Cobra Transformation...

[biminiLX]

Might need a stretching program too :)
-J

[Wolfpack Speed]

Lol!

[bgblockelcamino]

those wheels are sick mike, i want a set lol.
can't wait to see the car when it is back

[TooFast98Cobra]

what are you doing with your drivers air bag? I bought a delete for my pass. side but I can't part with the drivers side because it says Cobra on it. its the only part left that is stll a stock part, I thought I'd ask you cause we are in the same boat with our cars

[Wolfpack Speed]

Ford makes a replacement that doesn't have the air bag attached. You have to paint it to match and it doesn't say cobra, but at least it will look factory...

[gmkillr]

Get them pics uploaded Mike!

Car looks awesome guys!

I cant wait to get this beast back here!:thmbsup:

[Wolfpack Speed]

Get them pics uploaded Mike!

Car looks awesome guys!

I cant wait to get this beast back here!:thmbsup:


Damn upload cable is at the shop!

[coralcoupe1993]

I'm giving up drinking:sticktonge:

Thanks guys!

Car and wheels look great! Dont give up drinking, I haven had one since December. Its rough.

[Wolfpack Speed]

I haven't had one since December. Its rough.:bsflag:

[coralcoupe1993]

:bsflag:
You know I take every January off. If I didnt have a 102* temp yesterday, I would have been on the bottle. :slaphappy:

[Wolfpack Speed]

You know I take every January off. If I didnt have a 102* temp yesterday, I would have been on the bottle. :slaphappy:
Well, it's February...NO EXCUSES!!!

[Wolfpack Speed]

Went to Team Z over the weekend to drop off my wheels and check the car out. Still some more work to be done but everything should be finished up and the cage certified by the end of February or begining of March. Took some pics while I was there...

[sutyak]

Wow looks great!
Awesome jungle-gym you have there.

[Slow01GT]

Looks awesome Mike

[Wolfpack Speed]

Thanks guys!

[gmkillr]

Wait till you guys see this thing in person!
Dave @ Team Z does some badazz work!
Once Daves done with his majic and you work all yours on this thing your going to have one very serious ride!:hyper:

It's gonna be the fastest car on the street! :highfive:

[yeahloh95]

will the mach 460 still fit in the rear deck with all those tubes running thru there ?

[Wolfpack Speed]

will the mach 460 still fit in the rear deck with all those tubes running thru there ?:rotflol:

[TooFast98Cobra]

Mike, do you know anyone local that can shorten and respline axles? This mini tub is costing a small fortune....

[Wolfpack Speed]

Mike, do you know anyone local that can shorten and respline axles? This mini tub is costing a small fortune....No...

[somethingclever]

Holy crap that looks expensive!!!



But if I were to be in a crash it would be worth it!!!


Looks great....can't wait to see it all done.

[Wolfpack Speed]

Holy crap that looks expensive!!!



But if I were to be in a crash it would be worth it!!!


Looks great....can't wait to see it all done.

It's expensive and a lot of work but well worth it IMO:goodidea:

[racefan]

"YOU" are going to need a thin guy like myself, to make the first blast to figure out the chassis on that thing!! I will do it for FREE!!!!:thmbsup:

[mr4teth]

It's expensive and a lot of work but well worth it IMO:goodidea:

That explains my last bill .... :sticktonge: just kidding!

You weren't kidding when you said you're going all out on this build! That buggy is the real deal!

[Viper_ed]

It's expensive and a lot of work but well worth it IMO:goodidea:

OK, I have to ask....Why didn't you just start with a GT since you were cutting the car up and building it from a shell anyways? Would of made the initial cost of the car WAY less.

[burntire]

OK, I have to ask....Why didn't you just start with a GT since you were cutting the car up and building it from a shell anyways? Would of made the initial cost of the car WAY less.

Mike likes cutting up cobras. :thmbsup:

[TooFast98Cobra]

nothing wrong with cutting up a cobra, been there ha ha

[Wolfpack Speed]

"YOU" are going to need a thin guy like myself, to make the first blast to figure out the chassis on that thing!! I will do it for FREE!!!!:thmbsup:

I don't want you to have a heart attack or shit your pants in my ride:sticktonge:


That explains my last bill .... :sticktonge: just kidding!

You weren't kidding when you said you're going all out on this build! That buggy is the real deal!

She's going to be fust and fun:thmbsup:


OK, I have to ask....Why didn't you just start with a GT since you were cutting the car up and building it from a shell anyways? Would of made the initial cost of the car WAY less. In the begining, the plan wasn't to do as much as I have. I didn't want to do body and paint, build a motor etc. No better car to start with then a cobra, by the time you catch a gt up to a cobra, you could have bought one and then some! Once sposors started coming aboard, thats when I kind of went crazy with the car!


