I need an advice for 97 cobra

[ghadab]

I am preparing the car for the next season of sprint challenge in middle east (Kingdom of bahrain F1 circuit).

my car is pretty stock:

Fidanza 3.2 clutch kit
Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel
Eibach Lowering Springs
3.73 R&P with carbon diff clutches
borla cat-back
energy suspension bushings
Nitto 555 R tyres

now i am going to buy Koni yellow shocks, upgraded braks, S.S brake lines, etc ...


But my question is regarding the power, i would like to increase the HP output of my car so i will have chance to compete. i thought of supercharge or turbo charge the car, but i am affraid from the over heating, since bahrain also very hot can reach to 45 Deg.cilcuis

any advice?

 

[ghadab]

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[ghadab]

My question is anyone on the forum run a forced induction stock internals 96-98 4.6l Cobra?? i would like to get their feed back . is it relaible at track ? does it overheat ??


thanks

 

[wheelhopper]

This is what I would do before throwing forced induction on your car.

POWER ADDERS
CAI
larger throtle body
headers
off road pipe
performance tune
aftermarket radiator
oil cooler

WEIGHT REDUCTION
light weight battery+relocate to rear
rear seat delete
fiberglass hood
front racing seats

SUSPENSION
more track oriented springs, like H&R race
camber plates, with a track alignment
panhard bar

Your horsepower should be around 320 to the wheels with that set up. Combined with the weight reduction and improved suspension that may be enough to give you the performance you're looking for, along with reliability.

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

This is what I would do before throwing forced induction on your car.

POWER ADDERS
CAI
larger throtle body
headers
off road pipe
performance tune
aftermarket radiator
oil cooler

WEIGHT REDUCTION
light weight battery+relocate to rear
rear seat delete
fiberglass hood
front racing seats

SUSPENSION
more track oriented springs, like H&R race
camber plates, with a track alignment
panhard bar

Your horsepower should be around 320 to the wheels with that set up. Combined with the weight reduction and improved suspension that may be enough to give you the performance you're looking for, along with reliability.

THIS!!!

Keep in mind the single most effective performance mod on the planet is "added lightness"!

It affects everything, handling, braking, acceleration, transitions and feel, literally everything is improved when weight is reduced.

You will still want to do wheelhoppers mod list but when you are choosing seats and wheels and things that have a choice of light or heavy, consider LIGHTNESS.

Let lightness weigh heavily on your decisions.:-D

 

[ac427cobra]

Keep in mind the single most effective performance mod on the planet is "added lightness"!

Jimmy:

I think that's the 2nd. ;-)

The 1st is 'driver mod'.

:thumbsup::coolman::beer:

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

Jimmy:

I think that's the 2nd. ;-)

The 1st is 'driver mod'.

:thumbsup::coolman::beer:

Ya got me there, for sure Bruce!! LOL!:rockon:

 

[ghadab]

hehehe

thanks alot guys for the reply, it is really use full ... i was thinking about removing the back reats, battary relocation, k-member kit, and remove the oem front heavey seat and install racing seats.

but can't go more than that, since i will have to use the car on the streets

that is why i was thinking to add some power

 

[ghadab]

This is what I would do before throwing forced induction on your car.

POWER ADDERS
CAI
larger throtle body
headers
off road pipe
performance tune
aftermarket radiator
oil cooler

WEIGHT REDUCTION
light weight battery+relocate to rear
rear seat delete
fiberglass hood
front racing seats

SUSPENSION
more track oriented springs, like H&R race
camber plates, with a track alignment
panhard bar

Your horsepower should be around 320 to the wheels with that set up. Combined with the weight reduction and improved suspension that may be enough to give you the performance you're looking for, along with reliability.

thanks wheelhopper, usefull advice

 

[ghadab]

Guys where does the panhard bar fit ? and what is its use
?