10/23/07 - Fuel Rail Modification:
Since the 03/04 Cobra uses a return-less fuel system and the 96-98 Cobra uses a return-style fuel system, the fuel rail from a 96 cobra needs to be modified in order to mount it on the 03/04 lower intake manifold. Since I am not a great fabricator, I looked for someone to help me out and I was referred to Dave at Heads Unlimited of Santa Clara, CA. They did a great job of modifying the fuel rail for me.
Here are the before pictures:
They cut the mounting brackets down and then re-shaped and welded the original bracket ends back on in the proper locations for the 03/04 intake manifold. Here are the after pictures:
Here is the lower intake sitting on the heads sitting on the Teksid block. Note the 96 Cobra valve covers on the 03 Cobra heads: