Figure I would start a build/progress thread.
Picked the car up this past Tuesday, 07Dec10.
Pictures of the car's condition when I picked it up can be seen in this thread, 08Dec10 pictures.
Engine Specs
2003 Cobra Crank
Forged Rotating Assembly and lowered compression, 8:1
P&P'd B heads and stock cams
Drivetrain
2003 T56, 10 Spline, Lethal Performance TOB retainer sleeve
SPEC Aluminum Flywheel with rebuildable friction plate
SPEC Stage 3+ clutch
Aluminum driveshaft, shortened and 28 spline yoke for T56
Pro50 short throw shifter
3.73 gears
Other Mods
BBK CAI
90MM Lightening MAF
MMR Intake Plenum Spacer
IMRC Deletes
BBK ceramic coated long tubes
O/R X pipe
Magnaflow catback
Bilsten shocks and struts
Welded sub frame connectors
LCA's
Lowered 2'' on Eibach Prokit
Offset steering rack bushings
Maximum Motorsports caster camber plates
Cobra Y2K rims wrapped in Ventus V12 Evo K110 tires, 265/35/18 front and 285/35/18 rear
These were the issues I noticed when I drove it this past week:
1)Shudders below 1500rpm in 1st gear when taking off, acts like the engine is going to cut out.
2)Rough and jumpy idle, was idling at about 950-1000rpms
3)When coming to a stop in 1st gear, would stay at 1500rpms, even with clutch in, and slowly go back down to 950-1000rpms.
4)TOB needs to be replaced, going bad.
5)Transmission will lock up in reverse and not let me shift from reverse, I have been having to reverse more and play with it to get it out of reverse. I don't have a clue as to what could be causing this issue.
6)Front suspension clunks over bumps and good size dips. I'm guess the bushings need to be replaced
7)Was throwing the P1443 code so I checked the system. The vacuum hoses on evaporation system purge control valve are corroded and leaking, one going from solenoid to intake manifold has long tear in it causing a huge vacuum leak. The hose going from the solenoid to the valve was also too long and cause the valve to pinch it in between the valve cover and shock tower pinching the hose shut.
This week I have fixed and replaced the vacuum hoses on the evaporation system purge control valve and solenoid.
Replaced the fuel filter, fuel was coming out dark brown from it when I removed it, and was also pretty clogged up.
I also had to replace the battery. It was completely dead so I had to get jump started 3 times today. So I spent the extra money and bought a Optima(red top) from Auto Zone.
Also replaced the bald PS2's with Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 tires, 265/35/18 front and 285/35/18 rear.
Since I have done those three things the car now idles steady at 800rpms, does not shudder below 1500rpms when taking off in 1st gear, starts right away, and now I am getting more than 20mpg's rather than 16mpg's.
This past Wednesday I ordered Ford Racing 3.73 gears with the speedcal box, Ford Racing TOB, and pilot bearing. I do a lot of highway driving and I don't like doing 2850rpms cruising at 80mph with these 4.10's and I'd like to get better hwy mpg's. My dad and I will be replacing the TOB this next weekend hopefully and I will probably take it to a shop here in SA for the 3.73 install.
I will post some more pics next week of the progress.
Picked the car up this past Tuesday, 07Dec10.
Pictures of the car's condition when I picked it up can be seen in this thread, 08Dec10 pictures.
Engine Specs
2003 Cobra Crank
Forged Rotating Assembly and lowered compression, 8:1
P&P'd B heads and stock cams
Drivetrain
2003 T56, 10 Spline, Lethal Performance TOB retainer sleeve
SPEC Aluminum Flywheel with rebuildable friction plate
SPEC Stage 3+ clutch
Aluminum driveshaft, shortened and 28 spline yoke for T56
Pro50 short throw shifter
3.73 gears
Other Mods
BBK CAI
90MM Lightening MAF
MMR Intake Plenum Spacer
IMRC Deletes
BBK ceramic coated long tubes
O/R X pipe
Magnaflow catback
Bilsten shocks and struts
Welded sub frame connectors
LCA's
Lowered 2'' on Eibach Prokit
Offset steering rack bushings
Maximum Motorsports caster camber plates
Cobra Y2K rims wrapped in Ventus V12 Evo K110 tires, 265/35/18 front and 285/35/18 rear
These were the issues I noticed when I drove it this past week:
1)Shudders below 1500rpm in 1st gear when taking off, acts like the engine is going to cut out.
2)Rough and jumpy idle, was idling at about 950-1000rpms
3)When coming to a stop in 1st gear, would stay at 1500rpms, even with clutch in, and slowly go back down to 950-1000rpms.
4)TOB needs to be replaced, going bad.
5)Transmission will lock up in reverse and not let me shift from reverse, I have been having to reverse more and play with it to get it out of reverse. I don't have a clue as to what could be causing this issue.
6)Front suspension clunks over bumps and good size dips. I'm guess the bushings need to be replaced
7)Was throwing the P1443 code so I checked the system. The vacuum hoses on evaporation system purge control valve are corroded and leaking, one going from solenoid to intake manifold has long tear in it causing a huge vacuum leak. The hose going from the solenoid to the valve was also too long and cause the valve to pinch it in between the valve cover and shock tower pinching the hose shut.
This week I have fixed and replaced the vacuum hoses on the evaporation system purge control valve and solenoid.
Replaced the fuel filter, fuel was coming out dark brown from it when I removed it, and was also pretty clogged up.
I also had to replace the battery. It was completely dead so I had to get jump started 3 times today. So I spent the extra money and bought a Optima(red top) from Auto Zone.
Also replaced the bald PS2's with Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 tires, 265/35/18 front and 285/35/18 rear.
Since I have done those three things the car now idles steady at 800rpms, does not shudder below 1500rpms when taking off in 1st gear, starts right away, and now I am getting more than 20mpg's rather than 16mpg's.
This past Wednesday I ordered Ford Racing 3.73 gears with the speedcal box, Ford Racing TOB, and pilot bearing. I do a lot of highway driving and I don't like doing 2850rpms cruising at 80mph with these 4.10's and I'd like to get better hwy mpg's. My dad and I will be replacing the TOB this next weekend hopefully and I will probably take it to a shop here in SA for the 3.73 install.
I will post some more pics next week of the progress.
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