97 Cobra LSx Build Thread

[JC316]

Transmission is the next big step. It will take me awhile to afford a tko and nice clutch. Driveshaft will also have to be custom made.

It would be a bit of a drive, but there is a guy on ls1tech selling a stage 1 rebuilt T56 with LS7 clutch and hurst shifter for $1500. Depending on what has been done in that stage 1, it should be good to about 600ftlbs of torque.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-classifieds/1683195-fs-stg-1-built-t56-ls7-clutch-hurst-shifter.html

[mystic96]

You figure out what you're doing for the clutch setup? Still going to be hydraulic?

[Cobraman]

In that case, motor/trans/wiring/fuel/K-member. Get it running first.

That's the plan. Luckily the motor has all wiring with it down to the battery cables. Even has maf, o2 sensors, gas pedal, etc. Only thing we have to do is get some custom a/c lines and run some aftermarket gauges. Car already has a walboro 255 in tank which will work for the moment. Planning on running dual 255's for the turbo setup with 60lb injectors and some bigger steel braided fuel line. Transmission is the next big step. It will take me awhile to afford a tko and nice clutch. Driveshaft will also have to be custom made.

[majorownage]

True, but I got a decent deal on the k/mounts. I have heard there could be some clearance issues with the exhaust and thehead says you want all the room you can get. There is some decent weight difference too.

My brother's 4 eyed coupe either has a 4.8 or 5.3 with the stock k member. The only way to tell the difference is to take out a plug and see if this piston has a dish or not. It would be kewl to line them up after you are done.

[Cobraman]

anyone have an engine hoist leveler?

[Cobraman]

Lol, a tubular k member was unnecessary.

True, but I got a decent deal on the k/mounts. I have heard there could be some clearance issues with the exhaust and thehead says you want all the room you can get. There is some decent weight difference too.

[DON SVO]

Lol, a tubular k member was unnecessary.

So are you.

He's at least spending that money on a solid base. You can do whatever you need from a tubular K. At least it wasn't $500 on anodized IC piping.

[majorownage]

Lol, a tubular k member was unnecessary.

[DON SVO]

Yep. It is all about necessary vs. unnecessary. I don't have a very big budget for the car, so cash has got to go to the main necessities. The $400 in tubular a arms is a very good start to a tko. Once the car has all the necessary stuff i'll start working on turbo and paint etc etc. At least all the rear end stuff is done already. important corners wont be cut.

In that case, motor/trans/wiring/fuel/K-member. Get it running first.

[BlueCoupeRedVert]

You're missing my point. If you're going to sweat shit like $500 for coilovers, what happens when fuel pumps, fuel lines, oil feed/drain lines, intercooler piping, T-bands, fittings, welding etc. come up? I assure you, the nickel-N-dime adds up quick. I have over $1,000 in my turbo Festiva setup that's separate from the free intercooler and turbo.

This stuff will not be scrimped on..

[Cobraman]

You're missing my point. If you're going to sweat shit like $500 for coilovers, what happens when fuel pumps, fuel lines, oil feed/drain lines, intercooler piping, T-bands, fittings, welding etc. come up? I assure you, the nickel-N-dime adds up quick. I have over $1,000 in my turbo Festiva setup that's separate from the free intercooler and turbo.

Yep. It is all about necessary vs. unnecessary. I don't have a very big budget for the car, so cash has got to go to the main necessities. The $400 in tubular a arms is a very good start to a tko. Once the car has all the necessary stuff i'll start working on turbo and paint etc etc. At least all the rear end stuff is done already. important corners wont be cut.

[Andy@PrimeTuning]

You're missing my point. If you're going to sweat shit like $500 for coilovers, what happens when fuel pumps, fuel lines, oil feed/drain lines, intercooler piping, T-bands, fittings, welding etc. come up? I assure you, the nickel-N-dime adds up quick. I have over $1,000 in my turbo Festiva setup that's separate from the free intercooler and turbo.

Very much the Truth

[DON SVO]

I disagree. Car doesn't need coil overs. Would be cool though.

You're missing my point. If you're going to sweat shit like $500 for coilovers, what happens when fuel pumps, fuel lines, oil feed/drain lines, intercooler piping, T-bands, fittings, welding etc. come up? I assure you, the nickel-N-dime adds up quick. I have over $1,000 in my turbo Festiva setup that's separate from the free intercooler and turbo.

[Mysticcobrakilla]

I disagree. Car doesn't need coil overs. Would be cool though.

Coil overs are worth every penny.

[BMCSean]

A build thread with no building, what a hipster. I'm going to trip you the next time I see you in the BLB.