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<blockquote data-quote="nivardo" data-source="post: 10720424" data-attributes="member: 105164"><p><strong>Just became the owner of a nice Cobra and I would like to some insight on tuners/e85 in my area...</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Here is the build...</strong></p><p>Engine:</p><p>CP pistons 9.5:1 compression ratio</p><p>Manley Billet Rods</p><p>Stock Cobra Crank</p><p>Ported heads, New Stainless valves, lightweight springs, etc</p><p>(Motor built by Al Pappito aka Boss 330)</p><p>ARP hardware throughout including head studs</p><p>6lb Lower Pulley</p><p>3.4" Upper Pulley (also includes 3.1" Upper Pulley)</p><p>K&N 12" filter</p><p>SCT BA2800 MAF</p><p>Billetflow TB</p><p>Metco idler bracket with 90mm pulleys</p><p>Canton 7qt Oil Pan</p><p></p><p>Supercharger:</p><p>Kenne Bell 2.8H Polished Twin Screw</p><p></p><p>Trans:</p><p>PA 4r70w</p><p>PI 3500 Triple Disc Lockup Stall Converter</p><p>PI Manual Valve Body</p><p>Transbrake</p><p>Electronic Over Drive</p><p>Chromoly Driveshaft</p><p></p><p>Rear:</p><p>8.8 SRA</p><p>Shortened 3/4" each side</p><p>3.73 Gears</p><p>Eaton Posi, &ldquo;upgraded&rdquo;</p><p>Moser 31 Spline Axles</p><p></p><p>Suspension/Brakes:</p><p>Front-</p><p>UPR Chromoly Tubular K-Member</p><p>UPR Chromoly Tubular Control Arms</p><p>Strange 10 way adjustable Front Struts</p><p>QA1 250lb 14" Coil Over Springs</p><p>Global West Caster/Camber Plates</p><p>Wilwood 6 Piston Front Brakes with Drilled/Slotted 13" Rotors</p><p></p><p>Rear-</p><p>Steeda LCA's</p><p>FMS UCA's</p><p>Eibach Springs</p><p>Airbags on both sides</p><p>Wilwood 4 Piston Rear Brakes with Drilled/Slotted 12" Rotors</p><p></p><p>Fuel System:</p><p>60lb Injectors</p><p>Return style fuel system</p><p>Aeromotive A1000 Pump</p><p>Sumped Tank</p><p>Aeromotive 100 and 10 micron filters</p><p>10an line tank to pump,</p><p>8 an pump to engine,</p><p>6an regulator return to tank</p><p>Aeromotive Regulator</p><p>CPR Fuel Rails</p><p></p><p>Exhaust:</p><p>Bassani mid-length Headers</p><p>Bassani OR X-Pipe</p><p>Magnaflow Catback</p><p></p><p>Interior:</p><p>Charcoal/Graphite 2004 seats</p><p>6pt Chromoly Rollbar w/ removeable door bars</p><p>NHRA legal 5pt Harnesses</p><p>Autometer Cobalt Fuel Pressure, Water Temp and Boost Gauges</p><p>Raptor LED Shift Light</p><p></p><p>Rims/Tires:</p><p>Front- 18x9 Saleen chrome reps, 275/40/18 Summitomo</p><p>Rear- 18x10 Saleen chrome reps, 305/45/18 Mickey Thompson DR's</p><p>Saleen chrome Center Caps</p><p>MM 1" billet aluminum spacers in rear (for flush offset)</p><p></p><p></p><p>Electronics/Miscellaneous:</p><p>AFCO Dual Pass Heat Exchanger</p><p>Mark VIII fan</p><p>Extra Spal pusher fan for radiator</p><p>Dual Trans Coolers</p><p>Larger Radiator</p><p>Aeromotive Fuel Pump Controller</p><p>Aluminum NHRA legal Battery Box</p><p>Global West Full length Sub Frame Connectors</p><p>NGK7 spark plugs</p><p>Diablosport Predator Tuner</p><p>180 Amp Alternator</p><p>ARP Extended Wheel Studs on all 4 corners</p><p>Aluminum Radiator Overflow Reservoir</p><p>Vortech Intercooler Reservoir</p><p></p><p></p><p>Power/Dyno/Track:</p><p>-717rwhp/700tq w/ 3.1" pulley, @21 degrees timing & race fuel (HBH)</p><p></p><p>-565rwhp (Mutang Dyno) w/ 3.4" pulley w/ 93 Octane, aka street tune</p><p>(Radical Racing)</p><p></p><p><strong>I'd like to see more HP/TQ on the street and from what I have read e85 is the way to go, it is currently pullied for 20lbs... Here is my question, who in the Dallas Fort Worth area does a good job, I come from the Lightning world and have a good idea of who the best builders/tuners are, but I am lost when it comes to terminators, I have heard some say Gearheads over in Arlington and other mention HPP racing is the best, so who do you guys recommend? </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Also, the car has a 2.5" exhaust, I know my Lightning picked up some good TQ going to a 3". Is a 3" too much for a termi? Any and all info will be much appreciated!!!