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CobramanPhil
Member # 2170
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Okay..here is what I want to upgrade on my tiring 5.0 cobra:
-MAF (perhaps to a 77mm) -Not sure if I need a bigger power pipe for the above since I have one for the stock MAF unit. -TB (to probably a BBK unit at 70mm) -Injectors (probably to 42lbs.what color are those?) -Smaller blower pulley (still running base one) -Reburn chip, of course.
Has anyone done this in one big step on basically a stock blown cobra with a few bolts ons? If you did, what were your impressions...how much of an improvement, and what kind of problems did you run into (if any)?
After this, it will be an new block (377w or 347w), better heads, and intake.
[ January 23, 2003, 02:12 PM: Message edited by: CobramanPhil ]
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Quick 88LX
Member # 1950
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All I have to say is get an Accufab throttle body because the opening is whatever you choose, 70mm,75mm,80mm etc. but it tapers or "Opens up" to 90mm at the end where it meets the upper intake. I am sure with a BLOWN motor that this will be very nice Just giving the opinions you asked for.
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st5150
Member # 51
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42 lbs injectors are green.... but why not go with 50's so you'll have a bit more room to grow with your future motor?
Can you post the exact combo and dyno numbers of your existing setup?
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Jeff S
Member # 371
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Actually only the Accufab "Race" throttle bodies are tapered. They start out at 90mm and decrease to whichever size you choose(70,75,80 ect...) where the TB meets the EGR spacer.
I wouldn't suggest running one as I doubt your superchargers discharge tube is anywhere near 90mm. [ January 23, 2003, 02:30 PM: Message edited by: Jeff S ]
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CobramanPhil
Member # 2170
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St5150..you have a PM for all the info...
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CobramanPhil
Member # 2170
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quote: Originally posted by Jeff S: Actually only the Accufab "Race" throttle bodies are tapered. They start out at 90mm and decrease to whichever size you choose(70,75,80 ect...) where the TB meets the EGR spacer.
I wouldn't suggest running one as I doubt your superchargers discharge tube is anywhere near 90mm.
Does accufab make a throttle body for the 95 cobra intake? Actually I wasn't considering changing the intake(s) as I wanted a good low/mid street characteristic for the car...this car is not going to be a balls out car...just a good strong daily driver... [ January 23, 2003, 03:16 PM: Message edited by: CobramanPhil ]
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Jeff S
Member # 371
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Yes
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CobramanPhil
Member # 2170
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http://hometown.aol.com/phils4111/myhomepage/auto.html
In case your wondering what the combo is...
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st5150
Member # 51
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Phil--- great simple combo... You're already doing well with a stock pullied S trim on a stock cobra motor making 410 rwhp. I don't know how much of a restriction your throttle body is. Build up the fuel system and toss on a smaller blower pulley and let her rip. 450+ rwhp at 13 psi? [ January 23, 2003, 08:13 PM: Message edited by: st5150 ]
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Black94 5.0
Member # 655
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quote: Originally posted by CobramanPhil: quote: Originally posted by Jeff S: Actually only the Accufab "Race" throttle bodies are tapered. They start out at 90mm and decrease to whichever size you choose(70,75,80 ect...) where the TB meets the EGR spacer.
I wouldn't suggest running one as I doubt your superchargers discharge tube is anywhere near 90mm.
Does accufab make a throttle body for the 95 cobra intake? Actually I wasn't considering changing the intake(s) as I wanted a good low/mid street characteristic for the car...this car is not going to be a balls out car...just a good strong daily driver...
------Accufab does NOT make any TB's for 94-95 5.0L Mustangs!!...I hate to say it, but if your going bigger than 65mm BBK is all there is ...
*note: With my 70mm BBK TB the throttle return spring was a lot stiffer..I took my Secondary return spring off so the pedal effort was closer to stock!..
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st5150
Member # 51
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Rob, he already got a 65mm throttle body from the factory. He owns a 5.O Cobra. Check out his combo on his web page:
quote: Vortech S-Trim Supercharger Raceysystems Blower Inlet Racesystems Autologic Dyno Tuned chip JBA Headers Bassani Xpipe w/cats Edelbrock Cat Back Exhaust 190lph intank Fuel Pump T-Rex Auxillary Fuel Pump Autometer Boost and Fuel Guages Pro-5.O Shifter 3.55 Ring and Pinion Change BBK Rear Lower Control Arms Maximum Motorsports Castor/Camber Plates H&R Springs Tockico 5 Way Adjustable shocks/struts Griggs Subframe Connectors FRPP Strut Tower Brace '97+ Cobra Rear Sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings Synthetics Througout
With the above mods, the car puts out 405rwhp/370rwtq
[ January 24, 2003, 12:18 AM: Message edited by: st5150 ]
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Black94 5.0
Member # 655
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Sawson:NO SHIT!....I know that Cobras come with 65mmTB....I put IF you are going to go bigger than 65mm, BBK 70mm is all there is...
I agree with Sawson with the fuel system.....Raising the boost a little should hurt either ..
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st5150
Member # 51
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Doh, sorry I'm speed reading tonight and not paying much attention... my bad.
