Project: Tangerine Terror

Orange Stang · Oct 24, 2009

Hi All, thought Id start a biuld thread for this winter. Hopefully gonna get shit done!

ccasion14:

so this is where im at now. I just bought the car back in May. So far its been a dream, and its one of the rarest SN-95's out there, with only 829 being produced.

So far, ive done only some exterior mods such as the Kaenan S-281 Wing, polished 2003 SVT's and some new headlights. Also did a few underhood things including red FRPP Plug wires.

Now, one thing im thinking of doing is either taking the Shinonda stripes off completley, or replacing them, let me konw what you think of that.

Ok, so lets get started on my mod list.

Im gonna go with a Bassani Catback and a UPR X pipe.

Accufab plenum and T/b, along with a custom painted tangerine K&N FIPK CAI.

Also, planning on doing the Full PI swap, but have one question.

I HATE the 99+ valve covers with the oil fill on the paasenger side, so is it possible to run my NPI valve covers?

Also, there are a few things that need to be done, such as a new IAC valve, new motorcraft plugs, etc.

Well, hope I can get this shit done soon, winters a comming, and thats MOD time. Im putting my 04 on hold to get this beast going! :headbang:

danielr0bert · Oct 24, 2009

no stripes.

love the car good luck man.

duff daddy · Oct 24, 2009

yes you can run npi valve covers, in fact I still ahve them on my GT with Pi heads

DSTRBD · Oct 24, 2009

1995 Cobra R were only 250 made... Like the "O" not so much the stripes !

duff daddy · Oct 24, 2009

NPI FTW

CC'S95GT · Oct 24, 2009

leave the stripes or replace them if you want. without them it's just another orange car. you have a rare breed show your stripes

Orange Stang · Oct 31, 2009

I started with this. A clean engine bay , but whats that rusted thing on the Plenum? EWWWW, its the original IAC valve

So, I ordered a New NAPA one, since my uncle can get me great deals, and it came in today!!!

So I started by taking the Hose off, the sensor, and then started to unbolt the two bolts with an 8mm socket.

Heres a close up

Then I opened the NAPA box to see a shiny new IAC valve and gasket!

Orange Stang · Oct 31, 2009

the finished project!!!!

YAY, plus it improved my GT's Idle so much better! No more bogging!

JStang98 · Oct 31, 2009

How much was your IAC valve from NAPA?

Orange Stang · Oct 31, 2009

I paid about 90, but I love supporting my local NAPA store.

dafizuck · Oct 31, 2009

I say go with the stripes... goes good with the color and breaks up all that orange a bit. Car looks great and sounds like some goo dmods.

Steven · Oct 31, 2009

You know how much easier and cheaper it is to just clean the IAC. Call me crazy

Slykin · Oct 31, 2009

Love the car man and a big part of it is the stripes. They are very unique and they work well with your car. KEEP them.

96_SVT_Cobra · Oct 31, 2009

was your car an actual boss shinoda, if so id replace/ keep the strips, if it isnt id keep/replace the strips. lol. like the car man any plans besides just the PI swap, like any cams or forced induction or some combination of the 2

El_Diablo · Oct 31, 2009

it actually was a shinoda but only the base package with just striping

hope you dont mind me stepping up to tell them, lol, i pay way to much attention to your car.... the IAC really cleaned up the engine bay a lot, have you considered clear coating it to protect the new part look? just a couple quick mists are all you really need

NERD · Nov 1, 2009

Looks good.

NXcoupe · Nov 1, 2009

Sorry, didn't highlight my comments, was in a hurry before so I fixed it. I think you did the right thing putting the new on one, one less thing to worry about down the road. If you ever want to sell this car, get with me. lol. I really like it a lot. Used to have a 96 GTS(no option, don't remember the official code) in this color and I really miss it.

Orange Stang said:
Hi All, thought Id start a biuld thread for this winter. Hopefully gonna get **** done! ccasion14:

so this is where im at now. I just bought the car back in May. So far its been a dream, and its one of the rarest SN-95's out there, with only 829 being produced. You just answered your own question about the stripes, it's not as rare anymore when you take the stripe package off of it.

So far, ive done only some exterior mods such as the Kaenan S-281 Wing, polished 2003 SVT's and some new headlights. Also did a few underhood things including red FRPP Plug wires.

Now, one thing im thinking of doing is either taking the Shinonda stripes off completley, or replacing them, let me konw what you think of that.

Ok, so lets get started on my mod list.

Im gonna go with a Bassani Catback and a UPR X pipe.

Accufab plenum and T/b, along with a custom painted tangerine K&N FIPK CAI. Why not use a JLT? And have it custom painted from them or when you get it? Must nicer setup imho.
Also, planning on doing the Full PI swap, but have one question. I would wait and put long tubes on while you do the swap, then put an exhaust on it. Much easier to do it then
I HATE the 99+ valve covers with the oil fill on the paasenger side, so is it possible to run my NPI valve covers?

Also, there are a few things that need to be done, such as a new IAC valve, new motorcraft plugs, etc.

Well, hope I can get this **** done soon, winters a comming, and thats MOD time. Im putting my 04 on hold to get this beast going! :headbang:

Orange Stang · Nov 1, 2009

Steven said:
You know how much easier and cheaper it is to just clean the IAC. Call me crazy

I did, I sprayed it with cleaner last week, and it still sucked. The ford garage even cleaned it and said it was too far gone and dirty. I dont mind replacing it, just one more thing im not gonna have to do later on.....

96_SVT_Cobra said:
like the car man any plans besides just the PI swap, like any cams or forced induction or some combination of the 2

Thanks! :headbang: I plan on going with some comp cams, and a vortech down the road.

For now i just wanna get the PI swap and cams done.

El_Diablo said:
it actually was a shinoda but only the base package with just striping

hope you dont mind me stepping up to tell them, lol, i pay way to much attention to your car.... the IAC really cleaned up the engine bay a lot, have you considered clear coating it to protect the new part look? just a couple quick mists are all you really need

not a problem bro, Like you said, it just had the striping package, I wish it was the vorteched stage, haha, but im not gonna get greedy

ccasion14:

Thanks again guys for the compliments, I appreciate it!

Orange Stang · Nov 1, 2009

also, i never thought about clearing the outside. Thats a great idea. i was sitting and wondering how i could prevent it from tarnishing, haha, i dont want it like the other one.

Thanks again man!