What I have been working on

[KBScobravert]

Very cool placement of the push start! Look'n good Keith!

The only thing I don't like is I need to figure how to activate the button light only when the key is in the On or Run position. Right now it is on all the time due to the ground. I can unground it and the button will still work it just won't light up.

[Chas_svo]

Looks good. Pm EW for the wiring info. I think...

[KBScobravert]

We took the Cobra on a 15 mile trip. Initial impression is HOLY SHIT!!!.

Tons of power
Coolant temp went to 185* and stayed there until we got stuck by the train. Still never went above 195*.
Acceleration in 6th gear (.50:1) at 60mph is very smooth
My wife likes the w/g sound.
Exhaust is too low in the center but there is not much room to move it up anymore.
Needs to have the front end setup.
Nitto NT05r tires still break loose from 40 plus.
Even though coolant and under hood temps are good, the DP and merge get hot as fuck. DP at Turbo read 700* with the engine off.
Initial start tune can use some work.
Idles great once started.

We will load some videos later tonight.

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[Mysticcobrakilla]

Sounds...







Fun!

[Chas_svo]

Jealous, and not just because you're is nicer in every way and makes way more power, but because it's running, mine still isn't, and I'm stuck doing yard work expecting inlaws tomorrow.

The pimp hand does not exist...

[DieselSmoke]

Jealous, and not just because you're is nicer in every way and makes way more power, but because it's running, mine still isn't, and I'm stuck doing yard work expecting inlaws tomorrow.

The pimp hand does not exist...

Don't fell bad mine isn't running either. And i also spent all day working in the yard instead of on the car. As a matter of fact, the little work i did w/ Keith on his car is more than i've done with the Galaxie in 3 months. I'm just burnt out right now with mine.

[dville_gt]

We took the Cobra on a 15 mile trip. Initial impression is HOLY SHIT!!!.

Tons of power
Coolant temp went to 185* and stayed there until we got stuck by the train. Still never went above 195*.
Acceleration in 6th gear (.50:1) at 60mph is very smooth
My wife likes the w/g sound.
Exhaust is too low in the center but there is not much room to move it up anymore.
Needs to have the front end setup.
Nitto NT05r tires still break loose from 40 plus.
Even though coolant and under hood temps are good, the DP and merge get hot as fuck. DP at Turbo read 700* with the engine off.
Initial start tune can use some work.
Idles great once started.

We will load some videos later tonight.

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AWESOME! This is the update I've been waiting for. Congrats buddy!

[Chas_svo]

Don't fell bad mine isn't running either. And i also spent all day working in the yard instead of on the car. As a matter of fact, the little work i did w/ Keith on his car is more than i've done with the Galaxie in 3 months. I'm just burnt out right now with mine.

Same here. I bought a short block to save time and money, only to find out the rod "upgrade" was no upgrade. I had to take it apart, measure everything, order some killer rods, and then I tore up the f'ing spiro locks, so I had to order those....two steps forward, I step back. I still have your sticker, and need to swing by and deliver it, and check out to Galaxie. I have inlaws due in less than 24 hours, so a beer or 12 does sound really good right now.

I honestly could have mine back together in a few weekends. I'm stuck on the color change under the hood as well. It's aways something...

[KBScobravert]

AWESOME! This is the update I've been waiting for. Congrats buddy!

Thanks.

We are out in it again right now.

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[Z06killinsbf]

I have a spare diff cover if you need one.

[KBScobravert]

I just got back from driving another 15 miles for a total of 30 today on the new setup. Man I can get used to this. A little loud but I can work on that.

David, hope your neighbor's didn't mind that short little blast.

I did discover that when I turn the headlights on, the UEGO moves lean by 1.0+/-. Not cool man, not cool. I think the 12v source for the gauge needs to come from a relay and direct battery connection now.

I have a spare diff cover if you need one.

I may take you up on it. I have clearance between the diff cover and the panhard bar body mount but not much.

[UserX]

Idles great once started.

I wouldn't expect it to idle well when it's not running

Congrats on getting the car back together, nice ride!

[KBScobravert]

I wouldn't expect it to idle well when it's not running

Congrats on getting the car back together, nice ride!

....how about as in, I wished it started easier more consistently.





I will get a better video up tomorrow.

[cobrajet69]

No worries on the fly by. Like I said, my neighbors are used to the drag strip we call Ray White.

I love the way the car sounds man. I would hate to change it, but that's just me.



David

[KBScobravert]

We have close to a 100 miles on it now and it drives like a dream. Everyone that has ridden in it so far (wife, brother, nephew, stepdad) all agree it runs great and is very streetable. The MM suspension, Bilstiens and spring rate make the car ride stiff but suprisingly smooth, even with the 315's in the back and 275's up front.

Coolant temps are still suprising me. We got her out on the highway today for the first time and the temps dropped down to 170's. Unbelieveble for a turbo car. Even in stop in go in town driving the temps stay in the 180's. Now I feel safe putting an A/C condensor in there.

Fuel mileage is somewhere around 7-10 city/highway. Ugh, but expected with the E85.

I am still learning the AEM and getting used to the different inputs. The A/F runs lean (15:1-17.9:1) when I am cruising....no load. Let off the gas or accelerate (increase load) it drops back down to 12.5:1-13.5:1. I just don't feel safe seeing the 17's on the gauge.

There are a few light rattles up front that I need to hunt down but they sound very minor.

Overall we are very happy with it.