well I've been searching for a 03-04 cobra, came across the shelby and just couldn't pass it up, debating on what my first mods should be any input guys? HELPPPP!!!
Probably 6-7000 over timeWhat's your end goal for the car & your budget ?
i would like to get around 700 to the tiresWhat's your end goal for the car & your budget ?
What, if anything, is done to the car now performance-wise? There are SO many ways to reach what you want. If you play your cards right, you can accomplish the same effect without actually having 700RWHP.
First and foremost, get your [rear] suspension addressed. I think everybody here will agree with that. "Power is nothing without control." - Pirelli Tires Get yourself some Lower Control Arms (LCA), Upper Control Arm (UCA) (and mount), and a Watts link.
After that, it's all personal opinion on how to get there. I personally agree with getting a Whipple 2.9. With the Whipple 2.9, you can slap that on with a 2.75" pulley and change nothing else and be at your RWHP goal. You will probably be inundated with posts recommending the VMP TVS Gen 2[R]. VMP's TVS has been the bandwagon of choice the past few years, and is fast becoming the de facto blower of choice for the GT500. The VMP is a great blower, but be forewarned. The owners will tell you of huge numbers they're getting and how much cheaper it is versus the "big boys". What they'll often neglect to tell you is that they also added $3K+ in other mods to get those numbers, i.e. headers/exhaust, injectors, fuel system, fuel pump boosters, upper/lower pulleys, etc.
Anyway, we need to know more about what you want to do with the car. Street bruiser? Drag rat? Corner carver? What?
Mods in my sig. Puts me at 700 on the dot even in the South Florida heat. Bill Miller is my tuner. I been running this setup for a few years, and I cannot count the slips from the track. BTW the track is a hour in each direction.
There are many ways to get to that number, but you want to be safe with the build. I will also say just do not do power. LCA's and Driveshaft are a must IMO. Also upgrade to the H/E to stay in the power. Our shifter is crap so upgrade. LT's are optional, but good flow is always needed. The CAI is needed if your going to a bigger blower, and finally pick a blower. All will get you there. KB, Whipple, or TVS's
Just keep in mind what it is YOU want and do not be afraid to ask or challenge people questions or answers. As I said I have been running on this setup since 2011.
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From what ive read, a 2.9 should do it on boost alone while keeping stock manifolds.