is completely stock, just wondering what upgrades I can do to get more power. I understand the typical upgrades such as exhaust, tune and cai is best way to start out. Just want to know what the best combinations are. I would like...

Hi Everyone! I signed up for this thread because I'm looking to buy my first SVT vehicle. It's a '99 Cobra Convertible with 70,000 miles listed for $7,300 in Detroit in White with tan interior. Looks rustless, runs well, only non-stock part is aftermarket exhaust. Only issue (so I can see) is...

Hi there guys, ill try to make this short and sweet. Just went to bolt up glenns modded 03/04 cobra tank into my 01 cobra (advertised for all 99-04 mustangs) and 2 things are going to be an issue. One, right next to the vapor valve, the larger blue valve that connects to the cannister.. its...

Hi, New to the forums, looking at buying a 2003 Cobra with about 177000 kilometers (about 110000mi). The guy who is selling it had it stored in a garage in the winter. He has a few mods done to it, new clutch and flywheel, subframe connectors, CAI, catback and x-pipe exhaust system, a pulley...

First post! Anyways, I'm about to drive a ways to look at a clean 98 Cobra with 46,xxx miles. Not being too knowledgeable with SN95s (S197 owner), I would like to ask for anyone's advice on things to look for/test/etc. when I go to look at the car that may be common/more serious issues down the...

Hey everybody! This is my first post on the site but i came here because i figured it would be the best for this topic. Im looking at buying a Mach 1 as my first "fun car" as my dad says. I found the most beautiful Azure Blue Mach 1 with GT500 Cobra rims on it and 18,756 miles on it. Now the...

My car is currently making 600+hp and 500+tq to the back wheels. Its a daily driver for now but will be a drag focused car in the near future. I would like to be able to crank the boost and get around 800rwhp but I don't know which is better. Sell my engine and use that money for an...

Hi SVTP, I was hoping some of you could chime in with your expertise. I don't know much if anything about cars, so any help is appreciated. Issue: Can't get the car in gear, while running. If the car is off, I can put it in any gear and even start the car in 2nd and drive it. Ran it on a...

So im a brand new user to this site, a little bit about me, im a Marine stationed in Hawaii and I recently bought a beautiful ’03 Terminator (5,600 original miles, all stock except a catback). And I want to build it but had a few starting off questions. Im going to be getting a Metco 2.70...

Alright, heres the backstory. I just bought a hood, and I wanted to find out a couple of things because this is the first time ive dealt with fiberglass parts before. First: The latch is odd, ill attach a picture to show everything. Basically when I test fit the hood I didnt want to slam it...

Hi there guys, I just finally got my 01 Cobra, and the guy has an entire flowmaster exhaust already on it. Now, ive always planned on Kooks long tubes, kooks x pipe with gutted cats, and then a SLP Lm2 Catback.The cat back is all im gong to focus on at the moment, and Ive been going through the...

:shrug:hey guys im planning on installing a 75-100 shot nitrous kit :banana: into my 2004 cobra the mods i have are a 2.8 upper puller jlt intake basaani catbacks with x pipe and mgw short shifter and irs brace i was wondering is it safe to run on these mods alone>>????:shrug: is a retune...

II was looking to upgrade my tb n plenum to a dragon throttle boddy n plenum but apparently they are on back order and god only knows when they will be shipping again im looking to do stage 3 crower unported heads posi ported blower with the additional stuff needed to run this setup. Im looking...

Hey everybody, Some of you may know I've been on the hunt for a Cobra for quite some time, I found one. This is going to be a lengthy post, Just thought to warn you all. So the situation is, It has 115,XXX Miles on it for 13,555, But it runs EXTREMELY Strong for the mileage, Clutch and...

I recently sold my 66 coupe and have been looking at Mach 1's and Cobra's. A car came up yesterday but is quite a drive, so here's the story and please give opinions. Please keep in mind I'm not a mechanic. 2-owner triple black 1998 Cobra convertible, 115k on body, new topend. Story is buddy...

So my 97 Cobra's transmission is slowly starting to die. I'd posted this a while back, and since have taken it to a transmission shop where they've confirmed the transmission is not in good shape. Long story short, I need some advice. The local transmission shop said they can get a...

Hello everybody I REALLY need some good advice here....Ok here we go. I have an 04 Mach 1 with the following mods....JLT CAI, BBK Shortys, BBK X-Pipe (No-Cats) and SLP LM1 out the back, Steeda Tri-Ax Short Throw Shifter, 315/35/17 Nitto 555R Drag Radials in the back mounted on Black 04 Cobra...