Project AGENT ORANGE--My 2004 Cobra Build Thread

[Marc]

PRESENT TIME
I am dubbing my Cobra build up over the next couple of years: Project AGENT ORANGE--deadly just like the chemical.

For those that don't know, I have a 2004 Competition Orange Cobra. It has 19K original miles. Currently, it is sitting in storage in California. I has been there a little more than 4 years. It currently has 17K original miles. Car has already dynoed near 500HP to the rear wheels in the humid Hawaii heat with a conservative tune. I will be putting a 2.9 Whipple Supercharger on it come July this year. All things things I have purchased to date are to support this build.

A few facts on the Competition Orange Cobra. Only 281 coupes and 72 convertibles were made in this color making it the rarest color in 2004 and second rarest cobra color ever.

I have the following Modifications:

ENGINE
DiabloSport Predator Custom Tuned by Coastal Dyno
2.93 Upper Pulley
MotoBlu Idler
Accufab Single Blade Throttle Body and Intake Plenum (Polished)
Apten Stage I Ported Eaton Supercharger (Intake Plenum Port-Matched)
Mac Cold Air Intake
Bassani X Pipe without Cats
Flowmaster 40s Cat-Back Exhaust
LFP Supertank Reservoir
LFP Water to Air Intercooler
Innovate LM1 WideBand Air/Fuel Meter with Datalogging & External Aux Inputs
4lb Lower Pulley (Hasn’t been installed yet)

EXTERIOR
Cobra Grill Emblem
Redline Hood Shocks
Tinted Rear Taillights & Rear Side Markers
Cobra Billet Exterior Gas Lid

INTERIOR
Autometer Lunar Series Boost Gauge
Autometer 2 Gauge Dash Pod
Raptor Shiftlight
Pro 5.0 Shifter for Tremmec T56
Custom Embroidered Seat Headrests
Misc. Billet Accessories

A few pictures:

Interior is like new.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/cobradetailpictures008-1.jpg

Check out the custom made Competition Orange Headrests
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/SVTHeadrest.jpg

Motor is so clean you can eat off of it.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/supertank2.jpg

My favorite shot of the car. I tinted the taillights myself.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/MoreCobraPics035.jpg

Side shot of it off the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/MoreCobraPics028.jpg

Check out the Personalized Plates.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/MoreCobraPics037.jpg

FUTURE
I am now ordering my parts while I am currently stationed in Japan. I am having the parts shipped to my Father in Colorado. My plan is to have everything bought and paid for after I am finished with my tour here in Japan. The car will sport the a 2.9 Whipple Supercharger system. My goal is to have a high 10 second daily driver. Since the car will probably spend more time at car shows and cruises, I want to have a show car as well. So over the next year and a half I will be purchasing parts to make it stand out (exterior and interior) and parts for the motor/drive train build up to reach my goal of near 700 HP to the rear wheels.

So this thread is to document my purchases over the next year and a half. Here are some of the things I have purchased so far:

Hey, something unique. Its done up in leather just like the original shift knob.
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4329

Got the custom made caliper covers from BangaStang. It was the first cobra and first competition orange caliper covers to come off their assembly line. I think they came out real nice:
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4328

Got the chrome black mirror "Cobra" inserts for the bumper. Also, the Terminator Cobra trunk mat was special ordered as well:
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4331

Need some high performance spark! Got these as well from US BA Performance Sponsor:
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4332

Got to strengthen up the rear end! Got this piece of art from our sponsor Fore Precision Works. This billet aluminum IRS Differential Cover weighs in at 15 pounds and almost bullet proof. It started at as 55 pounds of aluminum before sculptured into this fine piece of work:
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4330

UPDATE: Ordered my fuel system from our US Sponsor Lethal Performance. It includes:
> Returnless System
> Fore Precision Works Triple Pump Fuel Hat
> 3 Ford GT Supercar Pumps
> Zone 5 Performance MDM Mega Driver Module
> Aeromotive 10 Micron Fuel Filter
> Fuel Hose
> Fore Precision High Flow Y Block - Fittings, Clamps, and all Hardware
> Upgraded Fuel Lines

http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4333

UPDATE: Maximum Motorsports IRS Polyurethane Mount and Bushing Kit--Should get rid of some of that nasty wheel hop!
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4334

UPDATE: Autobadges HID 10000K Headlight Upgrade Kit
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4405

UPDATE: Siemens Deka 80lb High Impendence Fuel Injectors (flow matched). Need some big injectors to push all that fuel!
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4415

UPDATE: Yates Performance Chrome Cobra Fuse Box Cover
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4540

UPDATE: Custom Fore Precision Works Fuel Rails
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FOREPrecisionRailsAFTERPolish. jpg

UPDATE: Summit Racing Powder Coated Driveshaft Loop
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4657

UPDATE: AutoTrix Sequential Taillights
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4674

UPDATE: Carbon Fiber Look Valve Covers (without the coil covers--I have some chrome custom ones being made)
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4682

UPDATE: American Muscle XL Full Length Powder Coated Subframe Connectors
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4725

UPDATE: AFCO Pro Series Dual Pass Heat Exchanger
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4777

UPDATE: UPR Billet Aluminum "Eject" Lighter
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4800

UPDATE: Custom Painted Chrome Coil Covers
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/unitedstangs/darren2.jpg

UPDATE: Custom Painted FORD Emblem
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4827

UPDATE: Maximum MotorSports Chrome Caster Camber Plates
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4835

UPDATE: Lethal Performance T-56 Throwout Bearing Retainer Sleeve
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/LethalPerformanceRetainerSleev e.jpg

UPDATE: Fiore Micro-Click Firewall Adjuster & Quadrant
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FioreFirewallAdjQuadrant.jpg

UPDATE: LDC Chicago Clutch Freeplay Correction Kit
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/LDCChicagoClutchFreeplayKit.jp g

UPDATE: Ford Racing Roller Pilot Bearing
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FordRacingRollerPilotBearing.j pg

UPDATE: Ford Racing Heavy Duty Throw Out Bearing
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FordRacingHeavyDutyThrowoutBea ring.jpg

UPDATE: Fore Precision Works Heat Extractor Hood Vents
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FPWHoodVents.jpg

UPDATE: OEM Chrome Ford Valve Covers
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/ChromeValveCovers2.jpg

UPDATE: Chrome Custom Rear Terminator Badge
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/TerminatorBadge2.jpg

UPDATE: Hans Full Length Subframe Connectors-7 November 2010
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/HansSubframes3.jpg

UPDATE: SVT Floormats
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/SVTFloorMats.jpg

UPDATE: Mcleod 26-Spline RXT 1000HP Clutch
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/McLeod4.jpg

UPDATE: Mcleod 26-Spline Lightened Steel Flywheel
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/McLeod-LightweightSteelFlywheel.jpg

UPDATE: D&D 26-Spline Input Shaft
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/DDPerformance26-SplineInputShaft.jpg

