Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: ANyone using SN95 coils? (Read 6915 times) previous topic - next topic

ANyone using SN95 coils?

I have a set of new factory 95 Cobra coils Im planning to use in my car but Im curious if I should install them as is or will they need to be cut a little prior to install?

Wanted to know who was using sn95 coils and if they cut them or not and how much. Pix help too...
Brian R.
88 2.3t Ranger
83 TC  gt40p motor,Vortech,TFS1 cam,long tubes,MS PnP,T5,8.8,17x9 Cobra 17s

ANyone using SN95 coils?

Reply #1 –
Sn-95's have about an inch less travel and are about an inch shorter. Vinnie is running sn-95 coils all around and I like his stance.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

ANyone using SN95 coils?

Reply #2 –
sweet good to know!
Brian R.
88 2.3t Ranger
83 TC  gt40p motor,Vortech,TFS1 cam,long tubes,MS PnP,T5,8.8,17x9 Cobra 17s

ANyone using SN95 coils?

Reply #3 –
I think Vinnie used coils from a convertible Mustang? ( not 100% on this) But he was using air shocks in the back to get the desired ride height. Agreed Vinnie got it right though...Looks awesome.... By the way "deathbypsi" great build I'm following. Cant wait to see it complete., Ray
87 Tbird LX w/Factory floor shifter:D   3G upgrade. Tinted Windows...85 Mustang GT steering wheel(non-cruise) 17'' Saleen SC style wheels,Front/Rear TC sway bars/poly bushings & Mustang GT steering rack...'05 Mustang V6 springs...93 Cobra MC & booster, MM adjustable C/C plates,  Work  In  Progress.......  ( On The Shelf---HO computer, 19lb injectors, HO cam, BBK headers, Explorer Intake, Cold Air Intake ,Phantom Gauges, Stinger stainless exhaust pipes )
 S O L D

ANyone using SN95 coils?

Reply #4 –
I'm using SN95 Stang springs. The ride height was good already after the swap. I got about a 2 inch drop. perfect. I added the air shocks (as I always use) to maintain the rear height when I have my heavy toolbox and part weighing down the car.
'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..

ANyone using SN95 coils?

Reply #5 –
Thanks for the input Vinnie. Exactly what I was hoping to hear.
Brian R.
88 2.3t Ranger
83 TC  gt40p motor,Vortech,TFS1 cam,long tubes,MS PnP,T5,8.8,17x9 Cobra 17s

ANyone using SN95 coils?

Reply #6 –
Mine actually came from a V-6 car if I remember right. I read a chart of the V-8 and V-6 springs, they were virtually the same thing. I got mine from a local yard. They worked better than I had hoped.
'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..

ANyone using SN95 coils?

Reply #7 –
Mine were pulled out of a 95 Cobra when it was brand new still for drop springs so they been sitting in a box for decades. I hope these will provide a sporty ride at a height that looks good
Brian R.
88 2.3t Ranger
83 TC  gt40p motor,Vortech,TFS1 cam,long tubes,MS PnP,T5,8.8,17x9 Cobra 17s

ANyone using SN95 coils?

Reply #8 –
Pretty sure they will be too low in the rear, unless you address that.
Mike

ANyone using SN95 coils?

Reply #9 –
Quote from: mcb82gt;455707
Pretty sure they will be too low in the rear, unless you address that.

Yup. My Thunderbird has 98 Mustang GT springs all around. The fronts are equivalent to 87-88 Turbo Coupe factory springs so they will be fine. The rears are short though. I have adjustable ride height rear control arms from Maximum Motorsports and I had to crank them about half way up to match the ride height from front to back. You'll tuck the rear wheels way up with the stock rear control arms.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.
 

ANyone using SN95 coils?

Reply #10 –
I was considering making my own weight jackers for my stock lowers when I rebushing and box them so maybe I will make that a for sure thing to do now.
Brian R.
88 2.3t Ranger
83 TC  gt40p motor,Vortech,TFS1 cam,long tubes,MS PnP,T5,8.8,17x9 Cobra 17s

ANyone using SN95 coils?

Reply #11 –
Same setup as Vinnie.  2k GT fronts, 2k1 V6 convertible rears.  Invest in Maximum Motorsports caster/camber plates, you WILL need them.  Unless you think there's any reason you really need -2.5 degrees camber (ask me how I know).

ANyone using SN95 coils?

Reply #12 –
I'm running 96 gt convertible rears and just the stock 87 turbo coupe spring up front with 5/8 coil cut
Has a nice drop but in the future I will probably drop it more
Also note that I also have a huge box and sub in my trunk

From what I've heard on the rear sn95 springs,  the convertible springs have a higher spring rate

1987 T-Bird TC: 5-Spd, 5-lug conv., CHE Rear CAs, '04 Cobra wheels and 13" Brakes, Vac Assist conv: '93 Cobra BB/MC & Wilwood PV, Gutted/Knived Intakes, T3 turbo, RFE6 Mani, Stinger 3" Exhaust & Oil Feed, 255HP Walbro, Kirban AFPR, RR Cam, Esslinger Cam gear and Round Tooth Conv., Gillis Boost Valve, Speedway Dual Valve Spring,  K&N, 130a 3g Alt conv., 140mph Speedo
Running Better Than Ever :burnout:

ANyone using SN95 coils?

Reply #13 –
Here ya go:


98 Mustang GT springs rear (with polyurethane spring isolators) with Maximum Motorsports extreme duty adjustable rear arms (turned half way up). Moog 8598 springs (with polyurethane spring isolators) in the front. Stock style strut mounts in the front as well. With 26" tall tires there is slightly less than a 2" gap between the top of the tire and the wheel well lip all around. Aligned perfect with no caster/camber plates.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.