Im looking to spend $1000 on some mods for my 99 Cobra?Input?

[backwoods]

Tax Returns right around the cornerfor alot of us and cant make up my mind on what i want to do. So if you had my car and $1000-$1200 to spend on it what would you buy?
It is a 99 Cobra has unknown brand CAI (from the MAF to the Fender)

SCT Livewire tuner with no Bama tunes. Already lowered. No Cats, Bassani X-pipe and Steeda side exhaust. 4:10s. Roush wheels (18x9). Roush Front Fascia. Roush Rear exhaust hole covers. Drilled Rotors. op:op:

 

[backwoods]

Another Member has a Cobra R hood Im thinking about picking up just because but other than that Ive looked at 65mm throttle bodies, Strut tower braces, Coils, Headers, Underdrive pulleys, Black stock replacement headlights,BBK CAI,Bama tunes life time membership...

 

[quick01snake]

Cams

 

[4valved]

Cams

 

[98_Undertaker]

Ditch the Roush front bumper and get a 99/01 bumper

 

[backwoods]

If I get cams dont I have to get valve springs as well? And what cams should I get like the comp cams #106100 or #106360? Or any other brand or cams in specific?

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[98_Undertaker]

talk to NA SVT he'll send you in the right direction

 

[backwoods]

talk to NA SVT he'll send you in the right direction

Sweet ill look him up

 

[Brutal Metal]

Another Member has a Cobra R hood Im thinking about picking up just because but other than that Ive looked at 65mm throttle bodies, Strut tower braces, Coils, Headers, Underdrive pulleys, Black stock replacement headlights,BBK CAI,Bama tunes life time membership...

TB=NO
STbrace=NO
Coils=NO
Headers=NO
UD pullies=NO
BBK CAI=NO
Bama tunes for life=NO
Get that side exit exhaust off and by a catback kit of your choice.
Shifter, MM CC Plates, look into frame stiffening,better front rotors and pads..

 

[olgreydog7]

Shifter, subframes, rear shock tower brace.

 

[shurur]

shifter and stifflers fit system.

NA power mods for later:
degree cams FOR TDC if under ~270 rwhp
tune
headers/mid/mufflers
ud pulleys with damper
should get you ~320 rwhp

EDIT: then..
comp cams
ported 10.5" short runner intake
39#+ injectors/FP/90mm MAF
retune
~360-370 rwhp

Then
5.0L stoker short block (3.55 X 3.75)
5.15 BB/stroker MMR block (3.7 X 3.6)
5.3 BB/stroker block (3.7 X 3.75)
~400 to 500 rwhp

 

[na svt]

TB=NO
STbrace=NO
Coils=NO
Headers=NO
UD pullies=NO
BBK CAI=NO
Bama tunes for life=NO
Get that side exit exhaust off and by a catback kit of your choice.
Shifter, MM CC Plates, look into frame stiffening,better front rotors and pads..

I concur with all but the no to the headers.

All Cams do not require new valve springs.

 

[KLeech]

Send money to me... Oh wait that wasn't an option lol

Definitely a shifter, not just any shifter an MGW. Definitely get subframe connectors you'll love how they stiffen the car up. Those two are a must regardless of anything else. I'd also invest in a set of drag radials, you'd be amazed what a good set of tires can do on a sub 300 horse car, it can surprise a lot of people.

What are your ultimate goals for the car, if we know that we can better point you in the right direction on where the money could be spent, but I think those 3 items would make a world of difference in how the car feels to you.

 

[Slowerthnyou99]

Full length sub-frame connectors, shifter, nitrous... Cams will for sure spend all your budgeted $1200 and some to get them installed and tuned.

 

[backwoods]

What are your ultimate goals for the car, if we know that we can better point you in the right direction on where the money could be spent, but I think those 3 items would make a world of difference in how the car feels to you.

Well I use my car mostly at the 1/4 mile drags strip but only once or twice a month ...Occasionally a co-worker talks me into autocross. That's basically it.



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[Bouttime09]

106100's from comp would be the best choice, but labor would put you well over your 1,200 dollar budget.

 

[backwoods]

106100's from comp would be the best choice, but labor would put you well over your 1,200 dollar budget.

I work at a ford dealership labor isn't a factor I have all the resources and special tools available as well as more experienced coworkers

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[shurur]

I concur with all but the no to the headers.

All Cams do not require new valve springs.

I'm guessing OP has MM CC plates with his mods..

Now:
NA SVT:

I'm a little surprised by your NO to UDP..and tune
Q: Is your response because of the OP is not committing to NA??

 

[na svt]

'm a little surprised by your NO to UDP..

I'm okay wuth underdrive pulleys (hydraboost and water pump) for this combo. The small diameter damper should not be added if he's gonna go FI later.

I said to the mail order tune because a dyno tune is mucho better.

 

[RX1Cobra]

Save the 1200 bucks and keep saving until tax time next year and then get an eaton swap!