UPDATE: Agent 47 Strut Tower Brace
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/agent47struttowerbrace3.jpg

UPDATE: SCT Xcal3 Handheld Programmer/Tuner
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/SCTxCal3.jpg

UPDATE: MGW LTD Chrome Billet 16lb Radiator Cap
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CobraRadiatorCap.jpg

UPDATE: MGW LTD Chrome Billet Cobra Oil Cap
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CobraOilCap.jpg

UPDATE: PFAB Radiator Expansion Tank
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PFABRadiatorTankAfterPolishing .jpg

UPDATE: PFAB Supercharger Tank
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PFABSuperchargerTankAfterPolis hing.jpg

UPDATE: Canton Power Steering Tank
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CantonPowerSteeringTanksAfterP olishing.jpg

UPDATE: EGR Delete Kit
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/EGRDeleteKit.jpg

UPDATE: Reiche 170 Degree Thermostat
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Reische170DegreeThermostat.jpg

UPDATE: Even Flow Generation 2 Head Cooling Mod
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/EvenFlowGeneration2HeadCooling Mod.jpg

UPDATE: "Powered By Ford" Billet Coil Covers
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CoilCoversAfterPolishing.jpg

UPDATE: 3.0 and 3.5 Reichard Racing & Whipple Upper Racing Pulleys
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PulleysAfterPolishing.jpg

UPDATE: Ford Racing Breather Cap
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FordRacingBreatherCap.jpg

UPDATE: Steeda x2 Ball Joints
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/SteedaX2BallJoints.jpg

UPDATE: Steeda Bump Steer Kit
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/BumpsteerKit.jpg

UPDATE: UPR Polished Oil Dip Stick
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/UPRChromeDipstick.gif

UPDATE: UPR Polished Battery Tray
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/UPRBatteryPolishedBatteryTray. gif

UPDATE: 2.9 Whipple Supercharger (Polished Version)
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Whipple29Supercharger.jpg

UPDATE: Carbon Fiber Radiator Shroud
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CarbonFiberRadiatorShroud.jpg

UPDATE: AeroForce Dual Guages & Wideband
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/AeroForceGauge1.jpg

UPDATE: JLT Oil Separator
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/JLTOilSeparator.jpg

UPDATE #1: Purchased Metco 4lb Lower Pulley Kit (SOLD! Can't use for my set-up)
UPDATE #2: Purchased Lethal Performance 1000HP Fuel System--5 March 2010
UPDATE #3: Purchased Fore Precision Works IRS Differential Cover--6 March 2010
UPDATE #4: Purchased Maximum Motorsports IRS Differential Polyurethane Mount/Bushing Kit--24 March 2010
UPDATE #5: Purchased Autobadges HID10000K Headlight Upgrade--9 Apr 10
UPDATE #6: Purchased Semens Deka 80 LB High Impedance Injectors (flow matched)--12 Apr 10
UPDATE #7: Purchased Chrome Ford Racing Coil Covers--5 May 10
UPDATE #8: Purchaed Yates Performance Chrome Cobra Fuse Box Cover--2 Jun 10
UPDATE #9: Purchased Carbon Fiber Painted Valve Covers--22 June 10
UPDATE #10: Purchased Fore Precision Works Fuel Rails--30 Jun 10
UPDATE #11: Purchased a Summit Racing Driveshaft Loop--10 Jul 10
UPDATE #12: Purchased AutoTrix Sequential Taillights--14 Jul 10
UPDATE #13: Purchased American Muscle XL Full Length Powder Coated Subframe Connectors--29 Jul 10
UPDATE #14: Purchased AFCO Pro Series Dual Pass Heat Exchanger--17 Aug 10
UPDATE #15: Purchased UPR Billet Aluminum "Eject" Lighter--26 Aug 10
UPDATE #16: Purchased Custom Painted Chrome Coil Covers--28 Aug 10
UPDATE #17: Purchased Custom Painted FORD Emblem--4 Sep 10
UPDATE #18: Purchased Maximum MotorSports Chrome Caster Camber Plates--5 Sep 10
UPDATE #19: Purchased Lethal Performance T-56 Throwout Bearing Retainer Sleeve--4 Oct 10
UPDATE #20: Purchased Fiore Micro-Click Firewall Adjuster & Quadrant--7 Oct 10
UPDATE #21: Purchased LDC Chicago Clutch Freeplay Correction Kit--7 Oct 10
UPDATE #22: Purchased Ford Racing Roller Pilot Bearing--7 Oct 10
UPDATE #23: Purchased Ford Racing Heavy Duty Throw Out Bearing--7 Oct 10
UPDATE #24: Purchased Fore Precision Works Heat Extractor Hood Vents--25 Oct 10
UPDATE #25: Purchased OEM Ford Chrome Valve Covers--8 Nov 10
UPDATE #26: Purchased Custom Chrome Rear Terminator Badge--23 Nov 10
UPDATE #27: Purchased Hans Full Length Subframe Connectors--7 Dec 10
UPDATE #28: Purchased SVT FloorMats--10 Dec 10
UPDATE #29: Purchased Mcleod RXT 26 Spline Clutch--11 Dec 10
UPDATE #30: Purchased Mcleod Lightened Steel Flywheel--11 Dec 10
UPDATE #31: Purchased D&D 26-Spline Input Shaft--11 Dec 10
UPDATE #32: Purchased Agent 47 Strut Tower Brace From Bangastang--4 Feb 11
UPDATE #33: Purchased SCT Xcal3 Programmer/Handheld Tuner--1 Mar 11
UPDATE #34: Purchased MGW LTD Chrome Billet Oil Cap--2 Mar 11
UPDATE #35: Purchased MGW LTD Chrome 16 PSI Radiator Cap--2 Mar 11
UPDATE #36: Purchased PFAB Radiator Expansion Tank--3 Mar 11
UPDATE #37: Purchased PFAB Supercharger Tank--3 Mar 11
UPDATE #38: Purchased Canton Power Steering Resevoir--3 Mar 11
UPDATE #39: Purchased EGR Delete Kit--9 Mar 11
UPDATE #40: Purchased Reische 170 Degree Thermostat--9 Mar 11
UPDATE #41: Purchased Even Flow Generation 2 Head Cooling Mod--9 Mar 11
UPDATE #42: Purchased "Powered By Ford" Coil Covers--10 Mar 11
UPDATE #43: Purchased Reichard Racing 3.0 Upper Racing Pulley--29 Mar 11
UPDATE #44: Purchased Ford Racing Breather Cap--9 Apr 11
UPDATE #45: Purchased Steeda x2 Balljoints--9 Apr 11
UPDATE #46: Purchased Steeda Bump-Steer Kit--9 Apr 11
UPDATE #47: Purchased UPR Chrome Oil Dipstick--17 Apr 11
UPDATE #48: Purchased UPR Polished Battery Tray--17 Apr 11
UPDATE #49: Purchased the 2.9 Polished Whipple Supercharger--30 Apr 11
UPDATE #50: Purchased the Carbon Fiber Radiator Shroud--17 May 11
UPDATE #51: Purchased the AeroForce Dual Guages & Wideband--18 May 11
UPDATE #52: Purchased the JLT Oil Separator--25 May 11

[MikeSVTGT]

gonna be a beast :drool:

[Marc]

Ordered my Fuel System From Lethal Performance Today. :marc:

[Mustang Timmy]

DANG MARC!!!!:cool1:

[Scooter]

:drool: can't wait to see/hear that beast!!!

