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  • Page 1 Anniversary Anniversary Anniversary Anniversary Official Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T T T T able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents 9. 9. 9. 9. Competition Competition Competition Competition & & & & Recommended Setup Recommended Setup Recommended Setup Recommended Setup 1. 1. 1. 1. Intr Intr Introduction Intr...
  • Page 3 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 1. INTRODUCTION ATTENTION! This is a Racing Vehicle. This vehicle is intended for off- road use ONLY and is not street legal. Before operating your Cobra Jet please read and understand this owner’s manual!

  • Page 4: Pre-Start Up

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 2. START-UP PROCEDURES 2.1 Pre-Start Up ATTENTION! Your vehicle is shipped with a water/glycol mix in both cooling systems To drain the intercooler system, see Engine section. To drain the engine coolant system, see Engine section.
  • Page 5 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 2. Once in the driver seat, locate the switches on the center control panel. On the top row, the first switch is the starter, second is the ignition, the third is the fuel pump, and the forth is the intercooler pump.
  • Page 6 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 5. Apply pressure to the brake pedal and push the start engine button, which is located on the top left edge of the center control panel. ATTENTION! For your safety, it is necessary to neutralize the rear suspension prior to any runs.

  • Page 7: Procal3 Setup

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 3. CALIBRATION & PROCAL3 Your Cobra Jet comes with a baseline calibration loaded on the production PCM. The ProCal3 software has the capability to reflash the PCM with new calibrations and adjust many key engine settings straight from your computer.
  • Page 8 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual ATTENTION! Ensure that the battery voltage is at least 11.5V before writing to the PCM. Ensure that the write process is complete before unplugging the Vehicle Interface dongle. The min and max values shown are the limits of each adjustment.
  • Page 9 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual In order to calculate the Revs/Mile you need to measure the Rollout Distance (in inches) of the rear tires. This is the distance traveled per revolution of the tire; mark a line on the tire sidewall and ground with chalk, then push the vehicle until the mark has moved one revolution.
  • Page 10 Engine RPM Limit Set the engine overall speed limit. The default value is: 8500 RPM. ATTENTION! Engine speed limits above 8500 RPM are not tested by Ford Performance and may result in damage to your engine. 2 Step Tab 2 Step Enable, 2 Step RPM Enable or disable the Launch Control (Two-step) system, and change the set point.

  • Page 11: Launch Assist

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 3.2.1 Launch Assist Tables The Launch Assist Tables may be utilized in low traction situations to prevent wheel spin. Launch assist will retard spark timing by the values entered in the selected table.
  • Page 12 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual The 4 predefined Launch Assist tables are designed to prevent wheelspin in varying traction conditions. Launch aggressiveness increases from Table 1 (least aggressive) -> Table 4 (most aggressive). Note that the Launch Assist feature is separate from Launch Control, which will hold the engine RPM at a certain speed at the starting line.

  • Page 13: Procal3 Diagnostics Tab

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual Figure shows launch spark retard (red) vs engine rpm (green). Launch Assist is active right after 2 step. NOTE: Launch assist is not a smart traction control device. It is a closed loop spark modifier with no active feedback.

  • Page 14: Procal3 Downloader Tab

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 3.4 ProCal3 Downloader Tab The ProCal3 tool may also be used to download calibration updates to the PCM, if available. Instructions will be provided with any updates. Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 12...

  • Page 15: Launch Control (Two Step)

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 4. Launch Control (Two-Step) The 50 Anniversary Cobra Jet has an integrated launch control that will maintain a set engine speed (two-step limiter) while the accelerator pedal is depressed. This feature is built into the powertrain control module (PCM) and does not require aftermarket components.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual Launch Control RPM Setting The launch control is set using the L/C Set and the L/C +/- switches on the center console. This may be done whether the engine is running or not. To adjust the launch control RPM set point in the vehicle, a simple 3 step process is required: 1.

  • Page 17: Obdii

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5.1 OBDII The OBDII connector is located on the passenger side above the glove box. 5.2 Vehicle PDB (Fuse Box) The Vehicle Power Distribution Block (PDB) shown in the figure below contains all the fuses and relays for every electrical component on the vehicle.

  • Page 18: Center Control Panel

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 5.3 Center Control Panel Multiple switches are located throughout the control panel for control of starter motor, ignition, fuel pump, intercooler pump, and launch control RPM. The light above each switch will illuminate when the switch is placed in the ON position.

