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    Doing a few mods to the Cobra

    So yesterday I took the trip down to PSR. Place is packed full of cars and it's good to see business is flowing well for them! I having the following done:

    Spec 3+ Clutch
    26 spline input shaft
    Billetflow IRS Brace
    H&R Race Springs

    Right now I have the eibach prokit springs and they didn't give me the drop I wanted so I'm going to try the H&R's. Hopefully they'll drop the car more and get rid of the slight rake I have. So while I'm getting the clutch put in, anyone have any other mod suggestions?

    Yea yea yea I know...whipple.....turbo....solid.....

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    You will be much more happy with the h&r springs. I made the same mistake and installed eibachs in the cobra that I had. Also had too much rake so h&r's went in the next day.

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    I think the rake that Eibach gives the car is sweet.

    Have them do the head cooling mod while the tranny is out!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by wickedcobra View Post
    I think the rake that Eibach gives the car is sweet.

    Have them do the head cooling mod while the tranny is out!!!
    Already had that done when they built the stroker. Thanks though!

    2011 Shelby GT 500
    Black/Black/Satin Black Stripes, Electronics Pkg, FRPP/BMR Suspension/Borla-Ford Racing Exhaust
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    1996 Mustang GT/SC- Paxton SC & Tons of Mods- SuperFord Mag Car, 1995 Mustang- Red w/boltons. 1968 Galaxie 500

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    What kind of gears do you have? If stock 3:55s Id opt for something like the 3:73 or 3:90. Im running 3:73s and that was an eye opening mod.....

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    Well got the car back today. I added a heat exchanger to the list while the car was down there. The H&R's gave it a much better drop in the rear, but the front isn't as good as it was. I'm hoping it will settle a bit as I drive it. As for the clutch- it's 100% better, minus the slight chatter I get, which will hopefully diminish as I break it in. Much quicker engagement and pedal feel is night and day. It's going to be tough to go 500 miles of stop and go traffic for a breakin when I drive the car less than 1200 miles a year!!! Next mod is a better set of wheels and tires then the wipple in November.

    2011 Shelby GT 500
    Black/Black/Satin Black Stripes, Electronics Pkg, FRPP/BMR Suspension/Borla-Ford Racing Exhaust
    488rwhp/463rwtq bone stock
    Great Past Rides:
    2003 Mustang Cobra SVT Convertible- 302 Stroker & more- PSR Tuned, 2003 Mustang GT- Silver Coupe w/boltons
    1996 Mustang GT/SC- Paxton SC & Tons of Mods- SuperFord Mag Car, 1995 Mustang- Red w/boltons. 1968 Galaxie 500

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    Which Whipple? 2.3?

    You could cut the stock springs and get the exact drop you want. Just a thought.

    I'm thinking some some FLSFC is coming up soon but first a clutch. You went with the Zoom right? I really want to give the Zoom ZVT Stage 3 a shot but don't want anything to agressive for the street, maybe i'll be the Guinea pig and try it out.

    Josh
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    SLP LM1 CB, 60# inj, BF idlers, BF TB, Zoom ZVT Stage 3, 26 Spline, MGW,
    2400 MAF, Ron Davis Racing HE, SCT tune, AFS 10.5, 315/35/17


    Quote Originally Posted by wickedcobra View Post
    I have it worked out with my wife too, I get car parts, she gets brooms, vacuum, irons etc....LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by About2Bite View Post
    Which Whipple? 2.3?

    You could cut the stock springs and get the exact drop you want. Just a thought.

    I'm thinking some some FLSFC is coming up soon but first a clutch. You went with the Zoom right? I really want to give the Zoom ZVT Stage 3 a shot but don't want anything to agressive for the street, maybe i'll be the Guinea pig and try it out.

    Josh
    Think he went with the Zoom Factor 3.
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    I did- Zoom 3, but I'm trying to find out if it's the ZVT or not. it was around 400 bucks or so.

    2011 Shelby GT 500
    Black/Black/Satin Black Stripes, Electronics Pkg, FRPP/BMR Suspension/Borla-Ford Racing Exhaust
    488rwhp/463rwtq bone stock
    Great Past Rides:
    2003 Mustang Cobra SVT Convertible- 302 Stroker & more- PSR Tuned, 2003 Mustang GT- Silver Coupe w/boltons
    1996 Mustang GT/SC- Paxton SC & Tons of Mods- SuperFord Mag Car, 1995 Mustang- Red w/boltons. 1968 Galaxie 500

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    Quote Originally Posted by BurnTire View Post
    Think he went with the Zoom Factor 3.
    Yeah, he did. Not the ZVT, I just noticed his original post has the Spec clutch rather than the Zoom
    Black 04 Cobra

    KB 2.2 @ 19#'s, 3.25(15#) upper, 4# lower, CAI, Kooks LT's, Catted H,
    SLP LM1 CB, 60# inj, BF idlers, BF TB, Zoom ZVT Stage 3, 26 Spline, MGW,
    2400 MAF, Ron Davis Racing HE, SCT tune, AFS 10.5, 315/35/17


    Quote Originally Posted by wickedcobra View Post
    I have it worked out with my wife too, I get car parts, she gets brooms, vacuum, irons etc....LOL

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