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03SVTCOBRA
07-31-2011, 05:27 PM
Before:
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j439/cobralover18/Whipple%20install/motor.jpg

After:
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j439/cobralover18/Whipple%20install/SAM_0512.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K54bO1xwGUI

So i figure after sneaking around for the last 2 months or so ide come clean. Plus i couldnt hold it in any longer. After being on the stock blower with the stock pulley and tune, it feels like a whole new car.

Specs:
Whipple 2.9l
80lb injectors
Fore triple pump hat- return style dual 8an feed 6 an return.
Fore rails
3.5 pulley reading 16/17 lbs of boost

Next up looking to go with a built 8.8 so i dont have to keep babying it and fearing scattering the irs on the road. Smaller pulleys lined up on a desk waiting for some more funds to play with. Anyone ever run a 50/50 meth kit? Im looking into this since i drive the car alot and cant afford to just throw race gas in the tank all the time. I figure the meth will be alot cheaper for the higher octane, and ive read good things about the newer kits and the saftey backups they have now for them.

ShawnBoyMoody
07-31-2011, 05:28 PM
You should have run your junk last night!

03SVTCOBRA
07-31-2011, 05:30 PM
im too scurred atm with the tires as bald as mine are and no traction it wouldnt be much of a run.

White00gt
07-31-2011, 05:34 PM
I don't get it??:confused: Whats different? Them red valve covers sure is purdy:hide:

Blue Skunk
07-31-2011, 05:54 PM
Who did your tuning?

03SVTCOBRA
07-31-2011, 05:58 PM
Carolina chassis dyno. So far everything works well, and its on a very safe tune because i drive it alot.

LXtasy
07-31-2011, 06:00 PM
No mention of the hid's? Man you sneaker lol. Nice seeing you last night. I should have introduced myself

03SVTCOBRA
07-31-2011, 06:05 PM
im still pretty new out there, but ive met quite a few good guys so far.

jmd
07-31-2011, 06:23 PM
nice setup.

AverageJoe
07-31-2011, 07:46 PM
:bigthumb:Thanks, now I don't feel so slow

Jeff
07-31-2011, 08:04 PM
Nice ! I wish I still had my Cobra .........

Carlrx7
07-31-2011, 08:28 PM
nice looking engine! good meth kit here : http://www.alkycontrol.com/

bambooi
07-31-2011, 08:31 PM
very nice!

1998ta__1991rs
07-31-2011, 08:36 PM
Carolina chassis dyno. So far everything works well, and its on a very safe tune because i drive it alot.

tell travis hes a queer

03SVTCOBRA
07-31-2011, 08:45 PM
Ill probably be re-visiting him in a few months with some other pulleys. He seemed like a pretty good guy and seemed to know what he was doing. Also didnt hear very many bad things about him, i expected a few as im sure every tuner get blamed for people blowing thier motors.

Matts94Z28
07-31-2011, 08:48 PM
Ha, had us fooled! It's ALWAYS the tuners fault.

ElecTech
07-31-2011, 09:05 PM
Ha, had us fooled! It's ALWAYS the tuners fault.

True.


Nice looking set-up. :bigthumb: I'm sure you feel a lot better now that your secret is out and everyone knows you like 'em big, black, on top, and packin' it in! :mrgreen:

Bet that Whipple sounds sweet.

schardbody
07-31-2011, 10:30 PM
forgot to mention that JLT and throttle body though.

looks good, what did it put down?

i dont like meth injection, if E85 is an option i think its a better one.

Shane361
08-01-2011, 12:32 AM
620?

03SVTCOBRA
08-01-2011, 06:59 AM
right under 620, accufab SB throttle body. No longtube or cams yet, i couldnt see pulling a perfectly good motor for either of those yet. Im happy with the powerplant, next up will be suspension.

1998ta__1991rs
08-01-2011, 07:43 AM
Ill probably be re-visiting him in a few months with some other pulleys. He seemed like a pretty good guy and seemed to know what he was doing. Also didnt hear very many bad things about him, i expected a few as im sure every tuner get blamed for people blowing thier motors.

Travis is a good guy, he always seems to have the most random stuff laying around when you need it.

slowgreen99
08-01-2011, 11:06 AM
sneaky basstid. If you need a driver mod, or good radials to run one night, holla. I know a guy.

03SVTCOBRA
08-01-2011, 03:30 PM
definitly a driver mod. So far i have very little racing experience besides roll racing and i dont really count that. Hopefully in the coming months i can get some suspension and tires under it and turn up the boost and see if all the hype on the 2.9 is true. Like i said its still stock suspension so i havent been too rough on it since i do drive it almost daily. This is my first real performance car so im still learning along the way. I did all the work so far myself but when it comes down to suspension im lost, anyone got some sugestions. Keep in mind this isnt a drag car, but i would like to be able to drive it to the track and make some nice passes and drive it home.

