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kirks5oh
Join Date: November 2004
Location: ohio/tampa
Posts: 5,163
The complete 'how-to' write-up thread
here's a complete list of write-ups on various modifications/maintainance that can be done to our cars. please pm me with any write-ups you want edited into this section. thanks
kirk
BASIC INFO/MAINTAINANCE:
here is CobraBob's website, it is incredible--lots of maintainance and FAQ's
http://www.stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm
link to common technical service bulletins (TSB's)
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=233106
http://www.alldata.com/recalls/index.html
dave's list of free/cheap mods, and various maintenance tips
List of "free" and "cheap" mods
Postban's 'red pill' list of parts to beef up the existing IRS
LEVEL 5 IRS or THE RED PILL
Postban's 'blue pill' list of parts to build a solid 8.8 rear for our cobras
2003 Cobra IRS to 8.8 Live Axle Swap (DETAILS & PICS)
blower pulley/boost chart
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=202220
parts necessary to turn your terminator into an automatic
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=135464
MOTOR:
blower removal and installation write-up
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=266805
http://stangshiftergaskets.com/insta...%20&%20Install
complete motor rebuild
My buildup with Pics and Description....
how to install fuel injectors
60 lb Fuel Injector Install Instructions
blower pulley removal/install thread
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=279841
removing the crank pulley
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=268407
Metco Lower Install
LDC head cooling modification
LDC Cooling Mod Installed Today,,,With Pix!!
Even flow cooling mod
http://www.evenflowcooling.com/Installation.html
http://www.evenflowcooling.com/Troubleshooting.html
more on even flow mod, scroll to post #9
Even Flow cooling mod ?
more on even flow installation
Even flow cooling mod install
cylinder head removal
http://www.prodata-net.com/2003Cobra...%20Removal.pdf
heat exchanger how to
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=152184
draining the IC fluid--how to make a jumper to run the pump
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=242485
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/r...mod-14078.html
What's the best way to bleed air out of aftercooler reservoir?
sticking throttle (not the pedal, but the cable) solution
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=247250
alternator removal
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=182632
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=182632
changing the oil in the eaton
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=266284
Flushing the coolant
03-04 Cobra Engine Coolant Flush How-To!!!
changing/burping your coolant
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=293539
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=245795
FUEL/IGNITION:
BAP wiring/installation guide
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=244875
http://www.competitionspeedandsound....structions.pdf
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/2...&highlight=BAP
wiring upgrade at the fuel tank (see 2nd page of link)
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...=246183&page=2
installing fuel injectors
60 lb Fuel Injector Install Instructions
installing ford GT pumps
http://www.modularpowerhouse.com/for...ad.php?t=36915
http://pfomustangs.com/htj/pump_upgrade/
deleting the PPRV inside the fuel tank to cure hesitation problems, also threads to upgrade fuel line
http://socalterminators.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=10910
http://socalterminators.com/forums/s...t=10910&page=5
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/2...s-54652-2.html
kenne bell FRPS spacer
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=281209
battery relocation to the rear
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=276046
SUSPENSION/DRIVETRAIN:
IRS brace installation
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=291687
http://www.mafterburner.com/IRS_COVE...STALL_LONG.pdf
IRS removal with bushing upgrades
http://svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69011
lowering the IRS for spring installation
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=217089
spring removal/installation
H&R Race spring install was a breeze...
How to lower your cobra - cut coils method
MGW shifter
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=152269
adjusting the self-adjusting clutch pedal
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=284602
liberty 26 spline tranny installation thread
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=254118
installing longer wheelstuds
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=154993
315 BFG + 17x10.5" + Cobra IRS = tire rub (DUW)
discussion on 10.5" rear tires, the rear IRS bolt interference, and wheel spacers
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...23&postcount=8
rear hub removal
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=313874
rear brake pads install
Rear brakes: How to write-up
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...23&postcount=1
Rear rotor question
BODY/EXTERIOR:
silver paint removal on chrome wheels
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=135300
hood vent modification to let heat out of the engine bay
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=283253
heat exchanger protection with mesh
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=259352
MISC:
gauge installation
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=212228
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=122469
how to add a subwoofer to your car
http://svtperformance.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=133153
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Last edited by kirks5oh; 01-06-2009 at 06:21 PM ..
Vehicle: cobra
HP: 590
TQ: 575
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Authorized Vendor
Join Date: November 2002
Location: Cheshire, CT
Posts: 60,693
Excellent job!!
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2003 DSG Modded Cobra (504rwhp) - Sold ....... PLUS Series Gaskets Now Available!................
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Banned
Join Date: November 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 6,364
Very, very nice
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SVTKel
Join Date: August 2005
Location: North
Posts: 3,618
Wow - good job.
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Mods:
2.3 L. Gen 2 Whipple w/ stock pulley @ 15 psi
60 lb injectors, MAFia, BAP
MRT cattted mid-pipe w/ M58 FR mufflers
Accufab SBTB
RAI w/ fabricated shield.
Rear seat delete - fabricated
Oil seperator - fabricated and working well
Drilled T-stat
Underhood blanket removed and painted
Gord's HE
Gen 2 head cooling mod
Hunsaker seats
MSD shift light - in driver vent
LC-1 wideband
Dual Aeroforce guages
FLSFC's
MGW shifter
16'X10' CCW's on MT315's
Dyno tuned at 589 rwhp / 526 rwtq on 94 Octane STD @ 15 psi lots of timing.
