cobra upgrades

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  1. bowser1985 New Member

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    wat are some cheap upgrades to get power out of my 98 cobra engine
    bowser1985, Oct 14, 2008
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    Best first mod is 4.30 gears

    Then Longtubes and exhaust

    Followed by short runner intake.

    There is more that can be done, but will require more $$
    blackfang, Oct 14, 2008
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  3. Gearbanger 101 That's my secret, Captain. I'm always angry!!!

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    Throw a set of U/D pullies into the mix as well.
    Gearbanger 101, Oct 14, 2008
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    I am not a fan of UDP's on a 4v and don't run them due to the potential problems they have caused.
    blackfang, Oct 14, 2008
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    As long as you stay away from the piggy back style (like the BBK) and go with a true dedicated dampner, you're good to go. The March and Steeda ones are great and not very expensive either.

    If it's just a summer car, I would consider an electric water pump to free up some power as well, but at $300, they're not all that inexpensive.
    Gearbanger 101, Oct 14, 2008
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    Yes, the pb ones suck. I know there have been a few motors that went because the oil pump gears let go due to the UDP's(mainly piggyback ones) and high rpms.
    blackfang, Oct 14, 2008
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    +1 4.30s :nice:
    shoobs99svt, Oct 17, 2008
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    bought steeda pullies
    bowser1985, Oct 22, 2008
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