What are some infamous problems with cobras when they are above 450rwhp besides wheel hop which can be solved by dr's or full length subframe connectors. Im a newb and I want to know what Im getting into before I buy a cobra. I currently own a 02 camaro ss and their infamous for breaking their weak 10 bolt with dr's.
Cobra problems?
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Head tick,poor coolant circulation on drivers head causing guides to wear and making the valve loose in the guide.Clutch can cause some issues,and irs wheel hop sucks ass.Cooling mods are the first thing you do before you put power to a termi.
read cobra bob's FAQ's- definately has all the info you'll need:
http://stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm
http://stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm
Cobra Issues
Here's everything I can think of that you might want to be aware of with these cars, a couple issues are in my opinion but most of this stuff is well known on this forum:
·Excessive wheelhop from IRS
·Throwout bearing/sleeve issue
·Stalling issue
·Excessive driveline clunking and vibration issues
·“Tink” noise from halfshafts (from inner CV cup or splines)
·Head defects: the “tick” and 4 sparkplug threads
·Premature alternator failure
·Premature IC pump failure
·Weak differential cover/leaking diff cover
·Improperly designed clutch cable adjuster
·Steering rack bushing sleeve/creak issue
·Warping on top of rear bumper cover
·Air dam not securely attached
·Coolant system prone to trapping air bubbles at refill
·Unusually poor turning radius
·Strange (high and forward) seating positon, difficult to enter/exit vehicle
·More difficult to shift than most cars, shifter too far forward
·Clutch too stiff for heavy traffic
·Poor traction control system
·Poor gas mileage
Here's everything I can think of that you might want to be aware of with these cars, a couple issues are in my opinion but most of this stuff is well known on this forum:
·Excessive wheelhop from IRS
·Throwout bearing/sleeve issue
·Stalling issue
·Excessive driveline clunking and vibration issues
·“Tink” noise from halfshafts (from inner CV cup or splines)
·Head defects: the “tick” and 4 sparkplug threads
·Premature alternator failure
·Premature IC pump failure
·Weak differential cover/leaking diff cover
·Improperly designed clutch cable adjuster
·Steering rack bushing sleeve/creak issue
·Warping on top of rear bumper cover
·Air dam not securely attached
·Coolant system prone to trapping air bubbles at refill
·Unusually poor turning radius
·Strange (high and forward) seating positon, difficult to enter/exit vehicle
·More difficult to shift than most cars, shifter too far forward
·Clutch too stiff for heavy traffic
·Poor traction control system
·Poor gas mileage
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