Where to take a Mustang in Charleston?

[JTStreet]

Now that Redline is unfortunately a thing of the past, where do you recommend I take my 01 Cobra for some work?

First and foremost it needs some clutch troubleshooting. Hopefully it's as simple as the cable.

Second, it's currently turbocharged, and I'd like to do a proper N/A build, which is what the motor was initially built for.

I'm looking for someone who can provide both technical consultation and the actual implementation.

[Miker]

Now that Redline is unfortunately a thing of the past, where do you recommend I take my 01 Cobra for some work?

First and foremost it needs some clutch troubleshooting. Hopefully it's as simple as the cable.

Second, it's currently turbocharged, and I'd like to do a proper N/A build, which is what the motor was initially built for.

I'm looking for someone who can provide both technical consultation and the actual implementation.

JP and Randy still tune... As for a shop to do the build you are MIA.

[BIRDMAN]

There aren't any scrapyards around there?


lol jk


It really is a shame that Redline shutdown. :(

[BIRDMAN]

I think Justin is always down to rebuilding an engine, if you're feeling frisky enough to trust it in his hands. lolll

[schardbody]

What happen to redline?

[MARTYROBBINS]

what are you looing to do ?

[94FormulaBird]

What happen to redline?

this
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[RoadconeTuning]

Its hell keeping a shop open... I assume the logistics didnt make sense like most other shops i've known of shutting down.

[JTStreet]

what are you looing to do ?

Essentially, this car was initially built as a high compression, high rev N/A build. It's an excellent engine, (Livernois built) and I don't have plans to open it up. An owner later, and it's too slow. So, they install an On3 turbo kit. It's a horrible kit, and it's on the wrong type of motor. I'm looking to convert it back to N/A, and have a couple additional things done to the car, such as gears, long tubes, etc.

The conversion is going to take a little work. Smaller injectors, etc. Nothing big, but I want to make sure it's properly planned out and implemented.

this
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They are closing their doors. I don't know the details.

[chrisheltra]

Jones Ford

[JTStreet]

Basically, here's what I have. It's a straight copy and paste of the full mod list, so there's a lot of irrelevant crap in there.

03-04 Cobra IAC ($40)
03-04 Cobra Maf connector ($50)
Tune (Rick Big 3 Racing -- $400)
60# Injectors ($485)
Front bump steer kit ($150)
Manual boost controller ($80)
New air filter
NGKTR6 plugs (.032 gap)
MAF SCT BA2600 ($220)
Jegs oil separator ($45) 555-3710
On 3 Performance single turbo kit ($1800)
On 3 Performance T4 turbo blanket ($80)
Kennebell boost a pump ($240)
Auto Meter boost gauge ($20)
Vacuum line kit for boost gauge ($20)
39# fuel injectors
Gauge bezel ($70)
AEM Wideband ($200)
QA1 tubular A arms ($200)
QA1 coil over kit ($380)
Rear shock mounts ($9-11)
Rear IRS bump steer kit ($150)
Rear differential brace
RAM Performance clutch kit
Ford Racing throwout bearing
Ford Racing pilot ring
4 Kumho Ecsta SPT tires (275/35/18)
Bassani catted xpipe
Mach 1 front lip ($75)
New control arm bushings
New ball joints
New sway bar end links
10" Rockford fosters subs (2)
Custom sub box
Cobra front emblem
3rd brake light
Kenwood excelon speakers (4)
Sylvania Silverstar signals (3157NA)
MGW short throw shifter
MGW composite race knob
DSS forged pistons 11:1 compression
Eagle forged rods h-beam
Kellogg Saleen forged crank
Ford Racing FR500 high life camshaft kit
Livernois valve springs
Basani catback exhaust
JLT carbon fiber CAI
QA1 K member
H&R lowering springs (black 51659.2r)
Bilstein shocks
Billet flow differential brace
UPR 6" antenna
Spring isolators
Custom powder coated valve covers (Ford Racing blue)
Rack bushings
18x9 chrome Saleen replicas
4 Falken FK452 (275/35/18)
Cobra floor mats
Group 34 Optima battery
X Series battery holder
Rear seat delete
Hi/Lo HIDs
Hawk HPS brake pads
Centric premium rotors (Slotted)
Russell steel braided brake lines
Custom powder coated calipers (Ford Racing blue)
Covercraft pocket trunk lid mat
Certificate of authenticity
New caliper pins/hardware (Shaffer Ford)

