Friend's going to get a Cobra, have a few questions.

06Black5spdGT · October 23rd, 2008, 05:15 PM

It has 60 something thousand miles on it. I want to know if there are any certain things we should look at when we go to check the car out today. Other than the usual things to check out. Also, I thought that the cobras were only available in hatchback, but this guy says he has a cobra convertible. Did they come in convertible form too?

And one last thing. I'm looking and all I can find is that they're rated at 235hp, and ~280 torque. But what years were they released specifically(I can find info only on 93 cobras, were there any made in 90-92?)

Avaric3 · October 23rd, 2008, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by 06Black5spdGT

And one last thing. I'm looking and all I can find is that they're rated at 235hp, and ~280 torque. But what years were they released specifically(I can find info only on 93 cobras, were there any made in 90-92?)

only in 93

The Novice · October 23rd, 2008, 05:57 PM

The guy might think its a Cobra b/c the GT's that were made in Canada were labeled as "Cobra's".

But ford only made the Cobra 1st year in 93, as well as the Cobra R. But remember the 93's Do NOT have Forged Internals! Just FYI.

06Black5spdGT · October 23rd, 2008, 06:09 PM

Alright, I appreciate the help. I'm down in Long Beach, California. But I guess it's not impossible that a canadian 5.0 got down here. The guy has an engine cover that says cobra 5.0 on it as well. Looks like it's been on the car as long as it's been running. Thanks again guys.

grnstang · October 24th, 2008, 10:40 AM

yeah you can check the VIN and other things on the car to see if it's actually a cobra. in 1993 cobras were only made in hatch backs

1slo5.0 · October 24th, 2008, 11:50 AM

Canadian Cobras (Mustang GT) are all over the states. I've owned two of them. The only difference between a Canadian Mustang GT and an american is "Cobra" on the title.

The eigth digit in the VIN will be D on a real 1993 Cobra.

mdayz28 · February 7th, 2012, 07:13 AM

Thanks for the 8th digit information , I have the svt sheet on it but was wondering how to tell off the vin. , Do you know if there is a way for me to get a secondary svt sheet?

FastStang91Lx · February 7th, 2012, 09:28 PM

Put it in a copier?

horsepowerjunkie · February 7th, 2012, 09:34 PM

They built Cobra Convertible's from 94-98? You didn't really specify what year you were looking at.

October 23rd, 2008, 05:15 PM	#1
06Black5spdGT Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 479 iTrader: 0 reviews	Friend's going to get a Cobra, have a few questions. It has 60 something thousand miles on it. I want to know if there are any certain things we should look at when we go to check the car out today. Other than the usual things to check out. Also, I thought that the cobras were only available in hatchback, but this guy says he has a cobra convertible. Did they come in convertible form too? And one last thing. I'm looking and all I can find is that they're rated at 235hp, and ~280 torque. But what years were they released specifically(I can find info only on 93 cobras, were there any made in 90-92?)

October 24th, 2008, 10:40 AM	#5
grnstang Hardcore Enthusiast 91 LX 13.7@101 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwalk OH Posts: 1,426 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah you can check the VIN and other things on the car to see if it's actually a cobra. in 1993 cobras were only made in hatch backs __________________

October 24th, 2008, 11:50 AM	#6
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	Canadian Cobras (Mustang GT) are all over the states. I've owned two of them. The only difference between a Canadian Mustang GT and an american is "Cobra" on the title. The eigth digit in the VIN will be D on a real 1993 Cobra. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

February 7th, 2012, 09:28 PM	#8
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Put it in a copier? __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

February 7th, 2012, 09:34 PM	#9
horsepowerjunkie Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Black LX---Turbo Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: just outside Minot, ND Posts: 1,154 iTrader: 0 reviews	They built Cobra Convertible's from 94-98? You didn't really specify what year you were looking at. __________________ 89 LX Black, Boss 331, C4,T76BB, FAST EFI 82 Capri RS,89 5.0 HO,Comp XE266,TW 170,T5,etc. 73 Dart Sport 340, 410ci Bracket Brawler 72 Demon 340 4-speed 1 of 1667 01 Ram Quad Cab 03 Grizzley 660

October 23rd, 2008, 05:57 PM	#3
The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	The guy might think its a Cobra b/c the GT's that were made in Canada were labeled as "Cobra's". But ford only made the Cobra 1st year in 93, as well as the Cobra R. But remember the 93's Do NOT have Forged Internals! Just FYI.

October 23rd, 2008, 06:09 PM	#4
06Black5spdGT Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 479 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright, I appreciate the help. I'm down in Long Beach, California. But I guess it's not impossible that a canadian 5.0 got down here. The guy has an engine cover that says cobra 5.0 on it as well. Looks like it's been on the car as long as it's been running. Thanks again guys.

February 7th, 2012, 07:13 AM	#7
mdayz28 1993 Cobra #2420 1993mustang cobra #2420 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Apopka , Florida Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the 8th digit information , I have the svt sheet on it but was wondering how to tell off the vin. , Do you know if there is a way for me to get a secondary svt sheet?

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