Mike likes cutting up cobras. :thmbsup:

x2!

[scott5]

That looks just plain awesome!!! i can not wait to see this thing in person...

[Wolfpack Speed]

Thanks, hope to be making some passes in May or June. Hard part is going to be finiding time to finish the car without putting customers on the back burner...

[biminiLX]

Looks great Mike.
Is Dave doing a chassis cert day at the shop again this year?
I missed it last year.
I've been meaning to call him and ask.
-J

[billyNOTnice]

man you are going all out with that thing. It's looking very serious. Def. not a street car anymore lol.

[Wolfpack Speed]

Looks great Mike.
Is Dave doing a chassis cert day at the shop again this year?
I missed it last year.
I've been meaning to call him and ask.
-J

He is supposed to be having something by the end of this month...


man you are going all out with that thing. It's looking very serious. Def. not a street car anymore lol.

This car will never see the street, total trailer queen! I am going to build an HONEST street car when this one is done:sticktonge:

[Mater]

with that cage,U must be going with a LSX motor!!

[Wolfpack Speed]

with that cage,U must be going with a LSX motor!!How did you know? You heard what my doctor told me didn't you:rotflol:

[2000GT]

How did you know? You heard what my doctor told me didn't you:rotflol:

did you doctor tell you to slow down? :rofl:

[Wolfpack Speed]

did you doctor tell you to slow down? :rofl:

Bingo:sticktonge:

[biminiLX]

He is supposed to be having something by the end of this month...

Bummer, I'll be in touch with him soon and let you know what I find out.
-J

[TooFast98Cobra]

Mike, put up pics, i know its there, My buddy Pete was dropping off his car up Zimmermans and yours was done, Wick said he saw it too, whatup......

[ModularMike]

Haha I'm sure he will get to it.. its niiiice,

[Wolfpack Speed]

Car is back, work is top notch! I will take some pics and update when I have some time. Haven't had much sleep this week...

[SVTGT]

You get those pics up ASAP since i cant just stop by anymore

[Wolfpack Speed]

Been meaning to post some pics, just been super busy. I have a lot of work to do to get the car down the track this year. I ended up having Team Z do quite a bit more work then initially planned. Some of the work I could have done my self but I just don't have the time, some of the work I just had no business trying to do. I wanted to do the chassis work once, no interest in going faster then 7.50's. If I ever get to that point, I would build a new car from scratch. With that said, the car is certifiable to 7.50's and is mini tubbed for convenience. Here are some quick pics I took before I strip the car back down to a shell and get to work...

[yeahloh95]

Wow just wow

[scott5]

that work does look top notch.. i def know who will be doing my cage and stuff.. I see a pass side seat.. How much it cost for a ride in that thing? haha

[weareweird69]

WOW, looking great Mike!

[venom]

jesus. that thing is sick.

[Wolfpack Speed]

Thanks guys!

[sutyak]

Looks incredible Mike!

[bgblockelcamino]

looks great mike will have to stop and check it out

[NateSVT]

Looks awesome!

[Wolfpack Speed]

Thanks guys! I'm very happy with the work, still have to go over the whole car when I get some time but from what I can tell...top notch!

[2000 Ultra Z]

what kind of power plant is going in that thing

[NateSVT]

What are you going to do for your motor/power adder setup? Big twin screw or turbo?

[biminiLX]

Lookin' good buddy, can't wait to check it out and then get my car up there for a few updates too!
-J

[biminiLX]

I think it's getting a built Supra motor, I'll let Mike give the details.
-J

[yeahloh95]

2jz ftw that thing will be fast

[INSANELY CRAZY]

nice setup

[pRojekt02GT]

looks awesome mike!!

don't forget your rear end fluid :rotflol:

[coralcoupe1993]

Test it out on Campbells run.

[Wolfpack Speed]

what kind of power plant is going in that thing

shrink wrapped ohc motor:D

[2000 Ultra Z]

with the cage you got in that thing that motor might see some passes like that straight up and down

[TooFast98Cobra]

hey Mike I have been meaning to ask you, What front spindles are you running? I have tubular fox length a-arms and 94-95 spindles. My old setup I had fox spindles. Thanks

[95riosnake]

I absolutely love your wheel choice! I've seen those mounted on a black fox body and they're sick. Against the yellow they look damn sexy!

