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Years ago, I purchased a Borla stainless steel catback system for a '97 Explorer, V8, 4Dr, AWD (if I recall, I think this system also works for a '98). I was told this catback would work on a '96 Explorer (which I had) with a minor modification (can't recall for certain, but I think it has...

My original TOB started out squeeking, and then chirping really badly. I replaced the TOB, Clutch, Pressure Plate, Pilot Bearing, TOB/Clutch fork, but I did not inspect the TOB retaining sleeve. Should I be concerned? Do these things typically go south in a '99 T45? I probably drove the...

I'm curious if anyone else has had starting problems. I drove my car to the gas station today, shut it off to fill with gas, and the thing would start...it didn't turn over or 'click' (like a bad starter)...it was as if the battery had been disconnected. I let it sit for 20 minutes or so...

Well, I 've never attempted to remove a tranny before and as luck would have it, ran into some problems. Long story short, I can't remove the dang thing...it seems to be stuck to the engine somewhere/somehow. The left side seems to be loose, but the right side still seems to be attached...

My throwout bearing went south...ticking noise when the clutch is engaged. I thought while I had the tranny out, I'd replace the clutch. Any thoughts??? The car is mildly moded (CAI, Bassani X-pipe and catback)...300-305 rwhp and 300-305 rwtq. Thx. Also, I've never removed a tranny...

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. The clutch/TOB in my '99 Cobra makes a metallic tapping/clanking noise when the clutch pedal is in its normal engaged position (not depressed). Slightly depress the clutch pedal, and the noise goes away, but returns when the clutch is again...

I thought there was an old thread about this, but cannot find it (search not working). Has anyone noticed a hp/tq loss after installing the Bassani mid-length headers??? (The only powertrain mod's I've got are: - Bassani x-pipe w/cats (for '03 Cobra) - Bassani catback (for '03 Cobra) -...

For those with headers, have you had problems with the header bolts coming loose, and if so, what was your solution? Did you go with the locking header bolts and if so, which ones/where did you get them? I've got the Bassani mid-length headers and have issues with the header bolts coming...

I'm looking to replace the spark plugs on my '03 Cobra with Denso's, Bosch's, or something else. Has anyone replaced their plugs and if so, with what (part number(s) would be very much appreciated). Thx. Howard

Can loose header bolts cause a loss in hp/tq? I recently had my car dyno'd after having the left side head replaced ('ticking' TSB) and having the Bassani mid-length headers installed. I lost HP/TQ as compared to a previous dyno. Just yesterday I learned that my header bolts were loose...

The left side head was replaced (TSB for the 'tick'). Before the head was replaced, my mods were the DenseCharger CAI, the Bassani Cat-back and the Bassani x-pipe w/cats, and my car dyno'd at: Run 1: 415.7 hp/381.8 lb-ft of tq Run 2: 414.6 hp/382.8 lb-ft of tq (Numbers are corrected...

Thankfully, I live in a state that does not require emissions testing. However, I've read here and elsewhere that headers can cause a car to fail emissions testing? How??? Is it a visual inspection requirement (meaning even though the car passes emissions testing, headers are a no no), or do...

Just had the Bassani mid-length headers (coated) installed and all I can say is WOW!!! Previous to installing the mid-lengths, the only performance mods I had were the DenseCharger CAI, Bassani Cat-back and Bassani x-pipe w/cats. My dyno numbers, corrected at the rear wheels with these...

For those who have installed the Bassani Mid-length headers: have you noticed any problems with the bolts loosening? Thx. Howard

Has anyone removed the inner serpentine (sp?) belt? The outer one doesn't appear to be a problem, but I'm not sure how the inner one is removed. I did notice that a couple of brackets (which are used primarily to support the outer serpentine belt) need to be removed to get to the inner...