98 Cobra SVT

gotboost562 · October 17th, 2006, 03:15 AM

I think I made up my mind. Last week I was looking at a 91 notchback with a crate GT40 swap, a TKO trans, suspension work and fuel delivery work. The deal was that it was still a 91.

I have found a 98 Cobra SVT Coupe for about $500 over the 91. The Cobra is mostly stock with 87k on the clock. The only exception is a chip and an aftermarket clutch. I do not know what brand the chip is nor the clutch. I drove it and it seems fast. If I do get the Cobra, what are the first couple things that SHOULD be done? I was thinking of changing the suspension to a lower profile coil along with some better shocks/struts.

Any opinions?

-Mike

ChrisJ · October 17th, 2006, 03:34 AM

What are you looking at getting out of the car?

A Daily Driver or a Strip Car?

I would go with a nice set of eibach sportlines 2inch all the way around...Then I would get a o/r mid-pipe (I prefer x-pipes)...then maybe a cat-back...

I would also look into a set of 3.73 or 4.10 gears fro the rear-end of it...

A C&L CAI Intake would be nice...I say C&L becuase you can keep your stock STB...With most CAI you cant...

That is just a start...Hope it helps ya out...

gotboost562 · October 17th, 2006, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

What are you looking at getting out of the car?

A Daily Driver or a Strip Car?

I would go with a nice set of eibach sportlines 2inch all the way around...Then I would get a o/r mid-pipe (I prefer x-pipes)...then maybe a cat-back...

I would also look into a set of 3.73 or 4.10 gears fro the rear-end of it...

A C&L CAI Intake would be nice...I say C&L becuase you can keep your stock STB...With most CAI you cant...

That is just a start...Hope it helps ya out...

For now, a driver that I can have fun with. Are the parts on a Cobra that make it much better overall than a GT of the same year? What ratio is in the rear of a Cobra? Same as a GT? What would be the benefits of spending a couple grand more than a GT? I don't know that much about the SVT 4.6 and the GT 4.6. What is a STB? Thanks again.

-Mike

ChrisJ · October 17th, 2006, 04:02 AM

STB = Strut Tower Brace

The Cobra is a DOHC motor and the GT is a SOHC motor...

The DOHC puts down alot mroe power...

I would go for the cobra myself personally...

I believe the ratio is a 3.27...

DragonFreak · October 17th, 2006, 11:19 AM

depends on your budget also the 5.0 will be cheaper to mad than the 4.6

gotboost562 · October 17th, 2006, 11:41 AM

Is there any difference in the heads? I saw something about the 96-98 GT with non-PI heads. What about the Cobra? I was looking at a 99 as well, but I beleive the 99 Cobra has IRS.

-Mike

gotboost562 · October 17th, 2006, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by DragonFreak

depends on your budget also the 5.0 will be cheaper to mad than the 4.6

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ghlight=#67060

Click the above link for the other car I was looking at.

-Mike

ChrisJ · October 17th, 2006, 11:55 AM

The 99 CObra does have IRS...

The cobra has 4V Heads...Yours is DOHC

The Non-PI heads is a 2V problem...2V are SOHC

jerb43 · October 17th, 2006, 04:39 PM

NO MORE THINKING GO WITH THE COBRA....91 VS A 98...HANDS DOWN WITH THE 98!

gotboost562 · October 18th, 2006, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by jerb43

NO MORE THINKING GO WITH THE COBRA....91 VS A 98...HANDS DOWN WITH THE 98!

Yeah, I made that decision today, just gotta make the deal and make sure everything falls into place...................

-Mike

jerb43 · October 19th, 2006, 10:58 AM

sweet ass man, how much did it cost? gonna post some pics?

ChrisJ · October 19th, 2006, 11:08 AM

Awesome...Cant wait to see pics...

gotboost562 · October 20th, 2006, 07:29 PM

HAHAHAHA, I have found another one with the suspension upgraded already for about the same price so I am between two cars right now. Is there a difference between a 97 and 98 that would make a difference in choice? I know I am gonna get a Cobra, just not what year yet......................

-Mike

jerb43 · October 20th, 2006, 08:40 PM

If you have a chance to get one with upgrades already on it, then DO IT! My mustang had, THOUSANDS of mods on it, and I only bought it for $6000, it already had the supercharger, subframes, gauges, short throw shifter, Eibach lowering springs. So if you can get one with mods, DOOOOO IT!

96Snaker · October 20th, 2006, 10:03 PM

No, there's not really any differences between the 97 and 98 cobras worth mentioning. And definitely go with the modded one, just be sure that the mods were professionally done, otherwise you'll potentially end up paying for their replacement plus the cost of repairing any damage they've done to the car. Good luck and let's see some pics asap (as soon as purchased) lol.

ChrisJ · October 21st, 2006, 04:06 AM

Go for the one that is modded...

What mods are done to it?

itschristorres8 · October 21st, 2006, 02:53 PM

i personally wouldnt buy a modded car.... just shows theres a GREAT chance its been raced and driven hard....especially cobra's

gotboost562 · October 21st, 2006, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

Go for the one that is modded...

What mods are done to it?