Ive found a pretty good deal on a solid built 8.8 for a grand, any issues or something to change or look for?
specs: 02 Mustang rear
31 spline strange axles.
31 spline aburn pro.
All new seals and bearings.
3:55 gear.
Screw in 3 inch studs.
Welded axle tubes.
upper control arms
lower control arms
rear springs
Shocks
And it's sand blasted and painted black.

All of the parts used are aftermarket stuff im not sure what brands and 0 miles on them. The only thing not included is the girdle and i can find one cheap im sure. Ive looked around and it seemed like a good price?

03SVTCOBRA
08-01-2011, 03:34 PM
Travis is a good guy, he always seems to have the most random stuff laying around when you need it.

His shop was very messy, and was in the middle of nowhere. I was expecting some 1 toothed man to come out and try to rape me. I could imagine he has some very random stuff and probably doesnt know where it is.

Shane361
08-01-2011, 05:38 PM
right under 620, accufab SB throttle body. No longtube or cams yet, i couldnt see pulling a perfectly good motor for either of those yet. Im happy with the powerplant, next up will be suspension.

Nice numbers...shooting for the same area but pretty sure I'll high 5's with a Ford Racing Aluminator long block and a 2.2 KB.:cheers

Magoo
08-01-2011, 10:09 PM
Very nice upgrade! Don't go with meth, go E85 and crank that boost up and lay 750rwhp all day long safely. Theres a few stations here locally, no reason not to. As far the irs its plenty strong to handle the power you're making, I'd defintely get some stickier tires though to take advantage of all that power.
True.


Nice looking set-up. :bigthumb: I'm sure you feel a lot better now that your secret is out and everyone knows you like 'em big, black, on top, and packin' it in! :mrgreen:

Bet that Whipple sounds sweet.

Those 2.9's are damn near silent.

right under 620, accufab SB throttle body. No longtube or cams yet, i couldnt see pulling a perfectly good motor for either of those yet. Im happy with the powerplant, next up will be suspension.

Real conservative tune? With your mods theres a lot of power left on the table right now.

03SVTCOBRA
08-01-2011, 10:45 PM
To run E-85 i would have to toss alot more money into the fuel setup which is nearly brand new. Would need a different hat that has a e85 coating and would need to upgrade injectors to low impedance and a driver for them also i believe. I probably wont run meth, im thinking ill just get a race tune and keep the tune i have now for 93 for daily driving. 21 and 25 psi pulleys are sitting here as soon as i get the time and cash. The 2.9 is so damn quiet its crazy, the stock eaton was even louder than it is.

ForceFed4g63
08-01-2011, 10:53 PM
Note to self: don't mess with red convertible Terminator in Charleston area...

03SVTCOBRA
08-01-2011, 11:02 PM
actually its pretty much a turd right now unless its rolling at 45+, the driver and the suspension/tires are garbage.

ElecTech
08-01-2011, 11:09 PM
Those 2.9's are damn near silent.


We're waiting for them to get the Hemi kit finished so we can get some of those out on the streets.

WWhittle
08-01-2011, 11:12 PM
Don't put a solid rear end in it. Worst mod I made to mine. It rode like ass compared to the IRS. Build up what you have now.

Magoo
08-02-2011, 01:57 PM
The injectors/fuel system you have is 100% ready to run E85 as it is.

Magoo
08-02-2011, 01:59 PM
We're waiting for them to get the Hemi kit finished so we can get some of those out on the streets.

They're badass blowers, just quiet as hell on the cobras. Been putting out stellar numbers.

03SVTCOBRA
08-02-2011, 05:10 PM
Don't put a solid rear end in it. Worst mod I made to mine. It rode like ass compared to the IRS. Build up what you have now.

would cost me triple to build the irs up to where i wanted. I figured around 700-1000 for bushings, 1600 for half shafts, and then more for springs ect.

Thats if i did all the labor myself. Im not selling the irs, so if i dont like the solid i can always go that route. The car isnt a luxury cruiser, ride quality on the street isnt a top priority for me.

03SVTCOBRA
08-02-2011, 05:12 PM
The injectors/fuel system you have is 100% ready to run E85 as it is.

