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Redrider69 -> Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (5/30/2007 3:30:59 PM)

Ok, well im look at getting rid of the 94 gt, and upgrading into a 1999 or 2001 cobra. Id love an 02-04, but couldnt afford one.

Anyway, my first question is, is there any major changes between the 1999, and the 2001, i know the 01 has 15 more horses, and that the 1999s didnt all have the horsepower that they were said to have. Was there any kind of recall for the 1999s, to fix that?

My next question is, what are the differences in the body from the 99-01 and the 02-04. I know the front bumper is, and im thinking the rear one is too. Anything else im missing? Can you put the 02-04 bumper on an 99-2001.

Finally, any input on them would be great. My parents owned a 99 cobra convert when i was 10, they bought it new. We didnt have it very long because of the top having a major leaking problem. Did anybody else ever have a problem with that, or anything I should know?

Thanks in advance.

  
darcnytemare -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (5/30/2007 4:28:42 PM)

as far as the 99 cobras r concerned....i know that a lot of them were recalled for the motors not putting out the correct amount of HP to the wheels. Basically ford just replaced the motors....if im not mistaken. I own a 99 cobra and let me tell you that the power is there but sometimes it does feel a bit slower than what it should be. Just giving ya a heads up.

As far as the body is concerned, in 03/04 the bumpers were changed. The sexier bumpers were put on. The 99 cobras just said mustang in the rear and then they changed it in 00 and it finally said cobra in the rear.

Redrider69 -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (5/30/2007 9:18:04 PM)

Ok, did anything else really change on the body besides the bumpers then?

xxkazp3rxx -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (5/30/2007 9:46:33 PM)

After they rec'd the fix, I don't believe there was much difference.. not to sure.. but if you can afford a 01' Cobra which are in the high teens, why not look for a 03/04 Mach 1, they're faster.. and about the same $$

COMPMACH -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (5/30/2007 10:23:22 PM)

+1
My 04 Mach is a blast to drive and goes pretty damn good for a N/A car.I'm still a hugh fan of the 03-04 cobra's and i hope to have one someday soon.But seeing i just bought my 04 mach a few weeks back the cobra will have to wait.

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ORIGINAL: xxkazp3rxx

After they rec'd the fix, I don't believe there was much difference.. not to sure.. but if you can afford a 01' Cobra which are in the high teens, why not look for a 03/04 Mach 1, they're faster.. and about the same $$

Redrider69 -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (5/30/2007 11:43:26 PM)

What kind of power is a stock mach 1 making? I know the 01 cobra is 320ish.

COMPMACH -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (5/31/2007 6:58:27 AM)

Well with the mods that i have on the Mustang dyno i'm putting down 264 rwhp and 330 at the crank.On the dynojet that would be 288 rwhp and 354at flywheel.I still need to get the car tuned.Oh yeah these times were based on stk mufflers with  high flow cats.I now have flowmaster 40's and a offroad xpipe so i should maybe gain 1or 2 hp,lol.

darcnytemare -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (6/1/2007 12:20:45 AM)

+2 for the MACH 1 owners. I love the mach1's. I tried looking for one before I nabbed my cobra. They were a bit pricey everywhere I went though. On avg. i was finding em for like 22-25K. I was like FAK that. Don't they come 305 horse to the crank.

If you can get your hands on a mach 1 for a reasonable price then pic it up.

POISND U -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (6/1/2007 12:46:27 AM)

Holy crap there's a lot of inaccurate info in this thread....

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  Ok, well im look at getting rid of the 94 gt, and upgrading into a 1999 or 2001 cobra. Id love an 02-04, but couldnt afford one.


There was no 02 Cobra in the US.

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  Anyway, my first question is, is there any major changes between the 1999, and the 2001, i know the 01 has 15 more horses, and that the 1999s didnt all have the horsepower that they were said to have. Was there any kind of recall for the 1999s, to fix that?


They were BOTH rated at 320hp. The 99s were recalled and most got "the fix".

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  My next question is, what are the differences in the body from the 99-01 and the 02-04. I know the front bumper is, and im thinking the rear one is too. Anything else im missing? Can you put the 02-04 bumper on an 99-2001.


The front bumper is identical. the 01s got smoked headlights and "Mustang" was changed to "Cobra" on the rear.

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  as far as the 99 cobras r concerned....i know that a lot of them were recalled for the motors not putting out the correct amount of HP to the wheels. Basically ford just replaced the motors....if im not mistaken. I own a 99 cobra and let me tell you that the power is there but sometimes it does feel a bit slower than what it should be. Just giving ya a heads up.


Not even remotely close. Are you sure you own a Cobra?[8|]

"The fix"  included a ECU reflash, a ported intake and a new catback. Most dynoed around 250ish before and 270+ after. A "fixed" Cobra can be identified by a green or blue dot on the intake right behind the alternator.

I got mine used with 49k on it and it dynoed 272/304, bone ass stock.


As far as Cobra vs Mach, both are awesome cars, but I got a Cobra for the IRS and it feels much better to own one[:D].

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Well with the mods that i have on the Mustang dyno i'm putting down 264 rwhp and 330 at the crank.On the dynojet that would be 288 rwhp and 354at flywheel.I still need to get the car tuned.Oh yeah these times were based on stk mufflers with  high flow cats.I now have flowmaster 40's and a offroad xpipe so i should maybe gain 1or 2 hp,lol.


