Made The Plunge Today...

[Marc]

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/29WhippleSupercharger2.jpg

Ordered the 2.9 Whipple (Polished Version) today!

Time to start rocking 700HP!

Build begins July 2011. :tongue:

[BurnTire]

Nice!

[Gene]

good for you man.

[Wades GT]

Sweet!

[OUR P51]

Congrats, the Japanese will appreciate that! And thanks for your service!

[4Jenna]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!

-Chris

[Jacostang]

Holy cow!

[BLK03SVT]

Nice!

[99_venom]

Looks good.

But just for comparison, I took a picture of my old 2.3 KB next to the new Whipple 3.4. Juat a bit of difference. Now you're talking, have fun.

And THANKS for serving.

http://rpmdreams.com/drags/Whipple.jpg

[Marc]

Holy crap that is a BIG blower.

The actual blower came in the mail yesterday:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Whipple29Supercharger.jpg

I think this blower will look good with my polished PFAB Tanks, Pulleys, and Coil Covers:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PulleysAfterPolishing.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CoilCoversAfterPolishing.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PFABSuperchargerTankAfterPolishing.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PFABRadiatorTankAfterPolishing.jpg

[BurnTire]

Very Nice. Get that bolted on.

[Marc]

I am so ready to begin this build!

[WildBill]

Holy crap that is a BIG blower.

The actual blower came in the mail yesterday:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Whipple29Supercharger.jpg

I think this blower will look good with my polished PFAB Tanks, Pulleys, and Coil Covers:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PulleysAfterPolishing.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CoilCoversAfterPolishing.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PFABSuperchargerTankAfterPolishing.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PFABRadiatorTankAfterPolishing.jpg

Looks DULL Marc!:rotflol::rotflol::rotflol:

[Jodaddy]

^^^ polishing master:biglaugh:

[Marc]

And thats nothing. I thought I was finished with my polishing...BUT, the guy that does my stuff just posted some pictures of some Fuel Rails he did. Man, they looked sweet. I might have to send mine over before I begin my build. :lol:

[mustangvsix]

am very jealous!! Going to be a blast!

[Blackmagic1]

:dunno:Whats the price of gas over there ?

[Marc]

Just sent my fuel rails in to be polished. Gas, 86 octane is $3.80 a gallon. I only have 3 weeks left here before I head to Utah for my last assignment.

[Marc]

Before:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FOREPrecisionRailsBeforePolish.jpg

After:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FOREPrecisionRailsAFTERPolish.jpg

I was originally going with the KB Mammoth blower, so I had the rails sent to JLP and milled down a bit. That is why you see the JLP emblem.

After I got the rails back, I sent them to MFP to have them polished up like my other parts. I think they came out awesome!

[Marc]

Well after 4 1/2 years, the cobra is finally home. My buddy took delivery of it in Utah today.

Was supposed to top rack center, but I hear behind the cab is one the best spots to be transported on.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CobraArriving3.jpg

Another shot of the cobra on the trailer. The minivan left my Cobra a present...

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CobraArriving1.jpg

Here is the minivan's present...oil all over the top of my car. My buddy said it washed off, so biggie.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CobraArriving4.jpg

Off loaded

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CobraArriving7.jpg

Here is the damage. This was actually done while it was in storage. I will be filing a claim with the Air Force to paint the bumper and replace the bottom lip.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CobraDamage.jpg

All in all, dealing the shipping company was a nightmare, but at least the damn thing arrived in one place. As soon as I arrive in Utah, get it registered, etc...let the build begin.

And for those who have forgotten or have not seen my build thread, there are the parts that are bought, paid for, and waiting to be installed:

Lethal Performance 1000HP Fuel System
Fore Precision Works IRS Differential Cover
Maximum Motorsports IRS Differential Polyurethane Mount/Bushing Kit
Semens Deka 80 LB High Impedance Injectors (flow matched)
Yates Performance Chrome Cobra Fuse Box Cover
Carbon Fiber Painted Valve Covers
Fore Precision Works Custom Fuel Rails
Summit Racing Driveshaft Loop
AutoTrix Sequential Taillights
AFCO Pro Series Dual Pass Heat Exchanger
Custom Painted FORD Emblem
Maximum MotorSports Chrome Caster Camber Plates
Lethal Performance T-56 Throwout Bearing Retainer Sleeve
Fiore Micro-Click Firewall Adjuster & Quadrant
LDC Chicago Clutch Freeplay Correction Kit
Ford Racing Roller Pilot Bearing
Ford Racing Heavy Duty Throw Out Bearing
Fore Precision Works Heat Extractor Hood Vents
Custom Chrome Rear Terminator Badge
Hans Full Length Subframe Connectors
Mcleod RXT 26 Spline Clutch
Mcleod Lightened Steel Flywheel
D&D 26-Spline Input Shaft
Agent 47 Strut Tower Brace From Bangastang
SCT Xcal3 Programmer/Handheld Tuner
PFAB Radiator Expansion Tank
PFAB Supercharger Tank
Canton Power Steering Resevoir
EGR Delete Kit
Reische 170 Degree Thermostat
Even Flow Generation 2 Head Cooling Mod
"Powered By Ford" Custom Chrome Coil Covers
Custom Chrome Reichard Racing 3.0 & 3.5 Upper Racing Pulleys
Steeda x2 Balljoints
Steeda Bump-Steer Kit
2.9 Polished Whipple Supercharger

