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kennebellcobra
01-04-2008, 08:12 PM
I decided to swap the 5sp out for a c-4 and decided to do a compression test because my vacume has been down slightly since the first DD shootout after melting a plug. I found the cylinder that the plug melted was only at 85 psi so I figured some of the plug got up in the seat. I was wrong. Can't hardly believe it ran a 10.14 with this:eek:


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/piston-1.jpg

kennebellcobra
01-04-2008, 08:15 PM
3 years 3 pistons:D


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/pistons.jpg

kennebellcobra
01-04-2008, 08:23 PM
I decided I'm getting tired of unhooking all the crap A/C, P/S ect. so I figured I would delete it but I still needed something to hook up the KB so I fabbed up a little bracket out of 1/4" steel...it turned out great and with a T-nut gives me tons of belt adjustment.


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/bracket.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/bracketmotor.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/bracketbelt.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/sidebracket.jpg

kennebellcobra
01-04-2008, 08:29 PM
I hand honed the cylinder and got the motor all buttoned up again. I'm also redoing the fuel system... I think I've been at the limits of a single intank 255 with a boost-a-pump and 6an feed:lol:

kennebellcobra
01-04-2008, 08:30 PM
Some pics of the supercomp c-4

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/c4.jpg

ibstrokin
01-04-2008, 08:49 PM
It may be a good idea to get a in car wideband, then you would know when it's going lean, but your probably right, upgrade the fuel system and your piston problem may take care of itself. At least you have it back together

kennebellcobra
01-04-2008, 08:55 PM
It may be a good idea to get a in car wideband, then you would know when it's going lean, but your probably right, upgrade the fuel system and your piston problem may take care of itself. At least you have it back together

I have a wideband and it is fat on the Dyno. My problem is that I have a timing control knob in my ashtray and I get greedy trying to get that 9. I think I also need to quit using pump gas and put a race gas tune on it.

mfoss
01-05-2008, 09:18 AM
That car is gonna be fast with that c-4.

Timido
01-05-2008, 09:23 AM
Too Fat can cause detination also.

kennebellcobra
01-05-2008, 09:48 AM
Too Fat can cause detination also.

I was doing some reading on that. My methanol nozzle was after the blower shooting right at the cylinder that keep getting the # 3 piston so I moved it before the blower to help distribution.

kennebellcobra
01-05-2008, 09:51 AM
That car is gonna be fast with that c-4.

I hope so but I'm not sure since I make full boost at 2500. It would suck to do this and slow down:(

Sharad
01-05-2008, 10:57 AM
that blower bracket looks good!

dedpedal
01-05-2008, 11:35 AM
Looks like youve decided that lower ET is better than comfy driving. Hope it works out for you! That trany looks better dressed in black than green.

kennebellcobra
01-05-2008, 11:50 AM
Looks like youve decided that lower ET is better than comfy driving. Hope it works out for you! That trany looks better dressed in black than green.

I'm keeping all the a/c, p/s stuff just in case I hate it:lol:

Jeff88coupe
01-05-2008, 11:52 AM
With the right converter I definatly think you will pickup some ET. I hope we both make it into the 9's this season. I agree with you that your pushing the limits of a 255 pump. You can't have too much fuel system....especially with a power adder.

kennebellcobra
01-06-2008, 08:10 PM
Got the engine back in

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/eginein.jpg

kennebellcobra
01-06-2008, 08:13 PM
Decided I would see if I can set the engine back 1" so I don't have to run a spacer with the c-4. I had to do some mods but it fits with the KB.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/kbintake.jpg

MFIELD
01-06-2008, 08:36 PM
Damn man you've been busy, looks good to. Cant wait till March and the tracks open, hope to see you there and in the 9's.

orangedemon331
01-06-2008, 09:15 PM
Its got 9's in it, it just wont let you have them yet!!!:lol:

JonS
01-06-2008, 09:55 PM
I love simplification. I have been praying for this for a long time.:D:D:

kennebellcobra
01-06-2008, 10:03 PM
Its got 9's in it, it just wont let you have them yet!!!:lol:

I hope your right on the yet:D

kennebellcobra
01-06-2008, 10:06 PM
I love simplification. I have been praying for this for a long time.:D:D:

I'm starting to learn:lol: Heck with all the crap gone I will probably be pulling it out just to change the oil:rolleyes:

Timido
01-06-2008, 10:33 PM
Look at mine sometime hardest part about working on it is pulling the headers.

