update thread

[Karl]

Nige, there are many, many types of filters, even the W 930 does have sub groups. Please check on the MANN website. Higher pressure could be a sign that your old filter had a low bypass rating. Additional hoses normally create more pressure . For me I do not like small filters, because the filtration area is small. The W 930 is a filter normally used in construction machinery and tractors, but the subgroup filters are also used in cars.

[StewbieC]

Stuart
Are you suggesting that Halfords = Fram as I have used Fram quite a lot over the years without seemly having any issues. I have used Halfords more recently due to not finding anything else readily available.
Peter C

I'm not suggesting that Halfords = Fram, but Fram filters are not going anywhere near my engine. Just google questions like "Are Fram filters any good" etc. You don't have to take my word for it. JMHO

[Paul Blore]

Can we try and keep this thread on track please. I the OP was for a list of upgrades that people have made to their cars rather than a detailed analysis of any specific component.

Thank you,
Paul

[Johannes1]

improving the exhaust system,
under the car

new exhaust

old exhaust

now it looks a bit more original

[Johannes1]

brake improving
MGB brake and shocks a bit poor in our times and traffic

now it´s more efficant and better shocks

[Johannes1]

improving the look of the engine bay
it´s a Rover engine

and yes, it´s the same engine (looks better)


now i start to save the money for.......??????

regards
Johannes

[Migge]

215 instead of 289 sticker

[Johannes1]

traitor - nobody would have noticed it

[Migge]

Don't know which one I'll mount. But I made side emblems for the honest Cobra owner who has a Rover/Buick engine and no Ford

[peterc]

Johannes
Looking good.
Where did you get the HT lead clips from to attach to the Cobra rocker covers as I could do with those to keep my leads better positioned.
Next step is to improve the bonnet underside - assuming that you have a bulge you can make it look more like its riveted on by creating a hard edge to simulate the edge of the original bonnet.
Then there is the bracing between the scuttle and the front suspension.
I assume Migge that you are only expecting 240 bhp despite the 4 x IDF's as you are only 3.5L (215 ci). Mine being 4.6 ( 280 ci ) alledgely makes around 275.
Personally I would have kept quiet about the engine type. After all that immaculate work you have created a wonderful car so why spoil the illusion.