Cam covers, AFCO, KB 2.2, 03 Cobra Installation Pictures - Some assembly req.!

[sonicmach1]

Mounting the Steering Rack

I used my own Class 10.9 thick washers and 10.9 flange bolts instead of the yellow zinc washers and regular hex head bolts supplied by Steeda.

Steeda


Mine

 

[sonicmach1]

Maximum Motorsports Coil Over Kit (for my MM Bilstein Race Shocks (I installed in 2017))

Kit Parts


I painted the gold parts - to metallic silver


Completed Unit
They went together easily and I noted very high quality parts, bearings, anodizing

 

[sonicmach1]

While the struts were out, I replaced the old nuts and washers on the CC plates with new Class 10.9 shiny zinc locknuts.

Mostly the old nuts (yellowish) in this picture


Done - Much better!

 

[sonicmach1]

BLAST UPDATES ABOVE THIS POST (8-8-2018)
In the final assembly order...starting at Post # 476

More updates will be added later today...

 

[sonicmach1]

Completed Suspension Assembly

All bolted together. I think the colors turned out well and the new fasteners make it look clean.


Hub with the powder coated spindle


Putting the rotors with painted hats back on - now you cannot see any of the work!

 

[merkyworks]

Thank you for taking to time to document and post all of this, love following this thread.

 

[sonicmach1]

No problem at all - I enjoy giving updates to help any other owners!

 

[sonicmach1]

Some forward offset control arms info.

Forward-offset Front Control Arms, 1994-04 Mustang

• Advanced-geometry, forward-offset control arm
• Moves front tires forward 1.5" when installed with MM k-member (Steeda KMember is similar, but less forward)
• Removes nearly 40 pounds when combining control arms, k-member, and coil-over conversion (Steeda similar)
• Quickens steering response by reducing bushing deflection
• Improved ride with reduced rate static springs required with coil overs

Spring rates must be converted into wheel rates. The wheel rate is the spring rate measured at the wheel. The conversion is done through geometry.
For a stock Fox Mustang front suspension, the wheel rate is 25% of the stock location spring's rate. For example, an 800 lb/in stock location spring has a wheel rate of 200 lb/in.
For a coil-over suspension, the wheel rate is approximately 90% of the coil-over spring's rate. For example, a front coil-over spring rated at 350 lb/in would result in a wheel rate of about 315 lbs/in.

This shows approximately the movement of the front hub forward to the centerline of the wheel well opening in my appliocation. I am using a 350 lb/in Hypercoil spring rate currently.



Stock suspension is on the left below.

 

[94 Cobra R]

Hey Brian, amazing thread. Did you know Craig Barker back when you worked on the mustang projects?

 

[sonicmach1]

Hey Brian, amazing thread. Did you know Craig Barker back when you worked on the mustang projects?

Craig at Roush? I knew one there. I do not recall a peer at Ford in my areas.

Thanks for the thread feedback too.

 

[94 Cobra R]

Craig at Roush? I knew one there. I do not recall a peer at Ford in my areas.

Thanks for the thread feedback too.

Yes! Craig worked at Roush and told me that he worked with the SVT Teams, specifically when it came to the Cobra's, R's and Lightnings. I'm pretty sure he has retired but still residing in the Detroit/Livonia area.

 

[sonicmach1]

Well it's a lot louder and meaner than it was before. Wow! I have some drive by and in car videos to upload soon to.


Let me know what you think!

Thanks.

 

[2011 gtcs]

Well it's a lot louder and meanwr than it was before. Wow! I have some drive by and in car videos to upload soon to.


Let me know what you think!

Thanks.

Sounds perfect, I would keep the exhaust just as it is

 

[SADDLE]

Looks and sounds fantastic. Thanks for your efforts in sharing.

 

[sonicmach1]

A short 1st to 2nd gear.

 

[papajoewill]

Awesome build thread! Can't wait to see more updates.

 

[sonicmach1]

Awesome build thread! Can't wait to see more updates.

Thank you!

There are many updates coming - mostly this winter now I think. I still have alot to do!

Project parts in-hand

• 3.2 LC KB Mammoth kit
• JMS Spark Booster
• Install the improved GT pumps and stay returnless for now
• Killer Chiller Drag kit
• MM full welded subframe connectors
• Might add my oil pressure and coolant temp and exhaust temperature gauges

These parts are not purchased:

• MM Rear coilover kit
• DYAD Centerforce clutch, flywheel, 26 spline input shaft
• Return fuel system (potentially)

 

[006]

Beautiful! Still want a lift in my garage

 

[sonicmach1]

Beautiful! Still want a lift in my garage

Yep, it made most of the projects possible. I bet I've had it off the ground several hundred times.

The price of the lift was only about the same cost of FOUR Cobra front lips today!

 

[sonicmach1]

Dang - it has been over a year. I will be updating this thread soon!