Ford Racing Cobra intake....

fastford3388 · February 20th, 2007, 02:12 AM

I have been seriously considering buying a cobra intake manifold from ford racing for my '89 GT and I was wondering if anyone has had experience with them. they are supposed to be replicas from the '93 cobra and they have staggered intake ports for better air flow. its like $350 and I was wondering if it was worth the bang for the buck.

Tony_90fox · February 20th, 2007, 02:27 AM

spend the extra $150 and get a TF or a little more for the Holley. They are good but if you can shell out the extra dough, then that is what you should do.

Darrell · February 20th, 2007, 02:46 AM

Go find a V8 Explorer in a junk yard and by the intake off of it. The 5 liter Explorer intakes are the same as the Cobra intake. There are much better intakes on the market though but you can't beat the price of an Explorer intake for a low budget set up.

chase · February 20th, 2007, 01:37 PM

I have one, but it came with the car...
My advice if your gonna spend the money go with TF.

mikebert · February 20th, 2007, 01:49 PM

For $350, eBay yourself up a Trickflow. I lucked out and got Edelbrock Performer 5.0, upper and lower + 24lb/hr injectors for about $250 shipped. Shop around ;-)

GTXRacing · February 20th, 2007, 02:04 PM

SCREW EBAY, get something with warranty and something that you know have not been used. Plus you'll feel better getting a part you know you can get without wondering if someone will be stealing your money and not giving you anything.

use ebay for small things like a steering wheel shifter knob. I would ebay for engine parts

mikebert · February 20th, 2007, 02:16 PM

Yeah, even if the injectors don't work, it's still a good deal. There isn't a lot that can go wrong with an intake. It's an air tunnel. Plus, eBay does have buyer protection services (make sure you know how these work).

Haggis13 · February 20th, 2007, 03:07 PM

If you know what you're looking for, and buy from seller's with good feedback, and ask a lot of questions, Ebay can be a goldmine. If you don't ask questions and get caught up in a bidding war, it can be nasty.

mikebert · February 20th, 2007, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by Haggis13

If you know what you're looking for, and buy from seller's with good feedback, and ask a lot of questions, Ebay can be a goldmine. If you don't ask questions and get caught up in a bidding war, it can be nasty.

Exactly. Private sellers that have no feedback aren't great business partners, but there are many companies that deal with Mustangs on eBay with outstanding feedback and great product knowledge.

JBIGBOOTSY · February 21st, 2007, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Darrell

Go find a V8 Explorer in a junk yard and by the intake off of it. The 5 liter Explorer intakes are the same as the Cobra intake. There are much better intakes on the market though but you can't beat the price of an Explorer intake for a low budget set up.

+1, cant beat a $30 intake.

FaStStAnG5-0 · February 21st, 2007, 08:53 AM

+1 on the exploder intake for cheapness.. but if you have the 400 or so bucks the trickflow will definately be awesome

FIVE-0 · February 21st, 2007, 11:26 AM

I noticed everybody one here recomends TF or Holley, what about the BBK SSI intake, cause I was lookin into that for myself

FaStStAnG5-0 · February 21st, 2007, 11:42 AM

i heard that the BBK looks good but doesn't work worth a crap.... ask darrell & he'll most likely tell you TF...

riceeater16 · February 21st, 2007, 02:10 PM

The BBK is a peice of shit. IT looks bomb but it is worthless go with edlbrock or TF

GTXRacing · February 21st, 2007, 02:24 PM

Also, I meant " I WOULDN'T BUY" engine parts from ebay. I made that mistake getting those BS "lowering" kits from them for my old Focus and they were all four the same size and boy was I pissed

February 20th, 2007, 02:12 AM	#1
fastford3388 Regular 1989 Mustang GT 14.70@99mph Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Belvidere/Champaign ,IL Posts: 275	Ford Racing Cobra intake.... I have been seriously considering buying a cobra intake manifold from ford racing for my '89 GT and I was wondering if anyone has had experience with them. they are supposed to be replicas from the '93 cobra and they have staggered intake ports for better air flow. its like $350 and I was wondering if it was worth the bang for the buck.

