Marc
02-21-11, 01:15 AM
Hey, this is Marc from UnitedStangs. I am not new, just haven't been around in a long time. I know Jeff and just informed him I will moving to Arizona from Japan in June/July this year. I have been busy with my AF career and running 4 mustang forums. In preparation of coming back to the states and getting back into the car scene, I just recently sold off 2 of my forums. I am ready for the drag strip, cruises, car shows, etc...
I am doing a upgrade on my 04 Comp Orange Cobra. Its been in storage for the past 4 years. I have purchasing parts to do a 2.8KB Mammoth or 2.9 Whipple upgrade (still undecided on blower). Here is a picture of my car and a list of parts I have purchased so far (some are not performance parts--just copied and pasted from my forum):
Lets see if the pictures show up...
PRESENT TIME
I am dubbing my Cobra build up over the next couple of years: Project AGENT ORANGE--deadly just like the chemical.
For those that don't know, I have a 2004 Competition Orange Cobra. It has 17K original miles. Currently, it is sitting in storage in California. I has been there a little more than 4 years with another 5 months to go. It currently has 17K original miles. Car has already dynoed near 500HP to the rear wheels in the humid Hawaii heat with a conservative tune.
A few facts on the Competition Orange Cobra. Only 281 coupes and 72 convertibles were made in this color making it the rarest color in 2004 and second rarest cobra color ever.
I have the following Modifications:
ENGINE
DiabloSport Predator Custom Tuned by Coastal Dyno
2.93 Upper Pulley
MotoBlu Idler
Accufab Single Blade Throttle Body and Intake Plenum (Polished)
Apten Stage I Ported Eaton Supercharger (Intake Plenum Port-Matched)
Mac Cold Air Intake
Bassani X Pipe without Cats
Flowmaster 40s Cat-Back Exhaust
LFP Supertank Reservoir
LFP Water to Air Intercooler
Innovate LM1 WideBand Air/Fuel Meter with Datalogging & External Aux Inputs
4lb Lower Pulley (Hasn’t been installed yet)
EXTERIOR
Cobra Grill Emblem
Redline Hood Shocks
Tinted Rear Taillights & Rear Side Markers
Cobra Billet Exterior Gas Lid
INTERIOR
Autometer Lunar Series Boost Gauge
Autometer 2 Gauge Dash Pod
Raptor Shiftlight
Pro 5.0 Shifter for Tremmec T56
Custom Embroidered Seat Headrests
Misc. Billet Accessories
A few pictures:
Interior is like new.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/cobradetailpictures008-1.jpg
Check out the custom made Competition Orange Headrests
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/SVTHeadrest.jpg
Motor is so clean you can eat off of it.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/supertank2.jpg
My favorite shot of the car. I tinted the taillights myself.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/MoreCobraPics035.jpg
Side shot of it off the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/MoreCobraPics028.jpg
Check out the Personalized Plates.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/MoreCobraPics037.jpg
I copied and pasted this from my car forum, but here is what I have purchased so far that is sitting in my Father's garage awaiting installation (some things listed are not motor items (don't pay attention to those items)...I just listed everything I have purchased over the last year):
UPDATE #1: Metco 4lb Lower Pulley Kit--1 April 2007
UPDATE #2: Lethal Performance 1000HP Fuel System Purchased--5 March 2010
UPDATE #3: Fore Precision Works IRS Differential Cover Purchased--6 March 2010
UPDATE #4: Maximum Motorsports IRS Differential Polyurethane Mount/Bushing Kit Purchased from CJ Pony Parts--24 March 2010
UPDATE #5: Autobadges HID10000K Headlight Upgrade--9 Apr 10
UPDATE #6: Semens Deka 80 LB High Impedance Injectors (flow matched)--12 Apr 10
UPDATE #7: Obtained some chrome Ford Racing Coil Covers--sent out for some custom paint work, will post pics when completed--5 May 10
