And then there was one...

[draggin50]

As most of you know, I sold about everything I had and made a deal with the devil! After a couple years of bugging MWoods, I finally bought his Comp Orange 04 Cobra. I don't know what my plans will be as it is already pretty damn nasty!

It is a stock engine with a 2.9 Whipple, ARH headers and X pipe, Magnaflow exhaust, Solid axle with 3.55 gear, S&M Motorsports custom fuel system, and a bunch of other goodies! Tuned on E85.

As of right now, Im going to just enjoy it. Make some of the cruise ins, car shows, and maybe a Street Car Shoot Out if it goes on. Its just something that the whole family can enjoy and they don't spend most of their time sitting on bleachers in 100 degree sun at the track.

And now for some pictures. It was dirty from bringing it home but it will be cleaned up soon and Ill get more pictures!
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[rtvickers]

Awesome! Congrats Brian.

[Rick93coupe]

Nice!

[Gearhead]

That's a bad ass car !!

[draggin50]

Thanks guys! It is fun as hell to drive and makes killer power! I love the color!

[k062693w]

Congratulations Brian ... Sweet Car and Color !!!

[chris91]

Looks slow. HEHE

That things is sweet man. If you werent so far away Id offer up my detailing services since I've done that one before. Shouldnt take much to clean it up, he took good care of it.

[bbfstanger]

nice!
enjoyig/driving it is what its all about.

[MWoods26]

Wait wait.. so are you saying Im the devil?? lol. Take care of my baby and don't forget I got first shot at buying this one back if you ever decide to part ways with it.

[cyah92]

Congrats on the car. Looking good.

[4n_eatr]

Love this color on the Cobras! I've always drooled over this car. Congratulations!

[draggin50]

Wait wait.. so are you saying Im the devil?? lol. Take care of my baby and don't forget I got first shot at buying this one back if you ever decide to part ways with it.

Haha! No I can't really say that! You did save my ass from a nice ticket! If I ever go to sell it, you'll be the first to know. Thanks again and I'll take care of it!!

[draggin50]

Well, I had to try them on to see how it looked!
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[SN95N/A]

Clean car

[redfirepearlgt]

Congrats Brian. SO ya bought Mikes awesome ride. I'm JEALOUS...BITCH! LOL! Just kidding. I'm happy for you. Hope this means you will bring it out and do some cruises and cruise ins this summer? WOO-HOO!

[draggin50]

Thanks Chad! I plan on making as many as I can! The family enjoyed it this past year so I figured we'd start doing that more and spending less time just racing. The Terminator cruise was a blast! Can't wait to do it again!

[TooFast98Cobra]

Nice buy! Take care

[maverick]

Sweet Cobra man!

[draggin50]

More pictures! Got all 4 wheels on and backed it out to see how it looked. I think Im going to have Kenny powder coat the rears so there isn't as much shine.
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[chris91]

Damnnnn looks so much better than when you had em on the silver car for some reason. Guess its just that badass color. :bigthumb

[draggin50]

Yeah its gotta be the color! I wish I could photo shop the back wheels black to see how it would look.

[chris91]

You wanting the whole wheel black? I'll see what I can work up if so.

[draggin50]

I plan on having Kenny do the outer wheel and leave the center as it is.

[draggin50]

Picked up a set of Hoosier 26x8.5's today. Still looking for a set of 28x10.5's to see if I can make them fit.

I may send the back wheels to Mac Fab to get bead locked before I have them powder coated. Still up in the air on that though.

[Jrcmutang]

LOOKS GREAT!! HAVE FUN!!

[draggin50]

Thanks! If this weather would ever get better, Id get some stuff done to it.

[draggin50]

Picking up a set of 28x10.5 slicks this weekend from Bill (2fast4you) to throw on the Alumastars. I still need to get the drag radials off and the outer parts of the wheel to Kenny to be powder coated. Cant wait to see how it does this year! Sucks buying a car during the winter and not being able to get it out and have fun with it!

[IWRBB]

So what'd you do with those chrome wheels? You know I still need a good set. LOL Those are 18" replicas aren't they? The look bigger than OEM wheels.

[draggin50]

Yeah these are the 18's. I'll be running them most of the time unless I head to the track. I forgot how good the ride and handling was over the Alumastars!

[draggin50]

I was gonna try to edit my previous post about the slicks!! I'm getting old or losing my mind but I am getting them from Bill (2fast98cobra)!!

Sucks getting old! Thanks Chad for keeping me in check!!

[draggin50]

I was able to get a little bit done yesterday. Actually felt pretty decent so I went out to the garage and got the car jacked up and Im ready to pull the tranny out to swap throw out bearing and sleeve.
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[2Fast4You]

Good deal Brian, even baby steps are steps none the less, it's one less to make tomorrow.

[draggin50]

I was out again last night and got the shifter off, driveshaft out, and started taking the exhaust off. Started getting dizzy again so I quit. I hope this shit goes away soon! I can't do nothing like this!

[draggin50]

Had a pretty good night! Got the tranny out and setting on the floor. Going to replace the throw out bearing and sleeve. Have the parts laying here so maybe tomorrow I can have it back together. The old sleeve don't look to bad so Im debating on changing it... I guess if its out, might as well do it now!
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[chris91]

Might as well do the pilot bearing while its out too.

[draggin50]

I thought about it but they are a pain in the ass to get out. And I didn't remove the bell housing or clutch so I may just clean and lube it up and roll with it.

[chris91]

Oh yeah forgot you could do that. I'm used to these bastard T45's and TR3650's where you can't remove it without the bellhousing. LoL

[draggin50]

Yeah I've done a few of those too and they suck! I like leaving the bell attached!