  • Page 19: Power Windows

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual holding down the buttons for various lengths of time. Please refer to the RacePak manual available at the following link for further instructions: https://documents.holley.com/techlibrary_iq3_dsp_manual_v5.pdf 6. Launch Control Switch – Up/Down momentary switch to change launch control RPM.

  • Page 20: Engine Engine

    Official Owners Manual 6. ENGINE Your 50 Anniversary Cobra Jet is equipped with a hand built Ford Performance 5.2L supercharged V8 engine. This is an extreme performance racing engine that requires diligent care and maintenance to ensure optimum performance over time.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    6.1 Maintenance Drag racing puts extreme loads on engine components that will require unique maintenance performed on a regular basis. Ford Performance recommends the following: 1. Fill oil to the bottom of crosshatch on the dipstick. Capacity: 7.0-7.5 qt. w/ filter change.

  • Page 22: Intercooler Drain, Flush, And Fill

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual For rebuild and service see the complete engine Bill of Material (BOM) for the 5.2L engine in the included supplemental document. Compression and leak down tests should be performed periodically on the motor to verify its health.
  • Page 23 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual To drain and fill the system: • Open the intercooler reservoir lid and pump out all the coolant, as shown below. • Re-fill with straight water • Cycle the intercooler pump for 2-3 minutes •...

  • Page 24: Engine Coolant, Drain, And Fill

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual Inlet port ATTENTION! Any time the vehicle will be stored in a climate under freezing (32° F) the system needs to be drained and appropriate glycol/water mix filled. ATTENTION! For maximum performance and longevity of your Cobra Jet engine, the intercooler water tank should be filled with ice before every run.
  • Page 25 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual • When coolant has finished draining, tighten drain petcock and fill system with distilled water at engine coolant reservoir • Run engine for 2-3 minutes • Drain and refill the system with distilled water again to flush the system, by repeating the above steps •...

  • Page 26: Transmission Transmission

    If the vehicle is campaigned on a regular basis, the transmission should be torn down by a professional racing transmission rebuilder (Joel’s on Joy, (248) 446-6024) once per year. ATTENTION! Chassis dynamometer testing of your Ford Mustang Cobra Jet with this transmission is not recommended, and may result in damage to your drivetrain. Techline 1-800-367-3788...

  • Page 27: Chassis Chassis

    Your 50 Anniversary Cobra Jet comes equipped with 4 wheel manual disc brakes, specially engineered and built for the Cobra Jet by Strange Engineering. Ford Performance recommends using Motorcraft PM-1-C brake fluid. The brake fluid should be bled every 25 runs or every half a year, whichever comes first.

  • Page 28: Line Lock

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 8.1.3 Line Lock The line lock feature allows the driver to hold the front brakes while leaving the rear brakes disengaged. This enables the driver to perform a burnout. To use, apply pressure to the brake pedal, then hold the red button on the shifter.

  • Page 29: Dampers

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 8.2 Dampers The front and rear dampers are manufactured by Strange Engineering specifically for the Cobra Jet. There are adjustment knobs for both compression and rebound for each damper. The front dampers are adjusted using a 3/8” wrench and the rears with a 4mm hex key.
  • Page 30 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual Rear Rebound Adjustment (Clockwise = More Damping) Rear Compression Adjustment (Clockwise = More Damping) Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 28...

  • Page 31: Anti-Squat

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual See section 9.4 for the chassis setup guide, including guidelines for setting the dampers. See the included damper curve file for the measured force curves for the supplied dampers. 8.3 Anti-Squat Your 50 Anniversary Cobra Jet comes designed with two different rear upper control arm positions.

  • Page 32: Seat Belts

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 8.4 Seat Belts ATTENTION! The seat belts in the Cobra Jet are NOT PRE SET. Before driving the vehicle, set belt lengths. They will need to be adjusted for each individual that operates this vehicle. Belts are date stamped and will need to be replaced with your sanctioning body’s rules...

  • Page 33: Tire Care

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual ATTENTION! Depending on seating position, the alternate anti-sub strap eye bolt position may be needed. 8.5 Tire Care To ensure optimum safety and performance of your Cobra Jet, care should be taken in storage of the equipped racing tires.

  • Page 34: Vehicle Tie-Downs

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 8.6 Vehicle Tie-downs This vehicle is equipped with both front and rear tie down locations. Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 32...

  • Page 35: Competition Competition Competition & & & & Recommended Setup Recommended Setup

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 9. COMPETITION AND RECOMMENDED SETUP As delivered, your Cobra Jet is legal for NHRA Stock and Super Stock Competition. Because horsepower ratings change over time, the class that your Cobra Jet is legal for may change.

