Well now i've gone and done it...
05-28-2011, 11:00 PM
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Good luck with your swap.I've seen a few sets of cobra intake cams on some other forums for like $200 which isn't bad.I think complete cobra intakes are going for $300-400.The mark viii has IMRC's correct?You'll need to delete them(as I did)bc everyone has told me the GT computer won't open them up and it can't be programmed to.When I say everyone I mean guys that have done this swap and the tuners I've talked to.Keep us updated on your progress.
05-30-2011, 09:26 AM
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yea the mark has the IMRC's. That was one of the main project yesterday was to tear them all out. And it couldnt have been easier. i just used a dremel and cut all the screws holding the butterfly valves on, and the rod literally just slides all the way out. To fill in the holes on either end i just filled them with JB weld and left the bearings in.
Im debating filling in the areas between the intake runners with JB as well, because basically ALL of the intake runners are connected at that point, but im not sure if it will make a difference. Im not talking about the small holes that the rod went thru, but there are small cavities(about the size of a thumb) between each pair of intake runners. Im guessing that cant be good for the air, ill get pics later. Here is a pic of how the JB weld on the end did turn out though.
Im debating filling in the areas between the intake runners with JB as well, because basically ALL of the intake runners are connected at that point, but im not sure if it will make a difference. Im not talking about the small holes that the rod went thru, but there are small cavities(about the size of a thumb) between each pair of intake runners. Im guessing that cant be good for the air, ill get pics later. Here is a pic of how the JB weld on the end did turn out though.
05-30-2011, 09:28 AM
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and no hating on the colors, my 96 has violet pearl in it so the valve covers are basically matching 
nothing is tightened down yet, i just wanted to throw a couple pieces on there to see how it will look. Still trying to find some decent priced 99-04 exhaust manifolds... and that stupid cobra intake haha.
nothing is tightened down yet, i just wanted to throw a couple pieces on there to see how it will look. Still trying to find some decent priced 99-04 exhaust manifolds... and that stupid cobra intake haha.
05-30-2011, 03:44 PM
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thats a good question... what would you be looking to get for em if they were? what year and stuff? and im not trying to lowball or anything, but im on a very tight budget so i wouldnt be willing to paying a lot for em haha
05-30-2011, 03:57 PM
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They're out of an '03 aviator 4.6 4v. If all you want are the intake cams themselves then I can do 50 shipped. I'd imagine it'll be about 10-15 bucks to ship.