Here's what I believe I need to make it a decent N/A build, built with road racing in mind.
4.30 gears
BBK Full Length Headers
BBK X Pipe
Canton 4.6L/5.4L Modular Mustang Rear Sump Road Race Oil Pan
Full Tilt Boogie Racing IRS Bushings Kit

What are the little things I'm going to need to convert it back to N/A that I'm forgetting?

[RoadconeTuning]

with a decent turbo on it and some stinky gas that thing should FLY, those FR500 cams bleed off a fair amount of that compression

[JTStreet]

with a decent turbo on it and some stinky gas that thing should FLY, those FR500 cams bleed off a fair amount of that compression

The main reason I want to get rid of the turbo is because it's a road race build. That car is going to be so hot down here on summer days, and I'd much rather have the reliability of N/A.

[RoadconeTuning]

high rpm, mod motor, reliability... pick two lol

[BigdaddyDupree]

Travis Lane at Carolina Chassis dyno in lexington is a good guy and wont steer you wrong. Tell him Tyler sent you.

[oldskoolstang]

Hell, bring it to me with a set of longtubes (with h/x pipe), a set of gears (with install kit, I can't find my shims), and some stock injectors and maf and I'll have you going in a weekend....

[1SMKN99]

Damn i had no idea about Redline...that sucks.

[Miker]

The main reason I want to get rid of the turbo is because it's a road race build. That car is going to be so hot down here on summer days, and I'd much rather have the reliability of N/A.

Turbo won't have the heat issues of a supercharger.

[AverageJoe]

Damn i had no idea about Redline...that sucks.

I fixed your sig, since redline is closed..

[Matts94Z28]

Roberts Automotive. Lol.

[cobraetti]

Roberts Automotive. Lol.

I was waiting for this

[JTStreet]

You are of no help. Lol

[03SVTCOBRA]

If you are going back NA i may be interested in some of the turbo stuff.

[03SVTCOBRA]

Basically, here's what I have. It's a straight copy and paste of the full mod list, so there's a lot of irrelevant crap in there.

03-04 Cobra IAC ($40)
03-04 Cobra Maf connector ($50)
Tune (Rick Big 3 Racing -- $400)
60# Injectors ($485)
Front bump steer kit ($150)
Manual boost controller ($80)
New air filter
NGKTR6 plugs (.032 gap)
MAF SCT BA2600 ($220)
Jegs oil separator ($45) 555-3710
On 3 Performance single turbo kit ($1800)
On 3 Performance T4 turbo blanket ($80)
Kennebell boost a pump ($240)
Auto Meter boost gauge ($20)
Vacuum line kit for boost gauge ($20)
39# fuel injectors
Gauge bezel ($70)
AEM Wideband ($200)
QA1 tubular A arms ($200)
QA1 coil over kit ($380)
Rear shock mounts ($9-11)
Rear IRS bump steer kit ($150)
Rear differential brace
RAM Performance clutch kit
Ford Racing throwout bearing
Ford Racing pilot ring
4 Kumho Ecsta SPT tires (275/35/18)
Bassani catted xpipe
Mach 1 front lip ($75)
New control arm bushings
New ball joints
New sway bar end links
10" Rockford fosters subs (2)
Custom sub box
Cobra front emblem
3rd brake light
Kenwood excelon speakers (4)
Sylvania Silverstar signals (3157NA)
MGW short throw shifter
MGW composite race knob
DSS forged pistons 11:1 compression
Eagle forged rods h-beam
Kellogg Saleen forged crank
Ford Racing FR500 high life camshaft kit
Livernois valve springs
Basani catback exhaust
JLT carbon fiber CAI
QA1 K member
H&R lowering springs (black 51659.2r)
Bilstein shocks
Billet flow differential brace
UPR 6" antenna
Spring isolators
Custom powder coated valve covers (Ford Racing blue)
Rack bushings
18x9 chrome Saleen replicas
4 Falken FK452 (275/35/18)
Cobra floor mats
Group 34 Optima battery
X Series battery holder
Rear seat delete
Hi/Lo HIDs
Hawk HPS brake pads
Centric premium rotors (Slotted)
Russell steel braided brake lines
Custom powder coated calipers (Ford Racing blue)
Covercraft pocket trunk lid mat
Certificate of authenticity
New caliper pins/hardware (Shaffer Ford)