[Marc]

Everything has been installed. Added a JLT High Boost CAI and a SCT BA-3000 MAF to the parts list.

Tuning begins on Thursday...

[4Jenna]

Can't wait to see updates! :icon_cool:

[brentsSVT]

curious to see what it makes. im not a big fan of the polished look myself. i put a polished 2.4 on my last cobra. wouldnt do it again though.

[Marc]

curious to see what it makes. im not a big fan of the polished look myself. i put a polished 2.4 on my last cobra. wouldnt do it again though.

To each his own, I am not a fan of flat black. Good thing we all have different tastes.

I will let you all know the numbers next week.

[05mustangman]

I agree. Most of the stuff in our engine bay is blacked out but I just love the polished blowers. Would love to have one one day.

Cant wait to see what your car makes!

[Marc]

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/EnginePictures2.jpg

First shot of the motor. The idler pulley and MAF meter are now polished but not shown in the picture. Also, a EGR delete has been done to get rid of that birds nest.

[05mustangman]

Beautiful!!!!

[trucker]

very nice

[Wades GT]

Very nice:awsome::awsome:

[Marc]

The Numbers Are In!!!


91 Octane: 622 HP & 558 Torque


Race Gas: 669 HP & 619 Torque


I don't know any of the other specifics as of right now such as how much boost on each tune. I will find out more later on. I am hoping there was a video, if so I will post up. I have been vacationing in Vegas so that is all I know for now.

[Marc]

The Numbers Are In!!!


91 Octane: 622 HP & 558 Torque


Race Gas: 669 HP & 619 Torque


I don't know any of the other specifics as of right now such as how much boost on each tune. I will find out more later on. I am hoping there was a video, if so I will post up. I have been vacationing in Vegas so that is all I know for now.

[Marc]

Tuner said cobra should be done today. So hopefully by tomorrow I will be able to pick it up.

[05mustangman]

Very nice numbers!!!

[Marc]

The cobra was actually re-dynoed on the race tune.


Here are the Official Numbers:


Pump Gas: 622 HP & 585 lbs of Torque on the stock 3.5 Upper Pulley, stock lower pulley, @ 17 pounds of boost.


Race Gas: 686 HP & 627 lbs of Torque on the 3.0 Upper Pulley, stock lower pulley, on 20.5 pounds of boost.

I will post up dyno sheets and videos when I get them from my Tuner.

My tuner said my stock headers and exhaust are limiting me. He suggested I go with ARH Longtubes and the Maganaflow Catback exhaust...could be worth as much as 30HP. And to be honest, the Flowmasters seem to have a bigger drone for some reason since the new mods, so I will change them out. So, I guess that is my next purchase...later on.


But, for right now, just going to enjoy the car! It is a beast!

[WildBill]

You're only getting close on the race tune to the point where it may be beneficial enough for headers.

Not knowing the rest of your current exhaust system, that may be the place to spend your money.

Unless you're doing it just for sound, leave the expense of headers and install alone at your current level.

[Marc]

As promised members, here is the dyno sheet:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CobraDynoOct2011.jpg

[BurnTire]

Nice numbers Marc.

[Marc]

Thanks! This performance shop rocked! $12K in parts installed in just 17 days and this included the tune. Kept me well informed every step of the way on all the questions I asked and any delays they were going through. Anyone ever head to Utah, check out Premier Performance. These guys rock and will be with you on the build every step of the way whether you are a novice or a expert on these cars.

[BurnTire]

Are you near Salt Lake?

[Marc]

Yeap, about 40 minutes from Salt Lake.

[BurnTire]

Yeap, about 40 minutes from Salt Lake.

Busted from this site is working on a super secret cobra project in Salt Lake City.