UPDATE #8: Yates Performance Chrome Cobra Fuse Box Cover--2 Jun 10
UPDATE #9: Purchased some stock valve covers--sending to buddy of mine to do some custom paint work, will post pics when completed--22 June 10
UPDATE #10: Purchased Fore Precision Works Fuel Rails--30 Jun 10
UPDATE #11: Purchased a Summit Racing Driveshaft Loop--10 Jul 10
UPDATE #12: Purchased AutoTrix Sequential Taillights--14 Jul 10
UPDATE #13: Purchased American Muscle XL Full Length Powder Coated Subframe Connectors--29 Jul 10
UPDATE #14: Purchased AFCO Pro Series Dual Pass Heat Exchanger--17 Aug 10
UPDATE #15: Purchased UPR Billet Aluminum "Eject" Lighter--26 Aug 10
UPDATE #16: Purchased Custom Painted Chrome Coil Covers--28 Aug 10
UPDATE #17: Purchased Custom Painted FORD Emblem--4 Sep 10
UPDATE #18: Purchased Maximum MotorSports Chrome Caster Camber Plates--5 Sep 10
UPDATE #19: Purchased Lethal Performance T-56 Throwout Bearing Retainer Sleeve--4 Oct 10
UPDATE #20: Purchased Fiore Micro-Click Firewall Adjuster & Quadrant--7 Oct 10
UPDATE #21: Purchased LDC Chicago Clutch Freeplay Correction Kit--7 Oct 10
UPDATE #22: Purchased Ford Racing Roller Pilot Bearing--7 Oct 10
UPDATE #23: Purchased Ford Racing Heavy Duty Throw Out Bearing--7 Oct 10
UPDATE #24: Purchased Fore Precision Works Heat Extractor Hood Vents--25 Oct 10
UPDATE #25: Purchased OEM Ford Chrome Valve Covers--8 Nov 10
UPDATE #26: Purchased Custom Chrome Rear Terminator Badge--23 Nov 10
UPDATE #27: Purchased Hans Full Length Subframe Connectors--7 Dec 10
UPDATE #28: Purchased SVT FloorMats--10 Dec 10
UPDATE #29: Purchased Mcleod RXT 26 Spline Clutch--11 Dec 10
UPDATE #30: Purchased Mcleod Lightened Steel Flywheel--11 Dec 10
UPDATE #31: Purchased D&D 26-Spline Input Shaft--11 Dec 10
UPDATE #32: Purchased Agent 47 Strut Tower Brace From Bangastang--4 Feb 11
Here is some things I have on the "To Buy" List. This changes daily as I figure out more stuff that I will need for this build up.
The "TO BUY" List
2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth or 2.9 Whipple Supercharger (Still haven't made up my mind)
PFAB Coolant Expansion & Fill Tank
Canton Aluminum Power Steering Tank
Ford Custom Scuff Plates
Aeroforce Interior Gauges (air/fuel, boost, heat)
Catch Can For The New Blower
So once I get there, I will be looking for a performance shop to do some work for me...actually a LOT of work. I have heard of Stage 3 and PSR in Tucson come highly recommended. I am up for ideas for the best builders/tuners. I am looking at putting the car in the shop in July and basically have everything listed above installed.
Can't wait to meet you guys in person. I will do my last 3 years in the military (currently have almost 27 years in). Looking forward to getting back into the car scene.
I have book-marked HPS as on of my "Favorites". You will seeing me around a little bit more now.
marc
I am doing a upgrade on my 04 Comp Orange Cobra. Its been in storage for the past 4 years. I have purchasing parts to do a 2.8KB Mammoth or 2.9 Whipple upgrade (still undecided on blower). Here is a picture of my car and a list of parts I have purchased so far (some are not performance parts--just copied and pasted from my forum):
Lets see if the pictures show up...
PRESENT TIME
I am dubbing my Cobra build up over the next couple of years: Project AGENT ORANGE--deadly just like the chemical.
For those that don't know, I have a 2004 Competition Orange Cobra. It has 17K original miles. Currently, it is sitting in storage in California. I has been there a little more than 4 years with another 5 months to go. It currently has 17K original miles. Car has already dynoed near 500HP to the rear wheels in the humid Hawaii heat with a conservative tune.
A few facts on the Competition Orange Cobra. Only 281 coupes and 72 convertibles were made in this color making it the rarest color in 2004 and second rarest cobra color ever.