[draggin50]

Got the transmission tore apart and replaced the TOB sleeve and TOB. Put it back in and filled it back up with Pennzoil Syncromesh. No more squeaky throw out bearing!!!
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[draggin50]

Any other owners of a Cobra, DO NOT BUY A UPR K MEMBER WITH TOW HOOKS!!!
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[draggin50]

And got it out today and drove it around!! Put maybe 25 miles on it! The only thing that sucks is I am about 25 miles from the closest E85 pump... Went and filled up 2 5 gallon cans so I can drive it to work tomorrow.
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[Rick93coupe]

You better fill up again on the way home, I have a feeling at 70 degrees you're going to use quite a bit of it!

[slow86fiveoh]

I would take a cut off wheel and flap wheel to that tow hook!

[Rick93coupe]

I would take a cut off wheel and flap wheel to that tow hook!

I run a shorty Wix filter that gives me some clearance from the forward facing header. That's an option too.

[draggin50]

You better fill up again on the way home, I have a feeling at 70 degrees you're going to use quite a bit of it!

That's probably true!!! It sucks only having 2 E85 pumps near me and they are both about 25 miles away! I hate to switch back to 93 and lose all the power.

[SN95N/A]

What about a drum of it?

[draggin50]

I would take a cut off wheel and flap wheel to that tow hook!

That's the plan. I sent Sharad some pics to see what he says.


I run a shorty Wix filter that gives me some clearance from the forward facing header. That's an option too.

The FL820S is what is on it and its pretty short. I cant seem to find one that is any shorter.

[draggin50]

What about a drum of it?

Ive thought about that too but 55 gallons wont last long. I think Renegade E85 runs about $260 which comes about to about $4.70 a gallon compared to $1.61 I paid yesterday.

[SN95N/A]

Heard that,I didn't know what the cost was just throwing out the idea.

[Rick93coupe]

I don't know anything about those motors and the filters they take but on mine I was using the WIX 51085 and it was significantly shorter than the FL1A/PH8A, same diameter.

[draggin50]

Heard that,I didn't know what the cost was just throwing out the idea.

I have thought about it for ease! Or just buying a clean drum and taking over and filling up.


I don't know anything about those motors and the filters they take but on mine I was using the WIX 51085 and it was significantly shorter than the FL1A/PH8A, same diameter.

Yeah the FL820S is already shorter than the FL1-A

[MWoods26]

That K member is complete crap. nothing about it fit right. I told you it was one of the only things I went cheap on and I regretted it. I had planed to swap it for a Team Z or something else pretty much since the day I installed it but never got around too it... I miss the shit out of that car. There is no car I want that can replace it.

[draggin50]

That K member is complete crap. nothing about it fit right. I told you it was one of the only things I went cheap on and I regretted it. I had planed to swap it for a Team Z or something else pretty much since the day I installed it but never got around too it... I miss the shit out of that car. There is no car I want that can replace it.

Yeah I know what you was talking about now! I talked to Sharad about it too and he didn't say much about it. I'll swap it out eventually. It's a bad ass car! I've got it out a couple times now and it makes me smile every time!

[IWRBB]

But, but.... Sharad assures everyone that UPR's K members are of the utmost quality!

These cars are too nice to be putting cheap UPR crap on them. I think the only UPR stuff I have are the little billet pieces that surround the door lock post. Not exactly mission critical.

[draggin50]

He didn't get back with me after I sent him the pictures. Come fall, it will be coming out and Team Z going in.

[NXcoupe]

What's the issue with the kmember Brian? I like to know this stuff before I get one and install it and have issues. I did a turbo kit on a GT this past summer and it had a tiny little filter but it was on a remote mount kit that came with the turbo kit. I doubt it will work for you. Car looks great.

[draggin50]

Thanks Mike!

The UPR K Member with tow hooks that is installed will not allow you to change the oil filter without loosening the motor mount and jacking the drivers side of the engine up. Even with the tow hook removed, I think there will be a clearance issue still.
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[draggin50]

All else fails, Maximum Motorsports sells an oil filter relocation kit specifically for the 03/04 Cobra. I may try that first. Its $340 though!!!
http://www.lethalperformance.com/shop-now/vehicle-selector/ford-svt-cobra-terminator/03-04-svt-cobra/engine/oil-system/maximum-motorsports-03-04-cobra-oil-filter-relocation-kit.html

[IWRBB]

If you do the relocation, at least you won't have a bunch of oil running down all over the steering rack and boot like the way it is now. I hate that. I always stuff a bunch of rags in there to try to absorb it before it coats everything.

[draggin50]

If you do the relocation, at least you won't have a bunch of oil running down all over the steering rack and boot like the way it is now. I hate that. I always stuff a bunch of rags in there to try to absorb it before it coats everything.

Yeah that shit makes me mad every time I change the oil! I spend a half hour wiping things back down!

[MWoods26]

I actually bought that MM relocation kit for the car but talked myself out of it and sold it on SVTp. The price must have really went up on those I know I didn't pay anywhere near 340 bucks for it. For that kinda money Just buy a Team Z and be DONE. Then sell that crap ass UPR junk that is in it to recoup some of your cost. That was my plan all along just never got around to it.

[IWRBB]

That TeamZ K looks weak. For a heavy car with big horsepower, tires, and brakes used on the street- I dunno. It's your ride to do what you want, just something to think about.

[NXcoupe]

Thanks Mike!

The UPR K Member with tow hooks that is installed will not allow you to change the oil filter without loosening the motor mount and jacking the drivers side of the engine up. Even with the tow hook removed, I think there will be a clearance issue still.
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When was that bought and installed? Just curious. I had a similar issue a while back with one of theirs. I raised holy hell with them and eventually I guess enough people complained and they redesigned it to clear everything supposedly. Call and talk to sharad, that will get a quicker response. I'd be pissed too if I bought a k and it did that shit, cheap or not, that's bs. Sorry you have to deal with that.

