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Adam5.0
Member # 6995
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This maybe asking for trouble but I will do it any way.
Basically I am undecided on what will be my next project.
Option 1: Start the build up of a 85 GT that I already have. I already have a 306 H/C/I, G force T-5, built 5 lug rear end and a few extra stuff that I have left over from my last fox. build up the suspension.
Option 2: Pick up a 96-98 cobra, sell all of my foxbody stuff to fund for the car. Leave the cobra engine mostly stock and build up the suspension.
My goal is a well handling street car with some decent, streetable hp. I am not looking for a 10sec car, just something fun that car handle on the street. Either one will mostly likely get the full MM suspension treatment.
CAFORDS decide my fate
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*EPIK*
Member # 7481
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85 GT...
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Slowback67
Member # 6348
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Keep your GT
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SydeWaySix
Member # 3596
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96-98 Cobra with Maximum Motorsports or Griggs suspension = TITS! That is going to be a very fun and well rounded street car! Although I'm a bit biased
Seriously though, the 32v motor on these things are so much different from your everyday HCI 5.0. They arent the fastest things out there, but you can rev the shit out of them and they just pull up top. Whole different animal in my opinion. They're silky smooth
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bottled95GT??
Member # 1772
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Cobra.... Better handling, newer ride, better resale...
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iceman302
Member # 7180
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Cobra. Its just a better, more well rounded car.
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TR1
Member # 296
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quote: Originally posted by *EPIK*: 85 GT...
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JohnB
Member # 969
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Ditch the GT. Build the Cobra and have alot of fun with it...
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SLOWSN95
Member # 8269
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quote: Originally posted by JohnB: Ditch the GT. Build the Cobra and have alot of fun with it...
+1
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phonso302
Member # 9260
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Why would you let a bunch of guys decide what to build next... are you building the cars for us? Its simple sit down write down the pros and cons to both cars when you finish go thru it and make a decision.
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Adam5.0
Member # 6995
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quote: Originally posted by phonso302: Why would you let a bunch of guys decide what to build next... are you building the cars for us? Its simple sit down write down the pros and cons to both cars when you finish go thru it and make a decision.
I cant make up my mind, each has its own pro's and con's looking for some outside thoughts.
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asskickn88
Member # 4957
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quote: Originally posted by SLOWSN95: quote: Originally posted by JohnB: Ditch the GT. Build the Cobra and have alot of fun with it...
+1
+3 I've had both cars and the Cobra is a more well rounded driver, also the threat of theft is 99% lower and you won't get fucked with by the smog police as hard with the newer car.
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phonso302
Member # 9260
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quote: Originally posted by Adam5.0: quote: Originally posted by phonso302: Why would you let a bunch of guys decide what to build next... are you building the cars for us? Its simple sit down write down the pros and cons to both cars when you finish go thru it and make a decision.
I cant make up my mind, each has its own pro's and con's looking for some outside thoughts.
Not to sound like a dick but what u are gonna end up with is bias opinions.you are gonna have the 4eye crowd swearing the gt is better then the cobra guys will tell you otherwise.you need to sit down with a non bias person for a better opinion
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SLPR302
Member # 10365
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Daily Driver=cobra cruiser and some track action-GT
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Adam5.0
Member # 6995
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quote: Originally posted by phonso302: quote: Originally posted by Adam5.0: quote: Originally posted by phonso302: Why would you let a bunch of guys decide what to build next... are you building the cars for us? Its simple sit down write down the pros and cons to both cars when you finish go thru it and make a decision.
I cant make up my mind, each has its own pro's and con's looking for some outside thoughts.
Not to sound like a dick but what u are gonna end up with is bias opinions.you are gonna have the 4eye crowd swearing the gt is better then the cobra guys will tell you otherwise.you need to sit down with a non bias person for a better opinion
Its going to be hard any opinion that isnt bias is someway. basically i want to know what would you do if you were me?
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9cobra7
Member # 2812
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From what you described in your original post, the Cobra is the clear choice.
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cali95gt
Member # 8940
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Go for the cobra bro.. In the future if you decide to build the motor than you are set.. 32v + Boost= A Monster!!! daily driving a SN95 is a night/day difference than a fox
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carajo
Member # 4426
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quote: Originally posted by TR1: quote: Originally posted by *EPIK*: 85 GT...
+1
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t top freak
Member # 6269
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get a 94-95 cobra
get the looks of the 96-98 but keep the good ole 5.0
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BULLITTMAN
Member # 8468
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I say 4 eye FTW! You see a lot of SN95 Cobras out there but how many 85-86 GT's do you see out there fixed up? Not too many, I guess I'm a little biased cause I use to own an 86 T-top GT, but if it were me I would build the 85...
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98z28
Member # 8408
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98 cobra.. I loved my old cobra, ud pulley's, CAI, off road x pipe and sticky tires went 12.9 only suspension work was lowering spring. Tons of fun on the street for sliding threw gears.
Next mods were gonna be 410 gears, an some suspension would have hit some mid 12's.
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STREETFIGHTER50
Member # 2973
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I've had a few. All I can say is if it's going to be more of a daily driven, fun street car go with the Cobra for sure! Much nicer inside & smoother driving all around.
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Notch_notch
Member # 8902
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quote: Originally posted by BULLITTMAN: I say 4 eye FTW! You see a lot of SN95 Cobras out there but how many 85-86 GT's do you see out there fixed up? Not too many, I guess I'm a little biased cause I use to own an 86 T-top GT, but if it were me I would build the 85...
+1 fox-body ftw. IMO
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