[Kenny]

Nice.

[mrpork]

congrats on all the new toys coming your way

[Mark86SVO]

Gonna be a nice Cobra when it is finished :drool:

[Bulldog Stang]

DAYUM !!!!! Cant wait to actually SEE this car when ever you TRANSFER to SAN ANTONIO!!!

That better happen Chief ... THATS AN ORDER!!!!

After all, I AM AN OFFICER (so to speak) ... LOL

[Marc]

Sounds good Brian! SA is one of my choices. Hopefully there will be a slot there. :marc:

[TT_GT]

Nice list Marc

[Marc]

Well right now I am looking to purchase 80 pound fuel injectors.

Looking for Maximum Motorsports Differential Mount For 04 Cobra (works in conjunction with the FPW Aluminum IRS Differential Cover.

Checking on the best deal out there right now. BEST PRICE gets my business.

[Foreprecision]

Congrats on the fuel system Marc!!! I am sure you will like it!!!

[Marc]

Going to order something this week for the cobra...stay tuned. Not a exciting mod, but something I definitely need for this upgrade in HP. :marc:

[Marc]

I just purchased this Maximum MotorSports Polyurethane Mount/Bushings. Steve at CJ Pony Parts gave me a great deal. Hopefully this kit will eliminate some of that nasty wheel hop that high HP cars get. I am only putting the best products on my 04 cobra.

Here is the kit:

http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4334

[Ross12]

where did you get that shift knob ?? hilarious!

[Marc]

They sell them on SVTP. Do a search. I got it of a guy who did some kind of group sale.

It is just like the stock leather shift knob but with a different plate...obviously.

[94greenhunter]

i want that shift knob. i have to get me one

[mat50ho]

Who is going to tune the car and what type of fuel are you going to use? 91,93, e85?

[Marc]

I am not sure on the tune just yet, depends on where I head to state-side, but it will be a reputable tuner, that is for sure. I plan on having a few tunes loaded, 91, 93, and race gas.

[mat50ho]

The only thing I would add is a SCT PRP Package it would come in very handy in the future to have for making small changes. As well as a very useful tool for problem solving if problems arise and if you end up haveing your cobra email tuned your can see what changes are being made and how they effects the tune.

[Marc]

Thanks for the advice. :marc:

[Marc]

Since my vision sucks at night, picked up the HID 10000K Headlight upgrade kit from one of our sponsors--Autobadges. Here is what they look like on a mustang:
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4405
Comparison:
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4406

[MikeSVTGT]

very nice, the headlights on my cobra suck :lol:

I may have to look into that upgrade :)

[Marc]

Purchased my Siemens Deka 80lb High Impendence Fuel Injectors today! Been looking at purchasing some of these for a long time and a deal from a private dealer came through. Going to need all this extra fuel my 700 HP. :)
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4415

[Scooter]

That car is going to run!!

[Marc]

Woo Hoo! Just found out that the stock fuel rails will handle upwards of 800HP. So, I took that off my list to purchase--$300 can go elsewhere for parts I still need. :marc:

[mrpork]

Woo Hoo! Just found out that the stock fuel rails will handle upwards of 800HP. So, I took that off my list to purchase--$300 can go elsewhere for parts I still need. :marc:

they can but,it would look hot with a nice set of fore fuel rails

[Marc]

Mike, the FORE FUEL Rails for the Mammoth system have to be ground down to fit under the blower. There is a place that sells them for about $300.00. I will see...

[z28th1s]

Nice!!

[mustang4life1985]

It is going to be even more awesome when you get to start doing things to it Marc. I'm sure you must miss it a lot. The time will be here before you know it. You've waited quite some time now.

[Marc]

Recent purchase 2 June 2010.

http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4540

Just a little something to dress up the motor a little.

[Scooter]

That car want know what hit it when you get back in the states. :marc:

[Marc]

I hear you Scooter! Its going to go through a huge transition with all the new parts I am getting for it. I am spending a ton of money, but it will be well worth it. I will have this car for a very LONG time.

[Marc]

Lets see...

Fathers Day is Sunday.

My Birthday is 2 weeks away.

Wife has give me the green light to choose cobra parts and just send her the bill. :marc:

I am looking at a few things right now. Can't go too overboard, but I am sure I can figure out something to buy. :)

[Drew]

You should see the jealously in my eyes :eyepop

[Marc]

^^^ :lmao: Like you don't have a nice mustang! :marc:

[Marc]

22 June: Well I payed for my Father's Day Present--well, not me, the wife. Thanks Elvie! :elvie:

I found a set of used stock 2004 Cobra Valve Covers. I am going to have them shipped directly to a guy I know that is going to do a custom job on them. When they are complete, I will put up pictures. These are going to look killer. :marc: I already have Darren working on some custom painted Chrome Coil Covers. When these are done I will put up pictures of them as well. They will look awesome sitting on my custom valve covers. :marc:

Birthday is coming up soon. Inquiring about some custom milled down polished Fore Precision Fuel Rails (supports up to 1000HP) from Johnny Lightning Performance. These will be the fuel rails I will need to clear the MONSTER 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth Supercharger. :marc:

[Marc]

Purchased the valve covers today. They are on the their way to have the custom work done to them. Stay tuned for pictures in 2-3 weeks. :)

[Marc]

Valve covers arrived at paint shop--can't wait to see finished product. :marc:

Looking to purchase a couple items this week if things go well. :marc:

[Marc]

http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4635

Got these today from my lovely wife for my upcoming birthday. Thank you Honey! :marc: . They are special Fore Precision Works fuel rails that are made by Johnny Lightning Performance specifically for the 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth Supercharger.

This completes my fuel system! :marc:

[Marc]

Got something coming in from AutoTrix (our newest sponsor)...stay tuned.

And I think I have decided which subframe connectors I am going to get real soon as well. :marc:

[Drew]

NIIIIIIIICE Marc! I bet your gettin anxious to get back to the car!

[Marc]

Anxious is a understatement. Haven't seen the cobra in more than 3 years.

[Marc]

I know its a small purchase, but I wanted to spend some money on the cobra today and was cruising Ebay and came across this Summit Racing Driveshaft Loop. What I liked about this one is that it is powder coated "black" so it won't rust.

http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4657

[Barricade]

You mean Wont rust as fast! lol

Sooooo you get the sequentials yet?

[Drew]

:lol: when do you get to hop back into it?

[Marc]

:lol: when do you get to hop back into it?