[MWoods26]

I bought the car in summer of 2012 and did the long tubes and K member not long after. Im sure the recite is in the folder full of paperwork I gave you Brian.

[draggin50]

I actually bought that MM relocation kit for the car but talked myself out of it and sold it on SVTp. The price must have really went up on those I know I didn't pay anywhere near 340 bucks for it. For that kinda money Just buy a Team Z and be DONE. Then sell that crap ass UPR junk that is in it to recoup some of your cost. That was my plan all along just never got around to it.

That's probably what Ill do later in the year. Its ready to come out now since its starting to warm up so I hate to have it down for any amount of time. I haven't ever looked the price up the oil filter relocation kit so Im not real sure what they was before. Between the fitment of the k member and the oil getting all over everything, its almost worth it to have.


That TeamZ K looks weak. For a heavy car with big horsepower, tires, and brakes used on the street- I dunno. It's your ride to do what you want, just something to think about.

Ive had good luck with their K members before. AJE was always good for me also. The weight and everything else does play a role in it though but there are others running them with no problems.


I bought the car in summer of 2012 and did the long tubes and K member not long after. Im sure the recite is in the folder full of paperwork I gave you Brian.

Yeah its still in there.

[draggin50]

When was that bought and installed? Just curious. I had a similar issue a while back with one of theirs. I raised holy hell with them and eventually I guess enough people complained and they redesigned it to clear everything supposedly. Call and talk to sharad, that will get a quicker response. I'd be pissed too if I bought a k and it did that shit, cheap or not, that's bs. Sorry you have to deal with that.

Yeah it sucks! Ive talked to Sharad a few times on FB about it but he hasn't offered any advice or anything. I didn't make a big stink about it because it was already installed before I bought it but it would be nice for others to not have to deal with it either. Ive used a couple of the UPR K members in the past and didn't have any problems with them. Both in the fox body and in my old 03 GT. Ill figure it out later. Not really bugging me to much right now since its warm out and I can drive it. It just makes it rough changing the oil!

[redfirepearlgt]

Just came across these photos from a CS SCS a couple years ago. you were there that day. Thought you might like them though Mike is still owner at the time. I'll them up long enough for you to copy them...or I can try to email them to you.

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[draggin50]

Thanks! I got them copied! Some very nice pictures!

[redfirepearlgt]

ive got a video of it making a pass as well. The audio sucks but the video is pretty decent. If you want I can post it on youtube and post it here.

[draggin50]

That would be cool! Cant wait to see it!

[draggin50]

I was actually feeling a lot better than usual so I went out today and worked on the Cobra. Got it all cleaned up and drove it around for a while. Feels awesome!!! Scared the shit out of some woman that was talking on her phone at a stop light with the window down! I think she really did shit a little!

Also started to get it ready to race. I removed the front sway bar. That was 12.4lbs.
Put the Alumastars on the front. The AFS replica's was 54.4lbs each and the Alumastars are 30.4lbs. So 24lbs lighter per wheel.
Total weight removed was 60.4lbs!!
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[cyah92]

Looking good brian. Can't wait to check it out

[motox159]

I like the custom ramps!

[IWRBB]

He just copied my ramps. Which were copied made from ones I saw on the internet so- uh, nevermind.

Looking orange! ;)

[draggin50]

Yeah I saw the set IWRBB had at his place when I picked up some wheels and talked to him about them. They work great so far and it sure beat paying $250 or so for the race ramps!

[IWRBB]

Your ramps are still too new and shiny. Time to spill some oil on them.

[draggin50]

Haha Im working on it!!!

[USMCPONY]

That's one sexy car. Makes me wish I still had my 04 cobra.

[k062693w]

Going to KK Saturday ???

No swap meet this weekend ... LOL

[Stormcrow]

Saw those ramps in your pic the other day, and said to myself "I must copy those!" Lol

[IWRBB]

The original idea was posted at Mustangworld as a how-to. So guys call them Mustangworld ramps. They did them as 2x10s and didn't angle the ends. I went with 2x12's and beveled the ends. Heavy as hell, but that's good since they won't slide forward when you hit the first lip. If i did it again, I'd bevel the ends at a steeper angle than 45 degrees.

[k062693w]

That's all we used growing up ...
Nothing New, Just Hillbilly Ingenuity !!!

[draggin50]

That's one sexy car. Makes me wish I still had my 04 cobra.

Thanks! Im enjoying it now that the weather is getting better!


Going to KK Saturday ???

No swap meet this weekend ... LOL

Im planning on it! Im ready now! Pictures to come!


Saw those ramps in your pic the other day, and said to myself "I must copy those!" Lol

Yeah they are handy as hell! I copied his set exactly and they work great!

[draggin50]

Here are my ramps after being made. I did mine with 2x12's also and 45 degree cuts. They even stack pretty nice when you need them out of the way!!
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[draggin50]

And I finally got the rear wheels powder coated! Back together with some 26x8.5's mounted. Ready to let it eat and see what happens!
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[motox159]

That car has always been one of my favorites. Use to pass Woods cruising in it down around Maineville. Probably pissed a lot of people off when I would tap my brakes to get a good look and listen as he passed! I may have to make a set of those ramps for the wifes Camry. Those metal ramps are not the best, I have to jack the car up and set it on them! Thanks for the pics. Rims look sweet too man.

[draggin50]

Here is a link for the ramp plans. I think I have $38 in mine.
http://mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/mwramps/

[Stormcrow]

Thanks for the designs!

[draggin50]

No problem. They work great. I play hell trying to jack mine up so I use these to drive on then jack it up.

[draggin50]

Pictures with the Alumastars and slicks on. These are just shitty cell phone pictures but the color really stands out in the sun!
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[SN95N/A]

Damn sexy

[USMCPONY]

Damn that looks good!

