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Old 11-05-2009, 11:38 PM   #1
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I have not been on here in awhile! I left the Mustang world for an SUV and god was I not happy haha. I had an 06 GT that was modded with mostly suspension work and wheels. I am going Monday to pick up my new to me 2004 Cobra. It has 30k on the clock and just looks beautiful. I have always wanted a Terminator. I graduated the year they came out and I have been drooling over those cars since I was 18. I will finally be an owner! So what are some of the basic first few mods that can be done? I am happy to be back!
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Old 11-05-2009, 11:58 PM   #2
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Get spare sets of tires.
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Old 11-06-2009, 12:38 AM   #3
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Get spare sets of tires.
Haha Sounds like a plan.
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BMR adj. PHB
18x10 and 18x9 Chrome Bullitts
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Old 11-06-2009, 12:40 AM   #4
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IRS brace
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Old 11-06-2009, 12:56 AM   #5
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IRS brace/headcooling mod/Pulley! GO!

you're one of like 900 to sell their s197s and buy an 03/04 cobra lol.
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Old 11-06-2009, 12:58 AM   #6
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Here let me help you out here:

So you don't get wheel hop, which can destroy your IRS:

~IRS Brace
~IRS Bushings
~Good Street Tire

First Power Adders:

~Intake
~Midpipe (Skip this if you want longtubes in the future)
~Catback
~BF 2.76 Upper Pulley (Requires a Dyno Tune, Do not use a sh*tty canned tune)
~BF Idler

Other Mods:

~Head Cooling Mod (supposed to help prevent the dreaded Head Tick)
~Springs (I think H&Rs are the best)
~CC Plates
~Full Length Subframes

I buy all my stuff from lethalperformance.com

They have the biggest selection of parts for are cars and they have A+ Customer service.

Hope this helps
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Old 11-06-2009, 01:03 AM   #7
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Excellent information as always. Thanks guys. I will post some pics up Tuesday because I will be to busy out burning gas Monday.
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BMR adj. PHB
18x10 and 18x9 Chrome Bullitts
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Old 11-06-2009, 01:10 AM   #8
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1 question... The head cooling mod? Can I have some more information?
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BMR adj. PHB
18x10 and 18x9 Chrome Bullitts
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Old 11-06-2009, 01:26 AM   #9
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you're one of like 900 to sell their s197s and buy an 03/04 cobra lol.
Cant figure out why anyone would do that. Everyone knows a 3v can smoke a termi.
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Old 11-06-2009, 01:59 AM   #10
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1 question... The head cooling mod? Can I have some more information?
Yeah, me too. The lack of cooling to the back left cylinders causes the tick sound I hear when idling at operating temperature.

From what I read the EvenFlow Gen II kit is the easiest to install and the most efficient--costs $120

It's on the lethal performance website he suggested.

Ford does not honor the head swap anymore (at least on the 99-01 Cobra's), so this is going to be my next mod without a doubt.

Why would Ford put an engine out that has a blatant design flaw such as this????
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