Newest ride!

[draggin50]

Finally found an 03 Cobra that I liked enough to bring home after my 2100 mile fiasco to Texas and back. Bought this from up north of Columbus. Its an 03 Cobra with 38K miles and clean as hell! It has Reichard Racing 2.80 pulley and aux pullies, Fluidyne heat exchanger, catted X pipe, Borla catback, MGW shifter, solid axle with 3.55 gear, Racecraft lowering springs, tubular k member, and Steeda caster/camber plates. Ive got a Stegmeier stage 7 ported supercharger on the way with ported plenum and TB. It goes to Precision Autosports next Wednesday to see where its at and where its gonna go. Here is some pics!
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[bbfstanger]

looks good man!
glad you found what you were looking for.

[Rick93coupe]

Hell yeah, looks great, congrats!

[chrisb1961]

yes sir!!!

[TooFast98Cobra]

Nice buy ! Congrats

[RIXXX93GT]

Fabulous choice!

[draggin50]

Thanks! I like it. It feels fast but we'll see how it runs soon. Hope to bring it to the street car shoot out next weekend.

[2007ShelbyCobra]

awesome. Post up the numbers after!

[cyah92]

Nice ride. Like to owe an 03/04 cobra some year.

[draggin50]

Just got off the dyno at Precision and it made 421/450 first pull. Ended up with 444/468. Not bad for nothing but a pulley, exhaust, and CAI pretty much. I have some parts on order so hopefully it will start picking up power soon!

Jeff and Chad at Precision are good guys to deal with!

[maverick]

Good looking car! I like those numbers :bigthumb

[2Fast4You]

Congratulations Brian on the new find.

[700hp04mystic]

good numbers should be a fun ripper. they are awesome cars!!!!

[draggin50]

Thanks! Its fun as hell as it sits but you cant ever have enough power!!
Steve you got any good parts for sale to make it fast?

[mad max]

Have I ever told you I hate you . LOL , glad you found one man and if that was you that just came by the house , she sounded real good.

[draggin50]

Haha!!! Yeah I went by and figured Id raise a little hell!!!

[90 notch]

Sweet car, as I whipe off the druel, LoL

[90stang]

Nice Ride Brian i will have to stop out and take a look sometime

[draggin50]

Sweet car, as I whipe off the druel, LoL

Thanks! I sure like it!


Nice Ride Brian i will have to stop out and take a look sometime

Yeah youll have to do that. Im usually always around working on junk!

[coupegt]

Nice looking car I'm sure it will be alot of fun to drive

[sean]

nice. Looks very clean.

[redfirepearlgt]

Nice. NV-US! Still looking for my unicorn 04 termy unmolested and priced right.

[draggin50]

Thanks guys! I know I sure like it already! Probably one of the funnest cars I have ever owned.

I just added an Accufab polished plenum and TB today. We'll see how it runs tomorrow at the SCS!

[redfirepearlgt]

Car looked good at CS Spring 2013 Satuday!!!

[draggin50]

Thanks Chad! I had a good time yesterday. It was good meeting you and talking to you!

[PKFIRE]

Nice Terminator!

[draggin50]

Well made it to the Cincy Speed SCS and made 5 passes. Couldn't really get a clean one but did manage a best of 12.72@117. It was hot as hell and the car didn't have a lot of time to cool down. Also my driving pretty much sucked! As far as the car, I added the Accufab SBTB and plenum so far. Im thinking the 3.55 gear didn't help it out as well as the Nitto drag radials.

Now Im trying to figure out where to go from here! The Weld Alumastars are on order (17x4.5 with Hoosiers) and I will be ordering the MM rear brake lines to get the 15x 10 to work on the back.

The fuel system and a whipple appears to be next.

Anyone have any suggestions to get this car where I want it to be?

[rtvickers]

What are you goals for the car? Its has a SRA right?

[2007ShelbyCobra]

Get a whipple, e85, tires, clutch, input shaft, then go run 10's

[draggin50]

What are you goals for the car? Its has a SRA right?

I'd like to be able to run 9.90's and keep all the creature comforts of the car. I love the A/C and stereo!! It does have the SRA already with just the 3.55 gear and the rest is stock.


Get a whipple, e85, tires, clutch, input shaft, then go run 10's

I've been looking into a whipple but I don't know which one I am getting. 2.9 or 3.4??? The tranny would probably come out and either a th400 or 4R70 would go in.

[rtvickers]

If money is not an issue go with the bigger whipple. The smaller one will experience more stress than a bigger one. I think they have them even bigger. Or you could go with a TT setup or one big single turbo. You'll definitely have to upgrade the rearend if its a stock SRA. Look into a set of 3.73's. E85 will also help. A lot. Or high octane. The key will be getting it to hook. Here's a video of a guy going 9.82 6sp IRS with a/c. If you read through the comments he explains his setup.

Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ9LkCyVU20&list=PL57CC193063C7F395&index=80

[draggin50]

New front wheels will be here today. Ill try to get the tires mounted and wheels put on for some pictures this weekend. Gonna look nasty I hope!

