Fasterpatricks Custom Cobra Replica

[SickSpeedMonte]

Originally Posted by ProMav71

I like the way you mounted the coils and wires. I have a 98 Cobra engine and was trying to figure out a way to hide them. I hate how obvious they are sticking out in the front of the engine, I don't want to go COP either. Is extending/lengthing the plug wires possible?

There are plenty of manufacturers that make "build them yourself" plug wires, where you just crimp the ends on. Taylor and MSD come to mind, but I dont know if they make kits for the mod motor. Worst case is you'd have to buy a stock application set and cut them down (or buy some extra wire in a reel and make them longer).

[fasterpatrick]

Dam I've cut this wire three times and it's still to short? Yes they make cut to size wires for this engine, mine were all under 20" so I just made the stock set shorter (pain in the ass), but less costly. Laying this all out took longer because it is not the standard coil wiring.
Patrick

[bch5428]

Originally Posted by fasterpatrick

Now here's where it gets funky, you may or may not know that these DOHC engines are prone to cooking the last two cylinders on the drivers side. well some manufacturers sell kits that will help with that problem. Because my car has no heater option, none of these kits work for me, so guess what I did?
Duh! I made my own

correct me if i am wrong, but it was my understanding that this issue only existed on C heads?

i was linked to this build via a local (in upstate ny) automotive forum i frequent. i have shown it to no less than a dozen people. simply incredible. i am proud to have internet access to this project, i can only imagine how proud you must be for being responsible for its conception and progress at such a high level of precision and attention to detail.

[fasterpatrick]

Originally Posted by bch5428

correct me if i am wrong, but it was my understanding that this issue only existed on C heads?

From my understanding, All modular based engine suffer from inadequate coolant flow from whichever head is not feeding the heater core. The problems get ugly when you add extra heat from blowers, turbos, or NOS. I did it as safety aid because of the high engine compartment heat cars like mine create. Better safe than sorry.

You say you were directed to this build from another site. WOW I'm starting to wonder how many people have found and posted links to this thread or the twin on www.clubcobra.com. New request ( How many times have you seen this thread posted on other forms and/or posted links your self?) Am I turning into some Internet legend ( God I hope not I'm just a guy building a car ).
Thanks,
Patrick

[fasterpatrick]

Hey long time no post,
Well the parts for my remote filter finally showed up ( I think they had to mine the aluminum). Nice parts, went with some new stuff from Derale they're cast but beefy with SAE oring ports. Lines I made those up at work, I work for a national hydraulics manufacturer / distributor so I get a good discount but I have to do the work.




Now I did get to go on vacation but you will read about that( this story is so me) in another post. Till I post again,
Patrick

[John68rs]

That is an AMAZING build! I thought I was doing something because we took apart a complete car, cleaned it and painted the parts and put it back together. Your project blows my mind. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by fasterpatrick

New request ( How many times have you seen this thread posted on other forms and/or posted links your self?) Am I turning into some Internet legend ( God I hope not I'm just a guy building a car ).
Thanks,
Patrick

I think i've shared with thread without 10 or 12 people and i've posted it on 2 other Forums

[manny z]

I just sat and read every page of this thread. I can only say that I am amazed. I like fabbing a lot of the stuff on my car, and race car and this is just heads above so much what i have seen in a long time with a cobra replica.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

I think i've shared with thread without 10 or 12 people and i've posted it on 2 other Forums

MARTY!! WTF were you trying to say here??? LOL

Sorry... had to laugh after trying to read it three times...

XOXO

[boonedog]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

MARTY!! WTF were you trying to say here??? LOL

Sorry... had to laugh after trying to read it three times...

XOXO

im confused too