Project empty pockets aka 97 cobra

timpryor · 07-31-2007, 09:57 PM

Since everyone else is making one i figure i would post up one for my money pit. A little info about this car I bought this car BONE STOCK about a year ago after selling my V6 mustang. I am going to list every mod no matter how trivial of a mod it may be. I will try to keep this thread as updated as possible, with pics.

Current Mods

Drivetrain:
K&N Filter
MGW short throw shifter
Optima Red Top
FRRP 4.10 Rear axle gears
FRPP King Cobra clutch

Exhaust:
Bassani O/R X-pipe
Magnaflow Catback

Suspension:
FMS C-Springs
Mac UCA/LCA's

Interior:
Summit Racing seats
Entire Mach 460 removed and replaced with
Alpine IVA-D310
Arc Audio Components(4)
Alpine MRP-F240
Alpine MRD-M605
Alpine Type R 10" sub(1) in box built to specs
Custom Rear seat delete with amp rack

Appearance:
BBS RK rims wrapped in Nitto 275/35/18 Tires
Blue Oval Industries headlights
Stock Spoiler Removed
5% Tint all the way around
"COBRA" rear bumper inserts
Black taillight bezels

Other:
Autometer Phantom Oil Pressure & Water Temp Guages

Eventually

Drivetrain:
Procharger P1SC with 3 core intercooler(After Motor)
New(to me) Teskid Block
New Pistons/rods(8.5:1ish) compression
Ported B heads/intake
cams
T-56
Slicks for the track

Exhaust:
Long Tube headers(probably BBK)
O/R X-pipe for said long tube headers
Probably will switch to Bassani Mufflers

Suspension:
UPR Tubular K-Member
Strange 10 ways
MM FLSFC's
MM Rear UCA/LCA's
MM C/C Plates

Appearance:
Two Tone paint Rio Red bottom/Black Metallic Top
S-281 Wing

**1SLO85** · 07-31-2007, 10:06 PM

VERY COOL, Timmy.

timpryor · 07-31-2007, 10:42 PM

when all is said and done it should be sitting 450RWHP before heads and cams, and thats on the stock bottom end

blkstang87 · 07-31-2007, 10:46 PM

kewl deal timmy. good luck.

Jeramey@StrictlyPro.com · 07-31-2007, 10:51 PM

Its going to be sick!

Thatcamaroguy · 08-01-2007, 06:44 PM

Yea do it if you want, they're an appearance mod just like alot of things. More appearance than function. Either way I really like your car

I'd say leave the 4.10's with the T56. The difference in first gear of the T56 to your 5spd is going to be a big enough difference. Plus with that long 6th gear, cruising on the highway with 4.10's wont be a problem

Keep us posted!

William

68GEETEE · 08-03-2007, 05:23 PM

I didnt know you bought a cobra, very cool!

timpryor · 08-07-2007, 01:15 AM

Just for reference a pic when stock

and Now

Poisoned Pony · 08-07-2007, 01:43 AM

that wingless with BBK RK's look is pretty pimp, something I wish I would of done with my '96 Cobra back in the day. Nice job Timmy

Macs01GT · 08-07-2007, 05:21 AM

Sounds like you got some good plans Tim.

96greengt · 08-07-2007, 08:43 AM

Looks to be a money pit for sure..... lol

Nice Timmy!

CrewChiefLite · 08-08-2007, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stang13

That's an old wives tale

No, it's not, but whatever. Like I said, slotted rotors-fine, drilled rotors, bad idea. Unless all you care about is looks.

timpryor · 08-14-2007, 04:32 PM

Update: Ordering strange 10 way adjustable shocks/struts this week

timpryor · 08-15-2007, 11:21 PM

Well since the stranges are on backorder until DECEMBER i ordered my drilled/slotted rotors as well as some competition engineering FLSFC's and my autometer oil pressure and water temp guages

thanks mitch aka moneytaker

TheDan · 08-16-2007, 07:22 AM

If youre car is causing empty pockets you should sell it and buy something more economical?

txlen · 08-16-2007, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDan

If youre car is causing empty pockets you should sell it and buy something more economical?

nah thats why he wants a better paying job now......lol..

TheDan · 08-16-2007, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txlen

nah thats why he wants a better paying job now......lol..

Ya I guess hes a kid so no biggie but still..............

swingle007 · 08-16-2007, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timpryor

Update: Ordering strange 10 way adjustable shocks/struts this week

please keep me posted via pm on the difference these make Tim. I need to replace both on our '97, and am weighing my options on brand right now.

**1SLO85** · 08-16-2007, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swingle007

please keep me posted via pm on the difference these make Tim. I need to replace both on our '97, and am weighing my options on brand right now.

John, they are very nice...I HIGHLY recommend them. I run them on the Bucket and I love them both on the street and on the track.

