1989 Saleen vs. 2003 Cobra + Video

Skyman · 08-05-2002, 02:28 AM

Well I met up with 46stang today with his new 03 cobra. I have to say its a killer car! Man that things nicee!

My cars been running good, better than when I ran a 12.3 at the track definatly.

We lined em up for a race, I ran on slicks, he had his street tires.

I gave him the go, and we launched. I still didn't have good traction on the slicks and spun them just a tad into 2nd gear. My car got loose in the rear in 2nd gear as you can see on the video. I dont think I had enough pressure in the slicks.

In 3rd I was about a 3/4 to 1 car ahead (I think) and my car just died! You can hear it in the video, my motor just shuts off. And 46stand pulled past me. This was happening to me at the track as well. We later figure out I had some MSD wires shorting! So it wasn't the greatest race. We'll get a better one at the track later.

Im sure Leon can throw in his 2 cents as well...

http://www.ojaipcpros.com/pcdepot/saleenvs03.wmv

Skyler

69fastback · 08-05-2002, 03:01 AM

that is a cool video. Hard to tell how far you where out in fornt of him. Them cobras look like they are fast as hell though. I love the way ford is turning out under one of there own now. Getting ride of Nassar was a very good thing.

*Steeda90GT* · 08-05-2002, 09:10 AM

Cool vid. Your camera man seems like he has a hard time keeping the camera straight though. It's good to see your car is finally running the way it should. What mods have you done to it since I last talked to you(been a while)

46stang · 08-05-2002, 09:31 AM

yea he gave me all most a car roll on the start as well, but let me say he took it back real quick with his slicks and then some! I'm sure he would beat me at the track as his car is quick and he gets the power to the ground! it was fun! he was a little ahead of me and then i went right past him when his car died. I can tell you i missed 2nd and 4th gear shifting! wasn't either of our best races

but fun

I can't drive and his car acted up! at least i know i should be able to get a 12 sec. timeslip now as we all know sky's car is a consistant 12 sec car

we'll definately have to go to carlsbad sky and get another video!!
Leon

302 LX Eric · 08-05-2002, 10:13 AM

46stang - Very nice Cobra! A couple of easy mods and I bet you hit over 400 HP at the wheels!

Let us know as soon as you get some track times in it.

Again, very sweet.

Sky - did you get your wire shorting issue fixed yet?

E

LX5liter · 08-05-2002, 10:24 AM

Looked and sounded good. Get the cameraman some coffee or something.

Stang_Crazy · 08-05-2002, 10:48 AM

Good race sky. I can't wait to see a race between you two when all of the problems are worked out. It should be good. And I agree with LX5liter. I thnk the cameraman needs a cup of coffee

46stang · 08-05-2002, 10:59 AM

sorry here is the updated sig! i did have 400+rwhp. just haven't figured this car out yet

but enjoying practicing

Skyman · 08-05-2002, 12:20 PM

Yeah the Camera man sucked, also his hand was over the microphone as you can hear the muffled sound!

Steeda, I have since put on the holley intake and 1.7 rockers, which hurt my low-end but did help out top. If I got a cam that revved higher I think my car would run a lot better, as of right now it does off at 5700rpm.

The damn slicks just dont hook that good on the street, you can see I spun em into 2nd gear.

Skyler

*Steeda90GT* · 08-05-2002, 12:29 PM

Did you ever do any suspension upgrades yet? I remember the last time we talked you said you were still stock.

Skyman · 08-05-2002, 12:35 PM

Yeah Ive got a 8 point cage, 70/30's up front 50/50's in the back and eibach drag launch springs. The car gets mid 1.6 60foots now.

I was surprized to keep up w/ the 425rwhp cobra, but we will get a good run next time and see what happens!

Skyler

The Deuce · 08-05-2002, 12:42 PM

You guys gotta let me know when you are hitting Carlsbad. I'd love to see that race in person. You may even suffer the wrath of the stock '97. I know you're scared of it Skyman.

Something tells me racing there can't be good for the crop. Is that an Avacado grove up there?

Get that electrical sorted out, and give us another video when the cameraman isn't having a seizure.

FivepointOH · 08-05-2002, 01:40 PM

Nice run... sucks your car died, be intresting to see if the 03 could pull you up top. 46stang: you got 425rwhp with only a K&N and pulley change?

95ragtop · 08-05-2002, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Get the cameraman some coffee or something.

I say take the darn coffee away or switch him to decaff!!!!

I can't wait to see the vid from the track.

1hot5.0 · 08-05-2002, 05:33 PM

Lol, at least you guys had someone to film the race.

46stang · 08-05-2002, 05:35 PM

FivepointOH: yea pretty good huh

$235 in mods and im over 400rwhp

here's a link to the dyno graph!

http://groups.msn.com/leonstang/leon...oto&PhotoID=33

hey sky what do you think about sept 14th (saturday) for carlsbad? maybe we could do like the last time and meet up with the ls1.com boys down in orange county again! that was fun!! My wife is expecting our child in oct. so i can't go to the track after that! never know when i have to take her to the hospital!! what do you think??
Leon

venumus93 · 08-05-2002, 06:11 PM

Sky & 46stang: Nice run! I had to watch it 3 times with my almost-2-year-old-son Zack watching & saying "bye-bye cars" at the end of the video.

