1996 Cobra Convertible
Vortech V-1 s-trim supercharger
Um, well, 425 RWHP... can't be bad. Had about 400HP before I went to the offorad H. The engine has survived pretty well also. I take it to the track pretty regularly, but don't drive the car much overall (average about 3500 miles/yr)
Cobra grill emblem
mmm looks like it should...
Flowmaster 3-chamber mufflers
With the stock H-pipe, pretty quiet even if I really got on it. With the
BBK offroad H-pipe, pretty quiet at idle, a nice tone upon normal acceleration, and pretty mean sound when I accelerate hard.
Ford Cobra "R" wheels (17 x 9), with Firestone Firehawk SZ50 tires (255/45 Front and 285/40 Rear)
The wheels look good on this body style. The tires hook ok, but not nearly enough for my combination. I haven't had to change the tires yet, but will probably get some sort of drag radials next.
FRPP 3.73 gears
Pretty much the perfect gear with the supercharger. With this, the car revvs up quick, but I am able to keep up with the shifting.
BBK off-road H-pipe (with MIL eliminators from www.mileliminators.com)
Really woke the exhaust sound up. I love it now. I also gained about 25 or 30 HP from it. The MILs get rid of the SES light.
BBK progressive lowering springs (lowered about 2")
A little too low for my taste. If I drove the car every day, it would be unacceptable. This is primarily because these springs are made for a hardtop, and I have a convertible. It's ok though for the car that's only an occasional cruiser.
B&M Ripper shifter
Nice and positive shifts. Not too notchy or loud.
High-speed fan switch mod
Helped with the cooling problems inherent in the '96 cobras, also important because I have a non-intercooled supercharger.
Custom Autologic chip burn by Paul's Automotive Engineering in Cincinnati
Important with the supercharger, because my A/F ratio and timing were way screwed up with the stock Vortech chip.
Stainless Steel bumper letters
Look Kewl
Global West full-length sub-frame connectors
These REALLY stiffened up my car. I literally had water running in from above the front windows whenever I went over a bump before I got these. Now, it is MUCH stiffer. Great mod.
Taylor 10.5mm Spark Plug Wires w/ separators
I don't think I NEED 10.5MM plug wires, but they certainly do their job. I needed new wires anyway, and big thick ones have a certain mystique about them.
Shortened Antenna mod
Great (and very cheap) mod, makes the car look good, especially a lowered car.
Zaino
SHINE! looks awesome on any color (even my white cobra)...
IST Hydraulic Hood lifts
With all the time I spend with the hood up (working on it and showing it) these are a great mod. Certainly not a "must have" though.
Painted calipers
Nice looking and cheap mod. Just be careful of the overspray.
I havnt made it to the dyno yet but i know I gained atleast 13-15 rwhp......By far the best bang for the buck mod on my car....payed under $300 for them......everyone should have them....
Worst mod you could make to your car 0 gains, but im sure it helps later on. it was my first mod....
< dont cha luv this thing?? lol
That rocks if it works.
