Need input on mods??

Tiberious00 · 01-24-2002, 08:17 PM

I miss my '99 Cobra! Now have a '01 3.8 v6 Convertible. I am looking to do some mods to my '01 to boost the HP. Tell me if I am wrong or crazy, but I am thinking of:

1. Putting a supercharger kit (brand not decided yet, but thinking of the Procharger line) on it.
2. New exhaust( any suggestions )
3. New pulley's( any suggestions )

Along with these I want to know what else I need to adjust or modify? Please be frank as to what you think, all opinions are welcome.

I am also looking for referals to a couple of solid and trustworthy mod shops that can handle all the things that I cannot do myself. I would like to find them near Lansing/Jackson/Detroit Michigan. I currently live near Lansing but will be moving toward the Metro Dtroit area shortly.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance,

Tib.

speedemn · 01-24-2002, 08:42 PM

What happened to the 99 Cobra? Why not buy maybe an older GT and mod that up instead of a V6? Just curious why you didn't follow that path.

As far as shops, I'm sure there are some good ones in MI, but there is a great one in Toronto that I know of.

They should be in our custom car show in Toronto this weekend actually, along with numerous other shops.

Tiberious00 · 01-24-2002, 08:50 PM

It was a financial thing? Four car payments were killing me! Plus I am a newbie to the mod thing and want to get my feet wet on a smaller car and engine and then I will move on to another Cobra in the future! Thanks for the reply, but I will not be able to make the show this weekend.

Killercanary · 01-25-2002, 12:04 AM

I'll admit I don't know squat about the 3.8's other than the early engines popped head gaskets like crazy!!! I personally think an ATI blown 3.8 would be awesome. I see they are claiming up to 350FWHP, and if you get anywhere near that with a V6 that weighs way less than your cobra did, and even lighter than a GT, that would make for one heck of a street machine!!! I bet the thing could go low 13's with traction. The rear is only a 7.5" unit and may require an upgrade to an 8.8 to handle that kind of power, especially if traction is found via slicks and/or drag radials. Fuel upgrade will be needed too, a swap to bigger injectors and fuel pump will be minimums. Other than this, I don't know. Check out some of the various V6 boards for more info.

89LXFLEA · 01-25-2002, 09:06 AM

check out supersixmotorsports.com
they have all the goods for the 3.8
and 4.2. as far as mods go pulleys
cold air pipe are good for 18.2 rwhp
acording to MAC PERFORMANCE PRO.
headers,h-pipe & cat back can't hurt
either.

3.8 super charged
mustang would be kewl though.

flea

01-24-2002, 08:17 PM	#1
Tiberious00 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Leslie Posts: 3	Need input on mods?? I miss my '99 Cobra! Now have a '01 3.8 v6 Convertible. I am looking to do some mods to my '01 to boost the HP. Tell me if I am wrong or crazy, but I am thinking of: 1. Putting a supercharger kit (brand not decided yet, but thinking of the Procharger line) on it. 2. New exhaust( any suggestions ) 3. New pulley's( any suggestions ) Along with these I want to know what else I need to adjust or modify? Please be frank as to what you think, all opinions are welcome. I am also looking for referals to a couple of solid and trustworthy mod shops that can handle all the things that I cannot do myself. I would like to find them near Lansing/Jackson/Detroit Michigan. I currently live near Lansing but will be moving toward the Metro Dtroit area shortly. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Tib.

01-25-2002, 12:04 AM	#4
Killercanary Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 336	I'll admit I don't know squat about the 3.8's other than the early engines popped head gaskets like crazy!!! I personally think an ATI blown 3.8 would be awesome. I see they are claiming up to 350FWHP, and if you get anywhere near that with a V6 that weighs way less than your cobra did, and even lighter than a GT, that would make for one heck of a street machine!!! I bet the thing could go low 13's with traction. The rear is only a 7.5" unit and may require an upgrade to an 8.8 to handle that kind of power, especially if traction is found via slicks and/or drag radials. Fuel upgrade will be needed too, a swap to bigger injectors and fuel pump will be minimums. Other than this, I don't know. Check out some of the various V6 boards for more info. __________________ -Paul Dec '04 5.0 Mustang and Super Fords Magazine Featured Car 1995 NA GT CONVERTIBLE BEST PASS TO DATE: 12.19 at 112.51 AFR's, FTI cam, edelbrock intake, EEC TUNER and all the bolt ons on the stock shortblock. http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/killercanary

01-25-2002, 09:06 AM	#5
89LXFLEA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: KENNER,LA Posts: 200	check out supersixmotorsports.com they have all the goods for the 3.8 and 4.2. as far as mods go pulleys cold air pipe are good for 18.2 rwhp acording to MAC PERFORMANCE PRO. headers,h-pipe & cat back can't hurt either. 3.8 super charged mustang would be kewl though. flea __________________ 89LX 302 C4 4:10GEAR X CAM,GT40 IRON HEADS,PERFORMER RPM 650 HOLLEY NO STALL YET, GRIFFEN RADIATOR,MAC EQUAL LENGTH SHORTIES,H-PIPE,PRO DUMPS NOW IT IS A LITTLE FASTER AT 12.94@106.38 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER # 47

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01-24-2002, 08:42 PM	#2
speedemn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 31	What happened to the 99 Cobra? Why not buy maybe an older GT and mod that up instead of a V6? Just curious why you didn't follow that path. As far as shops, I'm sure there are some good ones in MI, but there is a great one in Toronto that I know of. They should be in our custom car show in Toronto this weekend actually, along with numerous other shops.

01-24-2002, 08:50 PM	#3
Tiberious00 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Leslie Posts: 3	It was a financial thing? Four car payments were killing me! Plus I am a newbie to the mod thing and want to get my feet wet on a smaller car and engine and then I will move on to another Cobra in the future! Thanks for the reply, but I will not be able to make the show this weekend.