timpryor · 08-16-2007, 11:49 AM

Too bad you can't get em GRRRR

07-31-2007, 09:57 PM	#1
timpryor Wishing we had some late-nite staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 6,653 Trader Rating: (3)	Project empty pockets aka 97 cobra Since everyone else is making one i figure i would post up one for my money pit. A little info about this car I bought this car BONE STOCK about a year ago after selling my V6 mustang. I am going to list every mod no matter how trivial of a mod it may be. I will try to keep this thread as updated as possible, with pics. Current Mods Drivetrain: K&N Filter MGW short throw shifter Optima Red Top FRRP 4.10 Rear axle gears FRPP King Cobra clutch Exhaust: Bassani O/R X-pipe Magnaflow Catback Suspension: FMS C-Springs Mac UCA/LCA's Interior: Summit Racing seats Entire Mach 460 removed and replaced with Alpine IVA-D310 Arc Audio Components(4) Alpine MRP-F240 Alpine MRD-M605 Alpine Type R 10" sub(1) in box built to specs Custom Rear seat delete with amp rack Appearance: BBS RK rims wrapped in Nitto 275/35/18 Tires Blue Oval Industries headlights Stock Spoiler Removed 5% Tint all the way around "COBRA" rear bumper inserts Black taillight bezels Other: Autometer Phantom Oil Pressure & Water Temp Guages Eventually Drivetrain: Procharger P1SC with 3 core intercooler(After Motor) New(to me) Teskid Block New Pistons/rods(8.5:1ish) compression Ported B heads/intake cams T-56 Slicks for the track Exhaust: Long Tube headers(probably BBK) O/R X-pipe for said long tube headers Probably will switch to Bassani Mufflers Suspension: UPR Tubular K-Member Strange 10 ways MM FLSFC's MM Rear UCA/LCA's MM C/C Plates Appearance: Two Tone paint Rio Red bottom/Black Metallic Top S-281 Wing __________________ '97 Rio Red Cobra #2637 of 6961 Modded-274.47RWHP/271.40 RWTQ Last edited by timpryor : 05-03-2008 at 10:36 PM.

07-31-2007, 10:06 PM	#2
1SLO85 THE OLD SCHOOL MODERATOR Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: In the 9 second zone. Posts: 5,924 Trader Rating: (0)	VERY COOL, Timmy. __________________ 1985 Mustang GT-Yeah, it's FAST 2006 Black on Black ProCharged Mustang GT-It's the Mrs' 2006 FX4 Superduty Powerstroke-The Toy Hauler

07-31-2007, 10:42 PM	#3
timpryor Wishing we had some late-nite staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 6,653 Trader Rating: (3)	when all is said and done it should be sitting 450RWHP before heads and cams, and thats on the stock bottom end __________________ '97 Rio Red Cobra #2637 of 6961 Modded-274.47RWHP/271.40 RWTQ

08-01-2007, 06:44 PM	#6
Thatcamaroguy ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 362 Trader Rating: (0)	Yea do it if you want, they're an appearance mod just like alot of things. More appearance than function. Either way I really like your car I'd say leave the 4.10's with the T56. The difference in first gear of the T56 to your 5spd is going to be a big enough difference. Plus with that long 6th gear, cruising on the highway with 4.10's wont be a problem Keep us posted! William __________________ Peace.

08-07-2007, 01:15 AM	#8
timpryor Wishing we had some late-nite staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 6,653 Trader Rating: (3)	Just for reference a pic when stock and Now __________________ '97 Rio Red Cobra #2637 of 6961 Modded-274.47RWHP/271.40 RWTQ

07-31-2007, 10:46 PM	#4
blkstang87 ☆★sSs★☆ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antone Posts: 3,989 Trader Rating: (4)	kewl deal timmy. good luck.

07-31-2007, 10:51 PM	#5
Jeramey@StrictlyPro.com LSS Junkie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Deer Park (Houston) Posts: 1,058 Trader Rating: (1)	Its going to be sick!

08-03-2007, 05:23 PM	#7
68GEETEE Mama Mia Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: south of brooklyn Posts: 306 Trader Rating: (0)	I didnt know you bought a cobra, very cool!

08-07-2007, 01:43 AM	#9
Poisoned Pony Kiss my shiney butt Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 967 Trader Rating: (0)	that wingless with BBK RK's look is pretty pimp, something I wish I would of done with my '96 Cobra back in the day. Nice job Timmy __________________ 2000 GT black, 5-speed, wingless coupe mods: alittle bit of this, alittle bit of that

08-07-2007, 05:21 AM	#10
Macs01GT Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dongducheon, Korea Posts: 1,833 Trader Rating: (0)	Sounds like you got some good plans Tim. __________________ 2001 Premium Mustang GT Coupe 5 Speed Oxford White/Medium Parchement Leather 2003 SVT Focus #2653 of 3985 CD Silver with Red Inserts 2004 Mazda 3s Sunlight Silver 2006 Nissan Titan SE King Cab 4x2

08-14-2007, 04:32 PM	#13
timpryor Wishing we had some late-nite staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 6,653 Trader Rating: (3)	Update: Ordering strange 10 way adjustable shocks/struts this week __________________ '97 Rio Red Cobra #2637 of 6961 Modded-274.47RWHP/271.40 RWTQ

08-15-2007, 11:21 PM	#14
timpryor Wishing we had some late-nite staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 6,653 Trader Rating: (3)	Well since the stranges are on backorder until DECEMBER i ordered my drilled/slotted rotors as well as some competition engineering FLSFC's and my autometer oil pressure and water temp guages thanks mitch aka moneytaker __________________ '97 Rio Red Cobra #2637 of 6961 Modded-274.47RWHP/271.40 RWTQ

08-16-2007, 07:22 AM	#15
TheDan sleepy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 1,354 Trader Rating: (1)	If youre car is causing empty pockets you should sell it and buy something more economical? __________________ I would like to personally thank the inventor of the Bikini -Dan

08-16-2007, 11:49 AM	#20
timpryor Wishing we had some late-nite staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 6,653 Trader Rating: (3)	Too bad you can't get em GRRRR __________________ '97 Rio Red Cobra #2637 of 6961 Modded-274.47RWHP/271.40 RWTQ

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