That's a bad ass Terminator! Thanks for sharing F8L SVT!
The KB and rear end swap should definitely help in cutting down the 1/4 mile times. I'm guessing you probably race more on the 1320 rather than Auto-X/road courses.....so if that's case it probably does make sense for a simpler/lighter solid axle rather than an IRS.
What's the best time you've done on the 1/4 mile? If I remember right, stock 03/04 Terminators can probably hit 12s? I'm guessing you are in the high 11s, low 12s right now and with the new stuff coming in maybe even dip down into the 10s???
Lighter weight wheels? The cast knock-off FR500s weigh a ton.
I have run many EVO's and STI's with all sorts of extras, and have yet to loose to one. I am sure it will happen one day.
No they dont. I put 17'' ones on and they weigh 5 lbs lighter then the stockers. I weighed the the stock ones with tires and these with tires and the fronts are 6lbs lighter each, and the rears are right at 5lbs. Which is rotating mass. That is equal to getting rid of about 45lbs of static weight per wheel. The 18" ones are heavier then stock by about 6-7lbs each.
hmm, another thing: I thought all 03/04 Cobras had the "Cobra" badge on the grille instead of the normal "Mustang" badge?
Also, you should change the rear bumper and de-badge the "SVT" and the trunk lid....it'll be a total sleeper!
Also, can the stock T-56 gear set and rear differential handle the extra power? Any internal motor components that needs upgrading? Cam, crank, pistons, rings, etc. etc.
Oh yes. That will be inevitable.
I like your thinking, sir!
No they dont. I put 17'' ones on and they weigh 5 lbs lighter then the stockers. I weighed the the stock ones with tires and these with tires and the fronts are 6lbs lighter each, and the rears are right at 5lbs. Which is rotating mass. That is equal to getting rid of about 45lbs of static weight per wheel. The 18" ones are heavier then stock by about 6-7lbs each. I actually just changed the front tires and put 255's on instead of 275 again to reduce even more weight and it improved steering response. Just look at ferraris and lambo they all run really small tires up front in comparison to the rears for this reason.
Ah, I see. Cool stuff man! This is one serious contender on my "obtainable cars to own before I die" list, haha.
Last I checked they weighed in just under 30lbs. I assume you're running 17x10.5 with 315/35/17 555Rs? and 17x9 with your 255/40(?)/17s. How a wheel of wider width made using the same process as the OEM wheels could be lighter is beyond me...but then again I haven't weighed a stock wheel, and haven't looked heavily into Mustang stuff in a little bit of time. Either way, they're not light weight wheels by any means.
The stock rims weigh 27lbs and the 17X9's weigh 22 that is pretty light for a non drag race rim The rears weigh 24lbs, but the Nittos are heavy tires and I dont run them anymore. I run Sumitomo's that are 3 lbs lighter each and are stil 315's. every tire manufacturer is different. In fact most of them dont even have the same section width even when they state they are both 315's. It is because of sidewall construction and tread design. BF goodrich Drag radials are almost a half an inch wider then nittos 555r in the 315 series. That is just how they are made. The 255 are 5 lbs light then the 275 goodyears the car came with so actually they are even lighter then I orginally mentioned. make sure you know before you go off implying that I dont know what I am talking about when you clearly dont even know the facts yourself as you stated. It makes you look like the bad guy not me. I did my homework, and sure they are not super light rims but they are lighter and that is what I said originally. They are lighter not the lightest.
You're preaching to the choir on the tire info there. Where did I imply you don't know what you're talking about? I was comparing the wheel to a light weight forged, because they are heavy cast wheels. I didn't mean to hijack/shit on your thread...you're taking it the wrong way.
Also check my 1st post, I edited it with another question before you 1st replied
Dude you are one that like to be a smart ass I can tell...lol. that is cool. I used to be like that to. No My car was not in an accident. I have yet to see any american car certainly a mustang that has perfect hood or fender gaps. It aint a Lexus, and 9's are not ambitious with a car that will make close to or over 700rwhp with a solid rear swap and weighing 3300lbs. If you think it is then fine that is your opinion. My tuners cobra made less hp then that and he ran 9.93@ 138. I never said it would run 9's but I am shooting for it. I will be happy with low 10's.