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  1. sighwest

    97 Cobra Intake Manifold

    Came off the car when I put the kb on. Will put pics up if anyone is interested. 300 plus shipping.
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    Tire-rim size and Cruise

    Anyone on here have 295-35-18s on the back and have/not have probs with cruise control? I remember losing cruise just after putting on my new rims and tires, and just wondered if anyone else had the same probs.
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    Clutch Peddle Sensor

    I mean clutch pedal, duh. Ok fellas. I'm going to try to see if I can get my cruise control working again. I found that the switch above the clutch quadrant is not depressed when the clutch pedal is up. From what I've read, that would cause the cruise to not work. How do I go about fixing...
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    97 Forged Cobra KB Vert-Memphis Area

    Has the FORD RACING ALUMINATOR SHORT BLOCK CAPABLE OF HANDLING OVER 650 HP! I've decided to see if I can find any interest in my 1997 Cobra convertible. I'm the third owner of the car, purchasing it in June 06 in stock condition. After attempting to install a 1.5 KB, I messed up the short...
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    Nitrous and a 1.5 KB

    So, heavy thinking about adding nitrous to my little KB. Seems the cooling effect would help keep the temps down, add a little hp, etc. Yeah, its been talked about on the forum, but who has actually done it??
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    Power options

    Sorry to repost this from the Sn95 section, but I wanted the blower boys' opinions as well. I've got a 8.5:1 Aluminator (forged) with B heads,and a 1.5 KB, Snow Kit. I'm hitting 365 hp at about 10 lbs of boost. Just trying to figure out my next step in the hp department. I've thrown around the...
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    What next in the hp dept?

    I've got a 8.5:1 Aluminator (forged) with B heads,and a 1.5 KB, Snow Kit. I'm hitting 365 hp at about 10 lbs of boost. Just trying to figure out my next step in the hp department. I've thrown around the idea of nitrous, but I don't want to have to worry with filling and warming bottles. I'm...
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    Yet another exhaust question

    So, the off road H with flows was just too plain loud for my taste. I put the stock back on. I still have the off road H though, and really miss the throttle response. What mufflers would I need to purchase to quiet the exhaust down? I know something non-chambered, but what?
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    IAT Temps with a KB 1.5

    Okay, I'm confused (again). I just got my Aluminator/b head kb 1.5 tuned, and made 365/355 with a 9lb pulley. With water-meth, we were able to keep the iat charge temp at or below 148 degrees. It was 72 degrees in the shop during the dyno pull. Now, my tuner set the ecu to pull like 60...
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    Dyno Numbers Are In

    Well, after months and months, I finally was able to go wide open throttle on the dyno. I have an Aluminator 8.5:1 compression short engine, b heads and a 1.5 KB with water-meth injection. We used the 2.5 inch pulley at first, but was losing so much oil through the breather on the snout that I...
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    Tuning Gurus...question for ya

    My very reputable tuner turned both my front and rear oxygen sensors off and says I don't need them. Can someone tell me if this is common practice? :shrug: :dw:
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    Oil Guys

    So my tuner tells me to put 5w-20 non-synthetic oil in my Aluminator for break-in. I just got off of the phone with FRPP and the tech told me 10w-30. Should I change the oil asap? I only have 150 miles on it or so.
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    Start-up tune issues

    Well, I went to pick her up after the Aluminator short engine install, kb 1.5, etc, and the xcal 2 wouldn't allow me to put in the start-up tune. It kept saying "wrong ecm". I told my tuner the correct ecm code, so I don't know what the problem is. At the advice of the builder, I put the kb...
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    Coming together

    Well, screwdriver incident boy almost back in business! I can't tell you if I did everything right or wrong, but it's going to be finished soon nonetheless! If you look close, can see the end of the screwdriver in the head itself. SC Version Aluminator (with the "fix"), Melling Billet oil...
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    Kenne Bell Boost-a-Pump

    Brand New, bought in July. For single fuel pump only. Everything still in package. I was going to use with the stock pump but have decided to go with a Walbro in-tank. I paid 220 bucks for it, and would like to get as much as I can back out of it. 200 shipped to your door. I accept paypal...
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    Link to Build Progress from Screwdriver incident

    Thought some of you would find interest in this: http://www.bridgeracing.com/west_1997_cobra.htm
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    CAI with a KB 1.5

    97 Cobra, no stb. Will any CAI intake fit with the Kenne Bell 1.5? I was thinking of a JLT fender kit. Oh, and I have to use it with a Lightning 90 mm MAF
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    I found out what went wrong during my kb install

    It is very hard for me to tell you guys what actually happened when I installed my kb 1.5. I have made quite a few posts regarding the whole experience...even made a vid of the car once I first cranked it. The case is now solved, and the culprit is.....moi. After bolting the lower intake...
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    Clutch Preferences

    Might as well have them install a clutch to replace my stocker. What is the verdict for my kb 1.5 aluminator and stock t45? I've been looking at Spec 2 and Centerforce. Really don't want any stiffer than stock.
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    Now what?!

    Got my estimate in for a local, custom engine build. 4900 bucks has turned into closer to 8 thousand. What should I do? For those who have followed along, I installed a kb 1.5 supercharger on my 97 Cobra vert with 63000 original miles. Soon as I started the car for the first time, some...
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    Update, KB Install THAT WENT BAD WRONG!

    Well, I finally figured out what happened with my motor. No, that sound from the vid I posted wasn't lash adjusters. My worst fear came to pass. Some strange piece of metal got sucked into cylinder 5 and went to town! I will include pics. It wasn't a screw or nut, there is actually a piece...
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    Anyone done business with Smart Parts Automotive?

    Just found a rebuilt t56 advertised throught this ebay store. 1600 bucks without a core exchange plus shipping seems like decent price.
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    Kb install went wrong, engine f'd up

    Well, after installing the KB 1.5 myself, I drove the car around the neighborhood and hurt the motor some how. I decided if the engine has to have major work, I might just go ahead and forge the bottome end. A local shop sent me the following. I need you guys to look it over and tell me if it...
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    Kb install......continued:(

    1.5 KB install on stock 97 Cobra, fmb, stock fuel pump with 6 lb pulley and kb chip So, i decided to drive the car around the neighborhood. Car felt extremely good, but still had the knocking sound coming from, it seemed, under the driver's side valve cover. Many thought it was lash adjusters...
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    Help?!

    Decided to crank the car after the kb 1.5 install. Something is knocking bad! What in the world could have happened? Sounds like a rod! Surely not!

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