Its going to be about a year before I get back into the car. I will be here until June.

You mean Wont rust as fast! lol

Sooooo you get the sequentials yet?

I was notified today that the Ford Harness came in today and they are building them. I should have them by next week. Photos of the kit to come soon.

And thanks to everyone that help me win the American Muscle Contest on SFS. Hopefully, I can use these funds to order my Subframe Connectors. :marc:

[Marc]

Purchased Autotrix's Sequential Taillights
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4674

Here is a visual of what they look like. Different kits give different looks, but you get the picture.
http://s563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/unitedstangs/?action=view&current=MOV00610.flv

[Marc]

I just heard my valve covers have been completed. Pictures should be up today or tomorrow. :marc:

[Marc]

And here they are! They came out SWEET!! :omg:
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4682

Now Mine won't have the "powered by ford" coil covers. I have Darren doing some custom ones up for me that look like these:

http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4680

The "Racing" will be done up on "Orange"

These will look sweet sitting a top these valve covers. :marc:

[Capriman86]

WOW!!!!! :toast:

[mrpork]

Purchased Autotrix's Sequential Taillights
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4674

Here is a visual of what they look like. Different kits give different looks, but you get the picture.
http://s563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/unitedstangs/?action=view&current=MOV00610.flv

dont know if i like how quick they are. is there a way to slow them down a little?

[TrooperSeven]

love them valve covers..........

[Marc]

^^^ Thanks Doug.

My 19th anniversary is coming up on 31 July.

Wife has promised me a "car part"

Hmmm...what to get: Aftermarket Heat Exchanger or a Canton Aluminum Expansion Tank. Decisions...Decisions... :lol:

[Marc]

UPDATE: American Muscle XL Full Length Powder Coated Subframe Connectors
http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4725

Picked these up today! Thanks American Muscle!

[Scooter]

Man thats going to be a great cobra once your done with it..:marc:

[Marc]

I have a feeling I might be spending some more money this weekend...stay tuned. :marc:

[YLWNOR]

WOW... What a AWESOME thread... This will be amazing Marc.

[Marc]

Thanks buddy! I can't wait to get everything on the cobra!

[10thsvt]

Very sweet Marc.:marc:

[Drew]

Marc, Dont you have a way to have the Cobra picked up by someone you trust n taken to a shop to have all the work done before you get back?

[Marc]

I could. But, I just don't know where I will be stationed next.

[Drew]

Well, you could have it done where your dad lives cant you?

[Marc]

I am getting everything done at once, to include the blower install. So, whatever shop I pick to do the work, I am dropping off the cobra and every single part you see in this list to be installed. :marc:

[Drew]

Niiiice!

[Marc]

Man, I am getting the itch to buy something. Stay tuned...

Its been over a week and I haven't purchased something. :lmao:

[Drew]

Keep savin that $$$ for the big toy!

[Marc]

Little toys come first. Big 2.8KB Mammoth blower comes last. I heard they now sell them liquid cooled! :marc:

[Drew]

Well... Its still coming soon right!?

[Marc]

I won't purchase it until late this year or early next year. I want it to be my last mod as technology changes all the time and something better might come out. Just today I found out they come liquid cooled and now they have them.

[Drew]

Well, newer isnt always better... Just look at Camaro's hahaha

[Marc]

Well I ordered this "SVT" Stencil. This will give you a hint on my next purchase this week. :marc:

http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4778

[Drew]

Nice!

[Marc]

Purchased the AFCO Pro Series Dual Pass Heat Exchanger from Lethal Performance today. They even offered up a 5% military discount!

http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4777

[Marc]

Picked this up for a good price. Nothing big...but I always wanted one of these. Don't try and smoke in my car! :lmao:

http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4800

[Barricade]

yeah...but your audience needs to see them now!

[Darren]

yes officer :marcus:
a before and after if you will
I was going to make the lettering pink, but its too time consuming :lol:

[Marc]

Damn Darren! Man, when they are polished up, they are going to look good. :marc: I think I mentioned this, but keep the Ford the same color (black).

Those things are going to look awesome on top of my new valve covers! Can't wait to see the finished products. :marc:

[Darren]

Damn Darren! Man, when they are polished up, they are going to look good. :marc: I think I mentioned this, but keep the Ford the same color (black).

Those things are going to look awesome on top of my new valve covers! Can't wait to see the finished products. :marc:

the ford lettering is blue. not black

[Marc]

the ford lettering is blue. not black

No problem, either or is good for me. It looked black on your finished product, but I am good either way! :marc:

[Marc]

Here is the latest and greatest for the cobra.

Custom Chrome coil covers by Darren. :marc:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/unitedstangs/darren2.jpg

[A.J.]

Hey Marc, who did your valve covers, they came out awsome.

[Marc]

His screen name is "DARREN" on this site.

[A.J.]

Woo Hoo! Just found out that the stock fuel rails will handle upwards of 800HP. So, I took that off my list to purchase--$300 can go elsewhere for parts I still need. :marc:Marc, I had to switch to a set of Fore Fuel rails, when i put the 2.8 KB mamoth kit the stock fuel rails could not keep up, do yourself a favor, as my tuner says, you can never have enough fuel, better safe than sorry.

[Marc]

A.J.,

Actually I bought the custom FPW fuel rails from LFP. :marc:

Thanks for the advice!

[Marc]

thats chevy orange BTW :D :lol:

Dammit Darren! Now I am going to lose HP! :lmao:

[Marc]

http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4827

Ordered this today. I never did like the blue oval on the orange.

[Barricade]

Is that black???
Can you get it in diff colors??

[Marc]

Yes it is black.

And Yes you can get it in different colors. :marc:

[Barricade]

That is awesome!!! Can u post up the url or PM me with it???

[Marc]

Contact: SVT10TH#1721 on SVTP. He custom paints them to OEM style. Just tell him I sent you. Cost is $40.00 + 3% Pay Pal Fees.

[MikeSVTGT]

http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4827

Ordered this today. I never did like the blue oval on the orange.

Looks nice Marc :marc:

[Marc]

I am itching to order my clutch set up. I think I am going to pull the trigger this month. :marc:

[Marc]

Purchase the Maximum MotorSports Caster Camber Plates today.

http://www.unitedstangs.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=4835

[mustang4life1985]

This car is so sweet and like seeing you make progress with purchasing parts! Just a awesome car Marc!:marc:

[Marc]

Thanks! And I still got a long way to go believe it or not.

[MikeSVTGT]

nice purchase Marc

[Shane361]

NICE!!!!!! Cant wait till your reunited and get these parts on!!!

[Marc]

Starting to piece together my clutch set up.

UPDATE: Lethal Performance T-56 Throwout Bearing Retainer Sleeve
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/LethalPerformanceRetainerSleev e.jpg

[Marc]

More Clutch Parts...

