Hey, Guys. Up for your consideration is the Tangent Cobra Roadster. This is a MK3.1 version and was completed around 2006 after a three year build. A donor build that only used the engine and trans from a 93 Mustang, the original engine had about 80,000 miles on the 5.0 HO roller motor and T5 trans.
Modifications set this roadster apart from most, mainly bodywork and interior differences. As you can see from the pictures the body mods are extensive, but not enough to keep it from being distinguished from the classic. All body mods were done by me and Walt, both professionals with years of experience is this type of custom work.
A few of the body mods to point out are; frenched headlights, taillights, parking lights, tag. Hood scoop is completely different and hood is finished inside and out. Rolled cockpit edges, modified door edges and all edges of body are worked and smoothed. Underside of body is armor-coated with bed liner material.
This is truly a unique roadster; it’ll always stand out in a crowd. Plus, it’s a hoot to drive! The 3:73 independent rear end will make her squat, light up both tires and take off like a bat. Sure, there are larger engines out there, but believe me when I say that a 5.0 is plenty for these cars – if you get to where you can habitually wring all there is out of this combination my hats off to you! But, flip the switch and you can have up to an additional 100 HP from the built in nitrous system.
Here’s a list of bullet points, some pictures and links to hundreds more during the build and after. Building is fun, but save yourself many many thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours - take advantage of a car that is ready to go sailing this spring and summer!
Engine – 5.0 HO roller, Edelbrock dual plane manifold, Edelbrock 600 cfm (1405) T5 Transmission, 1-7/8” ceramic coated 4 into 1 headers and sidepipes. Energy suspension engine mounts. Stock tank, fuel pump, Mallory pressure regulator, braided stainless steel Teflon lines throughout. Aerospace Engineering electric water pump, three core new aluminum radiator, custom shroud and fan. Edelbrock square bore nitrous plate system, tank in trunk (never filled) all plumbed and ready to go at a touch of a switch. System will engage on WOT.
Drive Train – FFR independent rear end option on ordering, 8.8 rear, 3.73 gears, modified Bilstien shocks, custom rear bump stops and Tangent front bump stops. Drive shaft safety loop. All bearings and clutch pack new in rear end, new bearings in spindles. All rod ends maintained. King Cobra clutch.
Brakes – 13” Cobra front discs, 10” Cobra rear discs, all new from forum vendors. All stainless lines Breeze, modified to fit a –behind the seat- lever operated bias control. Custom parking brake location.
Tire/Wheels – 9x17 front and 10.5x17 rear. Chassis modified to fit the larger size rims (slightly before FFR made their change) Custom Bullet lug nuts and socket. Wheels are Mustang Bullets Anthracite Grey. Perfect condition. Tires are BF Goodrich 315/35 rear 345/45 front ZR17 with less than 4000 miles.
Has Cobra Earls fresh air blower system. Dark Water front spoiler and door edge trims.
Interior – outside of cockpit sprayed with lizard skin sound and heat insulation, interior of cockpit lined with Fatmat material. Custom grey carpet and faux reptilian material on dash and on Herbs custom door panels. Autometer ultra-light gauges, typical compliment plus; clock, air-fuel, dual brake bias pressures showing front and back brake line pressures. Custom aluminum dash and interior parts. Radyne racing shift linkage and Hurst T-Handle with Nitrous button, padded armrest. Custom steering wheel hub. Simpson harnesses and high back cloth seats, (not faded).
Electrical – I-Squared electrical system installed. Custom aluminum housing between the seats for breaker access. Custom water pump and fan timers allow for engine cooling after ignition off. Underdash switches for lights and emergency blinkers, also hidden ignition arm. Push button starter button on dash. Custom indicator lights on dash for power, ignition, water pump, fan, blower, nitrous arm. Courtesy lights, engine and trunk lights.
Safety – Cold-Fire fire suppression system, twin outlet sprays in engine compartment, palm button and safety catch both in trunk and cockpit. Master electrical switch in cockpit between seats. Dual roll bars.
Body – Custom bodywork all done with epoxy resin. Custom metalflake paint, cut and buff clear coat. Paint is flawless spare some micro rock nicks on the front spoiler area. Roll bar bezels. Tangent Blind roll bar attachment kits, grill light kit, leather kit. Side and top windwings. Custom motorcycle side mirrors. Custom fitted car cover, never been in the rain. Garage kept with cover on 99% of time. New battery in custom rear trunk mount. Custom trunk floor for more storage and access to fuel sender and pump. Custom hidden trunk hinges.
Wow, that’s a lot and all details were sweated over during the build – you won’t be disappointed. Here’s more pictures showing the build and other points of interest.
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Originally Posted by dn10r
