did the split today.
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Anyone have a parts list to do this with the Cobra reservoir? Looks like a good Saturday project, I've been meaning to get this done.
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99 ford lightning
just a 03 cobra intercooler tank and run it the same way as they do on those cars and lightnings i know one of the hoses gets blocked off. its working like a charm
I don't have a parts list but this tank is used on alot of fords. I found one on an older explorer. Go to any junk yard and look under a few hoods and you will find the tank for about $20.
I bought this one : http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2013-Mu...&forceRpt=true
Now I just need to figure out the : hose sizes , connector sizes, and caps need....
Now I just need to figure out the : hose sizes , connector sizes, and caps need....
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I bought this one : http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2013-Mu...&forceRpt=true
Now I just need to figure out the : hose sizes , connector sizes, and caps need....
Now I just need to figure out the : hose sizes , connector sizes, and caps need....
Where will you install it?
My plan is up front, but I have not yet received it...Once I get it I will figure out the mounting location and if it does not fit, I can return it.
I will post a DIY with parts and part #s as soon as I am done. I will also post pre and post data to prove if there is a benefit with a "small split system". If the data proves there is no real advantage with a small reservoir I will likely get a large rear mounted tank. Then the next obvious mod is a killer chiller to keep the water uber cold and the IATs low low low....
I will post a DIY with parts and part #s as soon as I am done. I will also post pre and post data to prove if there is a benefit with a "small split system". If the data proves there is no real advantage with a small reservoir I will likely get a large rear mounted tank. Then the next obvious mod is a killer chiller to keep the water uber cold and the IATs low low low....
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I bought this one : http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2013-Mu...&forceRpt=true
Now I just need to figure out the : hose sizes , connector sizes, and caps need....
Now I just need to figure out the : hose sizes , connector sizes, and caps need....
I wanted to get a larger reservoir than the BMW power steering tank and am hoping the Ford reservoir will fit. I also think it is important to have a feed line and return line (I know some are installing reservoirs that only have a feed line).
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99 ford lightning
ah i have data of air charge temps but most importand the cobra tank went 10.88 on a 03 cobra with stock unported eaton that i tuned a few years back. and yes you can jam ice in it.
Did you do the install and if so, can you list the parts (part numbers, hose sizes, etc.) ?
so which one is better? The Ford VS BMW reservoirs! I have the BMW reservoir but if the Ford one is better I will change it. Also what is the capacity of the Ford recovery tank?
P.S. Here is the Ford reservoir for all of you that asked about the part number:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-2003-20...abdb61&vxp=mtr
P.S. Here is the Ford reservoir for all of you that asked about the part number:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-2003-20...abdb61&vxp=mtr
Last edited by vioilio; Oct 19, 2012 at 10:45 AM.
99lightning - would you please post a few more detailed pictures (how your tank is mounted, etc.) ? I know I will need to cut the factory Ford mounting bracket, but am curious where your guys bolted it down. Also, if you could take pictures of how they ran the lines that would be helpful too.
FWIW - the first Ford tank I bought was too big (for later model SC fords), and now I have the 03-04 SVT tank. The 03-04 SVT tank holds slightly more than 3 cups of liquid.
FWIW - the first Ford tank I bought was too big (for later model SC fords), and now I have the 03-04 SVT tank. The 03-04 SVT tank holds slightly more than 3 cups of liquid.
Last edited by cij911; Oct 27, 2012 at 11:25 PM.
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thanks fits like it was made for the car guys its really important to have that fluid circulate. Just run the hoses like they do on the lightnings. BIP tune lots of smiles per mile.
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You guys using this
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=91573868914
Or this
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=13885222079
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=91573868914
Or this
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=13885222079