UPDATE: Fiore Micro-Click Firewall Adjuster & Quadrant
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FioreFirewallAdjQuadrant.jpg

UPDATE: LDC Chicago Clutch Freeplay Correction Kit
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/LDCChicagoClutchFreeplayKit.jp g

UPDATE: Ford Racing Roller Pilot Bearing
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FordRacingRollerPilotBearing.j pg

UPDATE: Ford Racing Heavy Duty Throw Out Bearing
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FordRacingHeavyDutyThrowoutBea ring.jpg

[Rubenk]

Looks like its coming together nicely Marc!!


My new goal is to beat you down the 1/4 mile with my next powerstroke :eyepop

[Darren]

Looks like its coming together nicely Marc!!


My new goal is to beat you down the 1/4 mile with my next powerstroke :eyepop

I seen a diesel truck at SAR do like a 10 in the 1/4 mile :sammy::awsome:

[Rubenk]

I seen a diesel truck at SAR do like a 10 in the 1/4 mile :sammy::awsome:

6.4L's with a tuner can run 12's, slap on a decent shot of NOS and run 11's, do a little more and you're in the 10's!

[Marc]

Looks like our sponsor Lethal Performance will be getting in the PFAB Radiator Expansion Tanks and Supercharger Tanks. If so, I will be purchasing these and then having them to shipped to our other sponsor "Mirror Finish Polishing" to have some work done on them.

Stay tuned...

[Marc]

I got the Fore Precision Works Heat Extractor Events. THe CNC machined hood vents replace the inexpensive OEM plastic vent inserts for a more aggressive and elegant hood appearance. They also allow better cooling of the motor. I will especially need these once I do the 2.8KB Mammoth Upgrade.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FPWHoodVents.jpg

[Mark86SVO]

Looks great !!! :marc:

[Marc]

This is why I am documenting everything. So, yeap, no matter what I purchase, I put in this thread. :marc:

[Marc]

Stay tuned...I made a offer on something else today. I should know tomorrow if I will get it. :marc:

[Barricade]

as in part or car???

[Marc]

^^^ Yes. :marc:

[Marc]

I couldn't decide if I wanted Carbon Fiber (which I already have) or Chrome valve covers. These are factory OEM covers from Ford. I got a helluva deal on them so I couldn't pass them up. Here are a few pictures:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/ChromeValveCovers3.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/ChromeValveCovers2.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/ChromeValveCovers1.jpg

[Rubenk]

WOW! Those are gonna be nice!

Who is gonna be installing all the stuff? You gonna do it when you get back to the states?

[Marc]

Actually Ruben, I can do the small stuff, but the big stuff, I am dropping off at a reputable shop. I don't know which one until I get back. If there is nothing nearby, I will probably have the car hauled to a shop and have them do it all in one shot.

[Rubenk]

Sounds good Marc, Cant wait to see it finished!

Maybe by the time its done i'll be back in one!

[yellow_snake]

yeah can't wait to see this finished and the times you put down

[Marc]

Chrome Custom Rear Terminator Badge
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/TerminatorBadge2.jpg

I got the Chrome one with white lettering on the black background. This will match my other custom "Blacked Out" Ford Emblem badge on the trunk.

[mrpork]

Chrome Custom Rear Terminator Badge
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/TerminatorBadge2.jpg

I got the Chrome one with white lettering on the black background. This will match my other custom "Blacked Out" Ford Emblem badge on the trunk.

wher did you get this?

[Marc]

Mike, there is a thread on SVTP in the Terminator Parts for Sale forum. :marc: I think it was $30.00.

[Marc]

Well I found a Vendor who is offering a 10% off their entire stock. They carry the clutch I am looking for. I asked for a quote...we will see if they can give me a good deal or not. I wasn't planning on purchasing a clutch until next year, but if I can get a helluva deal, then I will pull the trigger.

[Marc]

Well I purchased ANOTHER set of full length Subframe Connectors. These are the "Mercedes" of subframe connectors. They are full length subframe connectors and made by a company called "Hans RaceCraft Engineering". I will now sell my other set when I get back. These put my previous set to shame concerning quality. Here they are.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/HansSubframes3.jpg

This is what they look like on a mustang (not my car pictured):

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/HansSubframes1.jpg

[Rubenk]

Marc, I think you just need to buy another cobra to put those subframe connectors on!

Maybe a Competition orange vert to match the current coupe? :D

Then build a sick powerstroke painted CO to add to the stable ;)

[Marc]

Ruben, DO IT!!!!! :lmao:

I tried to get the wife a comp orange vert and she wasn't doing it. :lol: How cool would it be to pull up to cruise, car show, etc...with a CO Coupe and Vert? :marc:

I sent a email to one of our vendors here asking for a estimate on my future clutch set-up. Hopefully I have a quote tomorow. :elvie: I would really like to pull the trigger on a clutch before the end of the year. That would be my early Christmas present. :)

[Marc]

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/SVTFloorMats.jpg

Not really a Mod, but I got these $120 floormats for $60.00. :elvie:

[Marc]

Well I finally pulled the trigger on the "Mac Daddy" of clutches. I got the Mcleod RXT 26-Spline Clutch, the Mcleod lightened steel flywheel, and the D&D 26-Spline input shaft. Here are what they look like:

The Clutch
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/McLeod4.jpg
The Flywheel
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/McLeod-LightweightSteelFlywheel.jpg
The D&D 26-Spline Input Shaft
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/DDPerformance26-SplineInputShaft.jpg

This set up is capable of handling 1000HP. I know its more than I really need as I am planning for 700HP...but, it leaves me room to grow. Only the best parts going into this build.

Next MAJOR purchase is the 2.8KB Mammoth Supercharger. :)

[Marc]

I swore no more money spent this year...must not do it!!!

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/interior-exterior-parts-260/741196-dual-aeroforce-interceptor-gauges.html

Seriously, these are the guages I have been looking for, but they have been on back-order for over 6 months. Sent the guy a PM, we will see if he sold them or not.

[mrpork]

just do it

[Marc]

Actually, I passed on them. Found out you can get them new for $400. He wants $365 and they are a year old. I am no hurry, so I would just rather buy them new.

[Marc]

Found a couple of parts I am looking for on SVTP today. Sent two separate emails to two different sellers. Maybe I can get lucky and get these parts if we can agree on the price. :) Stay tuned...

[Marc]

Buyers fell through, but it looks like Lethal Performance will be receiving some PFAB Tanks soon. I am first on the list to get one. :)

[Barricade]

The IC tank?

[Mustang Timmy]

I swore no more money spent this year...must not do it!!!

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/interior-exterior-parts-260/741196-dual-aeroforce-interceptor-gauges.html

Seriously, these are the guages I have been looking for, but they have been on back-order for over 6 months. Sent the guy a PM, we will see if he sold them or not.

Come on Marc:dbp: you know you love getting parts for the cobra!!

ps gauges look good!

[Marc]

I know for sure the Radiator Expansion Tanks. Still waiting on a reply on the I/C tanks.