[draggin50]

Thanks! The black rear wheels made a big difference! Now if I can just get to the track sometime soon and see how it runs!

[k062693w]

:bigthumb Looks Killer Brian !!! :bigthumb

[Stormcrow]

Nice!

[draggin50]

Thanks Aaron.

[k062693w]

Thanks Aaron.

You going to KK Thursday ???
I want to see this thing in person !!!

[draggin50]

It all depends on the weather. The last 2 times I made plans, it was canceled... Maybe if I make plans to not go, they'll run and Ill be there! I know Im ready to see what it will do!

[motox159]

Man I got a boner...

[redfirepearlgt]

Nice Brian. Looks like its hungry for some carnage.

[Stangman]

holy freaking crap thats beautiful

[draggin50]

Man I got a boner...

Haha I guess it has that effect on people!


Nice Brian. Looks like its hungry for some carnage.

If it would ever quit raining long enough to get to the track!!! Im anxious!

[draggin50]

holy freaking crap thats beautiful

Thanks Jesse! I love how it looks with the black wheels. Better than all the bright polished aluminum on the back and all black up front!

[Stangman]

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Needs to be new sig pic!

[draggin50]

I know! Ive been meaning to work on one to change it to.

[draggin50]

Weighed the rear wheels for comparison. The 18 inch Cobra wheels and R888's weighed 60.4lbs. The rear Alumastars weighed 32.4lbs.

Total weight removed from wheels and sway bar is 116.4lbs!

[USMCPONY]

Draggin, was you at kilkare kots a few weeks ago and ran against the 700hp 240?

[draggin50]

No wasn't me. This will be the first passes I get to make! I'm on the stock rear wheels though... Didn't get to bring the slicks with me.

[USMCPONY]

This one had stock wheels and drag radials. Same color as yours. Had to be pushing 600+hp.

[draggin50]

Im not sure who that could've been.

[draggin50]

The Holley 12-1800 fuel pump took a shit on my way to the track. Both pumps failed. I beat on it enough to get it loaded up and brought home. Jacked it up and removed the pump and took it apart. I don't know much about E85 but Id say from the looks of the inside of the pump, its not good to sit. Its gummed up pretty bad and both screens was pretty nasty. Here is some pictures of the housing and screens! Hard to see all the shit in the screens but its nasty.
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[Rick93coupe]

I dont think you should give up on E85, you just have to think about it more than regular pump. I know its a pain when the stations arent close but you could buy a drum to use when you cant get to a pump. Thats my plan, buy a drum and only use as needed. If you tune to pump, you know the drum is better. A friend of mine is trying to talk me into tuning to E70, you can always blend down and then your good all season through the winter blends too.

[IWRBB]

Magnafuel 4703 with a -12 feed to the pump is what'd I'd run for your setup. Add a stainless 100 micron pre filter and stainless 10 micron post filter. Fore makes the 10 micron SS filter.

You could run the Bosch 044s too- but you have to be careful not to get Chinese knockoffs though.

[draggin50]

I dont think you should give up on E85, you just have to think about it more than regular pump. I know its a pain when the stations arent close but you could buy a drum to use when you cant get to a pump. Thats my plan, buy a drum and only use as needed. If you tune to pump, you know the drum is better. A friend of mine is trying to talk me into tuning to E70, you can always blend down and then your good all season through the winter blends too.

Yeah Ill probably keep it and buy a drum. I hate to lose the power it makes.


Magnafuel 4703 with a -12 feed to the pump is what'd I'd run for your setup. Add a stainless 100 micron pre filter and stainless 10 micron post filter. Fore makes the 10 micron SS filter.

You could run the Bosch 044s too- but you have to be careful not to get Chinese knockoffs though.

Ill probably look into another Holley 1800 since the fuel system is already built around it. Maybe later on look into something different. I need to pull the filters apart and see how they look also.

[IWRBB]

Do you really want to try your luck with a Holley pump again? Pumps failing under boost could be an easy $10K failure.

[draggin50]

Yeah I know what ya mean. I just called Holley Tech support and they are a joke. The 12-1800 pump isn't rebuildable and they wont just sell you the 2 pumps. Hell its 6 screws to tear it apart and its only the 2 pumps inside....

I like having 2 pumps like the Holley but Im with you as far as failures. Im going to call Adam at S&M and see what he thinks but Ill probably go with the Magnafuel 4703 like you mentioned.

[draggin50]

Installed a new Holley 12-1800 fuel pump last night so I could get to the track today. Everything worked great and I made it there!

Made 3 passes today at the test session. None was worth a crap but I learned some things!

1. Don't leave on the 2 step mid day on the little slicks! It don't move! Managed a best of 2.16 60 ft. all day.
2. Bilsteins wasn't made for the drag strip! Left flat as could be and didn't transfer any weight I don't think!
3. The N2MB WOT box scares the shit out of everyone! Even the people who know its going to do it!
4. I to learn how to drive this thing!

My best and only 1/4 mile pass was 11.59@132. 60 ft. on this pass was a 2.34. Spun like crazy! I need to start working on the suspension. It makes great power but it don't mean shit if it can put it to the ground.

Got some pictures though! And I ended up having a good time seeing the racing and taking with friends!
Not quite 60 ft out and you can see some tire smoke. Not good!
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[TooFast98Cobra]

Car looks great ! U made it to the track all that matters .

[draggin50]

True! Gives me info so it wasn't a complete bust! And a bay day at the track is still a pretty good day!

[SN95N/A]

Hell yeah

[Maximus]

132?? Sweet! :)

[draggin50]

2.34 sucks!!!

[Rick93coupe]

A bad day at the track is still a pretty good day!

True,
The car sounds great, I think with some seat time you'll be good to go. Watching you guys really made me anxious to get mine out there. I havent been down the track in a long time.

