Newbie from Waxhaw, NC

8paws1snk · 08-31-2007, 11:37 PM

First posting here so go easy, have no clue what i'm doing. Purchased an '01 'vert with low miles, currently pure stock, have been a visitor to the site for a few years and picked up some great ideas from reading your postings. Thanks to all who contribute. Yes, i had the mid-life crisis and realized the '03 Prius, while a great commuter car for sitting in I-485 traffic, left a bit to be desired, so justified the acquisition of the Cobra with the gas savings. Thanks to Al Gore III's Prius driving skills (100+ mph) captured on police video, these cars are gaining some respect. Doubtful. Didn't realize Toyota offered a GT version with an extra copper winding on the electic motor and a real suspension 'cause mine feels like a cheap Jersey motel Vibra-Bed when exceeding 75.

Question - Looking for a little extra out of my Cobra but don't want to mess with the exhaust as it is plenty loud even in factory spec (verified by fellow SCMC members on the Blue Ridge Parkway cruise - great time by the way). One thought was to change out the rear axle gear to a 4.10, can someone who has done this conversion provide some feedback, pro or con. Do plan to add a cold air kit and a short throw shifter. Thanks

**cobrabitn** · 09-01-2007, 05:59 AM

Glad you can make it out Dave! The cruise was fun, huh? The mountain would have been even more fun if the THP weren't up there but either way I thought it was a ton of fun.

For your car, I would go with a JLT Cold air kit, www.jlttruecoldair.com and a set of FRPP 4:10 gears, www.50resto.com. The gas mileage loss will be minimal but the fun factor will be great. I would also recommend a set of underdrives, a catback, and a tune to put your car in the 300 rwhp group. Good luck and have fun!

Tony

nckissfan · 09-01-2007, 06:05 AM

welcome to the club, as for shifter go with the MGW www.mgwltd.com

I agree with Tony on the 4.10's, they add a lot of seat-o-thepants HP

red04svtcobra · 09-01-2007, 09:13 AM

Welcome to the club.

blk04cobra1 · 09-01-2007, 04:38 PM

Welcome to the club. Let me know if you want to throw the '01 on the dyno to see what kind of power she's got...or if you have any questions about modding

08-31-2007, 11:37 PM	#1
8paws1snk 8paws1snk Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 6	Newbie from Waxhaw, NC First posting here so go easy, have no clue what i'm doing. Purchased an '01 'vert with low miles, currently pure stock, have been a visitor to the site for a few years and picked up some great ideas from reading your postings. Thanks to all who contribute. Yes, i had the mid-life crisis and realized the '03 Prius, while a great commuter car for sitting in I-485 traffic, left a bit to be desired, so justified the acquisition of the Cobra with the gas savings. Thanks to Al Gore III's Prius driving skills (100+ mph) captured on police video, these cars are gaining some respect. Doubtful. Didn't realize Toyota offered a GT version with an extra copper winding on the electic motor and a real suspension 'cause mine feels like a cheap Jersey motel Vibra-Bed when exceeding 75. Question - Looking for a little extra out of my Cobra but don't want to mess with the exhaust as it is plenty loud even in factory spec (verified by fellow SCMC members on the Blue Ridge Parkway cruise - great time by the way). One thought was to change out the rear axle gear to a 4.10, can someone who has done this conversion provide some feedback, pro or con. Do plan to add a cold air kit and a short throw shifter. Thanks __________________ 2001 SVT Oxford White Cobra Convertible

09-01-2007, 05:59 AM	#2
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,650	Glad you can make it out Dave! The cruise was fun, huh? The mountain would have been even more fun if the THP weren't up there but either way I thought it was a ton of fun. For your car, I would go with a JLT Cold air kit, www.jlttruecoldair.com and a set of FRPP 4:10 gears, www.50resto.com. The gas mileage loss will be minimal but the fun factor will be great. I would also recommend a set of underdrives, a catback, and a tune to put your car in the 300 rwhp group. Good luck and have fun! Tony __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

09-01-2007, 06:05 AM	#3
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	welcome to the club, as for shifter go with the MGW www.mgwltd.com I agree with Tony on the 4.10's, they add a lot of seat-o-thepants HP __________________

09-01-2007, 09:13 AM	#4
red04svtcobra Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 1,050	Welcome to the club. __________________ 2004 Torch Red SVT Coupe (SOLD) 1999 Chevy Malibu (daily driver) 2001 SVT Lightning 408RWHP 501 RWTQ, 12.6 @107 in 1/4 mile & 8.0 @89 in 1/8 on street tires (SOLD) 1993 Chevy camaro Z-28 (SOLD) 1970 VW Bug W/ 1776cc (SOLD) 2007 autofair pics http://www.svtcobraclub.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=15621 Drag racing pics: http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/c...vtcobra/drags/

09-01-2007, 04:38 PM	#5
blk04cobra1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,374	Welcome to the club. Let me know if you want to throw the '01 on the dyno to see what kind of power she's got...or if you have any questions about modding __________________ 2004 Cobra HP Twin 67's 785rwhp on 9lbs of boost

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