Vehicle: 04 Cobra
HP: 405
TQ: 389
1/4 Mile: 12.72@ 110.18
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Crazy SVT Poster
Join Date: January 2004
Location: Oil Patch
Posts: 726
cool now a one stop how to....
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Signature Seizure
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,292
Great job.
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#3193 of 5082 Verts!
Stiegemeier, Metco, Billetflow & Milehidyno Powered
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Ocho Cinco
Join Date: June 2006
Location: Sugar Land/Houston
Posts: 2,394
Very nice. THank you for taking the time to write this!
____________________________________03 Oxford White Cobra
Vehicle: 03 Cobra
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1 CLEAN 04 SNAKE
Join Date: December 2003
Location: Campell, California
Posts: 12,019
Thanks kirks5oh!
This should be a sticky...
Vehicle: 04 COBRA / 02 BMW M5
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2012 GT500 :)
Join Date: September 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 3,553
Very Nice!!
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SVT God
Join Date: June 2004
Location: SoCal
Posts: 6,897
Thanks man!!! VERY NICE!
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03 10th Anniversary CobraBuild Date: 7/14/03
Vehicle: 03 10th Cobra
HP: 550
TQ: 493
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Roadliner rider
Join Date: February 2004
Location: Mishawaka IN
Posts: 102
nice job!! just what I was looking for
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1976 Blue and white Cobra II
2006 Black cherry Star Roadliner
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Crazy SVT Poster
Join Date: November 2003
Location: Raleigh NC / ECU
Posts: 551
BUMP! just in case there have been any updates to write-ups please post them here.
____________________________________mach 1 -408 STROKER, 750 Carb, 3:55 Rear, Shaker Hood
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killer cobra
Join Date: May 2005
Location: DFW, Texas
Posts: 6,247
WOW, I just came up on this. Thanks for posting all that good info Kirk!
You Rule!
____________________________________'03 Mustang Cobra / '10 F150 SCrew FX4
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Cobra guy
Join Date: January 2004
Location: USA
Posts: 1,444
Thanks much for your time. Excellent job!
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04 Cobra Coupe
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boost makes daddy happy
Join Date: October 2005
Location: NASHVILLE, TN
Posts: 3,932
awesome thread i just found this
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born on 6-26-03/ 4634 of 5082 of verts & 955th of 2003 SVT 10th ANNIV
Quote:
"Stupid is a thorough teacher..."
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ON3 U LUZ
Join Date: December 2005
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,475
Anyone have a how-to on the cheap air/fuel gauge??
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Crazy SVT Poster
Join Date: August 2006
Location: Germany
Posts: 453
a lot of the links don't seem to be working
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Mid-Life Crisis my ass!
Join Date: November 2001
Location: Griffin, GA
Posts: 2,606
clicking on the Alternator Removal threads brings up a message, "Onto the new server".
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Slowpiece *****
Join Date: September 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 792
same with the lower pulley removal. plus i cannot seem to find the search button with the new stuff....
Vehicle: 2003 SVT Cobra
HP: 515
TQ: 522
1/4 Mile: 11.07@ 127.93
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Crazy SVT Poster
Join Date: July 2007
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 182
Same here, all the links are broken. All the searches are disabled. Are they moving to a new server or something?
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~ '04 MYSTICHROME COBRA ~ Stiegmeier Stage IV Ported Blower, TB & Plenum | 2.8 Pulley w/ LFP Idlers | AFCO Heat Exhanger | NGK TR6IX | SCT BA2400 MAF | C&L Inlet w/ K&N FilterPak | JLT Oil Seperators | MGW Shifter w/ Orange Handle & Cobra Bob's Gasket | Stainless Works 3" X-Pipe & Cat-Back w/ 40 Series 3" Flowmasters | Billetflow IRS Brace | SCT XCal 2 Tuned by Amazon | Russell SS Brake Lines | Steeda Lowering Springs | MM C/C Plates | AFS 18" Chromes | 275 KDW NTs & 315 BFG Drag Radials | 490 RWHP / 466 RWTQ | Soon... MM Full Length Subframes, 2.93/4lb lower, Modded FPDM, 60lbers and GT Pumps (Future Whipple).
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kirks5oh
Join Date: November 2004
Location: ohio/tampa
Posts: 5,163
most of the links are working now
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HP, U CAN'T HAVE 2 MUCH
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Little Elm,TX
Posts: 1,229
sub..thanks for the info
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2004 OXFORD WHITE COBRA synthetic lubricants, Predator performance tune, MGW orange shifter w/ cobraBob's gasket,LOWERED(thanks to 04Sleeper!), Redline Elite hood struts, Bassani X pipe with HF cats and Magnaflow CB, Euro tails from an 01 thanks again Kevin!(more mods coming!! as soon as I get off my lazy a$$! 440 RWHP 415LB/FT
Build date: 2/11/04 Build number:2215/3768
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Bullets and Cars n stuff
Join Date: June 2007
Location: Saint Louis
Posts: 2,651
^ yes that one is down and i need it soon. i am removing my heads and would like this very much!...can anyone help
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2003 DSG whippled cobra.
140 ax,valve job, stainless works exhaust and everything in between.
Quote:
Originally Posted by
DOWN2EARTH411
what the hell is ttt
Vehicle: 2003 DSG cobra
HP: 600
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Bullets and Cars n stuff
Join Date: June 2007
Location: Saint Louis
Posts: 2,651
thanks to whomever put it back up!
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