1997 Mustang SVT Cobra coupe. #1590. Rio red exterior, black leather interior, both in great shape. Mach 460 sound & power everything. 97,500 miles and still runs very strong, fast, & reliable. Adult owned & well maintained. Many new parts including FRPP king cobra clutch kit, brakes, sparkplugs, fuel filter, motor mounts, power steering pump, rear main seal etc. All 4 tires are near new. Mods include, Maximum motorsports camber plates, Tokico shocks, H&R lowering springs, Bassani off road x pipe( stock h pipe incluced), Magnaflow mufflers, K&N filter, & Kenwood detachable face. Like I said before the car is in great shape, runs strong, & has no problems at all. I love this car & hate to see it go. The only reason I have to sell it is because I purchased a 2003 Mach 1, so I cant afford them both.

ChrisJ · October 22nd, 2006, 03:55 AM

Looks good...

What the price on it?

gotboost562 · October 22nd, 2006, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

Looks good...

What the price on it?

Was $8500, he sold it Saturday morning.

Mike

October 17th, 2006, 03:34 AM	#2
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	What are you looking at getting out of the car? A Daily Driver or a Strip Car? I would go with a nice set of eibach sportlines 2inch all the way around...Then I would get a o/r mid-pipe (I prefer x-pipes)...then maybe a cat-back... I would also look into a set of 3.73 or 4.10 gears fro the rear-end of it... A C&L CAI Intake would be nice...I say C&L becuase you can keep your stock STB...With most CAI you cant... That is just a start...Hope it helps ya out... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 17th, 2006, 04:02 AM	#4
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	STB = Strut Tower Brace The Cobra is a DOHC motor and the GT is a SOHC motor... The DOHC puts down alot mroe power... I would go for the cobra myself personally... I believe the ratio is a 3.27... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 17th, 2006, 11:55 AM	#8
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	The 99 CObra does have IRS... The cobra has 4V Heads...Yours is DOHC The Non-PI heads is a 2V problem...2V are SOHC __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 17th, 2006, 04:39 PM	#9
jerb43 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	NO MORE THINKING GO WITH THE COBRA....91 VS A 98...HANDS DOWN WITH THE 98! __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Super Charged! CGS Sub frames, Auto Meter gauges, Bassani Exhaust!

October 19th, 2006, 10:58 AM	#11
jerb43 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	sweet ass man, how much did it cost? gonna post some pics? __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Super Charged! CGS Sub frames, Auto Meter gauges, Bassani Exhaust!

October 17th, 2006, 03:15 AM	#1
gotboost562 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CA Posts: 181 iTrader: 2 reviews	98 Cobra SVT I think I made up my mind. Last week I was looking at a 91 notchback with a crate GT40 swap, a TKO trans, suspension work and fuel delivery work. The deal was that it was still a 91. I have found a 98 Cobra SVT Coupe for about $500 over the 91. The Cobra is mostly stock with 87k on the clock. The only exception is a chip and an aftermarket clutch. I do not know what brand the chip is nor the clutch. I drove it and it seems fast. If I do get the Cobra, what are the first couple things that SHOULD be done? I was thinking of changing the suspension to a lower profile coil along with some better shocks/struts. Any opinions? -Mike

October 17th, 2006, 11:19 AM	#5
DragonFreak Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 418 iTrader: 0 reviews	depends on your budget also the 5.0 will be cheaper to mad than the 4.6

October 17th, 2006, 11:41 AM	#6
gotboost562 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CA Posts: 181 iTrader: 2 reviews	Is there any difference in the heads? I saw something about the 96-98 GT with non-PI heads. What about the Cobra? I was looking at a 99 as well, but I beleive the 99 Cobra has IRS. -Mike

October 19th, 2006, 11:08 AM	#12
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	Awesome...Cant wait to see pics... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 20th, 2006, 07:29 PM	#13
gotboost562 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CA Posts: 181 iTrader: 2 reviews	HAHAHAHA, I have found another one with the suspension upgraded already for about the same price so I am between two cars right now. Is there a difference between a 97 and 98 that would make a difference in choice? I know I am gonna get a Cobra, just not what year yet...................... -Mike

October 20th, 2006, 08:40 PM	#14
jerb43 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you have a chance to get one with upgrades already on it, then DO IT! My mustang had, THOUSANDS of mods on it, and I only bought it for $6000, it already had the supercharger, subframes, gauges, short throw shifter, Eibach lowering springs. So if you can get one with mods, DOOOOO IT! __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Super Charged! CGS Sub frames, Auto Meter gauges, Bassani Exhaust!

October 20th, 2006, 10:03 PM	#15
96Snaker MM's Coffee Addict 1999 SVT Cobra 441rwhp/393rwtq Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,165 iTrader: 0 reviews	No, there's not really any differences between the 97 and 98 cobras worth mentioning. And definitely go with the modded one, just be sure that the mods were professionally done, otherwise you'll potentially end up paying for their replacement plus the cost of repairing any damage they've done to the car. Good luck and let's see some pics asap (as soon as purchased) lol. __________________ Vortech V2, intercooled @ 10psi. Maximum Motorsports supsension goodie bag car less roll cage. Built '04 IRS. Hodge-podge of Roush/Stalker panels.

October 21st, 2006, 04:06 AM	#16
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	Go for the one that is modded... What mods are done to it? __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 21st, 2006, 02:53 PM	#17
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,859 iTrader: 2 reviews	i personally wouldnt buy a modded car.... just shows theres a GREAT chance its been raced and driven hard....especially cobra's __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

October 22nd, 2006, 03:55 AM	#19
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	Looks good... What the price on it? __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

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