Team Z's work looks amazing, not that I'm surprised though. The quality of my A-arms and coil overs impressed me a lot, they're the only option for me in the future for my suspension needs :awsome:

[Wolfpack Speed]

hey Mike I have been meaning to ask you, What front spindles are you running? I have tubular fox length a-arms and 94-95 spindles. My old setup I had fox spindles. ThanksI think they are fox body spindles, I honestly cant remember:slaphappy:

[Wolfpack Speed]

I absolutely love your wheel choice! I've seen those mounted on a black fox body and they're sick. Against the yellow they look damn sexy!

Team Z's work looks amazing, not that I'm surprised though. The quality of my A-arms and coil overs impressed me a lot, they're the only option for me in the future for my suspension needs :awsome:
Thanks bud! Yes, they do great work, good people too:goodidea:

[9secmach1]

My friend saw it upat team z and said it came out really nice. He was right, nice lookin car man. How fast you gonna go with it?

[Wolfpack Speed]

My friend saw it upat team z and said it came out really nice. He was right, nice lookin car man. How fast you gonna go with it?
It will go 8's on blower only, small ci 4.6 based mod motor. will put a shot on it when I get bored, I would like to think sub 8.5x's for sure then.

thanks!

[NateSVT]

It will go 8's on blower only, small ci 4.6 based mod motor. will put a shot on it when I get bored, I would like to think sub 8.5x's for sure then.

thanks!

What blower?

[Wolfpack Speed]

What blower?prototype kb

[9secmach1]

It will go 8's on blower only, small ci 4.6 based mod motor. will put a shot on it when I get bored, I would like to think sub 8.5x's for sure then.

thanks!


Don't understimate yourself dude. I'm a true 281 @3800 pounds making over 1000 rwhp so if you do the same at what 3200??? You will go way faster. I don't know what your weight is so I guessed. But man I can't wait to see your car run down the track, maybe we can do some races together?

[Wolfpack Speed]

Don't understimate yourself dude. I'm a true 281 @3800 pounds making over 1000 rwhp so if you do the same at what 3200??? You will go way faster. I don't know what your weight is so I guessed. But man I can't wait to see your car run down the track, maybe we can do some races together?
I just don't like to inflate numbers like a lot of people and shops do! Until it makes the power and goes down the track, it's nothing but talk! I definitely plan on traveling around when the car is finished, would love to have another racing parter...the more the better:yes: Thanks for the compliments, cant wait to get working on her:laughing1:

[gmkillr]

Hey, hit me up when your ready to tear her back apart and do some painting!
:highfive:

Throw her up on the lift too and snap some pics when you get a free sec.:goodidea:

[shawnsvtcobra]

Looking good Mike.

[Wolfpack Speed]

Thanks guys, hopefully I can get working on her this weekend...

[bgblockelcamino]

the car looks sick mike. the work is topnotch for sure.

[TTCOBRA]

saw your car at team z a few weeks ago,,car is unbelieveable!!!

[Wolfpack Speed]

saw your car at team z a few weeks ago,,car is unbelieveable!!!

Thanks! Was your car there? If so, which one was it?

[TTCOBRA]

yep i was droppin mine off,,,white sn95,,

[Wolfpack Speed]

yep i was droppin mine off,,,white sn95,,
I think I remember a white one there but not sure if I checked it out or not. What are your plans? When is it going to be done? I have yet to find one minute to get working on my car:o

[TTCOBRA]

nowhere near as crazy as yours,,8.50 cert mini tub,,team z susp front to back,,turbo 5.4,,,not sure on completion date,,when its done i guess,,been laid off for a few months every yr for the last 5yrs so i really watch my bank roll,plus im picky so i go all out or dont go,,,,a buddy tells me im so tight my a$$ sqweeks when i walk,,lol,,when urs gonna be done???,gota a buddy near you,,would love to check urs out again if im up there..

[Wolfpack Speed]

nowhere near as crazy as yours,,8.50 cert mini tub,,team z susp front to back,,turbo 5.4,,,not sure on completion date,,when its done i guess,,been laid off for a few months every yr for the last 5yrs so i really watch my bank roll,plus im picky so i go all out or dont go,,,,a buddy tells me im so tight my a$$ sqweeks when i walk,,lol,,when urs gonna be done???,gota a buddy near you,,would love to check urs out again if im up there..

Going to be a while, I'm really backed up at the shop and finding time to work on the car is a problem. I see no reason it wont go down the track this year but I might be puting my foot in my mouth! Good luck with your car, take your time, and keep us up to date on your build!

[Wolfpack Speed]

I wish I had more of an update on the car, but finding time to do anything with it has been a major issue. I'm still slammed at the the shop and that just kills my desire to turn wrenches when I do find a little time. I'm going to start making time to work on the car every Saturday, thats better then just letting it sit!

