1997cobra Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Hello all, this is my 1997 Cobra. I have absolutely no idea what this build will end up as. But for now, I'm after some road track time.This is the day I bought it! 30k on the clock, and in "mint" condition (or so I thought).So, at this point, I was very happy with it. Then second gear started acting up about 4 months into ownership. So, I bought a t56 magnum from American Powertrain. What a fiasco that ended up being, they screwed me around for quite a while. Here is my invoiceHere is the trans, specifically the shifter, the day I got itThe shifter, adjusts in 45 degree incrementsSee where the simply ground off the tremec logo? Not impressed:lol:How the shifter is assembledTop and bottom view of the intermediate detailEverything else that came with the kitNeedless to say, I was not happy with the shifter. I let it sit that way, waiting for the rest of the order.Got my bellhousing from them. I was happyThen I realized this! they sent me the wrong bellhousing! So far, they dropped the ball on the entire order, so i asked for my money back on everything except for the trans.RM-6080see the problem? Its for a t5 trans...Not impressedTHIS IS THE RIGHT ONE!After sending everything back, I started collecting parts!This picture shows how it is adjusted front to back. I was unaware of this, but it's a nice thing to have. (holy blurry batman:dw:)And here is a pic of the Tremec shifterAnd some random stuff Started doing work at this point which is present day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Great starting point man! Like I said before its a great canvas to begin with. If you need help with anything lemme know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Great starting point man! Like I said before its a great canvas to begin with. If you need help with anything lemme know!Thanks dude, same goes for you!Here begins the trans removalOk guys, here it is. I have the T-45 out.So, I guess I'll go in order of what came out firstDriveshaft out. Pretty self explanatory, take the 4 bolts off the pinion flange (12mm 12 point), then slide it out of the back of the transThis part was my favorite, removing the cat back.It shouldn't have been bad, but I ran into some wonderful workmanship such as this:Yes, that is a washer welded to the outside of the hanger. And then to compound that, this:They welded the exhaust tip to the shaft that hangs it :bored:On to the H-pipe. I had to make myself a custom O2 sensor wrench to remove the passenger side O2I also had a ton of fun with the passenger side manifold flange bolts. But I got them out with a long extension and a swivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Where I started todayPressure plate offFlywheel offI used this for the install of my new clutch and flywheel.ACT flywheel onHow today is finishing. I can't find bolts to bolt the trans up :fm:. Guess I'm ordering some up:fart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I wanted to go with the T56 Magnum, just couldn't talk myself into the price, so jealous!Such a clean car too, and I want those Brembos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I wanted to go with the T56 Magnum, just couldn't talk myself into the price, so jealous!Such a clean car too, and I want those Brembos!It was a tax time impulse, that is for sure! Thanks!Im keeping the new set, haven't decided on what to do with the other set though. They may make their way to my 5.9l limited grand cherokee this summer though. Because Racecar! :flame: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Those brembos are gonna be awesome! I was gonna go brembo. But thy don't clear my wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Those brembos are gonna be awesome! I was gonna go brembo. But thy don't clear my wheelsthey wont? dont you have 17s? maaaaybe we can do a test fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 they wont? dont you have 17s? maaaaybe we can do a test fit Lol they're 18s but its not the diameter. Its the caliper to spoke clearance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Lol they're 18s but its not the diameter. Its the caliper to spoke clearanceDOH! I hope they fit my wheels! Never test fitted them lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 What wheels do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 God speed omega 3sSent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Ahhhhhhh you should be goood. I think those have good clearance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Rookie mistake, I didnt make sure the starter bolts would thread before i put the bell housing on. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 awesome parts...looks like you're gonna have alot of gauges...i like gauges, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 awesome parts...looks like you're gonna have alot of gauges...i like gauges, lol Thanks! That is the plan, but damn! Gauges are not cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82zephyr Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 need help let me know i live in clinton twp. my older sister and aunt live in shelby. i used to live out there on 22 and garfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 ^ weird, my gf lives basically at 21 and hayes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Looking good man! Can't wait to see some more progress on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 ^ weird, my gf lives basically at 21 and hayes!I'm at 22 and van dyke, so we are all right there Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Looking good man! Can't wait to see some more progress on it!Thank you! Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 need help let me know i live in clinton twp. my older sister and aunt live in shelby. i used to live out there on 22 and garfieldThanks I'll let you know! Sorry for all the replies, cell phones Suck Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 You know you can multi-quote on tapatalk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 You know you can multi-quote on tapatalk?I'm a noob Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 haha its okay. when you click a post it says multi next to quote. hit multi then you can quote multiple posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Yeah I figured that out once you said something Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'm moving from 24 and Shelby too hall and vandyke so if you need any help just give me a hollerSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'm moving from 24 and Shelby too hall and vandyke so if you need any help just give me a hollerSent from my iPhone using TapatalkThanks dude, im sure i will be calling upon some of you that live near by me eventually!Got the Bell back in today, along with the starter. Also pushed out the bearing in my cc plates so that i can get them powder coated. Rear axle is going to DTS thursday for some 4.30 gears. Still have to order a few things, which will happen tomorrow. I will also be trying to get the trans in tomorrow. If everything goes as planned, and i have my bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Making progress man! DTS does great work from what i've heard so you should be very pleased with the work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Ok guys, i got the trans bolted up, but i am now having a problemhere is what my crossmember brackets look likehere is what every body elses look like?Am I crazy, or do I have a bastard child? As far as I can tell, the above picture is on a 94. But according to AJEs website, they should use the same crossmember (MU-7061) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.greg Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) There is a difference between the mounting location for the t45 transmission mount between gt and cobra. The cobra crossmember go straight across, whereas the gt (like the one pictured I believe) go back and across because the mount is further back.Edit:I just realized you have done a t56 swap so this^ is probably not valid, sorry haha. Edited March 28, 2013 by the.greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 There is a difference between the mounting location for the t45 transmission mount between gt and cobra. The cobra crossmember go straight across, whereas the gt (like the one pictured I believe) go back and across because the mount is further back.Edit:I just realized you have done a t56 swap so this^ is probably not valid, sorry haha.I am trying to do the swap. I am having crossmember issues.basically, the crossmember SHOULD be rotated 180 degrees and line up perfectly, but my mounts are not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 what if you just flip it in place? so if you're looking at it from the rear, spin it 180* clockwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 "You don't use the crossmember from the T-56. You use your stock crossmember from the T-45. All you have to do is move the rear bolts to where the front bolts currently are, and drill two new holes for the front bolts. You will also need a conversion transmission mount. The cheapest place I found one was CJ Pony Parts."http://www.cjponyparts.com/prothane-transmission-mount---6-speed-conversion-1979-1998/p/TM1608/http://forums.corral.net/forums/svt-dohc/1073925-t56-install-97-cobra-2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) what if you just flip it in place? so if you're looking at it from the rear, spin it 180* clockwise?I've tried it in every possible way.. This crossmember just isn't going to work :-[ "You don't use the crossmember from the T-56. You use your stock crossmember from the T-45. All you have to do is move the rear bolts to where the front bolts currently are, and drill two new holes for the front bolts. You will also need a conversion transmission mount. The cheapest place I found one was CJ Pony Parts."http://www.cjponyparts.com/prothane-transmission-mount---6-speed-conversion-1979-1998/p/TM1608/http://forums.corral.net/forums/svt-dohc/1073925-t56-install-97-cobra-2.htmlOrdering it tomorrow, thanks man. You rock Just realized that they want you to drill the frame... Not happening, I'll weld up a new crossmember. I have the technology Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Edited March 28, 2013 by 1997cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Well, here is some progress pics!Gotta make some pucks to fit into the tubes that will be going on the end when I get to the shop Monday. This will allow me to bolt the ends in place, tack it all together, then pull it off and finish welding it. After that, I will take it to the shop to bore the tubes to fit the bushings. This will also make the bolt holes at the trans perpendicular with the tubes at the ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 looks bitchin' don! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted March 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Ok guys, I need some help. Can anyone measure the distance from their trans tunnel to the center of their output shaft for me? Like this: My tape measure is not on the hump btwTIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 New tool!The old oneThe even older one that is new to mePretty much went from a tiny, flimsy little lathe to a decent size sturdy lathe. Hopefully this thing will be turning parts this weekend.Also, I am contemplating pulling the t56, putting the t45 back in, getting my measurement, then starting back over. Unless I find the measurement before this weekend, that is now the plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Ok guys, I need some help. Can anyone measure the distance from their trans tunnel to the center of their output shaft for me? Like this: [ATTACH=CONFIG]2095[/ATTACH]My tape measure is not on the hump btwTIACan someone do this PLEASE? I'm begging you! i do not want to put the t45 back in (( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