WhiteT
01-06-2008, 11:33 PM
Good luck on the 9's! I know we talked about it, but race gas is $$$$ but cheaper than changing parts out all the time.
I ran my car at the track on c16 all year (120+passes with no problems). Last day Edgewater was open, I tried my hand at pump. Ran good (10.4) but I lifted a head on the last pass:eek: Probably the last time I try that for awhile:bigthumb

Ryan218
01-06-2008, 11:56 PM
dang you dont play you got that thing out and back in pretty quick!

kennebellcobra
01-07-2008, 12:06 PM
dang you dont play you got that thing out and back in pretty quick!

Helps when you have extra pistons:lol:

kennebellcobra
01-09-2008, 10:41 PM
Got the hammer shifter I bought used off ebay in. They say it's a direct fit for mustang:rolleyes: When I put it in the trim ring was up a 1/2" higher after some hamering and grinding I finaly got it to fit right. Maybe because it was a 5 spd orginally:dunno:


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/hammershifter.jpg

Da Natti
01-09-2008, 11:17 PM
shifter looks good shannon what tranny you going to run?

kennebellcobra
01-09-2008, 11:21 PM
shifter looks good shannon what tranny you going to run?

It's a super comp c-4

Da Natti
01-09-2008, 11:40 PM
c 4 is what most people use, what converter are you going with!

kennebellcobra
01-10-2008, 12:13 PM
c 4 is what most people use, what converter are you going with!

:dunno:

gtbadboy
01-10-2008, 01:05 PM
Looking Great - Can't wait to it at the track.

kennebellcobra
01-10-2008, 04:31 PM
Looking Great - Can't wait to it at the track.

Thanks, You got that bottle on yet?

Da Natti
01-10-2008, 07:57 PM
dirtyd0g build's converter's locally he can build you what ever you want for decent and stand by his product!! i can give you his number if you want?

95turbocharged
01-10-2008, 09:28 PM
hay! why you using all my parts on your car:lol:

kennebellcobra
01-10-2008, 10:37 PM
dirtyd0g build's converter's locally he can build you what ever you want for decent and stand by his product!! i can give you his number if you want?

I have his #, Thanks though

kennebellcobra
01-10-2008, 10:40 PM
hay! why you using all my parts on your car:lol:

I just put a 331 in the flamer tonight;)

gtbadboy
01-10-2008, 10:44 PM
No, I have been working 7 day a week around 80 hours.

95turbocharged
01-10-2008, 10:59 PM
I just put a 331 in the flamer tonight;)

ha ha!! you know my motor makes your garage look better:lol: thats all we need is ine more reason for sue to get a damn plaque:bigthumb

kennebellcobra
01-14-2008, 09:31 PM
I got some of the new fuel system

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1414.jpg

JonS
01-14-2008, 09:36 PM
I got some the new fuel system

Did you end up getting the pickup for the stock tank?

kennebellcobra
01-14-2008, 09:46 PM
Did you end up getting the pickup for the stock tank?

No, I bought the sleeper tank but have not got it yet. The manual rack is holding me up too...darn ebay:mad: The rack is the deciding factor on my engine being 1" back.

kennebellcobra
01-16-2008, 09:23 PM
I got another piece to the puzzle...funny I bought the manual rack 12-31 and just bought this the other day and it's here and still no rack:mad::bangwall::bangwall::bangwall:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1415.jpg

95turbocharged
01-17-2008, 09:15 PM
I cant believe you talk about sue that way!!!:lol: but she does have a nice plaque:lol:

kennebellcobra
01-17-2008, 10:35 PM
I cant believe you talk about sue that way!!!:lol: but she does have a nice plaque:lol:

She read this and said you are no longer allowed to look at her plaque:booty::tongue2:

89notch
01-17-2008, 11:13 PM
Lane and Kenny at PTC are the best. They really are good guys that will go out of there way to help you out. They built my last 4 converters for 4 different motors and also built the pinks car converter.

plated
01-17-2008, 11:17 PM
another ptc user and believer can't go wrong with them,9's will come with ease with an auto :cool1:

kennebellcobra
01-20-2008, 08:29 PM
Still waiting on the rack but did all the little crap I usually do last after getting motivation from hearing the engine fire. I got the neutral safety switch, back up light, trans brake, trans temp gauge, dual relays for the new pumps. I also moved my LED light for my methanol on the shift light so I can see it better.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/Picture006.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/Picture004.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/Picture005.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/Picture001.jpg

kennebellcobra
01-20-2008, 08:34 PM
I also pulled the tank...the new sleeper tank is coming tomarrow and I got a few more pieces for the fuel system.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/Picture008.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/Picture007.jpg

MADMOD
01-21-2008, 08:49 AM
I see you have the Community jack:D

95turbocharged
01-21-2008, 02:22 PM
my jack is a whore! it lays down for anyone:lol:

kennebellcobra
01-22-2008, 09:54 PM
Got the fuel tank and put a coat of chassis saver on it. Still no rack.


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/Picture013.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/Picture009.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/Picture010.jpg

Maximus
01-22-2008, 10:02 PM
Who modified the tank?:bigthumb

kennebellcobra
01-23-2008, 08:29 AM
Who modified the tank?:bigthumb

http://www.glennsperformance.com/?mustang-sleeper-fuel-tank

JonS
01-23-2008, 08:55 AM
It doesn't look like it would be to hard to duplicate that tank. Does the internal baffling look the same as a stock tank?

kennebellcobra
01-23-2008, 01:18 PM
It doesn't look like it would be to hard to duplicate that tank. Does the internal baffling look the same as a stock tank?

I thought the same thing after seeing it. It is a stock tank with a pipe and tube turning a 90 into the stock pickup. I think I could have made it very easily:doh:

MADMOD
01-23-2008, 03:57 PM
Did you get your rack yet?

kennebellcobra
01-23-2008, 05:45 PM
Did you get your rack yet?

NO! I keep getting the run around...on back order then they shipped to our old location:bangwall:

MADMOD
01-23-2008, 07:00 PM
NO! I keep getting the run around...on back order then they shipped to our old location:bangwall:


See if you had it shipped UPS then it would have arrived at the right place:D

JonS
01-23-2008, 09:02 PM
Thanks for being the Guinea pig:lol:. When are you gonna put the new tank in?

kennebellcobra
01-23-2008, 09:56 PM
Thanks for being the Guinea pig:lol:. When are you gonna put the new tank in?

Tomarrow...I did take some pics inside the the tank for ya;) I'm working on posting them

kennebellcobra
01-23-2008, 10:18 PM
The pumps did'nt fit the way I planned so had to make some brackets.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1429.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1430.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1431.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1432.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1433.jpg

mustangboy
01-23-2008, 10:30 PM
I love the set up but doesn't having duel pumps hanging outg completely kill the stealthness of having a stock appearing tank?

kennebellcobra
01-23-2008, 10:40 PM
Here's the inside shots for ya Jon. Looks like a exhaust turndown:lol:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1435.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1434.jpg

kennebellcobra
01-23-2008, 11:05 PM
I love the set up but doesn't having duel pumps hanging outg completely kill the stealthness of having a stock appearing tank?

Look again the pumps are mounted on the front side of the tank:D

mustangboy
01-23-2008, 11:15 PM
Excellent!! Looks freaking awesome. BTW where did you buy the rack from that is taking so long?

kennebellcobra
01-23-2008, 11:29 PM
Excellent!! Looks freaking awesome. BTW where did you buy the rack from that is taking so long?

Dynamic Racing on ebay. It was cheap if I ever get it. It was the quick ratio rack, whole shaft, tie rod ends, bushing 399.00 shipped...I could'nt get close to that with flaming river.

JonS
01-23-2008, 11:34 PM
Thanks for the pics, They make me wish I hadn't spent all my money on the wifes car:D. That brackets look great.:bigthumb

kennebellcobra
01-24-2008, 10:20 PM
Tank and pumps are in. I also got the lines ran to the back but still need to do the final hook up. It was close on hitting the rearend but made it with a little to spare.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/pumps.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/pumps2.jpg

Da Natti
01-25-2008, 09:34 PM
that tank i freaking sweet what did that set you back shannon are still going to have a return line? sense you will now have 2 feeds

Byrd Man
01-25-2008, 10:04 PM
:bigthumb Looks good.

kennebellcobra
01-26-2008, 10:04 AM
that tank i freaking sweet what did that set you back shannon are still going to have a return line? sense you will now have 2 feeds

Tank was $309 and it has a return in the top where the stock pump was.

kennebellcobra
01-26-2008, 12:27 PM
Lines and wiring are done and it even works:D

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/lines2.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/lines.jpg

Da Natti
01-27-2008, 08:59 PM
looks awsome really clean!!

dedpedal
01-28-2008, 07:49 PM
Does the return have a hose or pipe that sends returned fuel away from the pickup? I seem to remember some blurb about the fuel getting cavitated and leaning out from a return that just dumped into the tank from the top.

Looking awesome tho!
Mines about ready to hit the street.

kennebellcobra
01-28-2008, 09:51 PM
Does the return have a hose or pipe that sends returned fuel away from the pickup? I seem to remember some blurb about the fuel getting cavitated and leaning out from a return that just dumped into the tank from the top.

Looking awesome tho!
Mines about ready to hit the street.

It dumps it directly above the pickup and is angle forward a little. I know a few guys on the corral that are running low 9's and put it on the bumper with this tank so hopefully I won't have any problems:angel:

Let me know how it feels with a 5 spd and how it does on the dyno:bigthumb

kennebellcobra
02-03-2008, 11:38 PM
Finally got the rack it was close and had to do some unplanned mods to make it work.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/rackbox.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/rack.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/rack2.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/shaft.jpg

kennebellcobra
02-03-2008, 11:41 PM
I had to modify the back header tube to clear the shaft and the wife about killed me for baking it in the oven:lol:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1460.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1461.jpg

kennebellcobra
02-03-2008, 11:42 PM
Trans is in
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/transin2.jpg

kennebellcobra
02-03-2008, 11:46 PM
Had to do some hood modifications to get the new meth nozzle and sc to clear

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1464.jpg

95turbocharged
02-03-2008, 11:46 PM
looks like we need a oven in there now!!! lota painting going on

JonS
02-03-2008, 11:49 PM
Looking good, so is it ready to drive now?

kennebellcobra
02-03-2008, 11:50 PM
And I actually got to hear it run-shift on the stands today:bounce:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1469.jpg

kennebellcobra
02-03-2008, 11:52 PM
Looking good, so is it ready to drive now?

Man, it's close:D

JonS
02-03-2008, 11:54 PM
What do you think of those mufflers?

kennebellcobra
02-03-2008, 11:57 PM
What do you think of those mufflers?

Still have to do that...the prochamber works perfect but I still have to put the mufflers on it.

kennebellcobra
02-03-2008, 11:58 PM
looks like we need a oven in there now!!! lota painting going on

Going to be some crazy colors:screwy::lol:

95turbocharged
02-03-2008, 11:58 PM
that thing is loud as hell right now!!!

95turbocharged
02-04-2008, 12:00 AM
itw almost time to start my thread:bigthumb

JonS
02-04-2008, 12:00 AM
That new belt setup looks good, I bet your issues will be gone now.:bigthumb

Da Natti
02-04-2008, 12:08 AM
i think i would have took a rbfh to the header but your way seemed better looks good!

kennebellcobra
02-04-2008, 12:15 PM
i think i would have took a rbfh to the header but your way seemed better looks good!

I did that the first time and it was almost flat:lol:

gtbadboy
02-04-2008, 01:04 PM
Sweet:smokin:

kennebellcobra
02-07-2008, 08:45 AM
So close to taking it for a drive...if I only had a 3" id/od reducer last night it would have been done:mad: Tonight it should be ready:D

MADMOD
02-07-2008, 09:18 AM
Are you done yet?:D

kennebellcobra
02-07-2008, 10:09 PM
Took it out for a test run tonight. For some reason with the new fuel system my afr was 10.3 :eek: so I need to do some work on that. I never threw a belt or anything but that 1/4" plate is flexing causing the belt to squel if you go wot so I am going to box in were it bolts to the heads with spacers and weld some angle on the back side. I only had my 12 lb pulley on it and pulled a bunch of timing out but it really did'nt impress me that much. I know I need to get it on the dyno and let Ken work some magic on it. It's going to take some getting use to the rev manual valve body too...I kept trying to push the clutch in thats not there:lol: I also think the converter might be a little to loose...on the brake I can hit my 2 step @ 4800 with half throttle. Driving normal it feels pretty tight:dunno: My trans temps got up to 210 going up hill then would run at 180 just cruising normal...does that seem high?

And Jon I have mixed feeling about the dynomax they are kinda quiet compaired to the mac's. :lol: After all the cutting and welding to make them work I guess I'll keep them on for now. I seen your Dad tonight while we were out on the test run too.

Blowpastyou
02-07-2008, 11:12 PM
my converter does the same thing. At like 1/4 throttle I hit the 2 step while on the brake. Im interested to see if anyone says anything about this. This being my first car to take down the track, ide say some seat time is neccesary before letting off the brake for me.

PonymanfiveO
02-08-2008, 12:33 AM
210* is a little hot for a tranny, but I wouldnt call it dangerous. Id keep an eye on it for sure. Of course it was pretty cold out today too. You may have some probelms when it starts to get warm out.


Damn at this rate you will be busting off some 9sec. passes by March or April!!!

JonS
02-08-2008, 08:04 AM
Tranny temperature guage, whats that.:lol: Glad to here its running, you'll have plenty of time to get the bugs worked out.

Jeff88coupe
02-08-2008, 09:12 AM
The tranny temp getting hot sounds like almost identical to when Dedpedal had his first converter in his car. It was way to loose for his combo. I'd call you converter company..talk to them about it. Sounds loose to me.

93hulk
02-08-2008, 11:18 PM
210 isnt that bad. I wouldnt go much higher but my old Lentch would go from to 160 to 215 depending on how i was driving and from what Lentech says that is normal.

kennebellcobra
02-09-2008, 12:27 AM
Talked with ptc and they said they could tighten it up no problem but they think it's right and should not be a problem and that 210 is not bad and to not worry unless it goes 240 and stays... spikes up and down as long as they come down should be fine.

Heres the funny part after talking with them I took zippy a ride and we beat on pretty good seemed tighter and I was impressed. We went side ways in drive and the trans temp never went above 180 plus it was warmer out. I have no idea what changed:confused:

dedpedal
02-09-2008, 01:03 AM
Is the gauge on the out side of the trans line or the fluid going in from the cooler? Make sure you tell the converter guy that.

kennebellcobra
02-09-2008, 09:53 AM
Is the gauge on the out side of the trans line or the fluid going in from the cooler? Make sure you tell the converter guy that.

I put it on the out side before the cooler so I would know the hottest temp.

dedpedal
02-09-2008, 11:25 AM
I put it on the out side before the cooler so I would know the hottest temp.
I had it on the return line where it dumped into the pan. It seldom got hot enough to read.

kennebellcobra
02-09-2008, 09:59 PM
Custom bracket take two. I was getting a lot of flex out of the 1/4 bracket so I had to make some changes. First I welded the spacers to the plate and another 1/4 plate that bolts to the head.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/weldedspacers.jpg

kennebellcobra
02-09-2008, 10:01 PM
Then I boxed it in.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/boxed.jpg

92coupe
02-09-2008, 10:05 PM
Looks good!

kennebellcobra
02-09-2008, 10:06 PM
Put some 1/4 L channel all around it and iin the middle.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/backbracket.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/bracketfront.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/motorbracket.jpg

dedpedal
02-09-2008, 10:33 PM
Holy overkill Batman! Better more than less Id say. Looks good dude.

kennebellcobra
02-09-2008, 10:50 PM
Holy overkill Batman! Better more than less Id say. Looks good dude.

Heck, I could'nt believe the 1/4" plate was flexing with a stock tentioner set light:screwy:

Timido
02-09-2008, 10:52 PM
You wouldnt want to know how tight the renegade guys tighten their belts.

kennebellcobra
02-10-2008, 12:19 PM
Took the wife out driving it today. I was a little worried with the rev mvb but she picked it up quick and said it's easy leave me alone. I was also surprised how easy it is to steer with the 17x9's with the manual rack.

MADMOD
02-10-2008, 12:22 PM
Your wheels going to be in this week?

kennebellcobra
02-10-2008, 02:35 PM
Your wheels going to be in this week?

End of the week...hopefully. I also need you to check on the 165's;)

kennebellcobra
02-10-2008, 09:09 PM
Drove it alot today and man that auto eats gas:eek:

I thought it would not be as fun with the auto but I'm really liking it with the mvb and the hammer shifter is awesome:bigthumb The trans temp never went over 190 all day and that was just going up long hills it would stay 170 mostly.

I did notice sometimes if you hit it in drive it just blows the tires off and sometimes it just flashes the converter and does'nt feel as strong. Any one ever run into that?

MADMOD
02-10-2008, 09:54 PM
Call me tomorrow and remind me and I will give them a call. You just want the R165's right? I think you said something about a 165, 80 of something like that.

Pops Fun
02-11-2008, 08:00 AM
Looking Good, can't wait to see it at the track!!

93hulk
02-11-2008, 05:22 PM
I did notice sometimes if you hit it in drive it just blows the tires off and sometimes it just flashes the converter and does'nt feel as strong. Any one ever run into that?



Alot of that has to do with the temp of the fluid. The cooler the trans, the harder it will hit the converter. You have more line pressure the cooler the trans is. You will realy be able to tell a difference when you are at the track useing the trans brake.

kennebellcobra
02-11-2008, 10:26 PM
Custom bracket take 3:mad:

I thought the 1/4" angle around the plate was over kill and there would be no flex but I was wrong it seems to work fine with the flex but it lets the blower snout flex which I know cant be good on the bearing so I decided to rig up a heim joint over to the alternator bracket. It's still not totally gone but I think I'm just going to have to say good enough and see what happens. It probably flexed 10x's more than it now with the factory bracket I just never noticed:lol:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1484.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1482.jpg

kennebellcobra
02-15-2008, 11:29 PM
I decided I would change the gear for the auto and repack the clutches...It never goes the way you plan. I pull out the trac-loc and the bearing on the ring gear side falls off:eek: Ok, it's just the bearing right:lol: New bearing slips on and you can even wobble it a little:mad: Luckily I found some new 31 spline take outs for 149. Thanks, Tray! I took it apart and shimmed it a little tighter and everything is back together again:D

8banger
02-16-2008, 11:09 AM
Good deal....Glad you fixed it....Mines also back togehter....I could only find a .010 shims to tighten it up more ,,hope thats enough..anyways,,shame they upped the price 20 bucks on the new take out diff....I guess everything goin up.... See you soon!....

MADMOD
02-16-2008, 12:39 PM
Good deal....Glad you fixed it....Mines also back togehter....I could only find a .010 shims to tighten it up more ,,hope thats enough..anyways,,shame they upped the price 20 bucks on the new take out diff....I guess everything goin up.... See you soon!....

