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Originally posted by SydeWayzSix:
so, when comparing a 98 to a 99, the axles are bettre in the 98, but the 99 has more hp, right? WHat makes that additional 15hp in the 99? Also, are the 99's the same motor as the 03-04 mach 1's?
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The 99's were advertized with more power but had a recall because they didn't make the advertised power. The wheels on the 99's looked plain IMO not only that but the 99's also had no real cosmetic differences than the GT. Yeah ok, they had and SVT badge on the rear and a snake on both front fenders. Other than that they still said Mustang on the rear bumper like all non cobras. Oh they also had the round fog lights.

The 96-98's though had the best body style. I think the 98's came with the best wheels. Loved the fake scoops on the hood as well ast the COBRA letters on the rear bumper.

Now pound for pound I think the 96-98 was better than the 99's. . . With that said. . . 03/04 Cobra owns all in both performance and looks IMHO

[ September 15, 2005, 01:24 PM: Message edited by: sharkattack ]

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Originally posted by stockishlx:
my body style cobras just OWN (cept 03-04s)

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I think if you swapped the wing out for an S281 you would even own on 03/04's. Great wheel choice

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Originally posted by stockishlx:
my body style cobras just OWN (cept 03-04s)

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that's hot! i want a 97 cobra with the same rims and same color sooo bad!! then add a 95 cobra R hood, and track that puppy out! but, the 99+ bodystyle is teh win



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Originally posted by Mach0ne351:
better heads and intake manifold on the 99/01 cobra. that's what gave the extra HP. also, the 99/01 cobra gains more power when ported heads, intake and cams are installed, compared to a 96-98 cobra with the same work.

the 03/04 mach1s have ALSO the same motor, BUT with 03/04 cobra heads (great heads), high compression (99/01cobra 9.85:1, 03/04 mach1 10.1:1), and different intake cams (navigator intake cams). the mach1 has more low end power then the 99/01 cobra, and has higher torque #s to the ground usually then the 99/01's. the 99/01 cobra does however have a better highend power range then the mach1s. it really all depends on what you want, and what you want your car to do at the track. just to let you know, ive yet to lose to a 96-98 cobra at the 1/4 with the same or a little bit more mods then my 01 cobra with the IRS, and im not a drag racer..i pretty much only autox and open track...it would be cheaper to buy a 96-98 cobra though, and it's lighter i think then a 99+ cobra.

marek

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you write all that great info, and then forget to add that the mach1 has the badass shaker

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Originally posted by Mach0ne351:
better heads and intake manifold on the 99/01 cobra. that's what gave the extra HP. also, the 99/01 cobra gains more power when ported heads, intake and cams are installed, compared to a 96-98 cobra with the same work.

the 03/04 mach1s have ALSO the same motor, BUT with 03/04 cobra heads (great heads), high compression (99/01cobra 9.85:1, 03/04 mach1 10.1:1), and different intake cams (navigator intake cams). the mach1 has more low end power then the 99/01 cobra, and has higher torque #s to the ground usually then the 99/01's. the 99/01 cobra does however have a better highend power range then the mach1s. it really all depends on what you want, and what you want your car to do at the track. just to let you know, ive yet to lose to a 96-98 cobra at the 1/4 with the same or a little bit more mods then my 01 cobra with the IRS, and im not a drag racer..i pretty much only autox and open track...it would be cheaper to buy a 96-98 cobra though, and it's lighter i think then a 99+ cobra.

marek

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you write all that great info, and then forget to add that the mach1 has the badass shaker

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You also forget, that shaker's can be added to any New Edge.

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Originally posted by LS1EATR:
98 cobra best year

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