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  1. TheCrazy1

    Pinging on '98 Cobra

    Yeah, I'm skeptical about the exhaust system causing the problem since it doesn't seem to be restricted at all. The technician said that the timing was right at the specified advancement. He retarded the timing a little bit on the chip's program to help save the engine. Also, I forgot to...
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    Pinging on '98 Cobra

    Hi, hopefully someone can help figure out what's going on here! I have a stock 98 Cobra, just Flowmasters and K&N. I took it in for a chip and custom dyno tuning a few weeks ago only to find that it's pinging too much to be tuned. I was disappointed to find it's only putting down 248RWHP...
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    Got half my engine apart, Question about the IMRC!!!

    I've heard that cleaning usually takes care of the problem, also since you have it all apart, it's a good idea to replace the actuator. It would really suck to put it all back together only to find that it's still not working right. I don't know if there's any way to test the functioning of...
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    Squeeky noise when turning

    I had a squeak on mine for a long time and finally noticed that it would make the noise when I'd turn the steering wheel, even when stopped. I did some investimigating and discovered that the tie rod ends were completely dry of grease. Lubed 'em up and no more squeak. I have a 98 and it's...
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    mass air calibration

    A good performance shop should be able to help you with this one. I was talking to someone about all the mods I'd need to do on my '98 for a supercharger and he mentioned the injectors along with a MAF extension. Basically it extends the voltage range so it doesn't max out and lose track of...
  6. TheCrazy1

    4.30' Install

    Nothing that I know of as far as safety, just the usual check of the bearings and replacing the axle seals while it's all apart and friction modifier additive for the oil. Sometimes driveline vibration is more noticable with the lower gears so an aluminum driveshaft comes in handy to smooth it...
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    96 Cobra Issues

    It's quite possible that the codes are a result of each other. It would make sense that an IMRC not opening could cause a lean condition. Perhaps if one side is still working, it's the side that's too rich. I don't know much more than basics when it comes to trouble codes and stuff, but I've...
  8. TheCrazy1

    Wierd noise! Any advice????

    Hmmm, I'm not sure what it could be... but does it make the sound if you run the engine in neutral? I really don't have any ideas without hearing it myself. Perhaps a local shop could figure it out? Hope it turns out ok!
  9. TheCrazy1

    4:10 gears?

    I agree, go with the Ford gears. I had some 3:73's in mine and they were just as quiet as the stock gears.
  10. TheCrazy1

    Rattling clutch

    It could be the throwout bearing gone bad or perhaps some damage to the clutch disk or pressure plate causing it to be out of balance. Does it smooth out when you push in the pedal? Either way it sounds like a new clutch is in need. It should cost about $400 to $500 for parts and labor. At...
  11. TheCrazy1

    Creaking...

    Ahh, this sounds familiar... my car made that noise I think yo'ure describing for about a year before I figured out what it was... Turns out the tie rod ends were completely dry and just needed grease. It would creak when I'd turn the wheel at a standstill, and I'd notice it when I was driving...
  12. TheCrazy1

    Too many miles to supercharge?

    Ah, yeah, I prob should replace those O2 sensors... the smell seems to have gone away after running it on a different fuel. So if a Mustang shop gives the green light and one of you supercharged yours at 125, then I prob won't have any trouble! Cool. I'm curious as to what brand and set up of...
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    Too many miles to supercharge?

    Hi, fellow stangers! I've been wondering something for awhile... I have a 98 Cobra with 120,000 miles on it and it's all stock. Just the K&N filter and flowmasters. Runs really good, might use a half a quart of oil in 3000 miles, got the occasional tick from the passenger side head when the...
  14. TheCrazy1

    knocking sound on cobra

    Ah yes, I agree... definately a rod knock. Oh well, chance to rebuild or replace and supercharge!
  15. TheCrazy1

    lights on when cold start

    It's possible that it's faulty, or the float or whatever is in the reservior is faulty. When I first got my Cobra(98)the coolant light came on occasionally even though it looked full. So I added some water and the light shut off and hasn't been back on since. Try filling it just above the full...
  16. TheCrazy1

    Help! Big Problem with Brakes

    Hmmm... sound like a big headache, man! It kinda sounds like a dealer only item or maybe something you could get from a specialty Mustang shop or salvage yard.
  17. TheCrazy1

    98 cobra high RPM burp???

    Hey! This sounds like a high possibility that the fuel filter needs to be replaced. I'd start with that and see how it runs, then of course the plugs like you mentioned, also wires if they've been on the car for a long time. With these symptoms, though, it sounds most likely to be the fuel...
  18. TheCrazy1

    Please help!

    Hey, you mentioned a dieseling noise... is this when you get on it hard or just when the engine speeds up under light load? I was going to mention that it could be 'pinging'. If you suspect this, you could try using some higher octane gas and see if it clears up. Sometimes carbon builds up in...
  19. TheCrazy1

    Bogging Engine !!!

    I don't quite understand... do you mean it's bogging and missing under acceleration or when you take your foot out of it? If it's under acceleration, I'd check the wires and the fuel filter to start with. How many miles are on it?
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    Mis-firing. Why?

    Another possibility is the coil pack. They seem to need replacement at around 90 to 100k miles. Also check for any cracks in the coil pack housing.
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