Recent content by DD2000GT

I requested an updated tune and had them verify I was running stock exhaust with just after-axle mufflers (do not affect anything) - the second tune also would not ready my cat, O2, and Heated O2 sensors. In Texas three sensors "Not Ready" or "Incomplete" will FAIL emissions testing (and did)...

My exhaust is stock with the exception of after-axle mufflers. I have a K&N Aircharger and 90mm throttle body - no need to monkey with the O2 sensors for that.

I just posted a thread about this. What I have discovered is with the stock tune all monitors go to "Ready" or "Complete" within 30 miles and mixed city, highway driving. I followed the Ford Drive Cycle process to a T and could not get my monitors to go ready after several hundred miles and many...

Just a heads up to guys like me who like to research everything they want to put on their car. If you go with a Bama Performance tune and live in a state where they do emission testing during inspection - this tune will cause you to FAIL emissions tests as the O2 sensor, O2 Heater Sensor, and...

Updating - because I like to research issues myself and when there is a resolution it is good to know what fixed it... What I know - the GT I bought used had a CAI and FRPP 90mm TB (along with FRPP lowering springs, a Flowmaster Outlaw after axle mufflers, JLT oil catch, BOSS valve covers, and...

An update on my never ending saga on this car. I took it back to the dealer and requested the car to be re-flashed with the stock tune. Their head service guy asked why, and I told him I wanted to put a tune on it and need to ensure the base is the stock tune. He said to just let him look at it...

A while back I took my new-to-me 2013 GT to the dealership to address why the emissions monitors would not ready after replacing the battery and several drive cycles done by the book. They gave it back to me that same day and said all they did was drive it 5 minutes or so (suspect). Anyway...

I have researched this issue for days, and performed the Ford Drive Cycle a few times - I cannot get my Catalyst, O2, and O2 heater monitors to go to the Ready state. I got the car used, so I am not 100% sure what had been done to it, but I know bolt-on mods are on it. It has a K&N cold air...

My differential pumpking is leaking again very slowly. the cover was replaced some time ago under warranty - but as is normal with these cars it is starting to leak again. My plan is to pull the cover and reseal - but later. For now, I just want to ensure I keep it topped off but I cannot find...

Hey guys, been awhile since I was on - but have a quick question. I ran into the back of a truck quite some time ago, I was only going about 15 MPH but it crumpled my hood. The good part was I got a new hood and front bumper cover and got those pesky rock chips fixed :-p However, I discovered...

I wanted to give a shout out to anyone thinking of spending the $100 for new Hawk ceramic front pads for our 03/04 Cobras. The install went fine, put lots of goop on the back of the pads to help prevent squeeks, bedded them in per instructions, a couple of weeks later here is my opinion: The...

I decided to take a compression test on my Cobra today. The engine was cold, all plugs removed, was not pushing down on gas. Results were based on cylinders 1-4 from front to rear on passenger side and 5-8 from front to rear on the drivers side - this may not be the correct cylinder...

My alignment is off and of course the stock CC plate will not let the shop bring it into perfect alignment. I have been doing a bit of research and it appears the MM 4 bolt CC plates are the most popular. I will not lower the car, and I would like to try to install them myself - should I get the...

I just got new Nitto 315 DRs installed at lunch, and the guy showed me where the replacement chrome rim I got a few years ago is peeling chrome on the inside bad and making the tire hard to seat. I wanted to replace the wheel, so I called Ford, but they told me $600+ for one chrome 03 Cobra...

Anyone have problems with a whine in the front of the engine bay? It sounds just like a power steering whine when the fluid is low, but the fluid is fine and the pitch does not change when I turn the steering wheel. Is not clutch related, and changes pitch with increased RPMS. I tried to track...