[draggin50]

Yeah I need seat time bad! I only made a few passes last year and a few the year before.

The biggest thing is getting suspension that works. It left flat as hell and won't transfer at all.

[2Fast4You]

Congrats on making it and learning something Brian.

[draggin50]

I'm going to try a few more things yet after talking to Mikey about it. I was leaving pretty hard (or trying to)!! I may throw the drag radials back on and see how that works too.

[Rick93coupe]

Id learn how to drive it on the tires youll spend the most time using but thats just me.

[draggin50]

I swap wheels and tires so much, that would be hard to do! I have the MT ET Street radials that I took off to try the slicks but I really want to run a 28x10.5 slick. Also I have a 3.73 gear Id like to put in soon too. This thing is going 9's this year!!!

[draggin50]

I was able to get back out tonight to Kilkare for test n tune. I think Im starting to figure out how to launch it. I still need work but its a lot better! I drove it 90 miles round trip on the slicks and didn't have any issues!

First pass was a crappy 2.25 60ft and went 11.45@131.73 Better but not by much!

Second pass is where I started figuring things out! 1.73 60ft, 7.00@105.31 and 10.74@132.82! Im happy!!

Last pass would've been my best. 1.71 60ft, 6.92@107.07 1/8th mile, and then it shut off on me.. The N2MB box has killed the car on me twice now. I know Mikey said it did it once to him also so Im going to look into fixing it. 1/4 mile time was 11.35@92.31. I wish I could've got this one done!!! Maybe my 10.50 pass!!! Oh well, always next time!

[SN95N/A]

Nice pass Brian

[draggin50]

Thanks! Its coming around! Still need to better the 60ft but Ill get there eventually!

[bbfstanger]

glad to see your figuring it out,congrats

[draggin50]

Strange 10 way rear shocks on the way. Gonna start there and work my way forward. Looking for the 1.40 or better 60ft!!!

Anyone ever tried the Dynotune nitrous kits? Id like to spray it about 40hp or so. More for the cooling effect than anything. And it helps make more torque!

[chris91]

What shocks did it have before?

[USMCPONY]

Does the car have methanol injection? If not id start there.

[draggin50]

What shocks did it have before?

It has Bilsteins all the way around still. The front does have coil overs but Im not real sure what springs are on them.


Does the car have methanol injection? If not id start there.

No it don't have anything yet. I know 1 guy that had the same set up, sprayed 40 on his and it picked up around 100 hp and 200 tq. Said it was night and day difference.

[draggin50]

I got the Strange 10 way shocks installed finally. Still debating on the front struts and anti roll bar for the rear.

I found a couple pictures of how it comes out. Needs work!!!
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[k062693w]

Looks Good Brian ...

[draggin50]

I wish I could get it to leave harder and come out square! Guess an anti-roll bar needs to be bought!

[k062693w]

I wish I could get it to leave harder and come out square! Guess an anti-roll bar needs to be bought!

One Step at a Time ...
Wouldn't be as Fun IMO to jump in a car and go 8s off the bat ...
Just me maybe ...

[draggin50]

True! Im sure it will get there soon. I hate to even mess with it and I probably shouldn't but its fun as hell! Id like to see a 9.99 pass before the end of the year. That's a quick street car at full weight and A/C!

[bbfstanger]

you definately got the mustang lean going on the launch!

[draggin50]

I know! I wanna make that go away!!!

[JIMS SVT]

Arb will fix that right up.

[draggin50]

I guess Ill have to get one on order then! Hopefully the Team Z piece will not interfere with the tailpipes.

[cstreu1026]

I know Baseline sad their ARB clears 3" tail pipes

[cstreu1026]

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[draggin50]

Thanks Cameron! I went to their fb page and found it. Guess that's a good reason to go ahead and order it.

[draggin50]

Ordered! $257 shipped aint bad. It was $260 before shipping and the discount.

[draggin50]

Anti roll bar should be here tomorrow and Im going to pick up the 26x10 stiff slicks from Chad. Hopefully this will get me hookin and bookin!!! Now I need to pick up more power!!!

[k062693w]

Anti roll bar should be here tomorrow and Im going to pick up the 26x10 stiff slicks from Chad. Hopefully this will get me hookin and bookin!!! Now I need to pick up more power!!!

You can Never have too Much Powah !!!

[draggin50]

Haha I know!!! I thought Id be happy but I was wrong!

[draggin50]

Not much to update. Swapped out the rear shocks to the Strange 10 ways and the 26x10 stiff wall slicks got my 60ft down to 1.52 and 10.56@131 and some change. I still need to get the antiroll bar on so I can lean on it a little more out of the hole. I think there is still a little left there.

As far as making more power and losing some weight, that is my next direction. Id like to swap in some Kirkey seats to start with. Probably lose another 100lbs easy with just that. Then Ill be on the hunt for a set of injectors. The 80's are maxxed out as it is so maybe some ID1000's or 120's are in the future. I know talking to Adam, the crusher inlet and upping the boost can happen after I address the injectors. And maybe add a small 40 or 50 shot to cool things down. I know people see a big jump in hp and torque with just that.

I need to pick 2-tone's head a little about the small kit and see how his reacts.
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[draggin50]

Copyrighted pictures from last time out.
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[USMCPONY]

I almost see some daylight under those tires.

[draggin50]

That would be nice!! Maybe someday!!

If I could leave on full boost and had some better suspension up front, it might! I need to get it scaled and see what it really weighs.

Id like to see it on 24 psi before the end of the year. Maybe get that 9.90 out of it!

[2-Tone]

On the 150 shot my car picked up 177 torque and 91 hp. This was a nitrous express proton wet kit. My bottle heater keeps the bottle around 950 psi so the car is a little fat. It would make a little more power with more bottle pressure.

