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hotford · 03-12-2021, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkknight039

A few questions, if you don’t mind. I have never owned a forced induction car before.
I do not hear a supercharger whine on this car at all, is that normal?
There is a boost gauge and it appears to be working and I think I know how to read it as it shows vacuum and boost but it seems like boost wouldn’t kick in until higher RPMs?
Should I get the heat shield for the air filter as I would assume it’s sucking in hot engine air?
It looks like the previous owner modified the shaker scoop as there is no pan underneath it. It looks like it would just draw air in and onto the top of the supercharger and that idle I suppose it would vent hot air?
Thank you for all your help!

The eaton factory blower will have whine under WOT like no other!!

Boost should be all in by 3500 RPM and carry up to 6500, check and see if the by-pass is function correctly, belt slippage...what boost are you seeing?

Shield may help a bit but if ya could stick it in the fender it would be a lot cooler, like I did on mine.

the shaker is pretty non existent function wise with a PD blower, the added cooling from fresh air cools it as your driving and yes will help dissipate some heat when at idle.

Darkknight039 · 03-13-2021, 04:13 PM

It feels like it has a lot of power but I can’t really tell if the supercharger is performing the way it should. A few other Cobra owners have told me that it is not uncommon to not hear the supercharger especially since I have long tube headers and a full exhaust which is a bit loud.
So far I have only changed the oil and filter and the fuel filter. I have new tires coming next week as these ones are pretty much done. The air filter is a little worse for wear and looks like an old oiled unit, I ordered a new dry flow from JLT as well as a filter heat shield.
Having the car for a week, it’s been an absolute blast to drive!
I love being able to look out over the hood and seeing the scoop as I’m driving. Reminds me of an old musclecar.

ASH302 · 04-06-2021, 06:18 PM

Welcome to the forum. Very nice mach you are starting with.

Enjoy

ASh

03-13-2021, 04:13 PM	#2
Darkknight039 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Exton PA Posts: 16	Re: Hello Mach 1 World It feels like it has a lot of power but I can’t really tell if the supercharger is performing the way it should. A few other Cobra owners have told me that it is not uncommon to not hear the supercharger especially since I have long tube headers and a full exhaust which is a bit loud. So far I have only changed the oil and filter and the fuel filter. I have new tires coming next week as these ones are pretty much done. The air filter is a little worse for wear and looks like an old oiled unit, I ordered a new dry flow from JLT as well as a filter heat shield. Having the car for a week, it’s been an absolute blast to drive! I love being able to look out over the hood and seeing the scoop as I’m driving. Reminds me of an old musclecar.

04-06-2021, 06:18 PM	#3
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Hello Mach 1 World Welcome to the forum. Very nice mach you are starting with. Enjoy ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

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