First Cobra... Let the mods begin
08-07-2012, 01:39 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Wyoming
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First Cobra... Let the mods begin
Hello everyone! I'm brand new to the forum. I just bought a 98' Cobra with 50,600 miles on it. I just want some advise on mods from you guys. I am looking into reaching the 420-460 HP range. I will list what mods I'm already going to buy, but I want to see what you guys can add to it, so I'm not missing out on obvious upgrades.
As far as a clutch, should I upgrade? or can the stock clutch handle 420-460HP? Please feel free to throw down your opinions! Thanks.
- V3 Vortech kit non intercooled
- SCT tuner
- catted X pipe (can't decide on which brand)
- Magnaflow magnapacks for the cats
- steeda sway bar
- Subframe braces
As far as a clutch, should I upgrade? or can the stock clutch handle 420-460HP? Please feel free to throw down your opinions! Thanks.
08-07-2012, 02:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: North carolina
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Hello everyone! I'm brand new to the forum. I just bought a 98' Cobra with 50,600 miles on it. I just want some advise on mods from you guys. I am looking into reaching the 420-460 HP range. I will list what mods I'm already going to buy, but I want to see what you guys can add to it, so I'm not missing out on obvious upgrades.
As far as a clutch, should I upgrade? or can the stock clutch handle 420-460HP? Please feel free to throw down your opinions! Thanks.
- V3 Vortech kit non intercooled
- SCT tuner
- catted X pipe (can't decide on which brand)
- Magnaflow magnapacks for the cats
- steeda sway bar
- Subframe braces
As far as a clutch, should I upgrade? or can the stock clutch handle 420-460HP? Please feel free to throw down your opinions! Thanks.
You are not missing really any upgrades but you should get a bigger throttle body for that power also. And probably some headers. For the most part you will be fine. But don't be surprised when your stock trans breaks. The tranny in your cobra is only rated to 350 ft lbs of tq.
Also that power will be pushing the limits of your internals of the motor. I would reccomend to get a tune around 400rwhp. Maybe a 12lb pulley at the absolute most on a stock motor. And get the intercooler. You will regret it if you don't. Makes your car run so much cooler and smoother. Nice car though. Throw up some pics we all want to see it
08-07-2012, 05:42 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 5
I would go with a centerforce stage 2 or 3 clutch or the ram powergrip. ( I don't like spec clutches) you may need to keep and eye on the tranny with that amount of power as the t-45 will break fast.
You are not missing really any upgrades but you should get a bigger throttle body for that power also. And probably some headers. For the most part you will be fine. But don't be surprised when your stock trans breaks. The tranny in your cobra is only rated to 350 ft lbs of tq.
Also that power will be pushing the limits of your internals of the motor. I would reccomend to get a tune around 400rwhp. Maybe a 12lb pulley at the absolute most on a stock motor. And get the intercooler. You will regret it if you don't. Makes your car run so much cooler and smoother. Nice car though. Throw up some pics we all want to see it
You are not missing really any upgrades but you should get a bigger throttle body for that power also. And probably some headers. For the most part you will be fine. But don't be surprised when your stock trans breaks. The tranny in your cobra is only rated to 350 ft lbs of tq.
Also that power will be pushing the limits of your internals of the motor. I would reccomend to get a tune around 400rwhp. Maybe a 12lb pulley at the absolute most on a stock motor. And get the intercooler. You will regret it if you don't. Makes your car run so much cooler and smoother. Nice car though. Throw up some pics we all want to see it
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