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Posted by Daniel50 (Member # 5629) on :
 
what would you perfer...
 
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
I think I would go newer with a cobra. But that is only because I never had one. [Razz]
 
Posted by 02 QIK4U (Member # 9309) on :
 
if i recall correctly, ford pulled the plug on the 99s because they failed so bad? something about a class action lawsuit for the motors not making anywhere near their claimed 320 crank horsepower, so i wouldnt even consider a 99, an 01 would be sweet though!

i like the looks of the 96-98s better... but maybe a 01 would be a good compromise?

just my $.02

[ July 28, 2009, 01:41 PM: Message edited by: 02 QIK4U ]
 
Posted by Daniel50 (Member # 5629) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 02 QIK4U:
if i recall correctly, ford pulled the plug on the 99s because they failed so bad? something about a class action lawsuit for the motors not making anywhere near their claimed 320 crank horsepower, then they came back in 01... so no '00's

i like the looks of the 96-98s better... but maybe a 01 would be a good compromise?

just my $.02
yeah the 99's did have problems. i believe it was with the exhaust and tune? (correct me if im wrong) but they had a factory recall and most have had the fix and i also heard (correct me if im wrong) made more power than the 320 crank.
 
Posted by CompSVT (Member # 7392) on :
 
96-98 Cobra!
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
stock vs stock for a DD, I'd go with the 99/01, be nice to have IRS.

if you're going to mod it, get the cheaper one,
 
Posted by 02 QIK4U (Member # 9309) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel50:
quote:
Originally posted by 02 QIK4U:
if i recall correctly, ford pulled the plug on the 99s because they failed so bad? something about a class action lawsuit for the motors not making anywhere near their claimed 320 crank horsepower, then they came back in 01... so no '00's

i like the looks of the 96-98s better... but maybe a 01 would be a good compromise?

just my $.02
yeah the 99's did have problems. i believe it was with the exhaust and tune? (correct me if im wrong) but they had a factory recall and most have had the fix and i also heard (correct me if im wrong) made more power than the 320 crank.
hmm ya know i'm not too sure about that to be honest, wouldnt surprise me though... people were pizzed about that lol
 
Posted by Daniel50 (Member # 5629) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 02 QIK4U:
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel50:
quote:
Originally posted by 02 QIK4U:
if i recall correctly, ford pulled the plug on the 99s because they failed so bad? something about a class action lawsuit for the motors not making anywhere near their claimed 320 crank horsepower, then they came back in 01... so no '00's

i like the looks of the 96-98s better... but maybe a 01 would be a good compromise?

just my $.02
yeah the 99's did have problems. i believe it was with the exhaust and tune? (correct me if im wrong) but they had a factory recall and most have had the fix and i also heard (correct me if im wrong) made more power than the 320 crank.
hmm ya know i'm not too sure about that to be honest, wouldnt surprise me though... people were pizzed about that lol
http://www.muscularmustangs.com/2005/svtcobraslow99.php

turns out it is the intake manifold and mufflers. how can you tell if the car has had the fix
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
you could have an OASIS report run on the vin # by a ford dealer.
 
Posted by 510svt (Member # 8705) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CompSVT:
96-98 Cobra!
95-98 cobra!!!!
 
Posted by Daniel50 (Member # 5629) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 510svt:
quote:
Originally posted by CompSVT:
96-98 Cobra!
95-98 cobra!!!!
ummm 94?
 
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel50:
quote:
Originally posted by 510svt:
quote:
Originally posted by CompSVT:
96-98 Cobra!
95-98 cobra!!!!
ummm 94?
Yea why you gotta hate on the 94's...lol
 
Posted by RED@7kVERT *8850GT* (Member # 5909) on :
 
blue or green dot on the corner of the intake manifold, i forget which is which. they either acid dipped the intake, or extrude honed to smooth it all out.

99= plain GT interior,nasty chrome headlights, T45 tranny, 28 spline IRS. i would equate the 99 to a GT with a 4 valve motor.

01= 03/04 style interior, TR3650 tranny, 31 spline IRS, "COBRA" on the rear bumper.

those are the main differences. also, my car is dumped, and it rides like a caddy!! IRS FTW!
 
Posted by slow96cobra (Member # 6001) on :
 
how about a 99-01 motor in a 96-98 cobra
 
Posted by CALIFORNIAGT (Member # 7845) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by slow96cobra:
how about a 99-01 motor in a 96-98 cobra
i want a 94 year old bezzy wit hella money! [Big Grin]
or a 95 witha 04 cobra motor [Razz]
 
Posted by Daniel50 (Member # 5629) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by RED@7kVERT *8850GT*:
blue or green dot on the corner of the intake manifold, i forget which is which. they either acid dipped the intake, or extrude honed to smooth it all out.

99= plain GT interior,nasty chrome headlights, T45 tranny, 28 spline IRS. i would equate the 99 to a GT with a 4 valve motor.

01= 03/04 style interior, TR3650 tranny, 31 spline IRS, "COBRA" on the rear bumper.

those are the main differences. also, my car is dumped, and it rides like a caddy!! IRS FTW!
oh wow i was not aware of that. forget 99 cobras lol.
 




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