I have the following Modifications:
ENGINE
DiabloSport Predator Custom Tuned by Coastal Dyno
2.93 Upper Pulley
MotoBlu Idler
Accufab Single Blade Throttle Body and Intake Plenum (Polished)
Apten Stage I Ported Eaton Supercharger (Intake Plenum Port-Matched)
Mac Cold Air Intake
Bassani X Pipe without Cats
Flowmaster 40s Cat-Back Exhaust
LFP Supertank Reservoir
LFP Water to Air Intercooler
Innovate LM1 WideBand Air/Fuel Meter with Datalogging & External Aux Inputs
4lb Lower Pulley (Hasn’t been installed yet)
EXTERIOR
Cobra Grill Emblem
Redline Hood Shocks
Tinted Rear Taillights & Rear Side Markers
Cobra Billet Exterior Gas Lid
INTERIOR
Autometer Lunar Series Boost Gauge
Autometer 2 Gauge Dash Pod
Raptor Shiftlight
Pro 5.0 Shifter for Tremmec T56
Custom Embroidered Seat Headrests
Misc. Billet Accessories
A few pictures:
Interior is like new.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/cobradetailpictures008-1.jpg
Check out the custom made Competition Orange Headrests
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/SVTHeadrest.jpg
Motor is so clean you can eat off of it.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/supertank2.jpg
My favorite shot of the car. I tinted the taillights myself.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/MoreCobraPics035.jpg
Side shot of it off the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/MoreCobraPics028.jpg
Check out the Personalized Plates.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/MoreCobraPics037.jpg
I copied and pasted this from my car forum, but here is what I have purchased so far that is sitting in my Father's garage awaiting installation (some things listed are not motor items (don't pay attention to those items)...I just listed everything I have purchased over the last year):
UPDATE #1: Metco 4lb Lower Pulley Kit--1 April 2007
UPDATE #2: Lethal Performance 1000HP Fuel System Purchased--5 March 2010
UPDATE #3: Fore Precision Works IRS Differential Cover Purchased--6 March 2010
UPDATE #4: Maximum Motorsports IRS Differential Polyurethane Mount/Bushing Kit Purchased from CJ Pony Parts--24 March 2010
UPDATE #5: Autobadges HID10000K Headlight Upgrade--9 Apr 10
UPDATE #6: Semens Deka 80 LB High Impedance Injectors (flow matched)--12 Apr 10
UPDATE #7: Obtained some chrome Ford Racing Coil Covers--sent out for some custom paint work, will post pics when completed--5 May 10
UPDATE #8: Yates Performance Chrome Cobra Fuse Box Cover--2 Jun 10
UPDATE #9: Purchased some stock valve covers--sending to buddy of mine to do some custom paint work, will post pics when completed--22 June 10
UPDATE #10: Purchased Fore Precision Works Fuel Rails--30 Jun 10
UPDATE #11: Purchased a Summit Racing Driveshaft Loop--10 Jul 10
UPDATE #12: Purchased AutoTrix Sequential Taillights--14 Jul 10
UPDATE #13: Purchased American Muscle XL Full Length Powder Coated Subframe Connectors--29 Jul 10
UPDATE #14: Purchased AFCO Pro Series Dual Pass Heat Exchanger--17 Aug 10
UPDATE #15: Purchased UPR Billet Aluminum "Eject" Lighter--26 Aug 10
UPDATE #16: Purchased Custom Painted Chrome Coil Covers--28 Aug 10
UPDATE #17: Purchased Custom Painted FORD Emblem--4 Sep 10
UPDATE #18: Purchased Maximum MotorSports Chrome Caster Camber Plates--5 Sep 10
UPDATE #19: Purchased Lethal Performance T-56 Throwout Bearing Retainer Sleeve--4 Oct 10
UPDATE #20: Purchased Fiore Micro-Click Firewall Adjuster & Quadrant--7 Oct 10
UPDATE #21: Purchased LDC Chicago Clutch Freeplay Correction Kit--7 Oct 10
UPDATE #22: Purchased Ford Racing Roller Pilot Bearing--7 Oct 10
UPDATE #23: Purchased Ford Racing Heavy Duty Throw Out Bearing--7 Oct 10
UPDATE #24: Purchased Fore Precision Works Heat Extractor Hood Vents--25 Oct 10
UPDATE #25: Purchased OEM Ford Chrome Valve Covers--8 Nov 10
UPDATE #26: Purchased Custom Chrome Rear Terminator Badge--23 Nov 10
UPDATE #27: Purchased Hans Full Length Subframe Connectors--7 Dec 10
UPDATE #28: Purchased SVT FloorMats--10 Dec 10
UPDATE #29: Purchased Mcleod RXT 26 Spline Clutch--11 Dec 10
UPDATE #30: Purchased Mcleod Lightened Steel Flywheel--11 Dec 10
UPDATE #31: Purchased D&D 26-Spline Input Shaft--11 Dec 10
UPDATE #32: Purchased Agent 47 Strut Tower Brace From Bangastang--4 Feb 11
Here is some things I have on the "To Buy" List. This changes daily as I figure out more stuff that I will need for this build up.
The "TO BUY" List
2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth or 2.9 Whipple Supercharger (Still haven't made up my mind)
PFAB Coolant Expansion & Fill Tank
Canton Aluminum Power Steering Tank
Ford Custom Scuff Plates
Aeroforce Interior Gauges (air/fuel, boost, heat)
Catch Can For The New Blower
So once I get there, I will be looking for a performance shop to do some work for me...actually a LOT of work. I have heard of Stage 3 and PSR in Tucson come highly recommended. I am up for ideas for the best builders/tuners. I am looking at putting the car in the shop in July and basically have everything listed above installed.
Can't wait to meet you guys in person. I will do my last 3 years in the military (currently have almost 27 years in). Looking forward to getting back into the car scene.
I have book-marked HPS as on of my "Favorites". You will seeing me around a little bit more now.
marc