Car is stripped down and ready to start painting, still need to pull the glass. Motor and tranny has been done for a while now, snapped a couple pics to post up...

[Mater]

Stop travailing all over western pa to EAT & get R done!

[Wolfpack Speed]

Stop travailing all over western pa to EAT & get R done!
:rotflol:

[venom]

What kind of paintwork are you doing?

[CollinsPC]

Car is going to be sick when you are done with it. The motor looks much better out of the wrapping! :laughing1:

[Wolfpack Speed]

What kind of paintwork are you doing?All the cage and tin work needs done. Unfortunately the roof got damages so that needs fixed first before I paint all of the other stuff...

[Wolfpack Speed]

Car is going to be sick when you are done with it. The motor looks much better out of the wrapping! :laughing1:It will look better when you coat those ugly valve covers:woot1:

[RAYZ02GT&93LX]

looks good mike. Ive been looking at cobras more and more but got to wait till the papers are finshed being filed. Ive been meaning to come up and try to give you a hand from time to time but It never seems to go the way I want it to.

[Wolfpack Speed]

looks good mike. Ive been looking at cobras more and more but got to wait till the papers are finshed being filed. Ive been meaning to come up and try to give you a hand from time to time but It never seems to go the way I want it to.Thanks Ray, it's all good bud! I bet you are glad you are getting all that stuff finalized! Good luck with everything!

[PUMPED 101]

Oooo my

[Wolfpack Speed]

Had to have the roof repaired and painted. All the chassis work was starting to rust so I had that done too...

[yeahloh95]

looks great are you putting glass back in or lexan ?

[biminiLX]

Lookin good, what did you use on the cage?
-J

[Wolfpack Speed]

looks great are you putting glass back in or lexan ?

Glass...


Lookin good, what did you use on the cage?

The original plan was to just use VHT Roll Bar Satin Black. The body shop ended up doing an epoxy base first, then hit it with the rattle cans. It needs gone over with some more VHT and I don't like the texture the epoxy created...but it will be fine...

[Flyin Monkey]

Lookin Good!

[Wolfpack Speed]

Thanks, I'm going to "try" and work on it tomorrow:D

[mr4teth]

Thanks, I'm going to "try" and work on it tomorrow:D

You're not done with that car yet? .... :p

"PUT DOWN THE BEERS"

[CollinsPC]

I have a couple more pieces to do, but IF I get them done tomorrow I will try and drop them off. Or should I say today......

If not see you Monday :yes:

[pwtmxracing]

Glass...



The original plan was to just use VHT Roll Bar Satin Black. The body shop ended up doing an epoxy base first, then hit it with the rattle cans. It needs gone over with some more VHT and I don't like the texture the epoxy created...but it will be fine...
i used that rustoleum texture paint on my cage it came out good its more of a flat black matches my interior :goodidea:

[pRojekt02GT]

You're not done with that car yet? .... :p

"PUT DOWN THE BEERS"

:rofl: @ Mark

[Wolfpack Speed]

Finally got a little bit in on the car last week. Not much but hopefully this is the start of working on it a little bit at a time! This year is obviously out, I would have to shut the shop down to get it down the track in time, not worth it IMO.

I had to pull some of the motor back apart so I decided to have Collins PC powder coat the valve covers, engine front cover and the main blower bracket to match my suspension and axle housing. Me likey:highfive:

[Mater]

Nice boat anchor!:D

[CollinsPC]

I can't wait to see that in the car, glad you like the covers Mike!

[97LaserRed]

looks soooo sick!! what are the motor specs??

[Wolfpack Speed]

looks soooo sick!! what are the motor specs??Nothing special, just your typical off the shelf parts mod motor.

[Wolfpack Speed]

Put the wiring back in the car as well as the dash, just need to paint and install my air bag delete on the passenger side. I also got the holes covered up in the firewall thanks to Scott Rod Fab! Very nice pieces that fit perfectly, he even included matching rivets! I left the protective coating on the pieces pictured for now. All the HVAC and clutch holes are covered up and I also have front and rear inner fender skirts for later on. Not trying to build a show car but it should look pretty sweet when it's all said and done:goodidea:

Props to Scott Rod Fab, good dude and good products:highfive:

[bgblockelcamino]

nice mike. i gotta stop down and catch up been a while.

[Mater]

Looking good Mikey!

[97LaserRed]

Nothing special, just your typical off the shelf parts mod motor.
awww come on nothing special!! yoour doing all that you should go all out on the motor. you going N/A or boost?

