Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's

looks badass! congrats on the build up

Is that an aluminum block 5.4 straight from a ford GT or did you go the Iron block, built bottom end route with the stock Ford GT heads and intake?

Are you planning on building the headers yourself? what kind of turbos? and will this all fit under the stock hood?

oh and what K member are you planning on going with?

I didnt see if anyone else asked them and Im curious I'd love to go this route sometime soon.. so Im curious.

thanks.

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's

iron shelby 5.4 block. very minor differences from a standard 5.4 iron block. i am going to tear down and inspect the gt500 motor although it seems to be in perfect condition. likely upgrade rods to manley h-beam with arp hardware that came standard in the GT motor. otherwise, i understand the internals are the same. likely stage I on the heads and swap in the GT cams. at this point, i am planning on a sheet metal intake, but we'll see on that one. i plan to fab the turbo headers myself. likely twin GT35Rs. 2.5 or 3" cowl. havent picked up a k-member yet. i like the pa racing. may not even get motor mounts and just do motor plates.

thanks,

michael

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's

wow very cool build man. Im fixin to start doing a very similar setup with my 87 notch. Havent decided yet between getting some custom wheels built and narrowing the rear end or just widening the stock wheels and leaving the rear end stock. Either way its going to have to be mini tubed. Is thier any way you could email me some pics of this setup?

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's

Looks sick man Cant wait to see the build up on the GT motor. Where did you find the motor? I am looking for one right now but havent found what i am looking for yet.
I am doing the same motor with a twin setup this winter. I did a very similar mini tub a few years back too.

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's

slobra01, send me an email at

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, and i'll forward you a zip file with all the pics in the vid.

TwinturbostangMark, i got the motor from a fella that posted it at modularfords. he also posts here sometimes. came across it looking for some GT heads. havent seen many GT500 or FORD GT motors for sale. Gonna have to be patient, but they should pop up from time to time when as there are surely some totalled ones out there already unless you are willing to spend big cash to buy a crate version.

Thanks,

Michael

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's

Can you tell me what gauge metal you used foor the tubs and frame rail and were you got it. I will be building tubs for my 89 iroc and will be moving the frame rails in a bit. Awesome work on your car

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's

Looking good

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's

TTiroc , I actually cut the sides of the tubs and frame rails from 1/8" steel which was about what the stock rails measured. Picked it up from a metal fabrication place that is also a warehouse here in atlanta. Bought a complete 4'x8' sheet for about 100 bucks which was more than enought for the job. The metal that formed the width of the tub is .080" that was laying around at work. I had to heat it up to get the bend just right tacking as I went along.

Hope that helps.

Thanks,

Michael

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's

Thanks thats very helpfull. I can't waite to start my mini project and I plan on stuffing a 18x13 maybe 14 rim back there as well.

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's

Finished tying the frame together and adding the final touches to the roll cage. Already had subframe connectors under the car, but needed to fabricated something to link the cage to the frame. The roll bar connecting the frame extends several inches into the frame rails.









Thanks,

Michael

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's

GOD DAMN....

How the Hell ya doing Mike...

Project is looking good

Walt

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's

Doing well Walt. I believe you changed over to turbo since we hung out years ago, correct? Ran across your site a while back. Livin' in Atlanta now. email me at

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with some updates on your projects.

Thanks,

Michael

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's

I'll track you down. Same car different combo around here. Added 2 kids since we last got together...

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's (Last Updated 9/23/07)

RUB RUB RUB...........SQUIRT!

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's (Last Updated 10/11/07)

Modified the retaining brackets for the lower rear seat. Had to shorten em slightly given the wider wheel wells. Notched some of the cushion in the corners, and the lower cushion fit pretty well. I also got working on the backs of the rear seat. Modified these brackets as well and made the back supports out of 3/4" wood. Bolted it together with some plates for good support. I think it came out alright. Next, I want to round the edges of the back boards to match the shape of the original rear backs. Then I will remove about 4" from the center of the original back cushion and then glue it onto the new back boards. That should be good enough to have it upholestered along with the original front seats and rear cushion. First time trying this, but I jumped into the back seat and its very sturdy. I was well surprised. Anyway, feedback welcome before I close this little chapter and move on...

Also, keep in mind I am putting in the rear seat just to fit my 5 and 3 year old. Prolly to snug for an adult, but kids had plenty of room.











Thanks,

Michael

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's (Last Updated 10/11/07)

you making an attempt to keep the back seat?

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's (Last Updated 10/11/07)

Looks like your having lots of fun. The only thing I see as a potential problem Is the 2 bars running back to the wheel tubs. Will that be legal??? I believe it has to tie directly to the frame/structure of the car...

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's (Last Updated 10/11/07)

May not be legal for an nmra type event. Don't know actually. Not really building it to compete in any class. I think I should be fine running some grudge night test 'n tune or some small local races hopefully. I probably could have done it different if I had to do the cage over again. Ohh well. I did take the time to tie the loop to the frame.

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's (Last Updated 10/11/07)

Should be ok then... Funny thing is I went to my local 1/8 mile track last night and they were having an NHRA sponsered event and there were some obvious violations but they still let them run any way... Go figure...

 

Re: Project 1000HP 1993 Cobra with 345/30's (Last Updated 10/11/07)

Looking very nice! Like I said watching you do this makes me want to start over! Good luck !