[IWRBB]

As far as making more power and losing some weight, that is my next direction. Id like to swap in some Kirkey seats to start with. Probably lose another 100lbs easy with just that.

Stock front seats are 106 lbs total for both. Likely closer to 60 to 70 at best once you put some brackets on those Kirkeys. I have weights of all the stock interior parts in the link in my sig.

[draggin50]

On the 150 shot my car picked up 177 torque and 91 hp. This was a nitrous express proton wet kit. My bottle heater keeps the bottle around 950 psi so the car is a little fat. It would make a little more power with more bottle pressure.

Thanks! That's what I needed to know. I was planning on a small dry shot around 50hp to see how that helps.


Stock front seats are 106 lbs total for both. Likely closer to 60 to 70 at best once you put some brackets on those Kirkeys. I have weights of all the stock interior parts in the link in my sig.

Thanks! I just checked out a bunch of your pictures. You didn't mess around!

[draggin50]

Just a video from Kilkare a while back. Gonna be a long winter!!! This was my 10.56@131 pass.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jl54sYBzFU

[redfirepearlgt]

Always nice to see the orange rolling down the track! Lets hope for a mild winter. Remember El Nino for what its worth can generally create milder winters if I recall right. I know it made winters in So CAL much easier to take, that along with Santa Anna's. Who knows, we may find ourselves putting rubber down on a fresh reopened Tri State before we know it...HOPFULLY.

[draggin50]

Wouldn't that be nice!! Id love to see them open up this coming year.

[redfirepearlgt]

ITs till a pipe dream according to those in the area. Gossip on the street is she will be getting the track redone AND removing the grass center. Lets hope so. Maybe that would out some fire under E20 and they would follow suit. Doubt it though.

[draggin50]

Time will tell I guess. I hope its not just rumors. Both Kilkare and E2O has me sour anymore.

[draggin50]

New 3.73 gear is installed! Thanks Mike!!

Now if it gets a little warmer tomorrow, Ill get it out and see how it feels. I know the Toyo's don't like it already. Spins worse than it did.

Plans to come may be front suspension, 4lb lower, and some ID1000's. Hope that will get me in the 9's.

[2Fast4You]

What gear was in there before?

[draggin50]

It had a 3.55 in it. Im hoping this will get my 60ft. down in the low 1.40's. Maybe a 1.39. That would make my day! My best so far has been a 1.52. I think if I can shave a tenth in the 60, it will go some low 10's as it sets. That and adding 2lbs of boost with the 4lb lower and ID1000's, and suspension work, I think it will go 9's. I need to get it back on the dyno as well and see what it does once everything else is done.

[USMCPONY]

I'd recommend ID1300's. They was the first all purpose E85 injector ID made and you'll have room to grow. I think you'll be close to maxing out the 1000's on E85.

[draggin50]

Ive thought about that too. I have 80's right now and Im only planning to go up 2 or 3 lbs of boost. After that, ill probably be looking to build a motor.

[USMCPONY]

Definitely do the 1300's at a minimum. Who knows you may get a good deal on a turbo of F1x.

[draggin50]

Definitely do the 1300's at a minimum. Who knows you may get a good deal on a turbo of F1x.

True! Never know if a Precision 76/75 would show up!!

[2-Tone]

I think your base pressure is similar to what I was running. High 50's or low 60's ? If you leave it that way 1000's will be plenty for the 2.9. If you plan to go turbo in the future you will need the 1300s. I Love that car. Can't wait to see it make a 9 second pass !

[draggin50]

I think your base pressure is similar to what I was running. High 50's or low 60's ? If you leave it that way 1000's will be plenty for the 2.9. If you plan to go turbo in the future you will need the 1300s. I Love that car. Can't wait to see it make a 9 second pass !

Thanks Tommy! I think it will have it in it this year. It shouldn't take much but going from the 10.44 to a 9 second pass will be a big jump.

I don't plan on changing much up for this coming year. Just want a little more boost and suspension work. I think with that and the 3.73 gear, Ill get my 9 second pass. If I keep it after that, it may get upgrades but that's a ways out yet and I don't keep them very long!

[JIMS SVT]

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-parts-for-sale-wanted/3767548-fs-id1000.html

I see these every now and then for sale and remembered you was looking for some.

[redfirepearlgt]

Thanks Tommy! I think it will have it in it this year. It shouldn't take much but going from the 10.44 to a 9 second pass will be a big jump.

I don't plan on changing much up for this coming year. Just want a little more boost and suspension work. I think with that and the 3.73 gear, Ill get my 9 second pass. If I keep it after that, it may get upgrades but that's a ways out yet and I don't keep them very long!

u cant be serious. too sweet of a car to let that get away. you'll regret it the moment you sell it.

[draggin50]

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-parts-for-sale-wanted/3767548-fs-id1000.html

I see these every now and then for sale and remembered you was looking for some.

Thanks Jimmy! Im still looking into those. I can get new for right at $900. I like to save money though!

[draggin50]

u cant be serious. too sweet of a car to let that get away. you'll regret it the moment you sell it.

Your probably right! Id like to say I'll have this one for a while but Im always looking to upgrade. A GT500 is my next step! Doubt it will happen so Ill just keep this one.

[1baddlx]

Your probably right! Id like to say I'll have this one for a while but Im always looking to upgrade. A GT500 is my next step! Doubt it will happen so Ill just keep this one.

Well if u did decide to,I know you'll call me ...and I would have bought the silver one if you would have said something

[USMCPONY]

I bought my id1700's from D3 performance for $1600. Original price was $2000 just for injectors. They might give good deals on 1300's.

[draggin50]

Well if u did decide to,I know you'll call me ...and I would have bought the silver one if you would have said something

I think I sold the silver car for $19,600. I paid $21,500 for it but needed to move it quick to get this one. If this one goes, I gotta give Mikey the first shot. I know he hated to see it go.


