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  1. 01_SVT

    GT40 Lower Intake question...

    Hey Guys I bought a gt40 tubular intake that came with the lower intake pictured below. I had it hot tanked and was prepping it for painting when it dawned on me that there is no EGR port or port for the air intake sensor. I have a 1989 GT and being that I want to reuse the EGR valve, which...
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    Power Windows stayed down - Please Help!

    Hey Guys, I searched around and couldn't find a thread that would help. I hate to bug you guys but I'm clueless...here goes 1989 5.0 GT Over the weekend I lowered passenger side window down for fresh air but was unable to raise it again until yesterday afternoon when I all I did...
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    Engine turned off while driving...and a min later smoke! Please help

    Hey Gents, You guys have been so helpful lately that I feel bad asking for help again. So I was driving around looking for parking when the stang turned off....I couldn’t start it again....battery is good and starter cranking fine. I had to push the car in a parking spot and as I was...
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    Chirpy sound left front wheel - Wheel Bearing or Wheel hub?

    Hey Gents, My friends heard the chirping sound as we were driving and one said it was the bearing, the other said its the hub. What's the difference between the wheel bearing and the wheel hub? Sorry if its a stupid question. whatever it is, I know I need to replace it. The local...
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    Did I break it?

    Hey Gents, I'm installing my headers and as part of the process I removed the dip stick tube. I've been trying to reinstall it with no luck. I'm about ready to toss a lit match at the car! When I removed the dipstick tube, I wiggled it out and it came out with ease. but now I can't get...
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    A Different High Idle issue - need a hand

    Hey Gents, I searched around on this and other forums, but I havent found anything that matches what Im going though. My 1989 GT is pretty much stock with the exceptions in my sig. The car has 151,xxx miles. The following started happening a week ago and since shes a daily driver, it...
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    Motor Mount replacement. Please help!

    hey guys, so everything started off smoothly and now I want to toss a lit match in the car! grrr. okay here goes. my 1989 GT motor mounts are worn so I bought the OEM motor mounts and Tranny mount. I have unbolted both mounts and just need to pull them out. I also un-tightened the tranny...
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    I may have to sell her.....

    Hey Guys, Now that I'm a home owner, married and talking about kids.....I may have to sell my True Blue 2001 Cobra Vert baby that i bought brand new. Based on the Mods listed in my sig, what do you think I can get for her? The car is in mechanically and physically mint...
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    I've been thinkin.......

    I currently own a 2001 Cobra Convertible. i bought her brand spanking new back in 2001. i have 4000 bucks left to pay on her and she's all mine! :D I have done a lot to her since it bought her and she's slepted in her own garage since day 1...below are a list of mods...
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    C&L or JLT CAI

    Hey Guys, Friend of mine has a 2001 GT vert with full exhaust done and is looking to purchase a full CAI. I heard C&L and JLT are good systems but i'm not sure what direction to steer him in. I have a 01 Cobra with the WMS system but he does not want to spend that much. Also, what is the...
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    Sullivan DOHC Cobra Intake

    Has any bought one? How does it compare to eh FR500 Intake?
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    Winter Hibernation

    Hey Guys, for the first time I am storing my cobra convertible away from the winter....garaged (insulated) and Ford Car Cover of course. My stupid question is... Should i leave the windows partially opened or leave them closed for the next 4 months? Thank you for your input...
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    Header Gasket Install

    Hey Guys, I have an 01 Cobra with JBA Headers. It sounds like the driver side Header Gasket on the motor side is leaking and needs replacement......I have 3 questions 1 - I bought a new factory gasket, is this good for a replacement or should I have gone after market and why? 2 - My...
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    What do you Guys think??? - Wheels

    Hey Guys.... I'm getting BBS RK Rims and I wanted to know which look to go for.SLIVER or PLASMA Finish I own the True Blue 01 cobra pictured below. I borrowed my friends BBS Plamsa wheels to get an idea what they'd look like against the blue..... But I was thinking maybe I should go with the...
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    Bought a 66 Fastback

    Hey Guys, In addition to my 2001 Cobra Vert I have purchased a 1966 Fastback. 289 V8 with Auto Tranny. I barely got it to turn over but when I did, she sounded sweet!! I know nothing about this era except that I have always wanted a 65/66. Now the car is not in show condition...it's a...
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    Intake Polishing Kits?

    What would you reccommend....... .....polishing an intake versus Extrude Hone? I have a 2001 Cobra
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    New Cobra Hood.....

    I was shopping around the net for a new Cobra hood since FORD decided to turn my 01 Cobra hood to a V6 Hood (no offense). I came across a new Cobra Hood and I said to myself..... THIS IS IT! I will start a new trend! Come all and follow me!!
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    TIME FOR A NEW CLUTCH......

    Hey Guys.... I own a 2001 Cobra and as you all know, the TB is alway 1st to go. So I am taking it to the dealer this weekend to have it replaced. While the have the tranny out I was thinking about installing a new clutch. Question is, do i replace it with a stock one or do I go after...
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    01 Cobra Owners, Does anyone have.......

    ....an Aluminum Drive Shaft Installed? I was going to have one installed but I was told that Ford Racing does not make a shaft that applies to the 2001 Cobra. I was also told that the drive shaft that 01 folks have installed by Ford Racing sits too far into the tranny and will create issues...
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    Maintenance: How Do I......

    .....correctly flush the radiator coolant out of my 2001 Cobra? I have not changed the coolant since I bought the car brand new in 2001. I overheard one day at the dealer that there's a certain protocol to follow when refilling the coolant system...something to do with releasing air out of the...