354 TQ? I'd loooooooove to see that dyno sheet. Rather than call BS, I'll just say that's reeeeeeeeally hard to believe.

darcnytemare -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (6/1/2007 6:56:04 PM)

OK no need to jump down my throat about it or neone elses. All I know is that my boy had one and he got a new motor....don't ask me how, maybe he has some connects.

and yes I'm sure I have a cobra.....unless GT's come stock with 4V's now[:D]

POISND U -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (6/1/2007 8:42:46 PM)

I didn't mean to be a dick, but after cruising through some of these posts I blown away by MASSIVE levels of wrong info. I'm no expert, but I know what I'm talking about when I post. The poor guy is trying to make an educated decision on a several thousand dollar car, not a pair of shoes. Let's tighten it up around here....

Bygones....[;)]

01snake -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (6/1/2007 9:12:05 PM)

why is it that people say the mach's are faster?

anyways back to the cobra i have a 01 putting 319 to the wheel and it is pretty damn fast. low end feels a lil sloppy, but i heard there low ends are for crap.[:@]

POISND U -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (6/1/2007 9:52:06 PM)

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ORIGINAL: 01snake

why is it that people say the mach's are faster?

anyways back to the cobra i have a 01 putting 319 to the wheel and it is pretty damn fast. low end feels a lil sloppy, but i heard there low ends are for crap.[:@]


Because in the 1/4, everything equal they are. I'd love to see your mods list...

COMPMACH -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (6/1/2007 10:20:58 PM)

I wasnt saying it had 354 tq,what i said was thats what it should have for power at the flywheel based on the dyno jet times.


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ORIGINAL: POISND U


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Well with the mods that i have on the Mustang dyno i'm putting down 264 rwhp and 330 at the crank.On the dynojet that would be 288 rwhp and 354at flywheel.I still need to get the car tuned.Oh yeah these times were based on stk mufflers with  high flow cats.I now have flowmaster 40's and a offroad xpipe so i should maybe gain 1or 2 hp,lol.


354 TQ? I'd loooooooove to see that dyno sheet. Rather than call BS, I'll just say that's reeeeeeeeally hard to believe.

01snake -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (6/1/2007 11:42:19 PM)

off the top of my head let me see if i can get them all. i bought it used and the guy put all these on i have a dyno shhet to prove of it also.

at 319rwhp
-k&n air intake
-dr. gas o/r x
-flowmaster 40's
-steeda tri-x
-strut bar
-strut stiffiners
-3.73's
-nitto 555 extreme's
-hawk hps brake pads(i think thats what they are called)
-internal antenna
-eibach drop 1.5''

there was a tune done with those parts

then he added custom 3.5'' tail pipes from the 40's out and under drive pullies

POISND U -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (6/2/2007 12:27:56 AM)

He rigged the dyno. With those mods you're at 305, 310 tops, including the pullies....

POISND U -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (6/2/2007 12:30:22 AM)

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ORIGINAL: COMPMACH

I wasnt saying it had 354 tq,what i said was thats what it should have for power at the flywheel based on the dyno jet times.


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ORIGINAL: POISND U


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Well with the mods that i have on the Mustang dyno i'm putting down 264 rwhp and 330 at the crank.On the dynojet that would be 288 rwhp and 354at flywheel.I still need to get the car tuned.Oh yeah these times were based on stk mufflers with  high flow cats.I now have flowmaster 40's and a offroad xpipe so i should maybe gain 1or 2 hp,lol.


354 TQ? I'd loooooooove to see that dyno sheet. Rather than call BS, I'll just say that's reeeeeeeeally hard to believe.



[sm=oopssign.gif] didn't catch that....

xxkazp3rxx -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (6/2/2007 1:35:42 AM)

You're being generous.. those cars dyno around 270ish stock.. I doubt hge pulled 40rwhp off of intake and exhaust  [8|]

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ORIGINAL: POISND U

He rigged the dyno. With those mods you're at 305, 310 tops, including the pullies....

BTRStang -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (6/2/2007 2:09:23 AM)

+1 on getting there info right.

COMPMACH -> RE: Considering buying a Cobra, have some ?s (6/2/2007 8:13:08 AM)

No problem bro.I just didnt want people on here to think i'm trying to make my car sound more powerful than it is.[:)]


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ORIGINAL: POISND U

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ORIGINAL: COMPMACH

I wasnt saying it had 354 tq,what i said was thats what it should have for power at the flywheel based on the dyno jet times.


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ORIGINAL: POISND U


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Well with the mods that i have on the Mustang dyno i'm putting down 264 rwhp and 330 at the crank.On the dynojet that would be 288 rwhp and 354at flywheel.I still need to get the car tuned.Oh yeah these times were based on stk mufflers with  high flow cats.I now have flowmaster 40's and a offroad xpipe so i should maybe gain 1or 2 hp,lol.


354 TQ? I'd loooooooove to see that dyno sheet. Rather than call BS, I'll just say that's reeeeeeeeally hard to believe.



[sm=oopssign.gif] didn't catch that....

  

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