'03 Cobra mods - winter 2007

[BADASS03SVT]

yeap..decided to do it. Funny thing is, we go to "capture" the r134 (or whatever it is) and it was empty!!!! go figure..sprung a leak before it was even turned on. so all the lines, condenser, evap and compressor are gone! Condenser was terrible...had to remove the rad overflow (hence spillage) and loosen the rad to tilt it back and yank up the condenser. cleaned up the left side a little bit but have to move some stuff around and dropped about 30lbs off the nose.

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[BADASS03SVT]

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[BADASS03SVT]

also got the rear end to DMC for Strange 33 spline axles, Strange Pro Diff, Strange 4.11's, 9" ends with big bearings and Ford Explorer brakes. Denis is also going to run axle braces from the tubes to the pumkin.
couple pics of last years carnage
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[BurnTire]

So with the missing r134 you had weight reduction you didn't know about. LOL

[BADASS03SVT]

and the very empty undersid eof my car right now
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[BurnTire]

What diff did you have in the car that exploded?

[BADASS03SVT]

So with the missing r134 you had weight reduction you didn't know about. LOL

lol yea i guess so!

[BADASS03SVT]

What diff did you have in the car that exploded?

Eaton..had about 20k miles and probably 200+ passes

[BurnTire]

Eaton..had about 20k miles and probably 200+ passes

I knew it. They always seem to be the ones blowing up.

[Jacostang]

Completed the ac delete in my 89 last fall!!! Love it!!!

[BADASS03SVT]

I knew it. They always seem to be the ones blowing up.

yea..gonna try the Strange unit..didnt want to go to a spool as I drive it too much on the street.

[50 BMG]

In my cobra, I drive with the heater on in the summer out here in Phoenix.

You don't need that AC :biglaugh: , just extra weight anyways...

[BurnTire]

In my cobra, I drive with the heater on in the summer out here in Phoenix.

You don't need that AC :biglaugh: , just extra weight anyways...

50BMG = Crazy:biglaugh:

[BADASS03SVT]

well me and a buddy just tossed the auto up in the car and surprise surprise it will not fit between the long tubes without osme slight modifications. it DEFF wont fit between the cat son the H-pipe so you might see me catless..who knows. anyways, took one of the long tubes out to get the tranny up. going to order a catless H Monday and see what I can do about getting the flamge soff the long tubes.

[BADASS03SVT]

Innovators West SFI Balancer
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some factory Ford parts needed for the swap
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[BADASS03SVT]

Braided tranny line and connecters
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got around to putting my Trunk mat in. cleans up the trunk area really nice and the carpet matches perfectly!
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and the main part this year...Lentech 4r70w
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[AZSonicSnake]

some purty looking parts right there....i wanna help!

[BurnTire]

What did the balancer cost you?

[BADASS03SVT]

What did the balancer cost you?

brand new they are $575...:jaw-dropping:

I got mine used for much cheaper. It is an EXCELLENT piece though as its made to use the Mecto lower pullies WITHOUT the hub. So all you do is bolt the pulley to it and sell the hub to someone that wants one!

[BurnTire]

Big dollar item. LOL

[BADASS03SVT]

shifter mounting brackets

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then to put in the shifter and adjust the height...PITA btw...
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[BADASS03SVT]

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and some dynomat to seal up the sides of the shifter and dampen some noise

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[Viper_ed]

also got the rear end to DMC for Strange 33 spline axles, Strange Pro Diff, Strange 4.11's, 9" ends with big bearings and Ford Explorer brakes. Denis is also going to run axle braces from the tubes to the pumkin.

I went with the same brakes when I had the rear for my 88 GT done. Here's a pic of the axel tube supports I had done on mine. There's a member on turbomustangs.com (snoopstang) that sells them for $99 shipped. I know he post on numerous Mustang Boards under the same name if you want to contact him. All of the components are top notch.

[BADASS03SVT]

B&M tranny cooler. Got it mounted behind the bumper cover. hsould be able to get some air form the open ducts next to the fo glights.

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[BADASS03SVT]

got the PI converter installed. Make sure it is seated! I learned the hard way. No matter how silly the directions sound...use them!

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Tranny in the car and the deep pan installed!!
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[BurnTire]

Looks Good!

[Viper_ed]

That is one SERIOUS ASS LOOKING Tranny Crossmember! :bounce:

[BADASS03SVT]

Shifter, new switch installed and 99% of the wiring done...

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[BADASS03SVT]

Cooler fully mounted and braide dlines run

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[BADASS03SVT]

Spring on my clutch pedal...yes...the clutch pedal is still in. It will be utilized as the Trans brake switch. Th elittle switch under the dash is to kill the power to the pedal in case of accidental touching while on the street

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[BurnTire]

Looking Good. I like the shifter.

[BADASS03SVT]

Looking Good. I like the shifter.

thanks!

[BADASS03SVT]

got this the other day...nice piece..hopefully I measured right!!

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nice beefy Mark Williams slip yolk

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[BADASS03SVT]

Ford Racing Explorer brake kit for my 9" ends....thats it for parts!!!! (i hope...) just waiting on my rear end which should be all set in a few days!!

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[BurnTire]

I know a few guys have taken GT Brake Brackets and milled out the center hole to clear the 9" bearings. That way you can keep your cobra calipers and use GT rotors.

[BADASS03SVT]

I know a few guys have taken GT Brake Brackets and milled out the center hole to clear the 9" bearings. That way you can keep your cobra calipers and use GT rotors.

no time to mess around right now...the rear end has been at the shop for 6 weeks for a 1 week job due to some unforseen events. ive missed a few things i have gone to every year already and im pretty pissed...just want the car on the road.

[BurnTire]

no time to mess around right now...the rear end has been at the shop for 6 weeks for a 1 week job due to some unforseen events. ive missed a few things i have gone to every year already and im pretty pissed...just want the car on the road.

I hear you on that. I missed too much with my LVL 5 fiasco.

[MinGry03]

Great job on the conversion....Looks great....:pinkthumb: