[MachWon]

Current mods on my 94 Cobra:

SCT tuned
Modified JLT RAI
Redneck Ram Air (Ductwork from P/S fog light inlet - filter)
Kirban Adjustable Fuel Pressure Reg
Advanced timing
1/2" Intake Spacer
Smog Pump Delete
EGR Delete
FRPP Cap & Rotor
Motorcraft Plugs
Moroso Wires
MSD Coil

BBK O/R X-pipe
SLP LMII

4.10s
26x10-15 Hoosier Slicks
M/T Skinnies

Front sway bar removed
CHE UCAs and LCAs
CHE Rear End Brace
Strange 10-way adjustable struts & shocks
Maximum Motorsports C/C plates
BBK Full Length Subframe Connectors (welded)
Torque Boxes Reinforced (bolted & welded)

Weight reduction: Spare tire, jack, rear seat delete installed


This combo translates to these numbers:

1.673 - 60ft
12.860 @ 105.68



Stock longblock (the upper was removed for the spacer install)
Stock trans (clutch & pressure plate have survived this long)
Built rear (Broken several times)


I launch the car at 5,000 with a clutch drop (and powershift of course)
60 ft is not really my concern... I would like to get the car to gain some mid range power.



Winter project ideas:

Anderson N412 Cam

LTs w/ short x-pipe

Team Z K-member, tubular control arms, coil overs


**I'm currently using a Zeitronix wideband and from the logs my tuner says that I've maxed out my mass air meter. That will probably be something I'll do with the LT and / or cam install.**



Are there any other CHEAP 5.0 mods that could get help get this car in the 12.40-12.50 range?

Not looking to do any type of power adder.
It's a bracket car and plan to keep it that way.


Thanks for the help fellas.

[302Feen]

A mid 12 second car with no aftermarket heads/cam/intake!
Just goes to show that our cars with a good tune, gears and suspension upgrade are capable of.
You have no REAL "power adders" just a really well running cobra.

[MachWon]

Thanks for the compliments, but I wouldn't say 12.86 is a "mid 12 second pass". lol It's getting close, though!

I'd like to get the car down to 12.50 with the stock longblock. I think LTs, K-member, and some additional weight reduction can shave off 3 or 4 tenths depending on the air and track prep.


Any suggestions? Are U/D pullies worth anything?

[302Feen]

Underdrive Pullies and the Full Length headers will definitely get you closer. The underdrive pullies might make a bigger difference since you already have the smog pump off. You could get rid of the A/C also, which would get rid of accesory drag and weight.
Also you might look into a lightweight driveshaft too.
That stuff would get you darn close to 12.50. Perfect shifts and VERY little tire spin MIGHT even get you past that mark... But those will come with more practice. (I don't know how much experience you have already...)

[bretts95gt]

you can feel the difference with underdrives i ran my buddy b4 an after before we were dead even an after i walked on him alittle

[SVT1995]

Under drive pullies are ok.
I'd say drop the whole a/c compressor and condencer/ lines. My a/c frozzed up. Didnt want to pay that much to fix it. It drop about 55 pounds! That was a big in drop in front end weight. And I could tell before and after with it off along with the rear seats. Soon will be the smog pump!

[EagleAutosports]

Just shows that power isn't everything.