</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Here are a few pics from the previous owner (Rob,-Owner of LightningRodder)</strong></p><p>Here is an old shot</p><p><img src="http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd08d2-1400-67f4.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd08d2-1421-5d4f.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd08d2-143c-670a.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nivardo, post: 10720424, member: 105164"] [B]Just became the owner of a nice Cobra and I would like to some insight on tuners/e85 in my area... Here is the build...[/B] Engine: CP pistons 9.5:1 compression ratio Manley Billet Rods Stock Cobra Crank Ported heads, New Stainless valves, lightweight springs, etc (Motor built by Al Pappito aka Boss 330) ARP hardware throughout including head studs 6lb Lower Pulley 3.4" Upper Pulley (also includes 3.1" Upper Pulley) K&N 12" filter SCT BA2800 MAF Billetflow TB Metco idler bracket with 90mm pulleys Canton 7qt Oil Pan Supercharger: Kenne Bell 2.8H Polished Twin Screw Trans: PA 4r70w PI 3500 Triple Disc Lockup Stall Converter PI Manual Valve Body Transbrake Electronic Over Drive Chromoly Driveshaft Rear: 8.8 SRA Shortened 3/4" each side 3.73 Gears Eaton Posi, “upgraded” Moser 31 Spline Axles Suspension/Brakes: Front- UPR Chromoly Tubular K-Member UPR Chromoly Tubular Control Arms Strange 10 way adjustable Front Struts QA1 250lb 14" Coil Over Springs Global West Caster/Camber Plates Wilwood 6 Piston Front Brakes with Drilled/Slotted 13" Rotors Rear- Steeda LCA's FMS UCA's Eibach Springs Airbags on both sides Wilwood 4 Piston Rear Brakes with Drilled/Slotted 12" Rotors Fuel System: 60lb Injectors Return style fuel system Aeromotive A1000 Pump Sumped Tank Aeromotive 100 and 10 micron filters 10an line tank to pump, 8 an pump to engine, 6an regulator return to tank Aeromotive Regulator CPR Fuel Rails Exhaust: Bassani mid-length Headers Bassani OR X-Pipe Magnaflow Catback Interior: Charcoal/Graphite 2004 seats 6pt Chromoly Rollbar w/ removeable door bars NHRA legal 5pt Harnesses Autometer Cobalt Fuel Pressure, Water Temp and Boost Gauges Raptor LED Shift Light Rims/Tires: Front- 18x9 Saleen chrome reps, 275/40/18 Summitomo Rear- 18x10 Saleen chrome reps, 305/45/18 Mickey Thompson DR's Saleen chrome Center Caps MM 1" billet aluminum spacers in rear (for flush offset) Electronics/Miscellaneous: AFCO Dual Pass Heat Exchanger Mark VIII fan Extra Spal pusher fan for radiator Dual Trans Coolers Larger Radiator Aeromotive Fuel Pump Controller Aluminum NHRA legal Battery Box Global West Full length Sub Frame Connectors NGK7 spark plugs Diablosport Predator Tuner 180 Amp Alternator ARP Extended Wheel Studs on all 4 corners Aluminum Radiator Overflow Reservoir Vortech Intercooler Reservoir Power/Dyno/Track: -717rwhp/700tq w/ 3.1" pulley, @21 degrees timing & race fuel (HBH) -565rwhp (Mutang Dyno) w/ 3.4" pulley w/ 93 Octane, aka street tune (Radical Racing) [B]I'd like to see more HP/TQ on the street and from what I have read e85 is the way to go, it is currently pullied for 20lbs... Here is my question, who in the Dallas Fort Worth area does a good job, I come from the Lightning world and have a good idea of who the best builders/tuners are, but I am lost when it comes to terminators, I have heard some say Gearheads over in Arlington and other mention HPP racing is the best, so who do you guys recommend? Also, the car has a 2.5" exhaust, I know my Lightning picked up some good TQ going to a 3". Is a 3" too much for a termi? Any and all info will be much appreciated!!! Here are a few pics from the previous owner (Rob,-Owner of LightningRodder)[/B] Here is an old shot [IMG]http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd08d2-1400-67f4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd08d2-1421-5d4f.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd08d2-143c-670a.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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