Thinking about going TT
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I turbo'd my cobra back in 2005 or so. It's definitely fun. Do you have any specific questions you want answered?
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what fuel will you be running?
a 5.3 stroker, 2.9 crusher and big long tubes you would easily be around 750 on pump. you can make 850 plus on corn...
i would personally stick with your setup and just have a race tune on standby for the gtr next door.
a 5.3 stroker, 2.9 crusher and big long tubes you would easily be around 750 on pump. you can make 850 plus on corn...
i would personally stick with your setup and just have a race tune on standby for the gtr next door.
Turbo builds require big budgets. Then once you get turbo'd you're going to need a new trans as the t56 won't last and sucks with a turbo. Would be much cheaper to put a 150 shot on. But I know the feeling of wanting to put the hammer down on the GTR, I just did that to a guys Switzer P800 '14 GTR from a roll.
Get ready to spend some big bucks with the turbo. also keep in mind, with your 6 speed high hp with the turbo, the car will be so violent when the boost comes on it will just spin and blow the tires. its going to be very hard to drive. keeping the boost up is also a problem. You need an auto to make the setup work at 100%. The auto will also make the car more driveable with big hp. The power will come on a bit smoother and manageable. Once you have everything setup, a turbo auto cobra is just the top.
you get a tune for both fuels so I would go with what you got, and a small shot if u want to make sure and win
I haven't looked too deep into a turbo but what are the expensive things for maintaining a turbo cobra? Also, what are some issues? I only ask because looking at a complete kit, looks pretty straight forward. I'm sure there is fine tuning involved. Please excuse my dumbness about it, never looked into a turbo. I know auto would be the best way to maintain boost etc But I would think a turbo manual would be a blast to drive granted it wasn't crazy HP. The sound of a turbo though!!
# not trying to jack the thread.
# not trying to jack the thread.
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I don't really have much extra maintenance. Every couple of years I go through and tighten all the clamps. I think I may replace the oil drain back lines soon as they are feeling a little soft. Like I said, I've had my kit for almost 9 years now.
The "pain in the ass" factor is really the unknown when it comes to other mods or maintenance. For example, my alternator is in the factory location, changing it required removal of up-pipe, down pipe and transmission cooler.
Just remember your car will be a little different when doing normal maintenance. Other than that, I can hop in my car and drive it just the same as anyone else.
You'll also hear the automatic transmission brought up. I went this route. It was impossible for me to find a clutch I liked on the street that would hold up at the track. That's why I switched.
Next, if you use big turbos and a short runner intake, spooling will be a problem that you'll want to work around. I use 50mm turbos and long intake runners and hit full boost just after 3000 rpms for reference. My turbos won't make 1000 rwhp, but it's quite fun to drive.
Just remember your car will be a little different when doing normal maintenance. Other than that, I can hop in my car and drive it just the same as anyone else.
You'll also hear the automatic transmission brought up. I went this route. It was impossible for me to find a clutch I liked on the street that would hold up at the track. That's why I switched.
Next, if you use big turbos and a short runner intake, spooling will be a problem that you'll want to work around. I use 50mm turbos and long intake runners and hit full boost just after 3000 rpms for reference. My turbos won't make 1000 rwhp, but it's quite fun to drive.
Keep the 2.9 crusher...dump in some C16 and Spray a 150shot on it....unless that GTR has some serious mods you'll wax it...now I would suggest going from a roll unless your one of those 1.6 60' guys
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