Holy Cow he is Alive!

kennebellcobra
02-17-2008, 09:10 PM
Just when I thought I was done with the motor I found out my torque wrench was way off. I just cound'nt let it alone so I dropped the pan and double checked everything and it's a good thing I did the torque was at 25 on the rod.:eek: It was not a fun job but maybe saved a dart block.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1486.jpg


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1485.jpg

95turbocharged
02-17-2008, 11:23 PM
damn!!!!!!!!!! I'm glade you decided to do that, better safe than sorry good catch!

kennebellcobra
02-18-2008, 10:32 PM
While I had my engine jacked up I decided to try and make a little more hood clearance plus try to get a slight vibration problem I've had for a while fixed.

I took out my alot taller than stock prothane mounts and took them apart. I ground a 1/4" off the material off and put a hole where the bolt goes

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1487.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1488.jpg

I then cut off the sides and used C-clamps to put presure on it while I tacked it in place then I pulled the plate off and welded it on both sides and ground the side that sits on the pad flat.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1489.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1491.jpg

I took off a little more than a 1/4" on both mounts and it dropped the motor almost a 1/2"

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1493.jpg

95turbocharged
02-18-2008, 10:37 PM
that just looks like fun!

kennebellcobra
02-18-2008, 10:42 PM
that just looks like fun!

Made a nice mess:lol: but it's alive again:D

95turbocharged
02-18-2008, 11:03 PM
looks like you just destroyed my wendy's cup:lol:
hoprfully thats stops that vibration:bigthumb

kennebellcobra
02-19-2008, 07:23 PM
Well does'nt this suck I have my back rims with no tires and my front tires with no rims:bangwall::bangwall:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1496.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/DCP_1497.jpg

JonS
02-20-2008, 08:25 AM
I love those wheels. Where did you get those tires?

kennebellcobra
02-20-2008, 12:01 PM
I love those wheels. Where did you get those tires?

Ebay, 90 bucks for the pair

JIMS SVT
02-20-2008, 12:38 PM
Whatb happened to the bogarts?I was runnin the 165r15's on my car.Was havin issues with the car swaying all over the track on the big end.Decided to go with the Mickey Thompson sportsman fronts.I heard your not supposed to run a radial and a bias ply on the car at the same time.Just trying to rule everything out.Plus I dont think the lil VW tires are rated to go 150 mph either.

kennebellcobra
02-20-2008, 03:55 PM
Whatb happened to the bogarts?I was runnin the 165r15's on my car.Was havin issues with the car swaying all over the track on the big end.Decided to go with the Mickey Thompson sportsman fronts.I heard your not supposed to run a radial and a bias ply on the car at the same time.Just trying to rule everything out.Plus I dont think the lil VW tires are rated to go 150 mph either.

I still have the bogarts. The street lites are my new street set up

kennebellcobra
02-21-2008, 09:14 PM
Got the M&H drag radials today.

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL385/10713227/19099881/305237693.jpg



They also said there is no way to fit 10" street lite wheels with the cobra rear brakes...they don't know how far I'm willing to grind:D

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL385/10713227/19099881/305237761.jpg

kennebellcobra
02-22-2008, 04:43 PM
Got the back wheels done...could have definatly fit the Mickey's

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL385/10713227/19099881/305376973.jpg

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL385/10713227/19099881/305376970.jpg

Had to season them a little:D

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL385/10713227/19099881/305376974.jpg

ibstrokin
02-22-2008, 05:09 PM
Awesome, You don't jack around.

JIMS SVT
02-22-2008, 06:54 PM
What size are those DR's?

kennebellcobra
02-22-2008, 08:37 PM
What size are those DR's?

325/50/15's

93hulk
02-22-2008, 11:26 PM
Man that looks killer!:bigthumb

Maximus
02-22-2008, 11:29 PM
Hell yeah!! Nothing like Tatooin your own Garage!!!:bigthumb

dedpedal
02-23-2008, 01:04 AM
Hell yeah!! Nothing like Tatooin your own Garage!!!:bigthumb

Been there, done that. Nothing like trying to woooo a chick into making out on a couch thaat smells of burning rubber.



