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Is it me or do boosted Cobras seem to not last very long?
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<blockquote data-quote="97desertCobra" data-source="post: 12221441" data-attributes="member: 53488"><p>I think a big reason many boosted Cobra's don't last long(myself inclueded) is that we get too greedy. Pushing too much power, reving it too high, beating the shit out of it all the time and running the car hard against the advice of the tuner. Which by the way is the most crucial factor in all of this, the tune. The tune will make or break you. I didn't have the best tune and it was not really the fault of the tuner I went to either. A tuner can only work with what is givin to him/her and if the car is not ready or experiencing problems then you can't expect wizardry. </p><p></p><p>So in my case I had a crappy tune, spark blowout, over heating issues and bypass valve issues. I should have known better AND my tuner warned me that I should fix the issues and bring it back so he could fine tune it and have it running strong. I fixed nearly every issue but never went back. Next thing I know my engine quits while cruising in 6th gear at 70mph on the freeway. I really have no one to blame but myself.</p><p></p><p>You could boost your Cobra and be ok if you are truly cautious. Keep the boost low, get a good tune. Make sure your car is mechanically sound when you take it to get tuned. Make sure you have the necessary supporting mods which should absolutely include cooling system upgrades. Better radiator and maybe upgraded fan, especially since you live in the desert. I had my car tuned in 118 degree heat. Is there any wonder why my car failed lol! It can be done but you have to do it right.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="97desertCobra, post: 12221441, member: 53488"] I think a big reason many boosted Cobra's don't last long(myself inclueded) is that we get too greedy. Pushing too much power, reving it too high, beating the shit out of it all the time and running the car hard against the advice of the tuner. Which by the way is the most crucial factor in all of this, the tune. The tune will make or break you. I didn't have the best tune and it was not really the fault of the tuner I went to either. A tuner can only work with what is givin to him/her and if the car is not ready or experiencing problems then you can't expect wizardry. So in my case I had a crappy tune, spark blowout, over heating issues and bypass valve issues. I should have known better AND my tuner warned me that I should fix the issues and bring it back so he could fine tune it and have it running strong. I fixed nearly every issue but never went back. Next thing I know my engine quits while cruising in 6th gear at 70mph on the freeway. I really have no one to blame but myself. You could boost your Cobra and be ok if you are truly cautious. Keep the boost low, get a good tune. Make sure your car is mechanically sound when you take it to get tuned. Make sure you have the necessary supporting mods which should absolutely include cooling system upgrades. Better radiator and maybe upgraded fan, especially since you live in the desert. I had my car tuned in 118 degree heat. Is there any wonder why my car failed lol! It can be done but you have to do it right. [/QUOTE]
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