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98cobraGUY68
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im thinkin bout steppin up with the gears from 3:73's to either 4:10's or 4:30's. (which one would u suggest.?) PLUS MY INTAKE ..what should i do?... should i get into the motor...try to keep suggestions cheap...LOL....im not rich. THANX ALL BRIAN
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If you changs gears, what would you like for you 373's?
thanks pm me!
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Norgs
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i have a friend with a 98 cobra and 4.10...he spins them through 3rd...unless ur gonna use drag radials...DONT GET 4.10! u could do a cam. that is kinda inexpensive...nitrous is always a friendly cheap horsepower
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theguywhoknows
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If you go that low with rear-end gears, you'll pretty much lose the use of first gear. It will be like a 4x4 using "4 WD Low". Don;t get me wrong, you will have a VERY snappy launch, but you'll be grabbin' for second gear before your rear tires even get across the starting line. I'm with what the other guy said, cams, N2O, supercharger, chips, etc. would "probably" get you more bang for the buck.
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Bullitt208
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Originally posted by 98cobraGUY68:
im thinkin bout steppin up with the gears from 3:73's to either 4:10's or 4:30's. (which one would u suggest.?) PLUS MY INTAKE ..what should i do?... should i get into the motor...try to keep suggestions cheap...LOL....im not rich. THANX ALL BRIAN
Do you just want to spend money on your car or do you have a goal in mind?
BTW- From the looks of that sig., I would say your loaded.
Eric
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what rpm do you hit in the traps?
adjust your gear so you are at optimum power
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Get 4.30 gears and 275/40 Nitto Drag Radials out back... You can go with more tire out back because you're running 17x9 R rims, but 275/40 will get the job done just fine... If you want tires that will last a little longer and will still have good traction, just get a pair of the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S... their pricey, but hook very well for a non-drag radial tire...
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Originally posted by theguywhoknows
I'm with what the other guy said, cams, N2O, supercharger, chips, etc. would "probably" get you more bang for the buck.
Cams would be better bang for the buck then gears? ![[Confused]](confused.gif) ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif) ![[BS flag]](graemlins/bs_flag.gif) Remember, we have four...price alone is close to $1000 not including opening up the heads to install them... The only way to see a true power gain from cams on a 4V Cobra is with ported heads and intake...that will cost some money... With 4.30s, 1st gear is still very much usable, you just need good traction to go WOT without a lot of tire spin...
Don't listen to these guys that have no clue about what works on a DOHC Cobra...
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JoeT
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4.10s are an easy answer to pick without having to think.
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Sisky Wolf
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Highly recommend the 4.10's.I run them with 31 spline Moser axels and heavy duty Eaton posi(equal lock-metal clutch pac.) ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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4.30's!!!!! And some nice 315's out back.
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Primer GR40
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Originally posted by Norgs:
i have a friend with a 98 cobra and 4.10...he spins them through 3rd...unless ur gonna use drag radials...DONT GET 4.10! u could do a cam. that is kinda inexpensive...nitrous is always a friendly cheap horsepower
CAMS??? my friend this is a DOHC motor. this means four camshafts. the cheapest cams i have found are 750 outright or 650 with a exchange. then throwing those cams into the motor??? you either gotta be damn good or have a whole lotta money left over to pay for install.
Once you pulled the heads off you would probably want to P&P them because the stock cobra cams flow pretty well already, so doing cams without porting would be an absolute waste. sorry didnt mean to jump om ya there.
I think that if you find somebody with 4.30's thats willing to swap gears youll be happy(unless your runnin on the freeway alot)
id also throw on some pulleys, which are quite cheap.
[ December 05, 2002, 12:31 AM: Message edited by: Blown Mystic ]
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98cobraGUY68
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aight everyone....if anyone read my sig. below u would see i have 315 NITTO 555r drag radials on the rear 17x10.5 rims. i dont have a lot of money. Most of the griggs was on the car when i bout it, so i added the k-member to finish it up. i want the car for basic comforatabilty (SP) with massive low end so i can have fun but not drive over 100mph. all the time. im thinkin bout letting go the 3:73's for $120 if i upgrade this winter sometime. YEAH CAMS R A GRIPP...bout 1200 for all 4 not including install. intake the same...bout 1000 and so is everything else LOL...this car is very expensive to maintain correctly yet alone upgrade.
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Originally posted by Sisky Wolf:
Highly recommend the 4.10's.I run them with 31 spline Moser axels and heavy duty Eaton posi(equal lock-metal clutch pac.)
Well it depends. If your gonna stay NA then id say go with the 4.30's. But if your like this guy and have shitloads of power(if your planning on getting blown) then go with the 4.10's.
whatcha got under the hood sisky? any times?
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shit i thought i was gonna be the only one that had read your sig but i read over the pully's. If you dont have a MAF you could get one of those too. another good bang for the buck is track time>
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98cobraGUY68
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it was dynoed @ 287 before the longtubes...so im probly at about 300 to the wheels...after i get line lock and heat those tires...probly mid 13's
[ December 05, 2002, 12:39 AM: Message edited by: 98cobraGUY68 ]
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Originally posted by 98cobraGUY68:
it was dynoed @ 287 before the longtubes...so im probly at about 300 to the wheels...after i get line lock and heat those tires...probly mid 13's
If I read your mods correct you only had the pulleys at the time of that dyno?
Those numbers sound What dyno was it?
Maybe you got a factory freak ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
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98cobraGUY68
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BLOWN MYSTIC....DO U HAVE AOL aim......?IF U DO IM ME AT REDDAWGMID13S
[ December 05, 2002, 01:10 AM: Message edited by: 98cobraGUY68 ]
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98cobraGUY68
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EVERYTHING ON THERE EXCEPT FOR THE LONGTUBES AT TIME OF DYNO....287 AT THE REAR WHEELS.
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I dont have aim. I got a cell phone if you want to ask me some questions. want me to PM you the number?
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thats some sick shit. lucky fuck. ever thought of adding a torque arm and panhard bar? What about the Griggs camber caster plates and bumpsteer kit?
Do you drink reddog? its your aim. that shit is some good cheap beer.
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98cobraGUY68
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I HAVE THE BUMPSTER KIT...MARIN TOOK GREAT CARE OF THIS CAR...U SHOULD SEE HIS NEW ONE....THE NEXT MEET OF OUR I WILL SEE IF I CAN GET HIM OUT THERE WITH HIS 2002 Z06...SOON TO HAVE CAMS...HE JUS GOT THE 2K$ EXHAUST SET-UP.....NOT SURE OF ALL THE DETAILS.
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98cobraGUY68
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I WANT TO GET IT DYNOED AGIAN SOON....
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I finally get my bitch tuned/dynoed on the 14th
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I USED TO HAVE A LITTLE '92 LASER RS AWD TURBO AND WHEN WE RACED IN MILPITAS THAT WAS MY NAME ON THE RADIOS...LOL....ALONG WITH MY BOYS...SILVERSEXMACHINE/WHITE LIGHTNING/AND BLUE THUNDER.....AN INTEGRA/5.O STANG RAGTOP/5.0 STANG
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98cobraGUY68
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I NEED A TUNING...ITS IN NEED FOR ONE
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