[SN95N/A]

Hell yeah..3.4 crusher!I'm still runnin the IRS with brace.

[draggin50]

Im looking into getting the 3.4 Crusher. I don't know shit about these cars so I am asking everyone for their opinions!!

Ive got spherical bearings and PA racing upper and lowers for the rear so far. Weld Alumastars 17x4.5 in black for the front, Should be here today. And Im going with the 15x10 in the rear with black centers.

Im going to need help with the fuel system since Im not sure whats best.

[redfirepearlgt]

Im looking into getting the 3.4 Crusher. I don't know shit about these cars so I am asking everyone for their opinions!!

Ive got spherical bearings and PA racing upper and lowers for the rear so far. Weld Alumastars 17x4.5 in black for the front, Should be here today. And Im going with the 15x10 in the rear with black centers.

Im going to need help with the fuel system since Im not sure whats best.

Get with Adam at S/M performance. He is the go-to-guru on these cars and knows exactly what you will need to do to beef that fuel system up correctly including running larger gauge wire to support the increased current load that larger fuel pumps (yes two) will need to operate at maximum efficiency.

RT Vickers, MSwoods, PKfire, aperacer, and 700mystic are some others to turn to on these terminator mod motors that have done lots of work on them just to mention a few... SN95N/A is another I just remembered as well. He is messing with TT's on his setup.

I got dibs on first shot-gun ride along!!!!

[rtvickers]

Fuel system info.........Svtperformance.com and Corral.net are sites you should look into. They will save you some money on parts. Lethal performance also has fuel system packages. I'd do a head cooling mod if you pull that Eaton off. Just a little insurance.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/engine-tuning-214/751104-gas-fuel-system-upgrade-options-what-you-need-know.html

[draggin50]

Got my front wheels and tires on. Now to start working on the rears.
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[1baddlx]

How much for your old wheels and tires Brian?

[1baddlx]

How much for your old wheels and tires Brian?

[rtvickers]

Looks awesome.

[draggin50]

Ill probably put them on the white car. Im taking the rear Alumastars off it and putting them on the back of the Cobra after I get them powder coated black. Ill probably be picking up a set of the MT Pro drag radials for it as well.

[700hp04mystic]

looks good man. to save a bunch of money y not put a cheap kit and a bap on it and spray it with 150. but if you got the cash id go 2.9 whipple, e85, and a triple hat with 340's or the holley pump as adam recommended to me but I already had the division x hat. either way u go it will be a blast and make good power. good luck brian on the build....

[draggin50]

Thanks! Im looking at a few different routes to go but the kit sounds the cheapest. Still not sure which way I want to go with it though.

[draggin50]

Made one pass tonight and managed to hit every gear! Hit the limiter right at the end in 3rd but still pulled off a 12.39@117. Had a 1.97 60 ft time as well on the Nitto drag radials. Im starting to get the hang of it!

Plans are to remove some weight, get the rear Alumastars on with better tires, and add some power somehow! Still debating what to do!

[2Fast4You]

That's something to work with, I know that car will do better for you once you get back in the swing of things.

[draggin50]

Thanks! The T56 is a different kind of animal for me! Im not a big fan that's for sure. Im happy with the car and its still a blast to drive. Its got 11's in it, I just got to find them!

[draggin50]

Got the EGR delete, Lethal head cooling mod, and Hilton high boost overlay today. Now for some more boost!

[SN95N/A]

Thats what I like too hear! Have fun with it

[draggin50]

Latest update...
Went to Kilkare and made 2 passes. Couldn't grab a gear to save my life. I need to get the adjustable cable and quadrant and be done with it! First pass was a 1.79 60 ft, 7.93@83 in the 8th, and a 12.38@112 missing 3rd gear. second pass was 1.89 60 ft, 7.88@90 8th mile and a 12.28@107 missing 4th. The tranny is my nemesis!!

The clutch release is way to low for me so I need to change that. But overall Im still happy with the car. I know it will go 11's the way it sits if I can shift it.

I did get the MM rear braided brake lines on and now the 15x10 Alumastars fit and I have 275/50 ET Street radials to go on them. I still haven't put the head cooling mod on or the EGR delete yet.

[redfirepearlgt]

Getting better Boss! Nothing to look down the nose at when a car goes 12.28 on a 1.89 and missing fourth. THat run had sub 11.99 written all over it. You'll catch it next time.

[evil8]

Driver Mod was available.

[draggin50]

I was looking for ya to let ya try it out!

[draggin50]

Getting better Boss! Nothing to look down the nose at when a car goes 12.28 on a 1.89 and missing fourth. THat run had sub 11.99 written all over it. You'll catch it next time.

That's all I was looking for too! 11.99999 would've made my day! For a car with a pulley, exhaust, and tune I'm pretty happy. I'll get it next time for sure!

[atbracn]

brian did you go get that motor? give me a call 513-310-8365 i had your old number

[draggin50]

I'll text ya later today Brad. It was sure good seeing ya back out! I did pick the motor up for the 85 so it's gonna be the priority to finish. Should run good I'd think.

[Marks99gt]

Very nice.

[draggin50]

Thanks!

I added the Steeda adjustable clutch cable, quadrant, and firewall adjuster and it took care of the shifting problem I think. Still haven't been able to get to the track in it to see how it helped so hopefully soon I can. Looking for the 11 second pass before I tear into it a little more!

[draggin50]

Trying to play with all the cars has forced me to sell the white 03 GT so now I'll be able to focus on this and the 85. Since I sold the white car with the alumastars, I'm going to pick up a new set in black for the rear. Thinking of the 15x10 with 6 inch bs and a 275/60 ET street radials. Does this sound like it will fit ok?

[evil8]

Sounds delicious.

[redfirepearlgt]

Trying to play with all the cars has forced me to sell the white 03 GT so now I'll be able to focus on this and the 85. Since I sold the white car with the alumastars, I'm going to pick up a new set in black for the rear. Thinking of the 15x10 with 6 inch bs and a 275/60 ET street radials. Does this sound like it will fit ok?

I believe you will need 6.5" backspacing and a 24mm offset. American Muscle offers the 15x10 in this spec for the edge. I am assuming that fitment should be the same unless there is some wierdness going on with that IRS setup that would cause interference. Double check though. Thought I remember backspacing being more than that when I had my 02 GT. Enjoy Brian. Its a great looking car.

[draggin50]

This is a picture with the 15x10 6 inch bs and 275/50's. I put them back on the GT before I sold it. Id rather run a 28 inch tire to fill the hole better.
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[Walter]

I believe you will need 6.5" backspacing and a 24mm offset. American Muscle offers the 15x10 in this spec for the edge. I am assuming that fitment should be the same unless there is some wierdness going on with that IRS setup that would cause interference. Double check though. Thought I remember backspacing being more than that when I had my 02 GT. Enjoy Brian. Its a great looking car.

I assume that is a typo. Alumastars in 15x10 dont come in a 6.5bs fyi.

[draggin50]

I just looked for the 6.5 bs and yeah they don't exist.

[Walter]

94-98 solid rearend would work real good with the 6in bs.

[draggin50]

Went ahead and picked up the 15x10 with 6 inch bs in black and 275/50 ET Street radials. Will get a picture up soon.

[draggin50]

Got the wheels and tires on. Looks good I think. Stayed with the 275/50 due to the 3.55 gear hoping the 26 inch tall tire would help me out some. Hope to get back to the track soon and see if I can get it into the 11's before changes start to happen.
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[SN95N/A]

Looks like my car now lol

[draggin50]

Looks like my car now lol

You have the black alumastars too?

[draggin50]

Finally got it back out and went to KilKare for the Precision Test day and went 11.89@113 and had major clutch slippage. Adjusted the clutch and went back out and went 11.72@117. I got what I wanted out of it as it sits so now its put up for the winter and we'll see what happens.

[2Fast4You]

Great to hear Brian, keep at it...

[draggin50]

Well since winter is in effect now, the car is put up and waiting on a round of mods. I still have a few things setting here that needs put on like a Stage 5 ported blower, NOS plate kit, PA Racing upper and lowers, Boost bypass, EGR delete kit, and a Lethal head cooling mod... Now I need to get the motivation to get it all on and get it back to Jeff at Precision.

Also since the clutch started to slip last time out, Im thinking of doing a 4R70 swap and putting in a 3.73 gear as well. I wanted to keep the OD so I can enjoy it out on the highways cruising. Not wanting a whole lot more out of this car since its got fairly low miles and clean as hell. 10.90's would make me happy.

[SN95N/A]

Good to hear! Puttin some time into your rides!

[draggin50]

Thanks! I need to get with ya sometime on the parts. That's about all I have left to get.

[SN95N/A]

Yeah there still here I havnt sold them out from under you lol,you need this T56 for backup also:bigthumb

[draggin50]

More parts that I haven't got put on yet. Stegmeier Stage 5 ported supercharger with torque plate, NOS plate kit, and a 2 1/2 inch HO Fibertrends cowl hood.
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[dsmawd350]

Trade for 89 gt lol

[draggin50]

Trade for 89 gt lol

Damn I just now saw this... I hated to see the old black car go.

No progress really on either car. Ive come to the conclusion that I am lazy!!!

I have the 2 1/2" cowl hood that needs painted, the ported blower and nitrous kit needs installed, PA upper and lowers need installed as well as the EGR delete, head cooling mod, boost bypass and I need to get a clutch put in it. This winter has been shit and I haven't been very motivated!

[Stangman]

You should give me your old supercharger! This thing in my sig needs one!

[draggin50]

I plan on keeping it so I can put it back to stock if I need to. I thought about selling the ported supercharger and just buying a Whipple though!