They sell a e-85 version of the hat i have, it was only alittle more and i should have grabbed it instead. Im sure i could trade up for one, but ive heard horror storys about guys running the corn juice on the hats without the coating. Also are you sure i wouldnt need 160s with a low impedance driver? I have so much other junk to do first but i know ill eventually lean toward this route.

red99pony
08-02-2011, 09:44 PM
right under 620, accufab SB throttle body. No longtube or cams yet, i couldnt see pulling a perfectly good motor for either of those yet. Im happy with the powerplant, next up will be suspension.

my gt makes low 400 rwhp and it is tough to stop wheel spin on the street, i can't imagine another 200 rwhp and i have solid upper and lowers with drag radials. beautiful ride keep up the good work :bigthumb::hail:

Magoo
08-02-2011, 10:02 PM
would cost me triple to build the irs up to where i wanted. I figured around 700-1000 for bushings, 1600 for half shafts, and then more for springs ect.

Thats if i did all the labor myself. Im not selling the irs, so if i dont like the solid i can always go that route. The car isnt a luxury cruiser, ride quality on the street isnt a top priority for me.

Upgraded half shafts are worthless. Bushings and sticky tires along with the proper size irs bolts are all you need. I have tons of track passes on my car with over 600 rwhp and over 700rwtq all on the 100% stock irs.

They sell a e-85 version of the hat i have, it was only alittle more and i should have grabbed it instead. Im sure i could trade up for one, but ive heard horror storys about guys running the corn juice on the hats without the coating. Also are you sure i wouldnt need 160s with a low impedance driver? I have so much other junk to do first but i know ill eventually lean toward this route.

The hat you have is perfectly fine, the alcohol in E85 will not cause any corrosion. Where have you heard any horror stories?? Dozens and dozens of guys are running corn without any crazy coating. Those injectors are more than enough, especially if your tuner bumps the base rail pressure up some. Go to the distillery section of svtp if you need more reassurance, plenty of guys with a ton of experience with E85 that will put your mind at ease.

03SVTCOBRA
08-02-2011, 10:52 PM
i went there earlier and i feel better about going that route. I know i have plenty left in the fuel setup so it was barely being tested during the last dyno run. Only crappy thing is i only know of 1 E-85 station and ill use half a tank just driving there and back. Anything in west ashley that anyone knows of? only one i know is next to show zone. Im thinking about heading up in 2 weeks or so and running the e85 and probably a 23 or 25lb pulley just to see what the things made of.

Magoo
08-03-2011, 06:59 PM
Yeah the only two that I know of are Ladson and Moncks Corner. Why would you use 1/2 a tank getting there and back from WA?

03SVTCOBRA
08-03-2011, 09:07 PM
well not 1/2 but a good amount, its probably a 40mile round trip to show zone and back. Thats a long ass way just to get some gas.

bambooi
08-03-2011, 09:28 PM
well not 1/2 but a good amount, its probably a 40mile round trip to show zone and back. Thats a long ass way just to get some gas.

Yeah I stopped running e85 b/c of the distance and I'm pretty close lol. I just don't go on that side of town. Now if there were more e85 stations around here, I would run it.

WTFWSAT
08-03-2011, 09:38 PM
Yea it sucks theres only one station in summerville. If i didnt live 5 minutes away from the station id still be running 93.

1iron
08-03-2011, 10:33 PM
When the goverment ends the subsidies, there will be no E85.

ShawnBoyMoody
08-03-2011, 10:36 PM
When the goverment ends the subsidies, there will be no E85.

You might be right. Better vote for a liberal if you want more subsidized race fuel lol.

Magoo
08-03-2011, 11:12 PM
Yea it sucks theres only one station in summerville. If i didnt live 5 minutes away from the station id still be running 93.

You running it on the slowbra or the coupe?

WTFWSAT
08-03-2011, 11:23 PM
You running it on the slowbra or the coupe?

Just in the coupe, ive debated switching the cobra over but havnt gotten around to it. Too many projects.

Matts94Z28
08-03-2011, 11:34 PM
My lawnmower runs on e85.

bwelch
08-03-2011, 11:39 PM
BBMS should run it in the golf cart...........

JeremyAlan
08-15-2011, 12:10 AM
Good looking setup! Hell of a fuel system, from my research you should only need twin GT pumps and a BAP, any reason you decided to go for triple/80 lbs instead of 60's? Just a safe fuel ceiling?

Also, have you looked into the killer chiller mod instead of meth? I need to do more research on meth, idk how well it blows thru superchargers.

I'm planning to do the 2.9, twin GT pumps, BAP, Fore/Division X hat, 8 an line, 60's, and long tubes and shoot for 650 wheel :) I also read on SVTP that the stock half shafts can hold a lot of power as long as your easy on them, so no drag launches without using slicks or a soft sidewall tire. The stock half shafts just don't like it when you do a 4k clutch dump on Sticky Nitto's with no sidewall lol then the shock of the launch gets transmitted into the driveline and boom. lol but idk? I just have a pullied eaton so take that with a grain of salt lol.