  • Page 36: Fueling

    Set the cap aside. Use a funnel to fill the tank, being careful not to spill fuel on any painted surfaces. Ford Performance recommends VP C16 fuel only. Do not overfill. Maximum fill level is an inch below the filler flange.

  • Page 37: Intercooler Operation

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual Filler After filling the tank, replace the cap and turn clockwise to lock it in. Ensure the cap is secure, then close the latch on the cap. Make sure to close the trunk lid securely.
  • Page 38 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual Inlet port • Fill the intercooler reservoir up to the top with ice. • For best performance, cycle the intercooler pump for a few minutes before the run in order to pre-chill the heat exchanger.

  • Page 39: Chassis Setup

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 9.4 Chassis Setup ATTENTION! It is necessary to properly set up your Cobra Jet chassis prior to making any runs. Failure to do so may result in loss of control of your vehicle, potentially causing serious damage as well as injury or death.
  • Page 40 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual This procedure must be done with the driver in full gear in the driver’s seat, and any ballast in place, as intended to be run. 1. Park vehicle on an elevated level surface, such as the drive-on hoist shown below.
  • Page 41 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 4. Loosen the jam nuts on both ends of the passenger side anti-roll bar drop link (1). Note that the upper rod end has a left-handed thread. Remove the lower bolt and set the hardware aside (2).

  • Page 42: Baseline Setup

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 6. Neutralize the control arm by rotating the arm until no friction is felt. If rotating one direction increases the friction, try rotating in the opposite direction. 7. Remove the lash from the control arm by shortening it. Facing towards the rear of the vehicle, turn the control arm clockwise until friction is felt, typically around 30 degrees.
  • Page 43 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual On pinch weld between On pinch weld at rear subframe bolt heads edge of “notch” 6. Settle the car, by following step 3 in Section 9.4.1. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the target ride heights are achieved.
  • Page 44 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual Driver’s side is 1/16” closer to frame rail 10. Using the driver side upper control arm, set pinion angle as desired. The nominal specification is 2.5 degrees. The pinion angle is measured as the difference between the driveshaft and the differential flange angles as shown.
  • Page 45 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual Flush with differential flange surface Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 43...
  • Page 46 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 11. Torque driver side rear upper control arm jam nuts to spec and verify pinion angle. 12. Reinstall the passenger side upper control arm and torque to spec. 13. Neutralize the rear suspension by following steps 5 through 11 in Section 9.4.1.

  • Page 47: Setup Guide

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 9.4.3 Setup Guide The suspension of your Cobra Jet is extremely adjustable. There are two rear suspension upper link mounting hole positions offered. The vehicle is delivered with the links installed in the upper position. This is the baseline setting and should perform well in most situations.

  • Page 48: Parachute Usage

    It is recommended to deploy the parachute when trap speeds exceed 150mph and at least once per event. 9.6 Wheelie Bar Alignment Ford Performance offers a specially developed wheelie bar for the Cobra Jet. WARNING! Ford Performance recommends a wheelie bar be used while operating this vehicle.
  • Page 49 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual Before setting the wheelie bar height, make sure your vehicle’s suspension is properly set up. Refer to Section 9.4 Chassis Setup for suspension setup instructions. Set your front and rear tire pressure and make sure the vehicle is settled.
  • Page 50 Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual Racing location Travel location Techline 1-800-367-3788 Page 48...

  • Page 51: Racepak Display And Datalink Ii Software

    Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Official Owners Manual 10. RacePak Display and Datalink II Software The 50 Anniversary Cobra Jet is equipped with a RacePak IQ3 Cobra Jet display and data logging system. Up to 4 display screens may be customized to display current values of the desired logged parameters.

  • Page 52: Key Contacts

    All Ford Performance Parts https://performanceparts.ford.com/cobra-jet/ Your Source for all Cobra Jet Information Contacts Contingency fcntgcy@ford.com Facebook Official Ford Performance Drag Racing Fan Group Fast News https://performanceparts.ford.com/register/ Other Drag Racing Key Contacts Racing Body Tech Departments NHRA Tech – Pat Cvengros pcvengros@nhra.com NMRA/NMCA Tech –...
  • Page 53 Motorcraft 5W-50 Full Synthetic XO-5W50-QGT Fill oil to the bottom hatch mark on the dipstick Capacity: 7.0-7.5 qt w/ oil change Oil Filter Ford Performance M-6731-FL820 (case of 12) O2 Sensor Ford P/N: 8F9Z-9F472-D Engine & Intercooler Coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold with Bittering Agent WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine Coolant Capacity: 3.5 Gal...

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