read DMs/my profile login | join CAFords | search | faq |

» Northern California Ford Owners     » Automotive   » Tech Talk   » 98 cobra s-trim suggestions?

Email this post to someone!

Author Topic: 98 cobra s-trim suggestions? the50ho THE50HO Member # 73 posted                              I currently own a Kenne Bell that I am about to install...but I'm extremely indecisive.... ....and Am thinking about going the s trim route now. At any rate.....I have a 98 cobra, bassani x pipe and cat back, c&l meter, k&n, 4.10's. Not much more than that. VERY basic. I found a screaming deal on a couple of s trim kits (non aftercooled), and am considering them very seriously. I would be purchasing a 255 High Pressure intank pump of course...and a t-rex. I'll need to purchase an FMU for the kit though. Id like to run the stock 24#ers, and am not sure exactly what I'll need FMU wise. Help! Also, what other parts would you reccomend? Fuel, spark, maf, etc. After time, there will be a forged lower end of course...msd dis4...etc.....that's when I go a bit bigger on the set up though. Currently my car only has 30k on it, so I'll be fine for now. I'll only be pushing about 9psi TOPS.....so as I said, I'm not looking to go TOO serious. I'll be having the car tuned VERY shortly after the install as well, shoould I go this route. PLEASE HELP WITH ANY AND ALL SUGGESTIONS ANY OF YOU MAY HAVE. -------------------- Motorcycles and airplanes. Might be time to get back in the Mustang game. Posts: 4057 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000  |  : Fostang ¯ Member # 3752 posted                              BOTH! -------------------- 67' Fastback TT 408 67' Camaro Lsx 64' Corvette Fuelie 57' Chevy Bel Air Lsx 68’ Pony Convertible 66’ Pony Coupe Posts: 3012 | From: Stockton/Danville | Registered: Nov 2003  |  : 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX' Uncle Frank Member # 895 posted                              the only way i would go with the S-trim jack is if I could sell the Kenn bell for as much as you got it for. If not stick to what you have. I think you will be happy either way, but it is your car so do what you really want to. -------------------- AKA Franky Freaking 5 liter Advanced Engine Development SCT dealer Dynotuning Engine building 916*275*8212 88 4runner on 42's Posts: 4206 | From: Folsom | Registered: Feb 2002  |  : Blue Oval ¯ Member # 2548 posted                              I say keep the KB and be diffrent.everybody and there mom has an S-trim.and also im not a fan of FMUs, id go bigger injectors. -------------------- 65 Coupe 306, AFR's 89 Cali. Ed. Saleen "sold" BAB 89 GT 08 Yamaha R6 Posts: 2345 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Mar 2003  |  : slidewayz94 CAFords OG Member # 3101 posted                              Jack get ahold of Navid he has a new set up for his Cobra, H.C.I. told him to get 42 lb injectors for his car. about a month and 1/2 and it should be done. You may want to look into them for your engine work. Posts: 4251 | From: Sac | Registered: Jul 2003  |  : Elapid GOROBGO Member # 50 posted                                 i blew up my stock bottom end @ 16k miles... they are DELICATE and expensive... go with the dis-4 or other aftermarket ignition FIRST! one trip to the rev-limiter under boost and you'll be shopping for a mechanic... be safe! I have an fmu from my old setup i'd let go for 35 bux with lines... -------------------- 98 Cobra 83 Notch rolling chassis - fs Posts: 1797 | From: Grass Valley, CA USA | Registered: Jul 2000  |  : the50ho THE50HO Member # 73 posted                              thanks guys, I GREATLY appriciate the responses...at this point, it's just another idea in my hear that I'm considering.....so I really do appriciate your input. Thanks! -------------------- Motorcycles and airplanes. Might be time to get back in the Mustang game. Posts: 4057 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000  |  : ray95 ¯ Member # 752 posted                              you got the kb, install it and have a fun street car to drive everyday. DONT go fmu....get 42's and a matching s/c maf. get a good tune and you'll be set. if you go vortech, paxton, etc, make sure you install an after/intercooler. Posts: 895 | From: The Bay Area | Registered: Jan 2002  |  : DropTopFox drama Member # 1689 posted                              i think you should stick with the KB for now, if you don't like it go back to centrifugal. There is no way to not lose money on the deal if you sell the KB -------------------- Go out and do something for yourself today everyone, quit depending on others -Me http://www.CaliforniaFords.com/cgi-bin/album.pl?album=00001689 Posts: 4003 | From: San Bruno | Registered: Aug 2002  |  : 88gt Custom Member # 579 posted                                 I'm not sure why you keep buying so many go fast parts when you say that you never race on the street or at the track... Anyways, you'd be real foolish to run 24#ers with a Vortech even at 9psi. Then again, if you're not racing you could get away with shifting before 3k Posts: 1482 | From: Santa Clara/Bay area | Registered: Nov 2001  |  :

Printer friendly view of this Ford topic

Hop To: Select a Forum: Category: Automotive -------------------- Tech Talk Drag Racing Road Racing, Auto X & Drifting Events/Shows/Cruises General Talk Street Racing Category: Commerce -------------------- FOR(D) SALE: non-automotive classifieds Vendor's FOR SALE Section

Questions/Requests/Suggestions? email CAFords



Fueled by Ford Mustang Owners
on CaliforniaFords.com