Looking For input on 97 Cobra

Elder · September 17th, 2007, 02:08 AM

Im making the transitions from stereos to go fast. i just bought a 97 Cobra with 130k 5 speed its got a fiberglass hood and exhaust other than that its bone stock i went 14.2 @ 99. it feels like a pretty solid car didnt know if there was anything simple i should be aware of before i start modding??

MustangMatt96GT · September 17th, 2007, 02:09 AM

its very expensive!!

And welcome to the forums!

Elder · September 17th, 2007, 02:13 AM

ya im finding that out quickly i picked it up for 3500 so i figured i couldnt go to wrong for how strong its running

SWEET2KSTANG · September 17th, 2007, 04:27 AM

basics first. cai, t/b, and header back. after that is when it gets crazy expensive.

96GTRagTop · September 17th, 2007, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Elder

ya im finding that out quickly i picked it up for 3500 so i figured i couldnt go to wrong for how strong its running

3500 is a great deal for a cobra.....even if she's got 130 on the clock

Elder · September 17th, 2007, 12:20 PM

ya it booked at like 78 or 8200 but its not in perfect condition previous owner removed factory steering wheel for a race one and there is a three gauge pod in place of passenger air bag. it would have bugged me but im sure ill need them when the modding gets underway this winter

HMUSN · September 17th, 2007, 12:22 PM

welcome to the forums man.

have fun modding.

it's an addiction.

TheUNZippee! · September 17th, 2007, 12:41 PM

Welcome to teh MM

jbm5781 · September 17th, 2007, 08:54 PM

Welcome bro... I hope you got deep pockets if not, its still a blast to get those extra ponies running

ujslost · September 17th, 2007, 10:01 PM

My best advice, any part you deceide to throw at your car, look for good used parts, first before buying new. That will save you alot. But you also need to know what your looking for.

Ok wait that wasnt my best advice, my best advice to you would be, to get out before its to late, cause once your snake bit, well there just aint no turning back.

Ryan Paymaster · September 18th, 2007, 12:12 AM

This car is going to consume your life. You couldn't have picked a more expensive Mustang model to go with at the same time being both stupid quick and ridiculously awesome. Congrats, I'm pretty certain 96-98 Cobra owners are loopy.

ujslost · September 18th, 2007, 12:26 AM

If your married, might wanta get ready for a divorce!

Elder · September 18th, 2007, 12:46 AM

No Def not married espically since i plan of having this car for a long time. and ya cars have consumed alot of my life i was way into systems i had 12W7s and all JL componets in my last car which speaks for itself but sound doesnt get you anywhere fast

my dad had a 66 fastback so ive always loved mustangs and i plan on dumping alot of cash into this one. everyone i run with is into ls1s and id like to give them a well deserved whippin.

September 17th, 2007, 02:08 AM	#1
Elder Enthusiast 2001 Cobra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 592	Looking For input on 97 Cobra Im making the transitions from stereos to go fast. i just bought a 97 Cobra with 130k 5 speed its got a fiberglass hood and exhaust other than that its bone stock i went 14.2 @ 99. it feels like a pretty solid car didnt know if there was anything simple i should be aware of before i start modding??

September 17th, 2007, 02:09 AM	#2
MustangMatt96GT All Throttle with a Bottle 1996 Mustang GT 12.91@105.29 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,609	its very expensive!! And welcome to the forums! __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals. I support the MM Staff

September 17th, 2007, 04:27 AM	#4
SWEET2KSTANG I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 5,407	basics first. cai, t/b, and header back. after that is when it gets crazy expensive. __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze N/A-12.81@103.7 N2O-11.79@115.8 parting out 04 cobra, pm me for details

September 17th, 2007, 08:54 PM	#9
jbm5781 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hattiesburg,MS Posts: 234	Welcome bro... I hope you got deep pockets if not, its still a blast to get those extra ponies running __________________ Who cares what your import looks like... They'll all be laughing at you at the finish line.

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September 17th, 2007, 12:22 PM	#7
HMUSN Doc 91 Sonic Blue Goodness 19.83 @ 12mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 27,307	welcome to the forums man. have fun modding. it's an addiction.

September 17th, 2007, 10:01 PM	#10
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,861	My best advice, any part you deceide to throw at your car, look for good used parts, first before buying new. That will save you alot. But you also need to know what your looking for. Ok wait that wasnt my best advice, my best advice to you would be, to get out before its to late, cause once your snake bit, well there just aint no turning back.

September 18th, 2007, 12:12 AM	#11
Ryan Paymaster Enthusiast 1996 Ford SVT Cobra 13.36@102 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plainfield, IL USA Posts: 557	This car is going to consume your life. You couldn't have picked a more expensive Mustang model to go with at the same time being both stupid quick and ridiculously awesome. Congrats, I'm pretty certain 96-98 Cobra owners are loopy.

September 18th, 2007, 12:26 AM	#12
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,861	If your married, might wanta get ready for a divorce!

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