Here's what I believe I need to make it a decent N/A build, built with road racing in mind.
4.30 gears
BBK Full Length Headers
BBK X Pipe
Canton 4.6L/5.4L Modular Mustang Rear Sump Road Race Oil Pan
Full Tilt Boogie Racing IRS Bushings Kit

What are the little things I'm going to need to convert it back to N/A that I'm forgetting?

You will need a good CAI, also i would look into MAC longtubes instead of bbk. You can get the MAC with a 3Inch collector along with the 3 inch to 2.5 in x pipe on lethal performance for probably less than you can get the skinny bbks and they will breath more.

[BigdaddyDupree]

If you decide on Travis I could be hired for delivery.

[labelblack68]

how much n/a power are you trying to make?

[bwelch]

What heads are on it?

[03SVTCOBRA]

What heads are on it?

I would guess stock, there arnt really any aftermarket heads for 4v unless they are just a ported version of stock heads.

[RoadconeTuning]

if it has an on3 kit it has stock heads... ported 4v heads are effin' expensive and the good stock castings, 00CobraR and GT heads, are even more expensive....

If you're selling all fo that stuff I'd take that money and buy some American Racing Headers. my BBK's were garbage and MAC's are even worse quality...

[03SVTCOBRA]

I agree that Amercian racing headers are better fitment but...
Mac long tubes + x pipe= $735
American racing + x pipe= $1690

I have macs and i only had one small issue that they didnt weld 100% of a o2 bung. They offered to pay for someone to weld it locally without question but i had a friend do it. Fitment wise for me they were spot on.

[JTStreet]

how much n/a power are you trying to make?

I honestly don't have a particular number in mind. Whatever it can make reliably.

What heads are on it?

Stock heads.

If you are going back NA i may be interested in some of the turbo stuff.

You got it. I'd prefer to sell the kit as a whole, as it will be an asspain to sell all the individual crap by themselves. What are you interested in?

[FRDnemesis]

Roberts Automotive. Lol.


:hysterical: I knew someone was going to do it!!! I chuckle everytime I hear their commercial on the radio "Nobody knows Mustangs, like Robert!"

"Nobody rips off Mustang owners, like Robert"!!! I'm not even a Ford guy and even I have heard the horror stories of fraud.

[03SVTCOBRA]

You got it. I'd prefer to sell the kit as a whole, as it will be an asspain to sell all the individual crap by themselves. What are you interested in?

Ide probably take it all, how long before you start making moves on the project? Its a bad time for me atm but probably in the next 2 weeks i could probably grab it.

[///Mcompact]

Don's Performance.
Located in Ladson.

http://www.donscarcrushing.net/

[03SVTCOBRA]

In all seriousness there's not really anywhere here that can do what you need with a mod motor. Like Tyler said travis lane is good, hes in lexington, and there are a bunch of shops in the upstate that can work on them but there are just none down here. Only one i would have taken mine to is Redline and its closed.

[labelblack68]

I honestly don't have a particular number in mind. Whatever it can make reliably.

i just sold my mach 1 with stock bottom end and heads with comp cams it make 370 to the tires. you need a ported intake if you want to pick up a good bit of power

[JTStreet]

Still need a place to take this pile and get it buttoned up. Anyone?

[svtguy]

kurgan motorsports in atlanta if you can travel http://www.kurganmotorsports.com/site/index.php

or injected engineering also in GA
http://www.injectedengineering.com/index

or Fastlane in NC
http://fastlanemotorsports.us/

[Jtaugner]

I'm looking as well, there seems to be a few in NC if you're interested.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/blower-bistro-74/128173-nc-performance-shops.html