So what next??

Rice Hunter · 06-05-2002, 01:41 PM

Ok guys, the Vortech is comin in this week, installed by next week. Good stuff. So everything being stock, I have a few questions for you.

Presently: I have very little money left, of course. I don't know if I should get a cat back or just get free-er flowing mufflers for right now, i.e. Flowmaster, Dynomax, etc.

Future: When I become super rich

(thus implying that, yes, hell WILL freeze over), what's next? Full exhaust? More engine work? I know gears, so don't tell me gears, haha! Thoughts? Thanks!

Crackerballer · 06-05-2002, 01:47 PM

Damn, you will be more than just a rice hunter with a cobra and a vortech. Shoot, get you some gears, headers, a cat back, short thorw, some suspension work, and an accufab throttle body, you will kick major ***. Your my idol.

StoplightWarrior · 06-05-2002, 05:14 PM

Definitely get a shifter. I'd also get some longtubes, an offroad X and a catback of some sort. Gears would be cool, but I wouldn't go too steep or else traction will be a MAJOR issue. Maybe 3.73's. Also, drag radials are going to become a musthave item after the blower goes on. Good luck with everything!

If you really wanted a badass car, IMO, all you'd need besides the cobra & blower is a nice exhaust system, a shifter, and some key suspension pieces. Don't go way overboard with it. A well handling, sweet looking, throaty sounding, 12sec cobra is a very nice car to own.

91LX2Bfast · 06-05-2002, 06:12 PM

A few suggestions:
Shifter
Subframe connectors
Lowering springs
Power pipe

96GTPRT · 06-06-2002, 12:04 AM

Ok man, looking at everyone's long lists of stuff, that you cant afford right now, I'd go with the shifter and the cat-back. Then save for the rest. Just replacing the mufflers wont do much and you'll probably want to get a full cat-back later on down the road anyway. And a shifter is...a must. You dont want to miss a gear in the middle of a race. Considering your money at the moment, I would just go with those. You can get the rest later.

Rice Hunter · 06-06-2002, 12:14 PM

Hey, thanks for the replies guys (especially you, Crackerballer

, good ego boost, thanks!). These mods are all I things I would love to do, but I think 96GTPRT hit the nail on the head.. haha. As always, I save these in a Word file, so I won't forget, thanks again guys!

PS: anyone else is still welcome to reply

FireFinder20 · 06-07-2002, 06:23 AM

Good news is if you haven't already, that '99 Cobra gets a free aftercat system from the dealer as well as a porting job for the intake. There were horrible crimps and restrictions in the intake and exhaust in '99 that made the car less powerful than advertised. Hopefully, there is no statute of limitations on the offending systems...

GTJim · 06-07-2002, 12:23 PM

A few other things you might consider which are fairly inexpensive to keep the body flex down and reduce the rear wheel hop:

1. Subframe connectors ($80-110)
2. Steeda IRS bushings ($40)
3. Paul's HP IRS pinion brace ($150)

06-05-2002, 01:41 PM	#1
Rice Hunter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The special place in your heart Posts: 388	So what next?? Ok guys, the Vortech is comin in this week, installed by next week. Good stuff. So everything being stock, I have a few questions for you. Presently: I have very little money left, of course. I don't know if I should get a cat back or just get free-er flowing mufflers for right now, i.e. Flowmaster, Dynomax, etc. Future: When I become super rich (thus implying that, yes, hell WILL freeze over), what's next? Full exhaust? More engine work? I know gears, so don't tell me gears, haha! Thoughts? Thanks! __________________ Scott 453.9rwhp 387trq Lots of fun Convertible Penn State University Temple University School of Medicine (start August 27th )

06-05-2002, 01:47 PM	#2
Crackerballer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 4	Damn, you will be more than just a rice hunter with a cobra and a vortech. Shoot, get you some gears, headers, a cat back, short thorw, some suspension work, and an accufab throttle body, you will kick major ***. Your my idol. __________________ Josh -2000 Silver GT 5 Speed- BBK Long Tube Headers Matching H-pipe Flowmasters Cobra Front Bumper Cover 20% tint Custom Painted Interior (done by me) Steeda Tri-Ax on the way 3.73's waiting to be installed

06-05-2002, 05:14 PM	#3
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	Definitely get a shifter. I'd also get some longtubes, an offroad X and a catback of some sort. Gears would be cool, but I wouldn't go too steep or else traction will be a MAJOR issue. Maybe 3.73's. Also, drag radials are going to become a musthave item after the blower goes on. Good luck with everything! If you really wanted a badass car, IMO, all you'd need besides the cobra & blower is a nice exhaust system, a shifter, and some key suspension pieces. Don't go way overboard with it. A well handling, sweet looking, throaty sounding, 12sec cobra is a very nice car to own. __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

06-05-2002, 06:12 PM	#4
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	A few suggestions: Shifter Subframe connectors Lowering springs Power pipe __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

06-06-2002, 12:04 AM	#5
96GTPRT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 69	Ok man, looking at everyone's long lists of stuff, that you cant afford right now, I'd go with the shifter and the cat-back. Then save for the rest. Just replacing the mufflers wont do much and you'll probably want to get a full cat-back later on down the road anyway. And a shifter is...a must. You dont want to miss a gear in the middle of a race. Considering your money at the moment, I would just go with those. You can get the rest later. __________________ 96GTPRT: '96 Laser Red Tinted Mustang GT Convertible. (tan top). Flowmaster cat-back, Bassani X-pipe w/ cats, K&N FIPK, Hypertech 160* t-stat, MSD wires, Bosch plugs, Performance Distributors coil packs, FRPP 70mm throttle body, C&L 87mm mass air. Kenny Brown Super subs, 3.73's, BFGoodrich Comp T/A's Civic...its whats for dinner. Don't ever pull a ricer fly-by!

06-06-2002, 12:14 PM	#6
Rice Hunter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The special place in your heart Posts: 388	Hey, thanks for the replies guys (especially you, Crackerballer , good ego boost, thanks!). These mods are all I things I would love to do, but I think 96GTPRT hit the nail on the head.. haha. As always, I save these in a Word file, so I won't forget, thanks again guys! PS: anyone else is still welcome to reply __________________ Scott 453.9rwhp 387trq Lots of fun Convertible Penn State University Temple University School of Medicine (start August 27th )

06-07-2002, 06:23 AM	#7
FireFinder20 I See Stupid People Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 47	Good news is if you haven't already, that '99 Cobra gets a free aftercat system from the dealer as well as a porting job for the intake. There were horrible crimps and restrictions in the intake and exhaust in '99 that made the car less powerful than advertised. Hopefully, there is no statute of limitations on the offending systems...

06-07-2002, 12:23 PM	#8
GTJim Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 32	A few other things you might consider which are fairly inexpensive to keep the body flex down and reduce the rear wheel hop: 1. Subframe connectors ($80-110) 2. Steeda IRS bushings ($40) 3. Paul's HP IRS pinion brace ($150) __________________ 2001 Mineral Grey Cobra - #2277 of 3867 - MM SFC's, Bilsteins, Rear: H&R race springs, PHP IRS brace, Steeda IRS bushings, Front: MM Coilover conversion w/ Hypercoils - JBA Headers, Bassani X-pipe, Dynomax Ultra-Flow catback - Procharger P-1SC Stage II