I bought my id1700's from D3 performance for $1600. Original price was $2000 just for injectors. They might give good deals on 1300's.

Ill check them out too. I think Im just going to go with ID1000's. I really don't plan on taking it any further after that. Im to the point where Ill have to take the roll bar out and go with a cage. I hate to do that with a passion! That's what makes it fun, and I don't want to climb over door bars! All else fails, Ill pick me up another fox to just build.

[draggin50]

Got my 4lb lower. Im at 21lbs now with the 2lb lower and a 3.20 upper. Hopefully I can get close to 24lbs. I still haven't picked up injectors but its gonna suck changing them since I have to pull the blower to get the passenger side out.
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[USMCPONY]

Woo hoo you typically see 12-15hp per pound of boost. Oh yeah, ID1300's!!!!!!!

[draggin50]

Hope it makes close to 725 or so and the torque picks up a good bit. Id love to see 750/690! I don't want to get my hopes up, but that's what Id like to see anyways.

[IWRBB]

I have a 10# Metco 10 rib lower if you are feeling froggy. You would just need a 10 rib alternator pulley, upper, tensioner pulley and idlers. ASP and/or Metco can hook you up with those. I have some 10 rib uppers and alternator pulleys that'd work with the 10# lower. You'd just need the tensioner pulley and idlers. Throw some spacers on the tensioner to move it out slightly and you have a 10 rib belt setup!

[draggin50]

Holy shit! I don't think I need anything that big! Im scared of the 4lb lower as it is! Id like to keep the crank in 1 piece!

[IWRBB]

It's the 3.4L and up blowers that break cranks due to the mass of the rotors and gears. Yours is a KB isn't it? My 10 rib uppers won't fit that anyways, they are for a Whipple.

[draggin50]

No its a 2.9 Whipple.

[IWRBB]

It's up to you, but if you are interested, we could make a 10 rib setup happen for you. I have other lower pulley sizes as well. I have 6, 8 and 10 lb lowers. The only difficult part would be getting the tensioner pulley made. I wouldn't mind getting a hold of that stock caged lower you are selling BTW.

[draggin50]

I sold the lower last night. Just shipped it out actually.

[Blkcobra01]

Yeah that's the only thing that sucks about whipple's. Is the non removable inlet. Whenever I do blower swap on mine it will be a while I'm gonna go with the VMP blower. Are you running E85? With the 2.9?


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[draggin50]

Yeah E85. I was looking at a Cobra at Mikes with the 2.8KB and he was able to swap his injectors without taking his blower off. I couldn't get that lucky!

Ive seen a few VMP blowers on FB for sale here lately. Also saw Jake Conants 4.0 was up for sale too.

[Blkcobra01]

Yeah E85. I was looking at a Cobra at Mikes with the 2.8KB and he was able to swap his injectors without taking his blower off. I couldn't get that lucky!

Ive seen a few VMP blowers on FB for sale here lately. Also saw Jake Conants 4.0 was up for sale too.

Jake is going turbo now correct? Clean looking Cobra man. Also love the Model A build.


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[draggin50]

Thanks!

Yeah he went turbo now. Seems the smart thing to do! Steve Simpkins (700HPMystic) went turbo too and I think he went 5.80's right out of the gate.

[draggin50]

Got the car out for a little while today. Just went out cruising around beating on it a little! Stopped and took a few pictures too.
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[USMCPONY]

Must be nice...... lol

[draggin50]

Haha! But yours will be well worth it when its done!!

Now I need to get it cleaned up!

[redfirepearlgt]

nice photos Brian

[draggin50]

Thanks Chad! If I had known the weather was going to be so nice, I would've cleaned it up better!

[Blkcobra01]

Love CO Cobra's.


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[redfirepearlgt]

Thanks Chad! If I had known the weather was going to be so nice, I would've cleaned it up better!

I can't see any dirt from my house! LOL!

[Yellow98Cobra]

New spank material right there.!

[draggin50]

Haha! I guess you could put it that way! It is a sexy bitch!!

[draggin50]

Love CO Cobra's.


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I always wanted one, now I have it! I love the color that's for sure!


I can't see any dirt from my house! LOL!

I cant see it behind the wheel either! Pictures sure show it though!

[draggin50]

Picked up some new 28x11.50 Quick Time Pro's today and got them on. May need to raise it back up some tomorrow so they don't have any chance of rubbing. They look big sitting in there. And hopefully it helps my 60ft.
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[draggin50]

Ive been pretty busy here lately with the move and all so I haven't got around to doing much. Finally got the front garage squared away and made room!
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[Blkcobra01]

Nice garage beautiful CO!


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[redfirepearlgt]

So when do I move in Brian? LOL!

[2Fast4You]

Super Nice, if that was my garage, my wife would never see me unless she came out to visit. Lol

[draggin50]

Super Nice, if that was my garage, my wife would never see me unless she came out to visit. Lol

I was in the middle garage today working and sat down and was watching Oh Brother Where Art Thou when she walked in and asked what I was doing!

[draggin50]

Nice garage beautiful CO!


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Thanks! The garage is pretty big. Its 3 parts actually with the front being 30x30. All together its 30x69. I need to put a door between the front where the Cobra is and the middle. The back already has one but was 4 horse stalls so Im still trying to tear it apart and put walls in. I just finished framing in the front and sheeting it. Still have a little left to do on it yet.

[draggin50]

So when do I move in Brian? LOL!

I got plenty of room!!

[USMCPONY]

That setup looks nice!

[cyah92]

nice brian. defintly have plenty of room.

[TooFast98Cobra]

Me jealous . Looks great

[chris91]

I spy vents on the wall, heated and a/c? Badass setup for sure man! Congrats on the new place!

[draggin50]

I spy vents on the wall, heated and a/c? Badass setup for sure man! Congrats on the new place!