February 20th, 2007, 02:46 AM	#3
Darrell Asshole™ 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 7,770	Go find a V8 Explorer in a junk yard and by the intake off of it. The 5 liter Explorer intakes are the same as the Cobra intake. There are much better intakes on the market though but you can't beat the price of an Explorer intake for a low budget set up. __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

February 20th, 2007, 02:04 PM	#6
GTXRacing Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenville, Texas Posts: 734	SCREW EBAY, get something with warranty and something that you know have not been used. Plus you'll feel better getting a part you know you can get without wondering if someone will be stealing your money and not giving you anything. use ebay for small things like a steering wheel shifter knob. I would ebay for engine parts __________________ THE BEAST IS FOR SALE!!! GTX RACING & PERFORMACE CLUB OF TEXAS Meets and greets, drag racing and good eats, you know you want it. GTX Racing Tony P. 214-257-3635 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...vehicle&CID=43

February 20th, 2007, 03:07 PM	#8
Haggis13 Enthusiast 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 527	If you know what you're looking for, and buy from seller's with good feedback, and ask a lot of questions, Ebay can be a goldmine. If you don't ask questions and get caught up in a bidding war, it can be nasty. __________________ Bart 93 Black on Black GT Kenne Bell S/C

February 21st, 2007, 08:53 AM	#11
FaStStAnG5-0 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 1,213	+1 on the exploder intake for cheapness.. but if you have the 400 or so bucks the trickflow will definately be awesome __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461223 1994 GT: MSD 6AL, BBK O/R H-Pipe, Dynomax Race Bullet mufflers, 3:73 rear, Hurst Short Shifter, MAC cold air intake & much more coming soon!

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February 20th, 2007, 01:37 PM	#4
chase Newbie 1987 Mustang LX Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cherry Point NC Posts: 45	I have one, but it came with the car... My advice if your gonna spend the money go with TF.

February 20th, 2007, 01:49 PM	#5
mikebert Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 906	For $350, eBay yourself up a Trickflow. I lucked out and got Edelbrock Performer 5.0, upper and lower + 24lb/hr injectors for about $250 shipped. Shop around ;-)

February 20th, 2007, 02:16 PM	#7
mikebert Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 906	Yeah, even if the injectors don't work, it's still a good deal. There isn't a lot that can go wrong with an intake. It's an air tunnel. Plus, eBay does have buyer protection services (make sure you know how these work).

February 21st, 2007, 11:26 AM	#12
FIVE-0 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: burbs of Chicago Posts: 585	I noticed everybody one here recomends TF or Holley, what about the BBK SSI intake, cause I was lookin into that for myself

February 21st, 2007, 11:42 AM	#13
FaStStAnG5-0 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 1,213	i heard that the BBK looks good but doesn't work worth a crap.... ask darrell & he'll most likely tell you TF... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461223 1994 GT: MSD 6AL, BBK O/R H-Pipe, Dynomax Race Bullet mufflers, 3:73 rear, Hurst Short Shifter, MAC cold air intake & much more coming soon!

February 21st, 2007, 02:10 PM	#14
riceeater16 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 11	The BBK is a peice of shit. IT looks bomb but it is worthless go with edlbrock or TF

February 21st, 2007, 02:24 PM	#15
GTXRacing Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenville, Texas Posts: 734	Also, I meant " I WOULDN'T BUY" engine parts from ebay. I made that mistake getting those BS "lowering" kits from them for my old Focus and they were all four the same size and boy was I pissed __________________ THE BEAST IS FOR SALE!!! GTX RACING & PERFORMACE CLUB OF TEXAS Meets and greets, drag racing and good eats, you know you want it. GTX Racing Tony P. 214-257-3635 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...vehicle&CID=43

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