98 Cobra build....8 years in the making

[98 svt]

Ok guys, here is a quick rundown. I've been a member of SVTP since 04, when I bought my 98 Cobra. I've owned several other Mustangs in the past.
Bought the car bonestock and almost immediately started modding it. Mostly bolt-ons (Pro 5.0 shifter, SFCs, springs, suspension, wheels etc)
I drove the piss out of it for 6 years before I spun a bearing.
Put the car in a local shop, and purchased an Aluminator 10:1 shortblock through Tousley for a steal. The shop doing the work took months and months to do the engine swap. I got the car back with a lower end noise and was told it was "piston slap". 500 miles later, I lost oil pressure again. After arguing with the shop and Ford, no one would cover it. What a shame.
I was depressed and really upset (I love my Cobra) and the car just sat from 2010-2017 with a cover on it.

The car is now in a shop (has been for a long while now in queue)
Well progress has begun on the new build, and I am getting excited.

Here's a pic of the car from 2004. My old 97 GT is next to it. At this point I had already swapped my Saleen wheels on to the Cobra.

Here is a couple pics before the spun bearing in 2010, some of you probably remember the car.

Pics of the carnage...

Fast forward to 2017. I pulled the car cover off and had it put on a flatbed and sent to the shop of my choice.

The car sat in queue for quite a while, but they are tearing into it now.
"Old" 500 mile Aluminator coming out in this pic.

Progress is being made. The powder coating has just returned and we are underway!

A few pics of some of the powder coat.

Pretty much all parts are ordered and ready to go.

A quick teaser for those whom are inpatient (like me!)

I will be updating this as we progress with the build.
I am getting giddy now!
Also among the goodies are MM Panhard bar, MM steering shaft, MM LCAs, AJE K, and some TF wheels.

 

[Smooth]

That's great news! I'm getting excited for you! Can't wait to see it done. Did they give you a completion date?

 

[98 svt]

That's great news! I'm getting excited for you! Can't wait to see it done. Did they give you a completion date?

No completion date, but they know I want it done asap after the long wait in queue.

Honestly, I just want it done right this time around.

 

[Smooth]

No completion date, but they know I want it done asap after the long wait in queue.

Honestly, I just want it done right this time around.

 

[Mr.Sensitivity]

That's awesome news man. Can't wait to see the final product!

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[Weather Man]

Good luck!

 

[brucesvt]

Good luck can’t wait to see the finished product


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[Tillerman77]

Sweet. Did you say what you are doing for an engine this time around?

 

[Dip Dungles]

TF’s you say....

She’s going to be sick once everything is complete.

 

[triple-s]

Dam that's good news best of luck with you're build.

 

[triple-s]

Also don't forget you're probably going have to modify your catback to fit the mm panhard bar. I've had to do it to 3 different vehicle's already.

 

[TVSed GT]

I’ve loved that era cobra since I was in high school. Sweet car!

 

[Zemedici]

Subbed - keep us updated with how she ends up!

Stoked for ya

 

[98 svt]

Sweet. Did you say what you are doing for an engine this time around?

Going 4.6 DOHC again, using the same Aluminator block, they had to bore it .020 over. Freshly built B heads, stock cams. Should be somewhere in the 9.5 CR range. Stock crank, MMR and APR for most of the rest.
67mm Precision Turbo in a custom low mount kit.
Hoping for a reliable 550rwhp when it's all said and done. I'm still on a stock (rebuilt) t45, don't want to push my luck. I can always turnt it up down the road, after a T56/auto install(?)

Also don't forget you're probably going have to modify your catback to fit the mm panhard bar. I've had to do it to 3 different vehicle's already.

I picked up some Dynomax turbo mufflers (they came highly recommended by the turbo crowd) and LMR tailpipes. According to MMs site, the LMR tailpipes should clear the PHB.

It's listed under "features"
Panhard Bar, 1979-98 Mustang

 

[98 svt]

TF’s you say....

She’s going to be sick once everything is complete.

My nephew helped me polish them up.

 

[crazycarlo]

Looks great man. I joined in 05 and had a 98 cobra. I remember all your posts and pictures. I hope it’s done in a speedy manner and you can enjoy it.

 

[Tillerman77]

Going 4.6 DOHC again, using the same Aluminator block, they had to bore it .020 over. Freshly built B heads, stock cams. Should be somewhere in the 9.5 CR range. Stock crank, MMR and APR for most of the rest.
67mm Precision Turbo in a custom low mount kit.
Hoping for a reliable 550rwhp when it's all said and done. I'm still on a stock (rebuilt) t45, don't want to push my luck. I can always turnt it up down the road, after a T56/auto install(?)

Best of luck this time around. You deserve some prolonged, trouble free driving after that long wait!

Semi related question - what are the causes of spun bearings in these motors?

 

[Tunedprt91]

Congrats on getting things going! I guess being a member since 06 I remember you and all the crap you and the car have endured.

 

[850SNCobra]

This is awesome, can’t wait to see how it all comes out. Gonna be a fun beast for sure!

 

[98 svt]

Thanks guys. Keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well this time around.
I'm heading down Tuesday to drop off some parts, I'll try and get some pics.
Carlo, Tunedprt..I remember you guys. Stampede and Tabres are still around too. I've seen Ciotti on YouTube, but he seems to be into flying drones now.