2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
 

Hey everyone, I unfortunetly can't say I am in the SVT crowd yet, but this summer it is my single goal to get an 01 SVT, and already there is a guy talking smack about how his 97 LT1 walks all over cobras with just a aftermarket throttle boddy and air filter. Just wanted to ask all you guys if there is even any remote spec of truth in this guy, or would a 01 cobra with a cold air kit make him eat his words? Thanks for the info guys!

RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
 

stock for stock, youde beat it, and a throttle body and air filter wont do ****. why dont u just save a few extra dollars and get an 03 cobra?

RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
 

I'd love to get an 03 cobra, but right now I need just about every dollar I can save(college) and a s/c'd car just would be that more harsh on the money status. They are definelty badazz cars though, and long after graduation I hope to get one. Plus with the 01s not being bown, with good maintenance you can expect longer engine life. thanks for the info man!

RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
 

personally, ide just get a 96-98 cobra...since your in college, i know your tight on cash, and there is only a 15hp difference between the 2. and if you like that body style, just get a 99

RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
 

Yeah, Ive really thought about that also. I like the earlier body style, but ever since my father bought our 2000 GT I have really fell for the newer more angled body style, but if a really great deal comes up with an ealier model I'm definelty going to look into it! The other advantage about a newer 01 is that they are more likely to still be lower mileage than the older cobras, still sweet cars though!

RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
 

As far as the LT1 beating a '01. . . only if he's lying about his mods. I've raced many LT1s and from a punch I've walked all over them and i'm stock. Includes my friends LT1 SS camaro. They run strong but i wouldnt worry.

I was also in the same boat when i bought my '01. couldnt cough up the extra 8-10k for the 03 but didnt want to worry about the '99. and for some reason at least around here the 99s dont run as strong as the '01. i understand that "technically" they are the same thing. however i think ford worked the bugs out in 01. plus the interior is cooler :D

Good luck either way

RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
 

Cool info Black Snake!thanks a lot!:D

RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
 

my 96 cobra would walk all over that 97 lt1..my buddy has a t/a with 4:10 gears and a cold air intake and i still beat em..so yeah get an 01 and change the gears and say bye bye..oh yeah..and tell him to put his money where is mouth is

RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
 

But dude, your car beats everything. Must we forget that? Those 14 second screamers are bitches to beat!!11!one

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RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
 

hey 95lt1 i never said it beats eveything...since your f bodys are soooo bad..why dont you bring yours on down so i can shut you up