Well my excitement for the cobra was very short lived. I just got the car a couple of weeks ago and just got tags this week. I bet I haven't even put 50 miles on it. I put a list of mods below. While taking a buddy out for a spin today all hell broke lose. Went to pull on the car in third gear and at about 5000rpm the car let loose. Antifreeze everywhere. It was blowing through the hood vent and smoke poured out the back. I let off immediately. The car seemed to be idling ok then started to break up. I shut it off and coasted to an empty parking lot. Popped the hood all towards the drivers side under the hood is coated in antifreeze. All around the battery area. Nothing on the left side of the motor or really on the motor itself. No hoses are busted. We put a gallon of antifreeze in it to see if it leaked. Nothing. Started the car up seemed to be running ok but antifreeze ran out where the mufflers clamped under neath.
We shut it off. Had it towed home. Car won't start now. As much as I hate to say it I guess it can't really be anything but something serious. I guess prob a head gasket. I bought the car from a very reputable engine builder and racer. I havent been able to get ahold of him yet but am really keeping my fingers crossed that he will make good on things and help me out. After buying the car taxes tags and everything im pretty muched wiped out. I really dont know what to do except wait to hear back from him. If you guys can think of anything other then a head gasket please fill me in. Below is a list of mods
2003 Redfire Cobra
41,841 miles
Engine / Driveline
Built Pro Line Racing short block (~4,000 miles on new short block)
- ARP 2000 rod bolt upgrade
- CP pistons
- ARP main studs
- Billet oil pump gears
- ARP head studs
- Spec clutch
- 26 spline input shaft
- Short throw shifter
Power Adder / Fuel System
- Kenne Bell 2.6H supercharger (includes 2 pulleys, 2 belts)
- Kenne Bell throttle body
- MPH custom billet blower inlet
- SCT maf
- MPH cold air intake
- Intercooler reservoir upgrade
- BBK long tube headers
- BBK off-road x-pipe
- Bassani stainless cat-back exhaust
- 60lb/hr injectors
- Twin focus pumps
- Upgraded FPDM
- Fuel pump wiring upgrade
- Kenne Bell boost-a-pump
Suspension / Appearance
- PA Racing tubular k-member
- PA Racing tubular control arms
- UPR coil overs
- BBK caster/camber plates
- Subframe connectors (mount through seat brackets)
- Black FR500 Wheels (18x9, 18x10)
- Mickey Thompson drag radials 305/40/18
- Smoked head lights
- Smoked fog lights
- HID head lights
- Auto Meter boost gauge
- Auto Meter intercooler water temperature gauge
- Raptor shift light
Extras
- Custom rear seat delete kit – not installed
This car was professionally tuned by Tim Barth @ MPH Performance. The car made 608rwhp/570rwtq on pump gas and 665rwhp/620rwtq on race gas. The car is driven daily on nice days/weekends and is garage kept.
We shut it off. Had it towed home. Car won't start now. As much as I hate to say it I guess it can't really be anything but something serious. I guess prob a head gasket. I bought the car from a very reputable engine builder and racer. I havent been able to get ahold of him yet but am really keeping my fingers crossed that he will make good on things and help me out. After buying the car taxes tags and everything im pretty muched wiped out. I really dont know what to do except wait to hear back from him. If you guys can think of anything other then a head gasket please fill me in. Below is a list of mods
2003 Redfire Cobra
41,841 miles
Engine / Driveline
Built Pro Line Racing short block (~4,000 miles on new short block)
- ARP 2000 rod bolt upgrade
- CP pistons
- ARP main studs
- Billet oil pump gears
- ARP head studs
- Spec clutch
- 26 spline input shaft
- Short throw shifter
Power Adder / Fuel System
- Kenne Bell 2.6H supercharger (includes 2 pulleys, 2 belts)
- Kenne Bell throttle body
- MPH custom billet blower inlet
- SCT maf
- MPH cold air intake
- Intercooler reservoir upgrade
- BBK long tube headers
- BBK off-road x-pipe
- Bassani stainless cat-back exhaust
- 60lb/hr injectors
- Twin focus pumps
- Upgraded FPDM
- Fuel pump wiring upgrade
- Kenne Bell boost-a-pump
Suspension / Appearance
- PA Racing tubular k-member
- PA Racing tubular control arms
- UPR coil overs
- BBK caster/camber plates
- Subframe connectors (mount through seat brackets)
- Black FR500 Wheels (18x9, 18x10)
- Mickey Thompson drag radials 305/40/18
- Smoked head lights
- Smoked fog lights
- HID head lights
- Auto Meter boost gauge
- Auto Meter intercooler water temperature gauge
- Raptor shift light
Extras
- Custom rear seat delete kit – not installed
This car was professionally tuned by Tim Barth @ MPH Performance. The car made 608rwhp/570rwtq on pump gas and 665rwhp/620rwtq on race gas. The car is driven daily on nice days/weekends and is garage kept.