[Marc]

Got a Agent 47 Strut Tower Brace from our newest Sponsor, BangaStang. Hopefully this will fit over my new blower. :marc:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Agent204720Strut20Brace.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/agent47struttowerbrace3.jpg

[64nhalf]

That is just straight up tight!

[Marc]

Thanks! More parts coming...

[BUZZ]

Got a Agent 47 Strut Tower Brace from our newest Sponsor, BangaStang. Hopefully this will fit over my new blower. :marc:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Agent204720Strut20Brace.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/agent47struttowerbrace3.jpg

nope. you wasted your money on that brace.

[BUZZ]

Well I finally pulled the trigger on the "Mac Daddy" of clutches. I got the Mcleod RXT 26-Spline Clutch, the Mcleod lightened steel flywheel, and the D&D 26-Spline input shaft. Here are what they look like:

The Clutch
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/McLeod4.jpg
The Flywheel
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/McLeod-LightweightSteelFlywheel.jpg
The D&D 26-Spline Input Shaft
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/DDPerformance26-SplineInputShaft.jpg

This set up is capable of handling 1000HP. I know its more than I really need as I am planning for 700HP...but, it leaves me room to grow. Only the best parts going into this build.

Next MAJOR purchase is the 2.8KB Mammoth Supercharger. :)

i kinda skimed thru your thread so if you already answered this sorry. Who are you goin gto have tune the car? is 700 on pump gas? if so who told you that?

[Marc]

On 93 Octane I will not get 700HP...of course. I will have a race tune and a DD tune. Don't know who will tune the car just yet as I need to figure out where I am going.

[BUZZ]

how much boost do you plan to see?

[Marc]

I am not sure, but for 700HP, I would think around 20 pounds of boost (depending on tune). That is about stretching the limits of the stock block. But, there have been people on SVTP that have put out as much as 750HP on the new 2.8KB LC Mammoth blower...and don't have half the mods I do, just the blower itself and 60lb injectors. But, of course, daily driver I won't be running full boost.

[BUZZ]

Do you plan on Bigger tires?

[Marc]

Or course bigger tires...not sure on size just yet. And I thought the brace might not fit, but I got it in a trade and can either sell it or trade it for parts.

[Rubenk]

I've seen guys doing minor work stuffing 335's in there...Thats what i'd suggest Marc!

[Marc]

That would look sick from the rear!

[Marc]

To purchase new wheels or not to purchase new wheels...Hummmm...that is the question.

[Drew]

Buy some of the GT Premiums from the 2011 :) Those are SEXY!

[ssj50driver]

You could have yours profesionally widened if you need more meat under there. I would like to share my build sometime but I kind of want to wait until it is done so I'm not jinxing myself even further. It looks so great Marc.

[Marc]

Thanks Troy. I am going to roll the fenders if I was to get the wheels. But, the guy said he might keep the wheels, so I might not have to worry about it.

Looks like PFAB is finally sending their tanks out. So, I should be ordering my Radiator Expansion Tank, S/C Tank, and my Canton Power Steering Tank this week if everything works out. :marc:

[Mark86SVO]

That is great Marc :awsome:

[Marc]

Well I am not counting my chickens before they are hatched. Mike (Mr.Pork) is on top of this and trying to make sure we get our tanks before anyone else. :marc:

[Marc]

Made up my mind after more than a year of debating...

Going with the 2.9 Whipple. :applause:

[Mark86SVO]

Woo Hoo :elvie:

[Marc]

Need to be able to load cruise and race tunes in this bad boy! Picked this up today.

SCT Xcal3 Handheld Programmer/Tuner
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/SCTxCal3.jpg

[MikeSVTGT]

nice find Marc :marc:

[Mark86SVO]

Saweeet :marc:

[Marc]

Well since I found out my PFAB tanks will most likely be ordered this week, I need a little bling under the hood to go on the PFAB Radiator Tank ane the valve cover (to match).

Ordered these little buggers today...not cheap by no means, so I hope they are good quality.

UPDATE: MGW LTD Chrome Billet 16lb Radiator Cap
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CobraRadiatorCap.jpg

UPDATE: MGW LTD Chrome Billet Cobra Oil Cap
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CobraOilCap.jpg

[Mark86SVO]

Your going to stay busy polishing all that chrome :lol:

[Marc]

Hey, "No Pain, No Gain!" :lmao:

Good thing the cobra is just a weekend car. :)

[mrpork]

Well since I found out my PFAB tanks will most likely be ordered this week, I need a little bling under the hood to go on the PFAB Radiator Tank ane the valve cover (to match).

Ordered these little buggers today...not cheap by no means, so I hope they are good quality.

UPDATE: MGW LTD Chrome Billet 16lb Radiator Cap
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CobraRadiatorCap.jpg

UPDATE: MGW LTD Chrome Billet Cobra Oil Cap
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CobraOilCap.jpg

let me know how good they are.

[Scooter]

When are you going to start working on this is what I want to know. :lol:

[Marc]

The car should be going to the Tuners in July sometime if everything works out. :)

[Marc]

UPDATE: PFAB Radiator Expansion Tank
Purchased these today. After waiting for 6 months, they finally came in stock. I am having them dropped shipped directly to Mirror Finish Polishing so they can shine them up to a mirror-finish.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PFABRadiatorExpansionTank.jpg

UPDATE: PFAB Supercharger Tank
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PFABSuperchargerTank.jpg

UPDATE: Canton Power Steering Tank
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CantonPowerSteeringResevoir.jp g

[Scooter]

Your going to do some of the little stuff arn't you Marc?

[Marc]

Hell yea. :lmao: The main thing that will be paid for is the dyno, tune, supercharger install, welding, clutch/rearend.

[Mark86SVO]

Tanks look good, can't wait to see them polished :drool:

[Marc]

^^^ You and me both brother! :applause:

[Scooter]

Hell yea. :lmao: The main thing that will be paid for is the dyno, tune, supercharger install, welding, clutch/rearend.

oh okay. lol thats good. :marc:

[Marc]

Now looking at getting a 170 degree thermostat, EGR Delete Kit, and Head-Cooling Mod.

[Mark86SVO]

I was thinking about getting the EGR delete kit for the Lightning, just worried weather or not they could fail it during the state inspection. I already have a 170 degree thermostat installed.

[RHDmitsuGTO]

sweet car man and i want your shift knob.

[Marc]

Well everything I purchased today was about keeping the car cooler with the new blower. Also got the EGR delete kit. These things are not nice and shinny like the last purchase but definitely a necessity:

EGR Delete Kit
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/EGRDeleteKit.jpg

Reiche 170 Degree Thermostat
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Reische170DegreeThermostat.jpg

Even Flow Generation 2 Head Cooling Mod
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/EvenFlowGeneration2HeadCooling Mod.jpg

[Marc]

sweet car man and i want your shift knob.

The sell them for 5 & 6 Speeds on SVTPerformance.com

[Marc]

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PoweredByFordCoilCovers.jpg

I got a helluva deal on these. :elvie:

I plan on having the "Powered by Ford" and the thin and wide strip done up in black. The rest of the covers will be polished to a mirror finish.

