Went for my first 'mini-cruise' today up to Georgetown (swang by and talked to David at Nona's), about 25 miles in total. Up until now I've had a flunky C&L MAF messing up the performance of the motor, but I threw the stock MAF back on & I've finally been able to get on it. All I can say is GOD BLESS POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO!
This Cobra flies (not that I ever broke the speed limit mind you
). I had a '98 SVT Cobra with a Vortech on it putting down 460HP at the rear wheels and with a normally aspirated version of the same engine, the FFR is faster. I've done a few tweaks to this motor that should get it to (knock on wood) 300 - 315 at the wheels. Its nothing compared to some of you guys with the monster big blocks, but I have zero traction in the first two gears as it is so I don't know how you guys are getting any of the power to the pavement.
Going down the road is great, but I guess I have the old shocks that 'whistle' when going over bumps. Is there a fix for this?
I've got a couple rattles that I have to find but in general the car feels solid. It does like to jump around when the road is a little rutted, but nothing that can't be handled by keeping your hand on the wheel.
It was pretty windy when I was driving and I about lost my hat a couple times, but the wind wings really do a good job & now that I've driven it I would for sure buy them again.
Lets see, what else? Lots of waves from people of all shapes, sizes & ages. The car is just in primer too, it will probably cause accidents once its painted!
What a blast today. Sun shine, great weather & a back-road cruise. Can't wait for the paint and to wrap us some of the loose ends!