04 cobra diff in a gt

sj408 · January 31st, 2011, 01:39 PM

hey guys, so theres a guy selling his 04 cobra diff here in town for a good deal and wondering. what are the differences from my 96 gt??? i assume its not a direct swap? if not what all do i need?

casper gt · January 31st, 2011, 01:42 PM

main thing you'll need is 31 spline axles

R3dFyre02 · January 31st, 2011, 01:43 PM

would IRS make it different?

casper gt · January 31st, 2011, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by R3dFyre02

would IRS make it different?

not the diff. carrier itself

sj408 · January 31st, 2011, 01:50 PM

yeah i forgot to add, pretty sure i would need 31 spline axles but my rear end is one of the key things i wanna build so i guess i shall.

its just been a toss up about what diff to go with so im wondering, whats the key differences with the cobra diff

and ive also been toying with the idea of swapping in an IRS but not sure.... anyone wanna sway my choice with some real life info>?

casper gt · January 31st, 2011, 01:56 PM

the diffrence in the cobra diff is the 31 spline part we already covered, carbon fiber clutches & a bigger cross pin.

as to the IRS, unless it's mostly a road course car or you just want to impress your buddies/etc, forget about it.

theres a reason so many cobras switch to straight axles.

sj408 · January 31st, 2011, 01:59 PM

thanks casper, awesome info. so really the cobra diff is gonna be more for holding up to high hp? not so much a real difference in driving characteristics?

F8L GT · January 31st, 2011, 02:02 PM

nope they are pretty much the same as your stock diff, other than what was mentioned

sj408 · January 31st, 2011, 02:03 PM

cool thanks guys!

R3dFyre02 · January 31st, 2011, 02:47 PM

yea, i was thinking pumpkin, not just the diff inside it... My bad.

WhiteVenom · January 31st, 2011, 02:49 PM

yeah it will swap over. its a pretty cheap option. you can go with the frpp diff as well but its gonna cost ya more. 31 spline axles and you'll be all set.

sj408 · January 31st, 2011, 05:02 PM

yeah what are 31 spline axles running anyways? i can get the diff for a little bit of ammo on a trade so itll be next to nothing cost wise

GreyWarrior07 · January 31st, 2011, 05:29 PM

i paid 250 bucks at american muscle, i went with moroso, there are a couple other options in brands that you could go with.

January 31st, 2011, 01:39 PM	#1
sj408 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,055 iTrader: 0 reviews	04 cobra diff in a gt hey guys, so theres a guy selling his 04 cobra diff here in town for a good deal and wondering. what are the differences from my 96 gt??? i assume its not a direct swap? if not what all do i need?

January 31st, 2011, 01:42 PM	#2
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	main thing you'll need is 31 spline axles __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

January 31st, 2011, 01:43 PM	#3
R3dFyre02 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,173 iTrader: 2 reviews	would IRS make it different? __________________ 02GT - Blown motor 86LX 3.8TBI auto replacement daily driver How to retrofit HID's

January 31st, 2011, 01:56 PM	#6
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	the diffrence in the cobra diff is the 31 spline part we already covered, carbon fiber clutches & a bigger cross pin. as to the IRS, unless it's mostly a road course car or you just want to impress your buddies/etc, forget about it. theres a reason so many cobras switch to straight axles. __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

January 31st, 2011, 02:02 PM	#8
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	nope they are pretty much the same as your stock diff, other than what was mentioned __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

January 31st, 2011, 01:50 PM	#5
sj408 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,055 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i forgot to add, pretty sure i would need 31 spline axles but my rear end is one of the key things i wanna build so i guess i shall. its just been a toss up about what diff to go with so im wondering, whats the key differences with the cobra diff and ive also been toying with the idea of swapping in an IRS but not sure.... anyone wanna sway my choice with some real life info>?

January 31st, 2011, 01:59 PM	#7
sj408 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,055 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks casper, awesome info. so really the cobra diff is gonna be more for holding up to high hp? not so much a real difference in driving characteristics?

January 31st, 2011, 02:03 PM	#9
sj408 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,055 iTrader: 0 reviews	cool thanks guys!

January 31st, 2011, 02:47 PM	#10
R3dFyre02 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,173 iTrader: 2 reviews	yea, i was thinking pumpkin, not just the diff inside it... My bad. __________________ 02GT - Blown motor 86LX 3.8TBI auto replacement daily driver How to retrofit HID's

January 31st, 2011, 02:49 PM	#11
WhiteVenom MM Fanatic 99 Cobra :p 12.36@119.35 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lapeer Posts: 4,541 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah it will swap over. its a pretty cheap option. you can go with the frpp diff as well but its gonna cost ya more. 31 spline axles and you'll be all set. __________________ MM COBRA CLUB #80 SRA SWAP WRITE UP!

January 31st, 2011, 05:02 PM	#12
sj408 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,055 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah what are 31 spline axles running anyways? i can get the diff for a little bit of ammo on a trade so itll be next to nothing cost wise

January 31st, 2011, 05:29 PM	#13
GreyWarrior07 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 8.98 1/8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Branch, MN Posts: 1,475 iTrader: 0 reviews	i paid 250 bucks at american muscle, i went with moroso, there are a couple other options in brands that you could go with. __________________ CHECK MEH GARAGE BAMA Performance Drag Team #9

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