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Here we go again...in a predicament...

I just acquired a brand new Ford Motorsport Cobra intake. It has a new spacer and plenum bolt kit, new top plate, and is new (upper and lower).

 NOW, for the dilemma.....I am thinking about installing it on the Sport and selling the Trick Flow piece that is on the Sport now, or, do I sell the Cobra and Keep the Trick Flow intake? 

I really haven't had the Trick Flow Street Heat on but for a few short months, but I'm thinking, Maybe I can "go Cobra" and give it a try. Really not sure what I want to do. Swapping the intakes is really no big deal (I do have a lot of practice with them). If I sell the Street heat, it'll go with the 70mm t-body and spacer as well, as well as the upper to lower plenum spacer and bolt kit.

I also have been thinking about de-blinging a little under the hood. This would be a good start.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Here we go again...in a predicament...

Reply #1 –
Honestly, Ive never been a fan of the trick flow intakes.  I just dont like the way they look.  I would definately go Cobra over it.

I will trade you a Exploder gt40 for the cobra :shakeass::shakeass:
Mike

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Reply #2 –
Here's mine....



I'm thinking about selling it and installing the Cobra.As I stated, I think I am going to de-bling a little, and I have a picture in my head as to what I am going for.


As far as trading for an Explorer intake......Negative. I have one in the garage waiting for a smooth and polish.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Here we go again...in a predicament...

Reply #3 –
i vote cobra.. that TF intake is.. yuck.. lol they flow about the same i believe
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3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

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Reply #4 –
put a carb and a shiny air cleaner on it..... lol
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Reply #5 –
Quote from: daminc;368569
put a carb and a shiny air cleaner on it..... lol

Oh no, I can't do that. Lovin' the EFI too much.LOL.


Shadow....It's not "YUK"......I like it a lot, but the new Cobra is really making my mind wonder. I'd have to swap valve covers,too.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Here we go again...in a predicament...

Reply #6 –
Quote from: daminc;368569
put a carb and a shiny air cleaner on it..... lol


x2 :headbang:
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

Here we go again...in a predicament...

Reply #7 –
Nope......love the EFI...................
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Here we go again...in a predicament...

Reply #8 –
I've always hated the look of the TF but I'm willing to bet it outflows the cobra intake regardless if its a china made or usa made unit. Also, it's somewhat custom so it has that going for it as well as it's on the car already. Don't know what you would get for it vs. the cobra intake either.

The only intake you would find on my car if i were to do another 5.0 would be the GT40 tube intake despite not being the best contender performance wise but that's just mho.
:america: 1988 Thunderbird Sport, Former 4.6 DOHC T56 conversion project.

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Reply #9 –
Well, the TF piece is over $500.00 from Summit (from what I looked up in about 60 seconds). Mine will come with t-body, spacer, plenum spacer, fresh re-polish on the upper. I think I can get $475.00 for the whole setup. We'll see what happens. I still have some thinking to do. I am leaning towards the Cobra........
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Here we go again...in a predicament...

Reply #10 –
The TF just doesnt look "right" to me.  Too much flat surface area or something.  I still say do the Cobra.  Maybe make a custom piece instead of the Cobra plenum cover, like a thunderbird logo or script or something.  That would really set it off
Mike

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Reply #11 –
I don't like the way the TF looks... I would put the cobra on if it was up to me.....but paint it body color to match the car
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Reply #12 –
Body color would be great if it wasn't for the Blue block and heads. I've thought about a custom plate, but not sure where I'd have one made or who even does that. I could easily cut the aluminum plate, but having it etched correctly. I have drawings from some time ago with ideas for a Cobra intake plate. I may leave it blank until I seek out info on that. It won't hurt to shelve the new Cobra plate until I decide.

I think I have decided to "Go Cobra"...... Hey, that may be my new catch phrase...."Go Cobra !!!"...I can just hear a little puppiesanese kid saying that.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Here we go again...in a predicament...

Reply #13 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;368579
I've thought about a custom plate, but not sure where I'd have one made or who even does that.


any machine shop should be able to handle something like that.. might be bit costly, unless you throw in an order for a few of them.. i'm sure some other guys on here would c00ch them up pretty quick
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

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Reply #14 –
Let's see the Cobra intake you bought. I like the Trick Flow, but it's shaved and could use a Ford or Thunderbird logo on it.
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB 87-88 Turbo Coupe shocks and struts, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
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