Looks freaking awesome Shannon! I wish I could do things to BBB that warrants pics.

kennebellcobra
02-27-2008, 08:51 PM
Took it out for a little testing and them M&H hook great on the street even with it being this cold. Can't wait to see what they will handle at the track:D

JASON408
02-27-2008, 09:05 PM
That c-4 will hook alot better on the street . 5 speeds are fun but so is hooking :bigthumb Your car is looking great cant wait to see it burning up the track

mustangoutlaw
02-27-2008, 09:34 PM
Looking good guy :cool2: Can't wait to see it in action....:bigthumb

bcoh5gt
03-01-2008, 02:46 PM
So are the wheels a go or what? Time is ticking down?

kennebellcobra
03-01-2008, 09:05 PM
So are the wheels a go or what? Time is ticking down?

The wheels are a go as soon as I get the money for the back ones.

kennebellcobra
03-13-2008, 08:55 PM
Finally got a full set of wheels. Next going to see Ken to have him work his magic:evilgrin:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/cobranewwheels.jpg

Johnson1134
03-13-2008, 09:18 PM
looks KILLER man!

JonS
03-13-2008, 10:57 PM
Looks great, I like that look much better.:bigthumb

Maximus
03-13-2008, 11:10 PM
Finally got a full set of wheels. Next going to see Ken to have him work his magic:evilgrin:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d183/kennebellcobra/cobranewwheels.jpg

WHOA!:drool:

95turbocharged
03-14-2008, 12:43 AM
damn!! looks better with some shine on them meats!! see ya tomorrow

PonymanfiveO
03-14-2008, 08:18 PM
pic does no justice! Looks mean as hell in person!

Thanks for the lamination job bro, you da man. ;)

kennebellcobra
03-14-2008, 08:49 PM
pic does no justice! Looks mean as hell in person!

Thanks for the lamination job bro, you da man. ;)

Thanks for the compliment:bigthumb No problem on the laminate.

Now for the #'s. We figured out the converter is way loose but it made 526h and 472t. This was with the drag radials too.

I'm still going to try and get it to a track this weekend and see if it can finish the 1/4:lol:. It flashes to 55-5600 and I shift at 6200 but we'll see what it does:confused:

Hey ken if you read this check your pm's

PonymanfiveO
03-14-2008, 09:26 PM
Congrats man.

I have a feeling this car is going to bring the pain to the Dozen this year. ;)

I love watching this car get faster and faster. Your one of those guys that just wont quit and I get a kick out of it. I cant wait to start bolting parts to a painted car and try to catch ya. :D

Keep up the hard work Shannon. :bigthumb

kennebellcobra
03-16-2008, 06:09 PM
Took it to the track went 10.23 at 132 on the 6700 limiter, lifting, safe tune :D I also weighed it at the track 3550 with me in it:eek:

12seclx
03-16-2008, 07:50 PM
Congrats! That's a beautiful car!

132mph on the limiter! :eek:

JonS
03-16-2008, 08:16 PM
Looks pretty promising for the first time out. What did it 60?

kennebellcobra
03-16-2008, 08:34 PM
Looks pretty promising for the first time out. What did it 60?

I wish I knew but the timers were messed up so the only 60's I have are in the lane I never could hook 1.88 and 1.76

89notch
03-16-2008, 09:05 PM
Give Kenny and Lane a call at PTC they did the converter for the pinks car as well as 4 or 5 for myself and they work perfect

PonymanfiveO
03-16-2008, 09:33 PM
Give Kenny and Lane a call at PTC they did the converter for the pinks car as well as 4 or 5 for myself and they work perfect


I was wondering who did that converter. Im impressed with it. :)


Damn dude. that car needs to lose some weight. :tongue2:

kennebellcobra
03-16-2008, 09:51 PM
It is a ptc converter. I just think they don't do roots blowers as much and to make 15-16lbs of boost at 2500 it needs to be tight not like a turbo car. I already talked to them and told them I thought it was to loose and they said run it first then if it needs tightened they will do it no problem. I also make peak power at 57-5800 so theres not a big range