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    Very hot cockpit!

    yup, my 96 snake hot also, cant even touch steeda shifter after driving for a bit down here in florida. might try to put some heat sheild under carpeting or something. :shrug:
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    T-45 T/O Bearing issue

    Having same problem here also with 96 cobra t/o bearing 8000 miles and it's squeeking. Nobody seems to be able to pinpoint the problem. I'm lost here myself, and hate changing them,specially with longtube headers. Oh well hope we get an answer someday :shrug:
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    97 cobra...factory thermostat what degree?

    hey it's a 192/195 thats what the book calls for stock, I read in the sean hyland book that you can go as low as 180,but not to go any lower or poor performance can occur . They also say on the 96-98 cobras you can use a 99 cobra water pump which has a different impeller design, which prevents...
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    NEED HELP

    new 04 motors are going for 10-11k if you got the money there great, if not you can get a replacement for around 6-8 grand, I had a problem with mine,just tore it down replaced rods with manley and pistons with JE, .o2o bore, some 99 dohc heads and cams, and intake, she runs like a scalded dog...
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    I have couple questions about changing the struts on my 98 Cobra.

    Hey you will need to get an alignment done after replacing struts, unless you can get everything exactly where it was,which is usually impossible. It can throw your caster and camber off. I would be safe and get one to double check after your done. just a thought :shrug:
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    Clutch Question for 96 cobra

    Yeah thats what I was thinking also, well.... if I'm gonna replace that might as well do the clutch too. anyone have any particular brands they like or use for street./strip? :bang:
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    Clutch Question for 96 cobra

    have a 96 cobra,steeda triax, and cobra clutch kit, was in car when I bought it. my question is I have noticed a squeaking sound after car gets warm,goes away when i rest my foot on the clutch the noise stops, was thinking it might be a throw out bearing or something any ideas? also the other...
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    Got my Cobra

    I have bbk longtubes, bbk x pipe and flowmasters,it definetly is pretty loud driving around town, I'm thinking of going to something a little quieter for driving but screams when u get on it. oh 96 cobra here also congrats on the snake dude!!! :flag:
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    noise in valvetrain

    I have the same noise in my 96 cobra, some people say it could be the timing chain tensioners,had one guy tell me it was the forged pistons I have slapping the bore when there cold,but I notice the noise damn near all the time, although it did get a little more prominent when I changed the oil...
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    Can anyone help w/ 4.30's and speedometer calibration

    I bought the steeda 23 tooth gear and installed it in the tranny, my speedo is still off by about 10mph, does anyone know what gears I need to correct this problem? or do I have to break down and buy a speedcal? Thanks guys Brian :shrug:
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    Need help: 96 cobra speedometer recalibration?

    :shrug: I have a 96 cobra that has a set of 4.30 gears in the back was wondering if anyone knew what gears or where I can get them, to recalibrate the speedometer so it reads correctly. I only drive it once and awhile on the street. Any help would be appreciated. thanks Brian
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    Need Help! 96 cobra ticking noise at startup

    Thanks for the help guys Thanks for the input, I'm kinda new to the mod motors have always built and raced windsors and 5.o motors, Thanks for your input it is appreciated.
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    Need Help! 96 cobra ticking noise at startup

    Can anyone help me I have a 96 cobra that has a ticking noise upon startup,seems to quiet down after it warms up any ideas on what this might be? Also the idle seems to stick up around 1500-2000 rpms with a/c on when i stop then gradually goes back down any Ideas of what is causing this. Any...