Makes a dad proud!
Sky, I had the same problem with wires shorting last time out at the track, since have fixed with new wires & finally got some separators, so hope to get some better times next time at the track as well.
Make sure to post when you guys run at the track!
Later!

Sean

STEEDAJEFF · 08-05-2002, 06:28 PM

Sweet Vid... You werent spraying were you ?

Skyman · 08-05-2002, 07:30 PM

Leon that sounds good to me, lets start posting it and we can get a good showing. I'll have plenty of time to get my car ready. My rims were still grinding on my brakes a lot driving out to race yesturday.

Jeff, no I wasn't spraying.

Venumous yeah lemme know how your run next time out!

Skyler

trey193 · 08-05-2002, 09:53 PM

Skyler I will say U are Frequent on the street racing scene I am always in the archives reading up on some racing U have been in, and nothing is better than actual vids, we do some street racing here in Indiana as well, just my opinion but I think an incar Vid is better than from behind, U can tell who is pulling on who and it just makes for a better vid, maybe next time try it out! Catch ya later! Trey P.S> looks like your car is running better than ever, my E and 1.7's also sign off at around 5500 -5600 but overall I am happy with my E!

08-05-2002, 02:28 AM	#1
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	1989 Saleen vs. 2003 Cobra + Video Well I met up with 46stang today with his new 03 cobra. I have to say its a killer car! Man that things nicee! My cars been running good, better than when I ran a 12.3 at the track definatly. We lined em up for a race, I ran on slicks, he had his street tires. I gave him the go, and we launched. I still didn't have good traction on the slicks and spun them just a tad into 2nd gear. My car got loose in the rear in 2nd gear as you can see on the video. I dont think I had enough pressure in the slicks. In 3rd I was about a 3/4 to 1 car ahead (I think) and my car just died! You can hear it in the video, my motor just shuts off. And 46stand pulled past me. This was happening to me at the track as well. We later figure out I had some MSD wires shorting! So it wasn't the greatest race. We'll get a better one at the track later. Im sure Leon can throw in his 2 cents as well... http://www.ojaipcpros.com/pcdepot/saleenvs03.wmv Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

08-05-2002, 03:01 AM	#2
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	that is a cool video. Hard to tell how far you where out in fornt of him. Them cobras look like they are fast as hell though. I love the way ford is turning out under one of there own now. Getting ride of Nassar was a very good thing. __________________ 428 Cobra Jet SOHC 5.4 3V F-150 96 mystic cobra 91 GT

08-05-2002, 09:10 AM	#3
Steeda90GT Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NJ Posts: 297	Cool vid. Your camera man seems like he has a hard time keeping the camera straight though. It's good to see your car is finally running the way it should. What mods have you done to it since I last talked to you(been a while) __________________ 94 Oxford White GT. 17" Factory wheels with 275/40/17 Nitto Drag Radials. Vortech S-Trim, Anderson Power Pipe, 24lb injectors, T-Rex external, 190lph internal, 3.55s, 65mm TB, Pro M 77mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, Saleen Gauges, Crane ignition, MAC longtubes, catalytic h-pipe, flowmasters.

08-05-2002, 09:31 AM	#4
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	yea he gave me all most a car roll on the start as well, but let me say he took it back real quick with his slicks and then some! I'm sure he would beat me at the track as his car is quick and he gets the power to the ground! it was fun! he was a little ahead of me and then i went right past him when his car died. I can tell you i missed 2nd and 4th gear shifting! wasn't either of our best races but funI can't drive and his car acted up! at least i know i should be able to get a 12 sec. timeslip now as we all know sky's car is a consistant 12 sec car we'll definately have to go to carlsbad sky and get another video!! Leon __________________ 03 sonic blue cobra coupe, 11.49@122mph bakerfield raceway! 11.67@120mph fontana 98 GT, stock for now.

08-05-2002, 10:13 AM	#5
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	46stang - Very nice Cobra! A couple of easy mods and I bet you hit over 400 HP at the wheels! Let us know as soon as you get some track times in it. Again, very sweet. Sky - did you get your wire shorting issue fixed yet? E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

08-05-2002, 10:24 AM	#6
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	Looked and sounded good. Get the cameraman some coffee or something. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

08-05-2002, 10:48 AM	#7
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	Good race sky. I can't wait to see a race between you two when all of the problems are worked out. It should be good. And I agree with LX5liter. I thnk the cameraman needs a cup of coffee __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

08-05-2002, 10:59 AM	#8
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	sorry here is the updated sig! i did have 400+rwhp. just haven't figured this car out yet but enjoying practicing __________________ 03 sonic blue cobra coupe, 11.49@122mph bakerfield raceway! 11.67@120mph fontana 98 GT, stock for now.

