Difference between 96-98 GT and Cobra

Mont96GT · November 20th, 2009, 11:21 AM

What is the difference between a 96-98 GT and a 96-98 Cobra besides engine and bumpers and hood?

'97'Cobra · November 20th, 2009, 11:23 AM

brakes, i believe stiffer suspension.

330CubeGt · November 20th, 2009, 10:36 PM

A Few off he top of my head...

13' Front Brakes
Bigger Sway Bars
Front bumper
Rear bumper
hood
wing
foglights
headlights
cobra emblems
t-45 tremec
white faced gauges 160 MPH and Ave SVT In red on the TACH Side.
COBRA on drivers side air bag
Cobra Wheels

Mont96GT · November 20th, 2009, 10:36 PM

What mods would need to be done to fit the brakes on a 96 GT?

330CubeGt · November 20th, 2009, 10:43 PM

I belive its a direct swap...

Edit: Need to have atleast a 17 inch wheel to clear the calipers...

Mont96GT · November 20th, 2009, 10:48 PM

Cool thanks for the info. I need to get new brakes and most of the ones i can find from ebay are cobra brakes but I have 17" bullitts on my car so I hope it will work.

Thumbie · November 22nd, 2009, 02:55 AM

mm....i've never had good luck with ebay stuff

never worked right. not brakes but headlights fit funny and my friends short shifter bent after a week

HorsepoweR · November 22nd, 2009, 04:52 PM

Wing is the same

ReverendDexter · November 22nd, 2009, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by '97'Cobra

brakes, i believe stiffer suspension.

Softer suspension, actually. Cobras (up until the Terminator) were designed to be road course cars, and the softer springs supposedly give better overall grip.

ReverendDexter · November 22nd, 2009, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by 330CubeGt

A Few off he top of my head...

13' Front Brakes
Bigger Sway Bars
Front bumper
Rear bumper
hood
wing
foglights
headlights
cobra emblems
t-45 tremec
white faced gauges 160 MPH and Ave SVT In red on the TACH Side.
COBRA on drivers side air bag
Cobra Wheels

Tranny is the same; NPI GTs got the T45, as well.

330CubeGt · November 23rd, 2009, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by HorsepoweR

Wing is the same

I noticed some have a different wing maybe thats the 94-95s ?>

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Softer suspension, actually. Cobras (up until the Terminator) were designed to be road course cars, and the softer springs supposedly give better overall grip.

I have always heard Softer springs with Bigger sway bars or Little sway bars and stiff spring is the better for handling, but don't know how true this is.

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Tranny is the same; NPI GTs got the T45, as well.

Yea there all T-45s but i thought the Cobras came with Tremec T-45s and not the Borg warner but either way there the same basic tranny

HorsepoweR · November 23rd, 2009, 09:29 PM

I guess, I have never seen a differnet wing though... Mine is same as my GT was. both 96

O yes now I remeber the 94-95's do have a different wing.

November 20th, 2009, 11:21 AM	#1
Mont96GT Newbie 1996 Mustang GT 15.2 @ 89.89 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	Difference between 96-98 GT and Cobra What is the difference between a 96-98 GT and a 96-98 Cobra besides engine and bumpers and hood?

November 20th, 2009, 10:36 PM	#3
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	A Few off he top of my head... 13' Front Brakes Bigger Sway Bars Front bumper Rear bumper hood wing foglights headlights cobra emblems t-45 tremec white faced gauges 160 MPH and Ave SVT In red on the TACH Side. COBRA on drivers side air bag Cobra Wheels __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

November 20th, 2009, 10:36 PM	#4
Mont96GT Newbie 1996 Mustang GT 15.2 @ 89.89 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	What mods would need to be done to fit the brakes on a 96 GT? Last edited by Mont96GT; November 20th, 2009 at 10:40 PM.

November 20th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#5
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	I belive its a direct swap... Edit: Need to have atleast a 17 inch wheel to clear the calipers... __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

November 22nd, 2009, 02:55 AM	#7
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	mm....i've never had good luck with ebay stuff never worked right. not brakes but headlights fit funny and my friends short shifter bent after a week __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

November 20th, 2009, 10:48 PM	#6
Mont96GT Newbie 1996 Mustang GT 15.2 @ 89.89 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cool thanks for the info. I need to get new brakes and most of the ones i can find from ebay are cobra brakes but I have 17" bullitts on my car so I hope it will work.

November 22nd, 2009, 04:52 PM	#8
HorsepoweR Enthusiast 99 SVT Cobra N/A Yet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: McHenry, iLLinois Posts: 576 iTrader: 1 reviews	Wing is the same __________________ Mods iN Garage.:.919 of 4040.:.Born on 3/29/99 Found On Road Dominating

November 23rd, 2009, 09:29 PM	#12
HorsepoweR Enthusiast 99 SVT Cobra N/A Yet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: McHenry, iLLinois Posts: 576 iTrader: 1 reviews	I guess, I have never seen a differnet wing though... Mine is same as my GT was. both 96 O yes now I remeber the 94-95's do have a different wing. __________________ Mods iN Garage.:.919 of 4040.:.Born on 3/29/99 Found On Road Dominating

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