Heated! No AC yet but that may come sometime in the future. Thanks! The house is 1700 sq ft. and the garage is 2000! I have my priority's right I think!!!

[draggin50]

That setup looks nice!

Thanks! Its not Vette nice but I enjoy it! I have a ways to go to keep up with you now!


nice brian. defintly have plenty of room.

Thanks! Ive come to realize, the more space you have, the more crap you pile in! Next thing you know, your adding on!


Me jealous . Looks great

Thanks Bill! One of these days Im going to make it over your way for a track day or race! I promise!

[PKFIRE]

Wheels look great! Can't wait till you run it on those!

[Royal96]

Heated! No AC yet but that may come sometime in the future. Thanks! The house is 1700 sq ft. and the garage is 2000! I have my priority's right I think!!!

That sounds like my dream home right there!

Beautiful car too, by the way.

[draggin50]

Thanks!

The house isn't nothing real fancy. A double wide on a foundation with a large addition. But I grew up in trailers so this is an upgrade for me! And it's mine.

[USMCPONY]

Thanks! Its not Vette nice but I enjoy it! I have a ways to go to keep up with you now!



Thanks! Ive come to realize, the more space you have, the more crap you pile in! Next thing you know, your adding on!



Thanks Bill! One of these days Im going to make it over your way for a track day or race! I promise!

Ha a terminator is pretty high up there as far as performance goes. Just two completely cars with the same goals.

[Stangman]

Thanks!

The house isn't nothing real fancy. A double wide on a foundation with a large addition. But I grew up in trailers so this is an upgrade for me! And it's mine.

I'll have to swing by and check out the new digs sometime.... how far is it from your old place?

[draggin50]

Youll have to do that Jesse! Im 7.5 miles closer to ya. Just 5 miles out of Hillsboro.

[draggin50]

Well... Making a few little changes trying to get that 9.99.

Ordered a set of Strange 10 way front struts and UPR coil overs with 14-175 springs. Picked up a set of stock GT springs for the rear and I have an airbag to go in the passenger side. Kirkey seats and a set of 5 point harness's are also on the way. Figured I can shed a few pounds, get it to 60ft, and it will go 9's!

Ill be picking up a set of new slicks also. Tried and true 26x10 stiff walls.

So far my quickest pass was the 10.17@138.84. Id love to see 140mph.

[USMCPONY]

Woo hoo!

[Walter]

Brian, no ARB in the rear? 14-175 seems a little stiff. Whats the car weigh?

[S281SC]

175 is probably pretty close on a new edge with an iron block 4.6. The 14-150 were so soft on our sn95 the front came up so quick it cycled 4 times before it was past the tree. And that was with lakewood 70:30 struts, cromoly k member, bumper support removed and a fiberglass hood. We had to switch to 14-200 to calm it down a little. This was with 4.56:1 gears and a manual tranny which did not help. The switch to 200lb springs took the 60' from 1.72 to 1.66. I am sure there is a point where softer is better but it was also much more stable on the big end.


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[redfirepearlgt]

165 lb/inch springs are on the front of the 14 now with Strange 10 way struts. That's BMR's drag spring spec for their 07-09 GT500 with the 5.4L iron block engine. I considered a QA1 coil over setup for the front with 150 or 175 lb springs if this setup didn't work out for me.

[Walter]

175 is probably pretty close on a new edge with an iron block 4.6. The 14-150 were so soft on our sn95 the front came up so quick it cycled 4 times before it was past the tree. And that was with lakewood 70:30 struts, cromoly k member, bumper support removed and a fiberglass hood. We had to switch to 14-200 to calm it down a little. This was with 4.56:1 gears and a manual tranny which did not help. The switch to 200lb springs took the 60' from 1.72 to 1.66. I am sure there is a point where softer is better but it was also much more stable on the big end.


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Should have stayed with the 14-150 and upgraded to better struts. The 70/30's couldnt handle the rate of the 150 spring for whatever reason. Swapping to the stiff 200 took poor rebound dampening out of the equation as the 200 spring was most likely barely compressed..

[draggin50]

No anti roll bar on the car. That was my reasoning on going with the airbag instead. I know its a band aid but I really don't want to interfere with the exhaust or cut the car up.

The car probably weighs around 3700 with me in it. The k member and A arms up front and the solid axle out back lightens it up some. Mine has a 3.73 gear.

Right now my best 60fts are right around 1.50-1.55. I did have one that was a 1.47. That only happened once though. Id like to see a 1.39 or better.

[draggin50]

And right now it has Bilstein struts up front with 12-250 coil over springs. The rear are just Eibach lowering springs with Strange 10 way shocks.

[2Fast4You]

Good to see movement again.

[draggin50]

Ill be glad to be back out making passes. Winter always beats me down!

[draggin50]

Current situation...
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[draggin50]

Actually, I have the Strange front struts and 14-175 springs on. Started on the rear. I have a set of stock 99-04 springs to put in but I ran into a problem.
Nice bushings...
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[USMCPONY]

Terminators are one of the only Mustangs that I'm interested in anymore. Maybe cause I had one and I barely see them anymore.

[draggin50]

They are the funnest cars I have had. I would probably say that about the Corvette though if I had one. Decent power and fun to drive unlike racecars.

[PKFIRE]

Good to see you are getting motivated to grab a 9 this year! Best of luck to you!

[draggin50]

Thanks Joe. Hopefully I will get there this year. I got closer last year with the 10.17 pass. The MPH is there.

[PKFIRE]

Thanks Joe. Hopefully I will get there this year. I got closer last year with the 10.17 pass. The MPH is there.

I hope you get it. I was stuck at a 12.0 in my srt4. I wish I could of got a 11.99 before I got rid of it. You are really close!

[draggin50]

That's all I want. Just to say it did!