08-05-2002, 12:20 PM	#9
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Yeah the Camera man sucked, also his hand was over the microphone as you can hear the muffled sound! Steeda, I have since put on the holley intake and 1.7 rockers, which hurt my low-end but did help out top. If I got a cam that revved higher I think my car would run a lot better, as of right now it does off at 5700rpm. The damn slicks just dont hook that good on the street, you can see I spun em into 2nd gear. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

08-05-2002, 12:29 PM	#10
Steeda90GT Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NJ Posts: 297	Did you ever do any suspension upgrades yet? I remember the last time we talked you said you were still stock. __________________ 94 Oxford White GT. 17" Factory wheels with 275/40/17 Nitto Drag Radials. Vortech S-Trim, Anderson Power Pipe, 24lb injectors, T-Rex external, 190lph internal, 3.55s, 65mm TB, Pro M 77mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, Saleen Gauges, Crane ignition, MAC longtubes, catalytic h-pipe, flowmasters.

08-05-2002, 12:35 PM	#11
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Yeah Ive got a 8 point cage, 70/30's up front 50/50's in the back and eibach drag launch springs. The car gets mid 1.6 60foots now. I was surprized to keep up w/ the 425rwhp cobra, but we will get a good run next time and see what happens! Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

08-05-2002, 12:42 PM	#12
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	You guys gotta let me know when you are hitting Carlsbad. I'd love to see that race in person. You may even suffer the wrath of the stock '97. I know you're scared of it Skyman. Something tells me racing there can't be good for the crop. Is that an Avacado grove up there? Get that electrical sorted out, and give us another video when the cameraman isn't having a seizure. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-05-2002, 01:40 PM	#13
FivepointOH Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sugar Land, Tx USA Posts: 478	Nice run... sucks your car died, be intresting to see if the 03 could pull you up top. 46stang: you got 425rwhp with only a K&N and pulley change?

08-05-2002, 05:33 PM	#15
1hot5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 172	Lol, at least you guys had someone to film the race. __________________ 91 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible AOD Mdifications: K&N filter, Mac Catback, BBK aluminum u/d pulleys.

08-05-2002, 05:35 PM	#16
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	FivepointOH: yea pretty good huh $235 in mods and im over 400rwhp here's a link to the dyno graph! http://groups.msn.com/leonstang/leon...oto&PhotoID=33 hey sky what do you think about sept 14th (saturday) for carlsbad? maybe we could do like the last time and meet up with the ls1.com boys down in orange county again! that was fun!! My wife is expecting our child in oct. so i can't go to the track after that! never know when i have to take her to the hospital!! what do you think?? Leon __________________ 03 sonic blue cobra coupe, 11.49@122mph bakerfield raceway! 11.67@120mph fontana 98 GT, stock for now.

08-05-2002, 06:11 PM	#17
venumus93 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West Melbourne, FL, USA Posts: 237	Sky & 46stang: Nice run! I had to watch it 3 times with my almost-2-year-old-son Zack watching & saying "bye-bye cars" at the end of the video. Makes a dad proud! Sky, I had the same problem with wires shorting last time out at the track, since have fixed with new wires & finally got some separators, so hope to get some better times next time at the track as well. Make sure to post when you guys run at the track! Later! Sean __________________ 93Cobra#3974, 114K miles 3.55's, flo's, pullies, C&L 1/4: 13.985 60': 2.088 (street tires) MPH: 99.58

08-05-2002, 06:28 PM	#18
STEEDAJEFF Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: CT Posts: 125	Sweet Vid... You werent spraying were you ? __________________ 1988 STEEDA LX 347, D1-R 10.84 @ 127

08-05-2002, 07:30 PM	#19
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Leon that sounds good to me, lets start posting it and we can get a good showing. I'll have plenty of time to get my car ready. My rims were still grinding on my brakes a lot driving out to race yesturday. Jeff, no I wasn't spraying. Venumous yeah lemme know how your run next time out! Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

08-05-2002, 09:53 PM	#20
trey193 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Rockport , IN Posts: 16	Skyler I will say U are Frequent on the street racing scene I am always in the archives reading up on some racing U have been in, and nothing is better than actual vids, we do some street racing here in Indiana as well, just my opinion but I think an incar Vid is better than from behind, U can tell who is pulling on who and it just makes for a better vid, maybe next time try it out! Catch ya later! Trey P.S> looks like your car is running better than ever, my E and 1.7's also sign off at around 5500 -5600 but overall I am happy with my E! __________________ 93 Cobra> Red with black cloth, 17,000 miles, stock longblock with E-cam and motorsport valve springs, C&L 76, A9L computer, AFPR, 255intank, ASP Pulleys, Longtubes and full exhaust, 3.55's everything else is stock down to the sparkplugs! Best et to date is 12.85@108.9 on BFG's. 1.95 60ft so there is more in it!! pics @ www.southrides.com

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