[seibel70]

I have 96 mustang GT sohc and a 97 cobra 4vdohc and im wanting to start doing performance mods to them both i have found parts for the gt but really nothing seems to fit the cobra can anyone please point me in the right direction for both cars to gain some HP. im not shure if some brands are better than others such as trick flow and BBK exc.. im looking to do intake's heads, cams and whatever elts to make them fun cars too drive.. any advice would be great.. thanks

[ForestGRN_Ghost]

what are you looking to do with your car.

trickflow has been known/proven to be a good company.
bbk i have herd mixed reviews i personally dont have any bbk products.

parts for your cobra are going to be much more pricy then the parts for your gt.
but mod for mod the cobra will outpreform it.

[seibel70]

Well they both have full exhaust already done the gt has all suspension done just looking for good power mods now for. Both of them. I'd like to work up to turbos or superchargers on them. But I'm looking at intakes and tuners heads and cans now. Just hoping to be pointed in the right direction to start. Buildings some good power from them

[ReverendDexter]

The only 4v heads out there are other stock ones, or ported stockers.

If you want more power from the Cobra, you're pretty much looking at cams ($1k just for parts) or boost.

While the 4v is an overall better motor, and does make more power with the same mods, I'd build the 2v - parts are more available and cheaper.

My opinion is to keep the Cobra what it was intended to be - a Mustang built for the twisties. Leave the power alone, and build the suspension. Use the GT for a hi-po straight line car.

[seibel70]

can you recomend some good parts or companys for gaining some good power out of the gt.. and as far as the suspension on the 97 cobra nothing seems to fit it. everything i find says exept the 97 cobra.. i know it was kinda a prototype year but wtf ..lol

[ReverendDexter]

What type of suspension are you looking at?

[seibel70]

no brands in perticular just browsing through cj pony parts and on line and just noticing just about everything says exept 97 cobra.. i just wana do springs and shocks lower it a little. nothing crazy just ride and handle nice with a good stance.. like my gt. lol

[ReverendDexter]

Springs and shocks should interchange between '94-'04, all models other than IRS cars.

The "Except '97 Cobra" bit I believe is with the trans cross member stuff. If you're seeing it elsewhere, try a more suspension-oriented company like Maximum Motorsports, the Latemodel Mustang Performance Suspension Leader!

[JC316]

On the GT go with the PI swap, CMS stage 2 cams, LT headers, offroad X pipe, catback of your choice and 4.10 gears.

On the Cobra, go LT headers, ORX, catback and 4.56 gears.

That is the bolt on repertoire for them. Or you can just slap a blower on and be done with it.

[seibel70]

thanks for the advice.... so im wondering what the best choice for cams for my GT are . comp cams or CMS stage 2.. im thinking about getting the trickflow twisted wedge heads and ther 78mm tb and intake also a sct tuner.. or am i not thinking in the right direction????

[seibel70]

SHM makes stage 3 heads i was also thinking about .. litttle pricey at $3,354 but if there worth it i guess ill save up some more. lol

[JC316]

The twisted wedge heads are awesome. I have heard good things about the comp cams and the CMS cams. Both are really good. Tuner is a must. If it were me, I would just get a blower and be done with it. Easier, cheaper and makes more power.

[ReverendDexter]

Originally Posted by JC316 On the Cobra, go LT headers, ORX, catback and 4.56 gears..

I wouldn't do 4.56s unless you're drag racing it, and friends don't let friends drag race Cobras (well, other than Termies).

[seibel70]

Well I'm planning on doing a supercharger also ether a Kenne bell or a procharger. Just want to already have a good power platform built when I do put one on..

[JC316]

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter I wouldn't do 4.56s unless you're drag racing it, and friends don't let friends drag race Cobras (well, other than Termies).

Yeah, 4.30's would probably be better for a NA cobra. 3.73 if you plan on supercharging it.

[ForestGRN_Ghost]

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter I wouldn't do 4.56s unless you're drag racing it, and friends don't let friends drag race Cobras (well, other than Termies).

^ haha
if i had a cobra it would be road race/auto cross



OP are you gearing more toward road racing type or straight line preformace