Finally got my Sub-Frame connectors welded in thanks to fellow Cobra owner and ASME certified welder, Dave Thompson.. Nice install and nice Full-length connectors. Car feels a bit better and stiffer.
I coated the connectors with Masterseries Permanent Rust/Sealer Primer after installation.
http://www.nomorerust.com
I should have painted the topside of the connectors first, as they are a bitch to get at even with an angled small brush after welding.
I also changed oil to Mobil 1 5W-30 plus one bottle of Royal purple 5W-20. It’s ok to mix, as both are premium PAO oils. Sucker takes 7 quarts! That’s good I guess.
The big surprise was when I changed to the Royal Purple Synchromax gear oil in the Tremec 6 speed.
http://www.royalpurple.com/retail/products/synchromax.shtml
Wow, what a difference, the car is actually fn to shift now! Dave has the Pro 5.0 is his 99 Cobra and swears by it, but there is such a big difference with the Royal purple, I think I will wait till next year on a shifter upgrade.
http://www.royalpurple.com/retail/products/synchromax.shtml.
Next modification is the 3” catted exhaust from ¼ mile performance and then a 3.2” pulley. After that a 3” pulley, or the lower 2 lbs set-up, Amazon Racingchip and CAI Then I’ll go after the TB/MAF/ Plenum transition piece etx., and finally Full length headers. Oh, and I will get that Pro 5.0 shifter too!
mike69440
I coated the connectors with Masterseries Permanent Rust/Sealer Primer after installation.
http://www.nomorerust.com
I should have painted the topside of the connectors first, as they are a bitch to get at even with an angled small brush after welding.
I also changed oil to Mobil 1 5W-30 plus one bottle of Royal purple 5W-20. It’s ok to mix, as both are premium PAO oils. Sucker takes 7 quarts! That’s good I guess.
The big surprise was when I changed to the Royal Purple Synchromax gear oil in the Tremec 6 speed.
http://www.royalpurple.com/retail/products/synchromax.shtml
Wow, what a difference, the car is actually fn to shift now! Dave has the Pro 5.0 is his 99 Cobra and swears by it, but there is such a big difference with the Royal purple, I think I will wait till next year on a shifter upgrade.
http://www.royalpurple.com/retail/products/synchromax.shtml.
Next modification is the 3” catted exhaust from ¼ mile performance and then a 3.2” pulley. After that a 3” pulley, or the lower 2 lbs set-up, Amazon Racingchip and CAI Then I’ll go after the TB/MAF/ Plenum transition piece etx., and finally Full length headers. Oh, and I will get that Pro 5.0 shifter too!
mike69440