[gmkillr]

Looking good Mike! :goodidea:

Im gonna try to stop down one day next week!

[Cam99]

nice mike, looks like you're making some progress

[Wolfpack Speed]

Pulled the rear end to do some finish painting...

[jaa55]

looks real good!

[Ares]

I like how the trunk floor was done. Thats a nice clean look.

[Wolfpack Speed]

Thanks guys, I'm really pleased with how it looks too! Always looks better with the hardware back in...

[Silverhatch]

Looks great with fresh paint on it!

[gmkillr]

Looking great Mike!

[Wolfpack Speed]

Thanks guys!

[Mater]

wow u have a nice rear!

[biminiLX]

Damn Mike, nice progress and looking GOOD, you do things right. I'll try and stop in this week.
BTW, what gear? I have the same AL center section, changed the 3.50 for a 3.10 and probably will end up with a 3.25
-J

[Cam99]

wow u have a nice rear!

he must work out

[Shorty429]

when's she gonna be ready to go?

[Wolfpack Speed]

BTW, what gear?

3.50


when's she gonna be ready to go?

Car will be done this year but not in time to go down the track.

[sutyak]

So pretty I could cry. Awesome work Mike.

[bgblockelcamino]

there is track rental at MIR dec 10th just saying lol.

[Wolfpack Speed]

Little bit of bling for the front of the motor, just need to get a fresh bolt and torque it down! Water pump is on back order but should be here soon. Next I need to modify the valley of the block so that the lower cobra intake manifold will seat properly. Supercharger is here, just need to order injectors and fuel rails so I can modify and fit everything. Headers will be last then in the car she goes:bouncy:

[NateSVT]

What supercharger are you going to use?

[Wolfpack Speed]

What supercharger are you going to use?

KB Mammoth 2.8LC, will take some pics when I get everything modded and bolted down:hyper:

[biminiLX]

Looks great in person Mike, let me know if you need any help in the future.
-J

[Wolfpack Speed]

Looks great in person Mike, let me know if you need any help in the future.
-J
Thanks! Give me a ring when you get a chance...

[Wolfpack Speed]

Few pics...

[2000GT]

Wow! What are the specs on the motor? Cams? Headwork? etc.

[ModularMike]

You done yet? Haha looks good.

[yeahloh95]

looks great mike i saw you car on tv the other night on hd theator team z was on a build off show

[Wolfpack Speed]

Wow! What are the specs on the motor? Cams? Headwork? etc.

The motor is nothing special, most of it is oem or ford production parts.

Teksid Aluminum Block
OEM Cobra Crank
OEM Cobra Rods
Custom Diamond Pistons
OEM Heads
Ford GT Cams
Crower Valve Springs & Retainers


You done yet? Haha looks good.Nope, still have a long way to go. Been too busy at the shop to get much done, I hope to get back on it next weekend.


looks great mike i saw you car on tv the other night on hd theator team z was on a build off showI caught the episode a couple times, seen the NO JOKE plate! LOL

[biminiLX]

Goddam that's a big TB!
Call ya tom. dude.
-J

[Wolfpack Speed]

Goddam that's a big TB!
Call ya tom. dude.
-JWord! Call me at the shop, you always call me at the wrong number! I rarely answer that phone:highfive:

[Mater]

My grandson will be driving before that turds finished!

[SonofaBish]

Looks impressive Mike!! Good luck!

been a long time since i've stopped down... i'll try to soon!

[Wolfpack Speed]

My grandson will be driving before that turds finished!How soon can we have him ready? That would be some serioius weight reduction:rotflol:


Looks impressive Mike!! Good luck!

been a long time since i've stopped down... i'll try to soon!

:goodidea:

[Mater]

How soon can we have him ready? That would be some serioius weight reduction:rotflol:

a year or two & He'll still drive better than u!:woot1:

[Wolfpack Speed]

a year or two & He'll still drive better than u!:woot1::blkstang:

[biminiLX]

Word! Call me at the shop, you always call me at the wrong number! I rarely answer that phone:highfive:
PM me the correct number so I can save it in my phone bro, probably will have time to stop up this week.
-J

[sutyak]

Awesome. That TB is insane. My mouth dropped open when I saw it. Crazy.

[Wolfpack Speed]

PM me the correct number so I can save it in my phone bro, probably will have time to stop up this week.
-JIt's the shop number which is a cell....412-279-4902!

[coralcoupe1993]

Looks good yo!

[Wolfpack Speed]

Headers, injectors and fuel rails are here. Hopefully by the end of the week the motor will be complete:bouncy:

[Mater]

:bouncy:

[Wolfpack Speed]

:bouncy::biglaugh:

[Wolfpack Speed]

Motor is just about done! Need to order an auxiliary idler and I'm going to replace the existing idlers with some better looking ones! I have 1 more bracket that I'm going to have Collins powder coat for me, need some breathers and waiting on the o ring gasket for the throttle body...still haven't decided on what I want to do about a tensioner.

[Mater]

Looks awsome mikey!!!!!!!!!!!

[mr4teth]

looks awsome mikey!!!!!!!!!!!

x2 ....

[CollinsPC]

Pictures do not do this motor justice, one of if not the nicest builds I have seen!

See you tomorrow with the next bracket Mike.

[PaxtonShelby]

:bouncy:

Hmmmm...imagine that...an lsx looking at the back end of a Mustang...:sticktonge:

[Mater]

The stang was on the back of a tilt bed broke down!:rotflol:

[PaxtonShelby]

The stang was on the back of a tilt bed broke down!:rotflol:

2-shay!!!!!! :laughing:

[Wolfpack Speed]

Been slammed at the shop so I still haven't got much more done to the car. I did have Collins PC do a few more brackets for me, they came out really nice and completed the look of the motor! Waiting on a new FRPS and TPS and then I'm done with the motor for now. Should be able to get my car on a lift next week to plum the brake lines and to do a few other things. Then it's time to order some little stuff to get the tranny bolted up and then up in the car the power train goes:bouncy:

[Wolfpack Speed]

I also uploaded a bunch of photo's to our facebook page. Most of them are probably on here but here is a link for anyone interested...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wolfpack-Speed/167049896653945

[mr4teth]

:jaw-dropping: .... O man Mike does that engine look BAD A$$!

[Mater]

k & n oil filter looks out of place!!

[1Badbird]

I thought you where building a race car? It's looking like a show car!! Very nice!

[Wolfpack Speed]

I thought you where building a race car? It's looking like a show car!! Very nice!Definitely not going to be a show car but I want everything to be as nice and clean as possible, a little attention to detail goes a long way!

Thanks guys!

[1Badbird]

It can defenately pull double duty, that's for sure!

[biminiLX]

Very sweet, gettin closer!
BTW, how are those brether's attached? I'm getting rid of my push-ins and want a screw in style.
-J

[Wolfpack Speed]

Very sweet, gettin closer!
BTW, how are those brether's attached? I'm getting rid of my push-ins and want a screw in style.
-J

Passenger side is a push in, here is the driver side...

http://metcomotorsports.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MBR0013%2D1

[biminiLX]

Thanks, very nice, what I was looking for, will weld on AN fitting to my VCs.
-J

[CollinsPC]

Definitely not going to be a show car but I want everything to be as nice and clean as possible, a little attention to detail goes a long way!

Thanks guys!

Mike saying he pays a LITTLE attention to detail is like saying Ashley Madison has a little cleavage :sticktonge:. Just sayin!

[Wolfpack Speed]

Some pics of the glide before I bolt it up...

http://184.72.239.143/mu/47f5b32e-d5fd-09ff.jpg

http://184.72.239.143/mu/47f5b32e-d60c-0f44.jpg

http://184.72.239.143/mu/47f5b32e-d618-2e9c.jpg

http://184.72.239.143/mu/47f5b32e-d628-7a01.jpg

[TooFast98Cobra]

Reid case, the best!

[biminiLX]

Oh yeah, was drooling over it at the shop :)
I was hoping after enough beers Mike would trade me for my AOD
-J

[Mater]

Nice MIKE

[Wolfpack Speed]

Sorry J! Thanks guys!

[speedracer]

Some pics of the glide before I bolt it up...

http://184.72.239.143/mu/47f5b32e-d5fd-09ff.jpg

http://184.72.239.143/mu/47f5b32e-d60c-0f44.jpg

http://184.72.239.143/mu/47f5b32e-d618-2e9c.jpg

http://184.72.239.143/mu/47f5b32e-d628-7a01.jpg
Ummm where is the clutch pedal and shifter? :biglaugh:

[Wolfpack Speed]

U sound like Rat Fink!

[97LaserRed]

that is one sexy transmission!

[speedracer]

U sound like Rat Fink!
I could never own an auto...

[TooFast98Cobra]

Hey Mike I have two of something and you can use the one on your car. It will fill that pass. bag hole. lol we can trade for a can of race gas or gear lube or whatever.

[Wolfpack Speed]

Ok, I'm really sick and tired of my money pit just sitting around and collecting dust. I will not give up on this car and I am determined to get my pile of junk down the track this year. I have been consumed with running my business and taking care of my customers, but I need to get my junk together.

The glide will work but it will take a lot of testing and tuning to get the correct combo together. I want to get into radial racing but I don't have the time or money to build the kind of combo it takes to compete. I have laid the foundation with the chassis work that has been done to my car but now is not the time and there is plenty of time to grow into the car down the road. I have been 10.0's @ 140 with my old 6 speed manual terminator and I am considering putting the car together with a manual just to go have some fun and get down the damn track! I love stick racing and totally enjoy putting a hurtin on a drive train just to run a number!

My question is, does anyone have any real racing experience with the T56 Magnum transmission? I can pulley the car to keep it within the power ratings of the tranny or just run it till it explodes, but I'm looking for as much feedback as possible! There are other tranny options out there but I'm curious about the Magnum for several reasons and I cant find anyone making power that is actually racing the car!

Either way it's been too long for me and I cant take it anymore, I need my 1/4 mile fix:sticktonge:

[TooFast98Cobra]

I'm feeling ya on this decision Mike.

[speedracer]

I love stick racing and totally enjoy putting a hurtin on a drive train just to run a number!



Either way it's been too long for me and I cant take it anymore, I need my 1/4 mile fix:sticktonge:

^^^ like... Glad you might be coming to tour senses, I could never enjoy racing something with only 2 pedals no matter how fast it was.

[97LaserRed]

I have the magnum in my car. Never had it at the track yet but it shift beautifully. I run it hard on the street with no issues so far. I'm curious how it will do under so hard launching. If you decide to go with the magnum let me know!!

[sutyak]

My buddy John runs a 6-speed in his 950whp Camaro. Not sure if this is the same as the T-56 Magnum but I can ask him if you like.

[Mater]

Just dont shift like Granmal Mike!! If needed i will come with u for support!

[sutyak]

From my buddy John:

I have a G-force gear set and main shaft in my T-56. I think a stock T-56 will take a lot of abuse, just have to keep the gears lubricated. I feel the most important thing I have done with my tranny is putting an electric gear driven pump, pumping fluid out the drain plug and drilling a bulkhead fitting in the side of the case and spraying the head set gear when under boost. I broke even a G-force gear without the pump but once I put the pump on it I have never broke that gear. Under a hard pull all the fluid is in the gear of the tranny and that gear can run dry. If they plan on launching it hard at the drag strip then I would put a Viper main shaft in it. I broke my stock main shaft and that is when I decided to go with G-force.

[biminiLX]

Wow Mike, that's a big change.
I really think with the low-end and average torque that big KB will make that you won't be having as tough a time with the glide as you think.
Do you have the converter already?
I definitely want to see you get down the track this year asap, just playing devil's advocate and going to question if it will be cheaper or faster to get it to the track with the stick?
I have no idea, just asking.
Also, the Magnum and required clutch are going to be big money, not sure how much a concern that is.
If you do go manual, I know a guy who may want the Reid PG ;) <------seriously :)
What times you been keeping at the shop? I want to stop down soon.
-J

[biminiLX]

^^^ like... Glad you might be coming to tour senses, I could never enjoy racing something with only 2 pedals no matter how fast it was.
What's the fastest you've been down the track stick and auto? Not being a dick, just asking because BIG power may change that perspective :goodidea:
-J

[speedracer]

What's the fastest you've been down the track stick and auto? Not being a dick, just asking because BIG power may change that perspective :goodidea:
-J
I'm not saying it wouldnt be fun to be in a high HP auto car but thats not me... If I were to build a car it would have 3 pedals. :thumbsup: I go drag racing 3-4 times a year but I get it out 2-3 times a week for a spirited drive and enjoy that more and an auto just isn't fun for that.

[Wolfpack Speed]

I respect everyones opinion and appreciate the responses! I like stick racing because not everyone can do it and I'm good at it! There is a lot to be said about a stick car that gets down the track in a respectable time for the combo, definitely a lot of fun! I cant tell you guys how many cars I embarrassed at the track that made more power then me just because I can row gears and they couldn't!

For those that have never been down the track in a fast manual valve body auto car with a trans brake, there is plenty going on and it's just as fun IMO! Like a stick car, there is plenty of testing and tuning involved so it will be a challenge for me regardless as I am 5 years removed from drag racing by the time I get to make a hit!

I'm just sick of not being at the track, if I'm not piloting a car I could care less to be there! Doing some brainstorming and driving my self nuts along the way, just glad the blood is flowing again and I hope to get things together in time to make some hits this year, regardless of the combo!

Thanks!

Mike

[burntire]

After breaking about 10K in parts with the stick the light in the sky hit me. TH-400 and 2 years later not a single broken part. I like driving the car not fixing it.

[TooFast98Cobra]

hey Mike didn't know if you knew this or not but this guy is selling his setup.

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=370847

[scott5]

hey Mike didn't know if you knew this or not but this guy is selling his setup.

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=370847

he is on this site too:goodidea:

[speedracer]

YouTube - &#x202a;03 Cobra -- 6spd- IRS - KB 2.8 -- 9.82@139&#x202c;&rlm;

[Wolfpack Speed]

YouTube - &#x202a;03 Cobra -- 6spd- IRS - KB 2.8 -- 9.82@139&#x202c;&rlm; (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ9LkCyVU20)


If I had to guess by the color of the car and scenery, is that my buddy Alan (Broke7)? Good job! I miss rowing gears! Still haven't bought or decided on anything, still trying to get caught up at the shop but I'm still weighing my options.

[Wolfpack Speed]

YouTube - &#x202a;03 Cobra -- 6spd- IRS - KB 2.8 -- 9.82@139&#x202c;&rlm; (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ9LkCyVU20)

Where you at the carshow in Somerset this weekend? We were on the bikes next to Highlands at that pub, kept seeing cars come by...

[speedracer]

Where you at the carshow in Somerset this weekend? We were on the bikes next to Highlands at that pub, kept seeing cars come by...

I went to the one in Johnstown, it usually has more cars but it's starting to suck lately.

[speedracer]

If I had to guess by the color of the car and scenery, is that my buddy Alan (Broke7)? Good job! I miss rowing gears! Still haven't bought or decided on anything, still trying to get caught up at the shop but I'm still weighing my options.

Yep. He has a solid rear to put in it soon and is hoping for mid 9's

[scott5]

I went to the one in Johnstown, it usually has more cars but it's starting to suck lately.

I didnt see your car?

[speedracer]

I didnt see your car?

I usually park walk around and go... Might be there 25 minutes unless some neat/interesting cars are there.

[Stroked03Cobra]

RSG is producing a son of tranzilla T56 Magnum rated at 850 pounds of torque for around $3500. I have all of the information on the gearing options that he has that is not in the standard T magnum. I know what you are going through, I dont want to be breaking pieces on my car either, but at the same time I dont really race, Its a street car and I have too much fun with a stick. As stated above, spraying the gear set is a big deal and seems to work very well. Let us know what you go with!

[ModularMike]

RSG is producing a son of tranzilla T56 Magnum rated at 850 pounds of torque for around $3500. I have all of the information on the gearing options that he has that is not in the standard T magnum. I know what you are going through, I dont want to be breaking pieces on my car either, but at the same time I dont really race, Its a street car and I have too much fun with a stick. As stated above, spraying the gear set is a big deal and seems to work very well. Let us know what you go with!
Something your not telling us, Brandon? :rotflol:

[Stroked03Cobra]

Something your not telling us, Brandon? :rotflol:

Shhhhhh, Its really dark here in my closet! hahaha

[Wolfpack Speed]

I have given this a lot of thought, the car and everything I have for it is for sale. I don't want to sell or have to sell but another car is being discussed/planned and I don't need or want 2 cars. It needs a little bit of money but a lot of time and I'm more interested in what will be the other car then this one.

If anyone is interested in anything, give me a ring at the shop.

Mike

[Seer]

T56 with MT82 gearing? Yes please. But it would never happen.

[97LaserRed]

I have given this a lot of thought, the car and everything I have for it is for sale. I don't want to sell or have to sell but another car is being discussed/planned and I don't need or want 2 cars. It needs a little bit of money but a lot of time and I'm more interested in what will be the other car then this one.

If anyone is interested in anything, give me a ring at the shop.

Mike
everything is for sale!?!?!

dibs on wheels and tires!! LOL

how much for the wheel and tire set up!!??

[Steve-0]

everything is for sale!?!?!

dibs on wheels and tires!! LOL

how much for the wheel and tire set up!!??

Lots I'm sure lol, those are VERY nice wheels. Wish they were 16" rears!

[97LaserRed]

15 is where its at!! lol

[shawnsvtcobra]

I have given this a lot of thought, the car and everything I have for it is for sale. I don't want to sell or have to sell but another car is being discussed/planned and I don't need or want 2 cars. It needs a little bit of money but a lot of time and I'm more interested in what will be the other car then this one.

If anyone is interested in anything, give me a ring at the shop.

MikeCan i try again:woot1: