• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-

Mom & pop cobra project update

  • Thread starter Thread starter 1quik69
  • Start date Start date Mar 27, 2006
1

1quik69

New Member
Apr 2, 2005
38
0
0
Mar 27, 2006
#1
  • Mar 27, 2006
  • #1
We got the block and rotating assy back this week. Just had to break the glaze on the cylinders and we had the rotating assy balanced. We got forged pistons and rods for the beast. Got a new oil pump and all the usual bottom end stuff. Had the crank journals polished. We had the heads cleaned up and did a little bowl porting on them. Valve springs checked ok so we will reuse them. We replaced the worn out clutch cable. I pulled the rear end apart and rebuilt the Trac-loc and installed new seals. The gears looked great and laid down a good pattern. We're debating getting aftermarket axles as i have had a few hair raising experiences on the track with stockers. Had a stocker come out of the axle housing and did an immediate right towards the wall. Luckily i got it stopped in time before i hit the wall. I did wipe out some of the timing equip and a cone though. The only thing we are not sure of is the camshaft, we have a few grinds running through our minds. What grinds have you folks had good luck with. This will be an occasional track car. it is a 5sp. Getting excited to kick the wifes 95 GT's butt.
 

grey5.0beast

Cookies should never be DUNKED!!!
Aug 3, 2004
0
1
0
atl ga
Mar 27, 2006
#2
  • Mar 27, 2006
  • #2
What year is it? Sounds like a good project, goodluck
 

GSXRMIXXER

New Member
Feb 13, 2006
97
0
0
Mar 27, 2006
#3
  • Mar 27, 2006
  • #3
 

srothfuss

Last night I stabbed the same guy 7 times in a row
Oct 17, 2004
1,796
3
0
Woodward Ave.
Mar 27, 2006
#4
  • Mar 27, 2006
  • #4
Most people won't recommend a cam without the entire specs of the engine and what your final plans are. (Force Induction / Nitrous or N/A) It sounds like you are doing a basic rebuild and still using the E7's though. Just let us know what your are looking for and the "motor smart" should really be able to help out.

Personally when it comes time for my motor build, I won't be messing around with a OTS cam. I'll be going straight to a custom cam to help make the most out of my combination.
 
1

1quik69

New Member
Apr 2, 2005
38
0
0
Mar 27, 2006
#5
  • Mar 27, 2006
  • #5
mom & pop

This is a 95 cobra. The heads are iron gt40's, 24# injectors, gt40 intake,80mm pro m maf, 70mm tb,K&n filter with silencer removed. JBA headers, h pipe, 2.5" exhaust, 5 spd, 410 gears. Compression ratio will be around 10:1. MSD ignition. As far as pics go, lets see $800+ for a good digital camera or car parts and beer, HMMMMMM, decisions, decisions. See prev posts for more info. thanks to everyone for your input so far. This is turning into a really fun project for us.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Progress Thread The Mach Returns - Update/build thread
  • squeak93
  • Feb 20, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
5
Views
328
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jun 1, 2026
squeak93
J
Progress Thread Family member 1989 GT- Backstory and updates
  • JRC99
  • Apr 19, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
15
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 26, 2025
JRC99
J
Progress Thread Progress Thread- From6to8's 1994 Cobra Supercharger install
  • from6to8
  • Sep 25, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 20 21 22
Replies
420
Views
9K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 6, 2026
from6to8
3
Eight inches is enough for me...
  • 351MooseStang
  • Nov 27, 2025
  • 1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech
Replies
5
Views
562
1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech Mar 2, 2026
Bullitt347
Place to Avoid: Jamison Auto Group in Gulfport, MS
  • D Durden
  • Oct 20, 2025
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • 2 3
Replies
46
Views
2K
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Thursday at 9:44 PM
Noobz347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?