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CobramanPhil
Member # 2170
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Actually the only svt cobra that came with a 65mm throttle body was the '93 model. The 94-95 cobras only have a 60mm throttle body and a 70mm MAF...the same setup as a gt of the same years! Can you believe that...kind of sucks...and that is what I am currently using (surprisingly with good results)..just think how much better it would be to have a larger intact tract to the manifold...sort the main reason I was curious on how much of an improvement it might be.
I checked out the accufab website and they have throttle bodies listed for the 94-95 cobras, but on top (in read) it states they are not available..not sure what that means... [ January 24, 2003, 02:53 AM: Message edited by: CobramanPhil ]
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91sleeper
Member # 779
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quote: Originally posted by CobramanPhil: Actually the only svt cobra that came with a 65mm throttle body was the '93 model. The 94-95 cobras only have a 60mm throttle body and a 70mm MAF...the same setup as a gt of the same years! Can you believe that...kind of sucks...and that is what I am currently using (surprisingly with good results)..just think how much better it would be to have a larger intact tract to the manifold...sort the main reason I was curious on how much of an improvement it might be.
I checked out the accufab website and they have throttle bodies listed for the 94-95 cobras, but on top (in read) it states they are not available..not sure what that means...
Kinda off topic but looked where your little picture of your car was and saw they give free homepages. Is there anyways to put more than just one picture on that webpage?
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CobramanPhil
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quote: Originally posted by 91sleeper: quote: Originally posted by CobramanPhil: Actually the only svt cobra that came with a 65mm throttle body was the '93 model. The 94-95 cobras only have a 60mm throttle body and a 70mm MAF...the same setup as a gt of the same years! Can you believe that...kind of sucks...and that is what I am currently using (surprisingly with good results)..just think how much better it would be to have a larger intact tract to the manifold...sort the main reason I was curious on how much of an improvement it might be.
I checked out the accufab website and they have throttle bodies listed for the 94-95 cobras, but on top (in read) it states they are not available..not sure what that means...
Kinda off topic but looked where your little picture of your car was and saw they give free homepages. Is there anyways to put more than just one picture on that webpage?
I can only place one picture in my aolhome webpage..kind of sucks, but it is free
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Black94 5.0
Member # 655
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quote: Originally posted by CobramanPhil: Actually the only svt cobra that came with a 65mm throttle body was the '93 model. The 94-95 cobras only have a 60mm throttle body and a 70mm MAF...the same setup as a gt of the same years! Can you believe that...kind of sucks...and that is what I am currently using (surprisingly with good results)..just think how much better it would be to have a larger intact tract to the manifold...sort the main reason I was curious on how much of an improvement it might be.
I checked out the accufab website and they have throttle bodies listed for the 94-95 cobras, but on top (in read) it states they are not available..not sure what that means...
Damn it!!!! ...I had an argument with a friend of mine who bought a 95 Cobra and he told me it was a 100% stock...When I went to his house it had a 65mm TB ..I didnt think 65mm was stock!!..Thanx for putting me right again!!
.WOW A 60mm on a supercharged Cobra does seem very retrictive...I think you could benefit a lot from a 70mm TB & 77MM mass air!!..At least 10-20rwhp?
Please let me know next time you dyno, I'd love to come see how much you gain, if/when you go ahead with the mods you originally listed..
Oh yeah I wanted a polished Accufab TB for my '94 GT..(I bought a BBK and polished it myself)When I called Accufab they said they did not make them..I know on there web-site they list 94-95 but I think its for the 94-95 351 Saleens(86-93 style) [ January 24, 2003, 09:51 PM: Message edited by: Black94 5.0 ]
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st5150
Member # 51
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Phil- Have you checked out the Member's photo album? http://www.CaliforniaFords.com/cgi-bin/album.pl
As for 60mm vs 65mm. Get a ruler and look at how much half a centimeter is. I honestly don't think it will make much of a difference on a supercharged car. Nothing that justifies the price of a new TB and spacer at least. For that money, I think you'll see better gains from 1 3/4" or 1 7/8" shorties. Blower cars always respond well to exhaust mods.
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CobramanPhil
Member # 2170
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quote: Originally posted by st5150: Phil- Have you checked out the Member's photo album? http://www.CaliforniaFords.com/cgi-bin/album.pl
As for 60mm vs 65mm. Get a ruler and look at how much half a centimeter is. I honestly don't think it will make much of a difference on a supercharged car. Nothing that justifies the price of a new TB and spacer at least. For that money, I think you'll see better gains from 1 3/4" or 1 7/8" shorties. Blower cars always respond well to exhaust mods.
I think my exhaust is pretty much done for now until I get new heads (or actually the new motor). I am still running the jba 1 5/8 shorties into a xpipe w/cats and an edelbrock cat back. It has a pretty unique sound to it..not many cars have the same sound...which is kind of cool.
I haven't checked that album out yet. Pretty cool. I have loads of pictures of my carf and pictures of me racing my bike at Sears/Thunderhill/Laguna...perhaps I will upload some... [ January 26, 2003, 12:46 AM: Message edited by: CobramanPhil ]
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91sleeper
Member # 779
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I made a homepage now as well for free.
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