Jeremy

03SVTCOBRA
08-15-2011, 02:02 PM
I figured i was already dropping a ton of money into the supercharger, and 60s were the same price as 80s so i went bigger so i could have room to grow. Im only running 2 Walbro GSS342 Fuel Pumps with room for a 3rd but i doubt ill ever need it. I run a boost a pump also turned on the lowest setting just to help balance out the power going to the pumps. The pumps/lines/rails/hat were all part of a kit with everything needed to make 850+ hp so i jumped on it. Even though its not cheap, fuels not the place to skimp.

JeremyAlan
08-15-2011, 02:05 PM
Did you buy the kit off a private seller or off of a site like lethal?

Thanks for the quick response. I know I asked a lot of questions lol

98nbmz
08-15-2011, 02:08 PM
Good looking setup! Hell of a fuel system, from my research you should only need twin GT pumps and a BAP, any reason you decided to go for triple/80 lbs instead of 60's? Just a safe fuel ceiling?

Also, have you looked into the killer chiller mod instead of meth? I need to do more research on meth, idk how well it blows thru superchargers.

I'm planning to do the 2.9, twin GT pumps, BAP, Fore/Division X hat, 8 an line, 60's, and long tubes and shoot for 650 wheel :) I also read on SVTP that the stock half shafts can hold a lot of power as long as your easy on them, so no drag launches without using slicks or a soft sidewall tire. The stock half shafts just don't like it when you do a 4k clutch dump on Sticky Nitto's with no sidewall lol then the shock of the launch gets transmitted into the driveline and boom. lol but idk? I just have a pullied eaton so take that with a grain of salt lol.


Jeremy

Nittos sticky? :hysterical:

03SVTCOBRA
08-15-2011, 02:09 PM
was from lethal, i think i snagged the last complete set they had before FORE went bottom up. They have the new stuff coming out, or already out thats the exact same though. Seems like alot, but when you break it all down you save a ton getting it all from them. Comes complete with all the AN fittings, Upgraded wirings and everything. all you need is injectors.

http://www.lethalperformance.com/03-04-svt-cobra-fuel-delivery-fuel-systems-lethal-performance-fuel-systems-c-16_261_1533_4493/lethal-performance-03-04-cobra-return-style-fuel-system-p-20413

03SVTCOBRA
08-15-2011, 02:09 PM
Nittos sticky? :hysterical:

haha yeah my nittos couldnt stick if i drove through some glue first.

bwelch
08-15-2011, 02:12 PM
The older nitto's suck but the new ones are good. I drove a gto with a set on it a couple months ago and it hooked good.

03SVTCOBRA
08-15-2011, 02:13 PM
i couldnt even break a 2.1 60 at dorchester on them a few weeks ago no matter how much or how little i heated them.

bwelch
08-15-2011, 02:33 PM
http://www.americanmuscle.com/nitto-nt05r-315-35-17.html?utm_content=nitto-nt05r-315-35-17&utm_campaign=FROOG&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&gclid=CNmX0-n30aoCFQfd4AodkAq-yg

The new design

03SVTCOBRA
08-15-2011, 02:37 PM
yeah those arnt AS bad as the 555r model. but for that price you can just run some ET streets. I got the 555rs thinking they would last alittle while at least, but ive only driven maybe 5000 miles on them and they are getting ready for the garbage.

Blue Skunk
08-15-2011, 02:46 PM
yeah those arnt AS bad as the 555r model. but for that price you can just run some ET streets. I got the 555rs thinking they would last alittle while at least, but ive only driven maybe 5000 miles on them and they are getting ready for the garbage.

555R's FTL. I switched to the NT05 and they are a little better.

ElecTech
08-15-2011, 03:35 PM
My Vibrator runs on e85.

Fixed.

LXtasy
08-15-2011, 04:52 PM
I have ran 11+ year old 555r's and run the same times as I do with mickeys. Doesn't say much as we are slow

03SVTCOBRA
08-15-2011, 06:38 PM
I have ran 11+ year old 555r's and run the same times as I do with mickeys. Doesn't say much as we are slow

very true, im blaming the tires for now... ill have to blame something else once i get some new ones. sticky clutch pedal im thinking.

JeremyAlan
08-15-2011, 06:41 PM
quadrant and firewall adjuster :) easy to install

LXtasy
08-15-2011, 06:53 PM
very true, im blaming the tires for now... ill have to blame something else once i get some new ones. sticky clutch pedal im thinking.

How about the HIDS. I think you can blame them for the major electrical draw maybe? :cheers