Thoughts for 2009

"Shurley" > wrote in message
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> "Brad and Karen" > wrote in message
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> So, it's about time to put the Stang away. I sooo hate winter.
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> So what to do about summer 2009? I want to add a little power to it but
> not sure what to do. Anyone want to share their thoughts so I can digest
> it over the winter?
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> The car is a 93 Cobra, with a few things: C&L, shorties, smog pump
> removed, shifter, good exhaust and 3.27s. Probably making about 300hp and
> it pulls at 80mph like it does at 30mph.
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> I'm thinking of a blower but there are so many kinds and variations.
> Because I'm building a house and recently bought the wife a $20,000
> diamond ring (for an anniversary thing - and yes, it's paid off in
> spades!, but I have to pay for it now), cash is a little tight. So I'm
> thinking the Novi 1000 looks good for the price. Do you guys think I can
> get to 400hp with that? The Procharger looks good too but is more
> expensive and can anyone really hook with one of those? What about a 5lb
> Vortech? Again, 400hp?
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> And most of all, I want to put it in, close the hood, and forget about it.
> No maintenance, no fuel additives, easy oil changes, everything.
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> If anyone wants to chime in on their experience, that would be great.
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> Thanks guys.
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> Brad
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> *** smog pump should be in, it makes the cats hot to pass emmisions,
> dosent rob that much power either, Cobra should make about 240 or 260 HP
> stock at flywheel. I would put a Keene Bell blower, 6# to 8# lots of low
> end torque the other super charges don't have, and get it professionally
> tuned (about $400 or so they put a new chip in). Injectors may just make
> it as is, but you could go up one size more, and you will need a higher
> capacity fuel pump.
> ***IMHO much above 330 HP in a 5.0 for street driving is unstable, back
> end can slip out too easy on slick spots, you need good performance tires
> to stay hooked up, hard tires are bad news (winter, snow, year round etc),
> and car can wobble if you hit the gas while turning some. The KB is easy
> to put on. Stang I have is very fast in town. I would skip most other
> mods, too little HP for too much money. But your engine needs to be
> healthy too, how many miles?, check compression, should be about 45 to 55
> (or so) across all cylinders, 60+ too much carbon, read the plugs.
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> -1987 5.0 and 1993 5.0 8# KB
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No, it's a real 1993 Cobra. This car is pretty darn quick and pulls at 80mph
like it does at 30mph. I figure it's 300hp, with the mods. I would like to
get to 400hp. I just wonder how much of that torque on the KB is useable...
The tires break easily as is and adding another 100lbs of TQ to it might be
overkill??? All the little high end cars (Ferraris for example) have 300lbs
of TQ but gobs of HP and they go good, of course.

Is the KB easy to maintain? I don't mind turning a wrench but not every
weekend. I'd just like to install it and go. I just don't trust the info on
the websites, as they all say "we're the best"...

I'll buy the best tires you can get to keep it on the ground (those 4-banger
stock springs in the rear help too).

Thanks again.

Brad