I have another set of coil covers. I don't know which I will use until I see how these come out. Just like to keep my options open. :marc:

[Marc]

Took a lot of will power on my end not to purchase something today. These long weekends and sitting at the computer makes me want to purchase items.

MUST NOT PURCHASE...MUST BE GOOD!

[Mark86SVO]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Marc]

Looks like another "bling" purchase is on the horizon... :lol:

[Drew]

Marc is going to be the next big Rap stars girlfriend!

[Marc]

What you talking about Willis?!?!?! I am the next Rap Star and your one of my HOs! :lol:

Like Santa Clause said, Your a Ho! Ho! Ho! :lol:

[Marc]

After talking with my tuner, I am going to need a smaller upper pulley to raise the boost for my "race tune". Purchased the pulley today. Going to send it to Mirror Finish Polishing to do their magic on.

3.0 Reichard Racing Upper Racing Pulley
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/ReichardRacing30UpperPulley.jp g

[MelloStang]

that is going to look sweet

[Scooter]

Would you just go get your car and parts, and start putting them on now!?!?! :beatup:

[Marc]

Scooter, kind of hard to do with me being in Japan and car in the states! :lmao: Come July I will have the car.

I also purchased a stock pulley for the 2.9 Whipple. Both pulleys are being sent to www.MirrorFinishPolishing.com to be done up. :marc:

[Marc]

Imagine these in Black Chrome or Black Trim with a Carbon Fiber Center :marc:

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/terminator-talk-229/763637-true-forged-billet-side-scoop-vents.html

Or these in black chrome:

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/terminator-talk-229/763669-custom-coil-covers-interest-check.html

Of course, I won't get the coil covers, I already have 3 different sets if you include the stock ones I have!!! :lol:

[Mark86SVO]

:drool:

[Rubenk]

Marc, is your agent orange gonna keep up with this agent orange??

http://www.europeancarweb.com/features/epcp_0806_pagani_zonda_roadste r_f/photo_01.html

[Marc]

^^^^ Sure!

If I strap a rocket to my a$$! :lmao:

[Mark86SVO]

:lmao:

[Rubenk]

Hahaha, hey...gotta do what ya gotta do!

Might be time for that 4.0L whipple! Go big or go home!

[Marc]

Ford Racing Breather Cap
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FordRacingBreatherCap.jpg

Purchased some more suspension parts. This stuff will go good with the other suspension parts I have already purchased.

Steeda x2 Ball Joints
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/SteedaX2BallJoints.jpg

Designed For Optimum Handling. Steeda's X2 Ball Joint will greatly improve the suspension geometry on your lowered Mustang by raising the spindle relative to the pivot-point of the ball joint. This raises the roll center back into the correct range, resulting in reduced body roll, quicker steering response and improved overall front tire grip.

Tested In Extreme Conditions. The X2 ball joints are made in the USA to Steeda's strict specifications by a respected name-brand supplier to Ford, GM, and Chrysler. Except for their unique custom length, these ball joints are constructed from the the same OEM materials that have been extensively tested in Ford police cars and other heavy duty service vehicles, where they have far exceeded the durability of current production "stock" ball joints.

Eliminates Body Roll. The X2 ball joint was specifically designed to correct the front roll center geometry. The X2 ball joint features a longer shaft, to raise the spindle in relation to the ball joint pivot point. Springs spacers are included in the X2 kit to maintain the same ride height as the stock factory ball joint, but with an improved roll center height.

Steeda Bump Steer Kit
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/BumpsteerKit.jpg

Correct Your Bumpsteer with this Bumpsteer Kit that features spherical rod-ends with tapered shafts for a hassle-free installation that requires no drilling of the spindle for fit. Recommended for all lowered Mustangs with X2 Balljoints, X5 Balljoints and/or Caster Camber Plates. Now available with a wider range of adjustment than other kits.

Definition: Bumpsteer is a change in toe* angle caused by the suspension moving up or down. Bumpsteer is built into the geometry of the suspension and steering system, and has nothing to do with turning the steering wheel. The effect of bumpsteer is for the wheel to toe-in or toe-out when the suspension moves up or down. This toe change or “steering” occurs any time the suspension moves, whether it is from body roll, brake-dive, or hitting a bump in the road. Bumpsteer is undesirable because the suspension is steering the car instead of the driver.

[MikeSVTGT]

more goodies :marc:

[Marc]

I should be about done with the suspension parts now. :marc:

[Mark86SVO]

I have the sane exact breather on my Lightning, you need to invest in a Oil Separator :marc:

[Marc]

Great! More parts!! :lol:

[Marc]

Well, got a little more bling for the motor. Again, my motor theme will be black, carbon fiber, and chrome.

Got this little polished oil dipstick from UPR:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/UPRChromeDipstick.gif

I need to replace the old cracked battery tray I have, so I upgraded to UPR's polished battery tray:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/UPRBatteryPolishedBatteryTray. gif

I BLAME MARK FOR THIS PURCHASED. IF HE WOULDN'T OF SHOWED ME HIS POLISHED BATTERY TRAY HE JUST ORDERED, IT WOULDN'T OF GOT MY WHEELS SPINNING THAT MINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. :lol:

[Mark86SVO]

:marc: but the battery will cover all the chrome :confused:

[Marc]

Not all of it...just on the bottom, I mainly got it for the top piece.

[Mark86SVO]

:marc:

[Marc]

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/29WhippleSupercharger2.jpg

Ordered the 2.9 Whipple (Polished Version) today! :elvie:

Time to start rocking 700HP!

[4valve-gt]

Marc, your car is gonna be one sick ride after you install all those parts.

[Mark86SVO]

Congrats Marc :applause:

[Marc]

Thanks everyone. I am building my dream car here! :marc:

[Marc]

Well some of my parts came back from being polished. Let me know what you think:

3.0 and 3.5 Pulleys BEFORE Polishing:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Pulley2BeforePolishing.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Pulley1BeforePolishing.jpg
3.0 and 3.5 Pulleys AFTER Polishing:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PulleysAfterPolishing.jpg
Powered By Ford Coil Covers BEFORE Polishing:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CoilCoversBeforePolishing.jpg
Powered By Ford Coil Covers AFTER Polishing:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CoilCoversAfterPolishing.jpg
PFAB Supercharger Tank BEFORE Polishing:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PFABSuperchargerTankBeforePoli shing.jpg
PFAB Supercharger Tank AFTER Polishing:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PFABSuperchargerTankAfterPolis hing.jpg
PFAB Radiator Expansion Tank BEFORE Polishing:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PFABRadiatorTankBeforePolishin g.jpg
PFAB Radiator Expansion Tank AFTER Polishing:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/PFABRadiatorTankAfterPolishing .jpg
Canton Power Steering Tank BEFORE Polishing
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CantonPowerSteeringTankBeforeP olishing.jpg
Canton Power Steering Tank AFTER Polishing
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CantonPowerSteeringTanksAfterP olishing.jpg

I am very happy with the outcome. I think these are going to look awesome under the hood of my cobra.

