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Motor Upgrade
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| Merv and Sharon |
06-18-2010 05:03 PM |
Peter had the same setup in one car and he said it was fine. First gear was great for at least 10 meters (!!) in drags, but he still managed 12 secs. But that is his driving ability! It is perhaps not only the rear end, but the ratio of the US Mustang T5 first gear. The Aust T5 has a better ratio for first I am told. It could be interesting to consider swapping the Mustang first (3.35) with the Aust one (2.85 ?). For the moment I will be happy when I get it back and see how it goes. I was quite happy with the current rear end before.
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Excuse my ignorance but..
Can that injection set up be ran with the remainder of the stock Ford gear??
I.E Can the Ford ECU and loom run with Massflow gear??
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| Merv and Sharon |
06-20-2010 05:17 AM |
Yes the existing EEC is used and they provide a chip that is inserted to relate to the new throttle body/MAF/injectors, etc. Standard distributor and coil can be used, or upgraded. The most of the original loom is also used. It is best to explain to the MassFlow guys exactly what you are connecting their system to so that they can provide the right chip, injectors and so on.
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And the big question??
if its not to rude to ask,how expensive??
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| Merv and Sharon |
06-21-2010 03:36 AM |
Well the Cobra is home now and a different car it is. Feels like someone has removed about 10 kilos from the flywheel. Now is much smoother to rev and faster to do so and has a great deal more power. Cruises at fewer revs and the exhaust note under acceleration is fantastic with the bigger ports. Nice slightly 'cammy' idle as well. Wires and cables moved to less obvious locations. Very pleased! Now to get those wheels cambered properly at the rear!
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...otor_done1.jpg |
| Merv and Sharon |
06-21-2010 03:37 AM |
PM sent Twig
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| Rebel1 |
06-21-2010 05:00 AM |
Now that looks heaps better Merv. Bet it goes heaps better too.
I can think of only one better improvement but that can wait till another time. ;)
Cheers Merv ... good job.
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| Krait |
06-21-2010 08:03 AM |
The engine came up well Merv. Looks the goods.
Well done.
Cheers
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| Merv and Sharon |
06-21-2010 04:12 PM |
Thanks Geoff and Les. Yes Les the 331 may have to wait for another time! Motor is so smooth now and the sound is fantastic. Peter did a lovely job.
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| byroncobra |
06-21-2010 04:38 PM |
Great you've got it home........looks great. See it up there on Sunday?
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| Merv and Sharon |
06-21-2010 05:04 PM |
I will be there Greg. Not sure about the Cobra - long drive from the Sunny Coast and the weather has been garbage these days. I also need to get the rear wheel camber set up before I do any track attempts!! Would runout of tyres quickly, I fear.
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| Rebel1 |
06-21-2010 08:38 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon
(Post 1059882)
Thanks Geoff and Les. Yes Les the 331 may have to wait for another time! Motor is so smooth now and the sound is fantastic. Peter did a lovely job.
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Pete does excellent work Merv, just look at his own car.
Imagine a few more cubes :) ..... It's only money Merv. ;):LOL: |
| spookypt |
06-21-2010 09:29 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon
(Post 1059894)
I will be there Greg. Not sure about the Cobra - long drive from the Sunny Coast and the weather has been garbage these days. I also need to get the rear wheel camber set up before I do any track attempts!! Would runout of tyres quickly, I fear.
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Excuses excuses........! Come on Merv!!! What's all that good under the bonnet if ya can't flex it and show the ladies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lol
I finished my car yesterday and it's on the trailer and ready for a shakedown... Great place to be doing that in front of the masses!!! GULP!
Yesterday was like a seen from "Days of Thunder". Finished it, loaded it onto the trailer and a pool of oil awaited me on the workshop floor! DOH! |
| Merv and Sharon |
06-22-2010 12:46 AM |
Tell the ladies I'll be there Matt! Looking forward to seeing your car.
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