building a 65 cobra have questions??

[P.HUNT]

I am using a 1990 5.0 I would really like to clean up the engine compartment can I get rid of the EGR without any negative effects. I dont care if I loose a mpg or two but I want it ro run properly!!!!!
I was looking at buying the off road lower gt40 intake off ebay what do you think??
Is there anything else I can get rid of off the engine??
Thanks.

 

[willys1]

AC Cobra?

 

[87_stang]

A/C, Smog pump, run a Chrome CIA(looks cleaner), Use electric fan, Power steering depending on the cars usage. JUst a few suggestions

 

[HISSIN50]

If retaining EFI, you might find a part-throttle lean condition/pinging due to the inert gasses not being introduced, though the puter thinks they are (when EGR is functional, timing-advance increases and injector-pulsewidth dials back).

Turning off the EGR function inside the computer is the best way to go, though you might get lucky.

Good luck.

 

[willys1]

A/C, Smog pump, run a Chrome CIA(looks cleaner), Use electric fan, Power steering depending on the cars usage. JUst a few suggestions

LOL,,nah I meant an actual AC Cobra..As in Ace Motors..The British Bomb shell with Ford Power plant!!!

 

[HISSIN50]

I had the same original thought as Willys about it being a Cobra kit. If so, I really dont know how tight the hood line is - if the intake wont fit, dont forget about using the intake from a 94-95 5.0L since they have a lower profile.

 

[stangjunkie]

hood line is fine me and my dad are finishing up his there is alot of room... higher than a stock hood on a mustang the motor sits a bit lower on the car.... if you ask me a kit cobra is the single best mod you can do to your car

 

[HISSIN50]

I have to ask (I have pondered doing a kit), what is the draw to run an EFI set-up on a car like that? I would use a carb for period-sake, as well as a cleaner engine bay. Just wondering.

 

[speedytang]

As crazy as this sounds I installed a TBI on a Torker intake for a Cobra (Fastory Five)so that the customer could use the Shelby Air Cleaner Assy. but yet being EFI gave all the benefits of easy starts and better fuel mileage. Removing the EGR can cause throttle response to be slower at low to mid power band. If you use a tuner(PMS,Tweecer) you can remove that problem or you could luck out and not have the problem. The computer you choose makes the difference because some models have a leaner range to pass emissions for that year. If you can find or have the A9L that problem removing the EGR or emission equipment seems not to cause driving issues.

 

[P.HUNT]

Yes it is a 65 a/c cobra replica and I have an al9 computer. I will be buying the tweecer or trying to find someone in Sacramento that can help me tune it when I am done.

 

[willys1]

Yes it is a 65 a/c cobra replica and I have an al9 computer. I will be buying the tweecer or trying to find someone in Sacramento that can help me tune it when I am done.

Dont take this the wrong way,I respect people who make those kit cars and do it the way they want too,,,but why put a 5.0 in there? How much HP are you looking to have?

 

[LilRedPony]

Carbed 427 w/SC, 600+ hp in a 2000 lb car

 

[stangjunkie]

like it was said even a stock 200 hp motor in a car that weighs 2000 pounds is a trip... besides i've driven both... now of course the 427 had tons of power however hadeling was terrible because weight distribution was terrible. i much preferrd driving th 302 car however in a straight line... gimmie the 427...

 

[willys1]

like it was said even a stock 200 hp motor in a car that weighs 2000 pounds is a trip... besides i've driven both... now of course the 427 had tons of power however hadeling was terrible because weight distribution was terrible. i much preferrd driving th 302 car however in a straight line... gimmie the 427...

YEAH!! Handling was terrible in an AC Cobra!!!

 

[HISSIN50]

You guys are lucky to have driven real Ace Cobras.