Progress Thread 95 2-Top Cobra Build Thread- Never ending

VHB tape? I had to look that up.
I would have used a 3M trim tape before. This sounds good at -40 to 160, with jaunts up to 200 degrees.
It’s very good stuff, used it to mount my plaques in engine bay and interior. Here in FL I have had too many adhesives fail on dash cams and other items in the hot sun.
 
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For those of you with centri blowers.. what gear would you recommend? My initial plan for NA was to have 3.73s and I am thinking with the power delivery of the centrifugal blower, it might not be the worst idea to stick with that to allow the car to get into the boost range quicker. 3.55 will be a safe all around bet and no doubt an improvement from the 3.08 as well. Just want to hear some thoughts and experiences.
 
Got my fuel lines in today, very nicely built pieces. Will install this coming weekend and report back
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More parts arrived going to redo the thermostat gasket I did when I was 15, it has a very small leak and I’m guessing it’s either the bypass hose being brittle and cracked from what I see on top or the thermostat slipped out of the groove during install. Rest is ignition stuff to beef it up for forced induction. Trying to avoid using the MSD ignition box if possible.
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I'd keep the stock coil handy.
Just say'n. :D
Will do, this coil is just a rock auto special from a few years ago. I hear some bad things about MSD but seem to have a decent consensus on this TFI coil with boosted applications. I plan on installing that and the fuel pump shortly as these don’t need boost right away to make it worthwhile, will just reduce the steps I would have for the “big tear down”
 
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Finished up the install on the braided fuel lines and the new bypass hose and thermostat gasket. I used a little RTV to first affix the thermostat to the housing and then a thin layer on the housing and the engine side to sandwich the gasket. Probably overkill but didn’t want anymore small leaks. Bled the system and checked for fuel line leaks and coolant leaks, none present. I highly recommend these lines for the SN guys, fit and look great and took just about an hour start to finish.
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Bought this for my PCV solution when boost enters the equation. Has a one way check valve to allow crankcase pressure out without allowing unmetered air into the engine. I threw it on my laser engraver to add a personal touch.
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Off topic but we picked up this 94 GT to replace my cousins broken car. White on white top with the porno red interior. I would love to have this interior in my Cobra! Supposedly 1 of 36 in this spec
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Decided on the Ford Racing 3.73 gear set with install kit. I will also be picking up some new axle seals and bearings to refresh the rear end. Cheapest shop I found to install was $450, so will be giving this install a shot. I think with taking my time and measuring the neccesary backlash and preload, should be able to get this done no problem!
 
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Interested to see how fuel mileage is affected with the gears and eventually blower. Right now I get 18-20.5 mpg with the average falling within the high 19s most of the time. Strictly city driving commuting to school and around town.
 
Decided on the Ford Racing 3.73 gear set with install kit. I will also be picking up some new axle seals and bearings to refresh the rear end. Cheapest shop I found to install was $450, so will be giving this install a shot. I think with taking my time and measuring the neccesary backlash and preload, should be able to get this done no problem!
I'd look into the cost of the tools, and also take your time into account... You might never use those tools again, and if you get it wrong even a little it will ruin the gears. That's one of the few jobs I elected to pay someone to do, but I think he only charged me like $225 or so.