[The Moofia Mob]

Those look AWESOME!

[AdamNC]

Very nice.

[The Moofia Mob]

A BEAST in the making

[Marc]

I can't wait to get these on the car. I also have this going on the car as well:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/ChromeValveCovers2.jpg

I also have a set of carbon fiber valve covers--haven't decided which ones I will use.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CarbonFiberValveCovers.jpg

Still haven't decided which ones I will use. I just have the valve covers not the coil covers. They were done using that new hydrocarbon fiber procedure.

[Mark86SVO]

I'm jealous :drool:

[Marc]

^^^ Your next!!!

[Mark86SVO]

:yes:

[Scooter]

Wish i could have a thread like this! lol Looks nice, now when are you getting to put these on? :P

[Marc]

Scooter, the cobra should be in Utah in the next couple of weeks. I arrive in Utah on 6 July. I am hoping to start installing all this stuff by the end of the month. :marc:

[Scooter]

Sounds like a fun July!!!

[Marc]

Made my 50th purchase for the cobra over the last year. Got a carbon fiber radiator shroud.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CarbonFiberRadiatorShroud.jpg

That should be it for the motor. All I need now are some good gauges to monitor everything and I have my eye on some right now. :)

[Marc]

Well I finally made the plunge. With all these motor upgrades, I needed something to monitor, air, fuel, boost, water temps, IATs, etc. etc. etc.

I have been wanting the AeroForce dual gauges for a long time. The price has always kept me away from them. I found a great deal on the gauges and the wideband. What is nice is the wide band hooks directly into the gauge itself so you can monitor everything. My current Innovative wideband is a hand-held device that is impossible to monitor when you are driving. It sits on my center console.

The AeroForce gauges allow you to monitor 8 different parameters at one time toggling between all of them.

This is what they look like on the guy's cobra I bought them from:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/AeroForceGauge3.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/AeroForceGauge1.jpg

Can't wait to get these installed.

[MelloStang]

damn Marc the car is going to be like a fighter plane when its done lol, nice gauges who makes em?

[Marc]

AeroForce.

These are some nice gauges. With just these 2 gauges, I should be able to monitor everything. Some folks stick 4-6 gauges in their car. I didn't want more than 2 additional gauges, cutting out my A/C vents to mount them, or have gauges all over the dash.

I will have one gauge on one side of my steering column and the other gauge on the other side of the steering column. Two gauges to monitor everything. Sleek and simple.

The only thing that sucks is the price. They are not cheap. I got mine for a decent deal from a guy on SVTP that only owned them for a month, but still had to pay some serious coin for them with the wideband. Better than buying them new...if you bought this set up new (2 gauges, wideband, 3 map sensor) it would run your $725 plus ship/handling. :omg: Thank God, I didn't have to pay that much. :wave:

[MikeSVTGT]

nice gauges Marc

[slow white]

Hopefully those gauges aren't buggy for you. I read many of times where certain batches were flawed. Just remember to send the gauge back to Areoforce if it gives you problems.

[Marc]

Yeap, I have read a couple things on them, but normally that was when they were new right out of the box...flaw from the beginning.

These have been on the guy's car for a month and run great. :marc:

[Mark86SVO]

Lets start this build already :lol:

[Marc]

Lets start this build already :lol:

I hear you Mark! I was talking to the guy that will help me build this beast and he is ready to go as well! This is going to be a great build. I can't wait to start documenting this here on the forums. :marc:

[Marc]

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Whipple29Supercharger.jpg

OH YEA!!! Came in the mail today! :marc:

[Mark86SVO]

I want one for my Lightning now :drool:

[RunninHorse]

That's a lot of show and go Marc! It's going to be wicked! Who is putting it all together?

[Marc]

Myself and a guy in Utah. He has his own shop and we are going to do the build together. Afterwards, we will take it to a shop and have them dyno/tune it. :marc:

[Marc]

Ordered the absolutely last part I needed for my build.

Ordered the polished JLT Oil Separator. This little gem keeps the excess oil out of the intake during high boost.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/JLTOilSeparator.jpg

[Mark86SVO]

And I thought Marc was done buying parts :lmao: It is an addiction, he needs help :lol:

[Marc]

^^^ I am NOW Done! :lmao:

[Capriman86]

^^^ I am NOW Done! :lmao:


Suuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeee :beatup:

[Mark86SVO]

For some reason I do not believe it :lmao:

[Marc]

^^^ You guys are killing me!!! :lol: Well, last parts while I am here in Japan. If I come across something I am missing when I begin the build, than that is different. :)

Although I saw the rule rails that MFP polished up and they look sweet! :lol:

[Marc]

Carbon Fiber Radiator Support just came in. :marc:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CarbonFiberRadiatorSupport.jpg

[Mark86SVO]

Saweeeeet :drool:

[Rubenk]

Marc you're gonna need a new set of rear tires to go along with all that powah!

I'd say roll the fenders and get some custom widened stock style wheels! I seen a cobra somewhere that had some work done to trim the inside of the wheel wells and stuffed alot more tire than most in there.

[Marc]

I might have to do that Ruben! :marc:

[tango7]

Marc, with all the updates to your cobra. It would look awesome with a set of True forged wheels.

[Turbo96]

Marc, with all the updates to your cobra. It would look awesome with a set of True forged wheels.

X2. love true forged. expensive but its almost like they were made just for those cobras.

[mrpork]

Carbon Fiber Radiator Support just came in. :marc:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/CarbonFiberRadiatorSupport.jpg

where did you get this i want one......:toast:

[tango7]

X2. love true forged. expensive but its almost like they were made just for those cobras.

I agree.. I like my mach 5 but if I had Marc's cobra I would get chicanes like I used to have with gloss black centers.. Shoot if I had the money I would have another set of chicanes that I could switch back in forth lol...

[Marc]

Those Chicanes are nice, one of my favorite TF Wheels. Or the RS TENS are nice as well. I am out of money, I think someone needs to donate me a set. :lmao:

[Marc]

where did you get this i want one......:toast:

JLTTrueAir.com :marc:

[hotrodredneck]

looks to be a bad @!! project dude

[Marc]

Fuel rails done!

Before:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FOREPrecisionRailsBeforePolish .jpg

After:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/FOREPrecisionRailsAFTERPolish. jpg

[MikeSVTGT]

very nice

[Mark86SVO]

Nice :drool:

[Marc]

Thanks guys! I can't wait to get all these items on my car. :)

[Marc]

New tires were delivered to my buddy today. :marc:

[Marc]

Here is a picture of the new meats that I had delivered for the cobra. Nothing special, just stock size replacements. I will most likely go bigger in the future when I decide what rims I will go with next year. Looking at CCWs or TFs.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Newtires.jpg

[Scooter]

CCWs are nice wheels. :marc: