Cobra Problem

**Import Killer** · 12-13-2007, 12:34 PM

Guys I had a quick qustion believe it or not the cobra would cherp tire all the way to 4th gear..latly its been doing it to 3 but 4th seems to be bogging down alot...what could it be

**gmkillr** · 12-13-2007, 12:39 PM

When the last time you check the muffler berings?
You do know that if these arent operating correctly then the exhaust flow will suffer and then hence kill power.
Ive seen these go bad and cause lots of cars to lose power.

**Import Killer** · 12-13-2007, 12:45 PM

never
only thing i know when i got the car it just had a brand new svt exhaust put on it..because who ever had it before me had the pipes dropping off at the rear axle but now it has a bbk x pipe and the new exhaust so i didnt even think to check anything with that.

**gmkillr** · 12-13-2007, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by Import Killer

never
only thing i know when i got the car it just had a brand new svt exhaust put on it..because who ever had it before me had the pipes dropping off at the rear axle but now it has a bbk x pipe and the new exhaust so i didnt even think to check anything with that.

You should have it checked cause this very well could be the problem and its an easy and cheap fix. If I remember correctly new muffler bearings are under $5 @ pep boys.
Good luck!

**Import Killer** · 12-13-2007, 12:52 PM

alrite thanxs alot

**blkp42e** · 12-13-2007, 01:20 PM

good call.

**bgblockelcamino** · 12-13-2007, 01:39 PM

better check those out. they are nasty when they go bad.

**SonofaBish** · 12-13-2007, 01:42 PM

**White5.0** · 12-13-2007, 01:50 PM

hey man they are a b!tch to install, make sure you put them in properly the first time. you'll def notice an increase in power if you replace your bad bearings

**Import Killer** · 12-13-2007, 02:47 PM

thanks everyone!

**bgblockelcamino** · 12-13-2007, 02:50 PM

i know the last one i changed was awful

**blkp42e** · 12-13-2007, 02:54 PM

dont forget to put bearing grease on them before you install them or they could fail.... May want to check with laurel mountian. they may have them in stock

**Troll** · 12-13-2007, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by Import Killer

never
only thing i know when i got the car it just had a brand new svt exhaust put on it..because who ever had it before me had the pipes dropping off at the rear axle but now it has a bbk x pipe and the new exhaust so i didnt even think to check anything with that.

yeah, they probably didn't line them up right when they put the new exhaust on. I'm surprised Timmy didn't notice this when he installed your subframe connectors.

**bgblockelcamino** · 12-13-2007, 03:05 PM

make sure and soak them real good in penetrating oil

**F-B-A** · 12-13-2007, 03:07 PM

OMG!!

i dont know much about cars mechanical workings, and I even know to check those 1st!

i noticed you said they installed a new X pipe? that could be another problem, when the exhaust gases cross each other they creat resistance, which will also reduce power, you should look into grabing an O pipe, much better flow, "circular in motion as well:

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**scott5** · 12-13-2007, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by blkp42e

dont forget to put bearing grease on them before you install them or they could fail.... May want to check with laurel mountian. they may have them in stock

I actually forgot to do this to mine and had to re do it and it took me about 3 hours

.. Good luck man. they are a PITA

**Terminated** · 12-13-2007, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by F-B-A

OMG!!

i dont know much about cars mechanical workings, and I even know to check those 1st!

i noticed you said they installed a new X pipe? that could be another problem, when the exhaust gases cross each other they creat resistance, which will also reduce power, you should look into grabing an O pipe, much better flow, "circular in motion as well:

"

Yep, O is the new X!

**92306gt** · 12-13-2007, 03:39 PM

OMFG...thats all i can say

**wick** · 12-13-2007, 07:45 PM

You guys asked everything I was gonna ask. Shit!!! I just did one last week. Was not that bed of a job. Bring it by, I can probably help you out. HAHA