Hey! Im New!

Pirate1117 · October 29th, 2006, 02:39 PM

Hey guys! Im new to MM and i want to become active at it. Let's see.

I got a 2003 Mustang

. Its dark red with grey cloth int. It came with the mach1000 system which was a suprise when i came and opened the trunk. The eyecather when i bought it was the miles... only 15k! i thought that was cool. I want to get into cars and everything. Ive always like racing and stuff. Any suggestions as to upgrades¿ I got the car in March '06 and i was fading away from it after i drove a friends 99cobra. Anyways anything on tips and tricks would be awsome! Thanks guys!

(i'll post pictures when i get my camera)

AtlanticBlue99 · October 29th, 2006, 02:48 PM

I love the mach1000 system- definitely ford's best factory audio system!

you will definitel love the power of the cobra, but you could either modify your 6 or drop in a v8.

modifying the v6 can go from bolt ons like me- run a mid 14 in the quarter as opposed to the stock 16- to a stroked 4.2L from supersix motorsports that will make more rwhp than the GT 99-04, and on a lighter platform so it will be faster!

just let us know if you want to keep the 6 or go to an 8 and we can help you out. welcome to MM!

jeff · October 29th, 2006, 05:58 PM

hey you guys told me just to buy a mustang gt instead of putting a v8 in it... i want a v8 in it to sound like the gt roaring down the streets.

Pirate1117 · October 29th, 2006, 08:49 PM

Well since ive had my car for a while i was actually looking at a cobra. There are a few '99 Cobras over here in Jacksonville for around $14k, Im sad to say that 13,800 was what i paid for mine. I think i should have looked into faster cars for the money but things happend to quick. Anyways, those cars seem like good buys. I dont know about the reliability or anything like that on them. Another thing...are all cobras SVT¿ All of them are convertibles. Does that change anything. And one final question, How long does a supercharger or turbo last before it starts to wear out¿ Thanks guys.

orangeRcode · October 29th, 2006, 09:26 PM

Welcome to MM. Enjoy the ride.

itschristorres8 · October 29th, 2006, 09:27 PM

^ you'd probably be better off with a 98-96 cobra or 03-04.

as for the Jeff, idk i guess thats jus a thought. i dont think he'd really suggest doing that...

now as for pirate 1117 again...stroking your motor would be a pretty good idea...im really considering once i get my next 6er, that or bolt ons and a power pak
with a stage 3 power pak and bolt ons the v6 should be able to take any 04 and lower cobra stock...

Pirate1117 · October 29th, 2006, 09:59 PM

Whats the difference between a 98 and 99 cobra¿

itschristorres8 · October 29th, 2006, 11:20 PM

im not to sure but everyone is always telling me to stay away from 99-02 cobras

plus the 98's are cheaper

Pirate1117 · October 29th, 2006, 11:32 PM

Thats cool. I was just lookin at 99 because i was thinking later year more reliablility... the car will be my daily driver about 30miles a day so im lookiing for something with low miles . Anything that is $8-13k with under 50kmiles aceptions for any cobras65k miles id say. Just wanna be able to have the car a long time. BTW are cobra-r's really expensive and\or rare... i mean... ive never seen one for sale i wouldn't know.

Pirate1117 · October 29th, 2006, 11:38 PM

One more question. If i were to get a Cobra what are a good set of tires and rims. Or do cobras come with goodones already. I like fat tires in the back and medium in the front. Dunno(im just a newb)

itschristorres8 · October 29th, 2006, 11:43 PM

idk what they come with...i know that today i change my rims to my older stock rims so i can sell my car...i drove it and i noticed a pretty noticable differance...
kinda makes me wana find some light wieght rims.....kinda, but i dunno

i think the cobras are 9inches(rims) wide tho all around, and if not they're 8

idk man...i'd wait til someone who knows more tells you...
but i was lookin into a 99-02 cobra and most sed to get a 98 or 03/04 ...

AtlanticBlue99 · October 30th, 2006, 07:19 AM

whoa- so much misinformation in this thread.

all pre 2007 cobras are svt- ford special vehicles team.
not all are convertibles, but all are manual transmission
the 96+ cobras are 4v modular v8 with dohc
the 96-98 have a standard rear axle assy. not IRS
the 99-01 are IRS and the 99 year had many many recalls on the rear
IRS is not best for straight line performance at all
you should be able to find a 98 cobra with 70k miles for about 10k bucks in GA, FL is no different
03-04 are ideal as they have the whipple twin screw and can make a lot of power with just a pulley swap
cobras come with 17x9 wheels and a 275mm tire out rear should be substantial, or a drag radial is an option
if you want a cobra, get one, but since your can is low miles, mach 1000, etc., you may get more enjoyment out of building it- i would prefer a cobra anyday though.

ChrisJ · October 30th, 2006, 09:38 AM

Welcome to the site...When I saw your name I thought about "Sponge Bob Square Pants"...

ChrisJ · October 30th, 2006, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

03-04 are ideal as they have the whipple twin screw and can make a lot of power with just a pulley swap

The stock blower is an eaton which is a paddle blower...

Whipple is an aftermarket blower which is twin screw...Whipple and Kenne Bell worked together to make direct bolt-on kits for the cobra...

AtlanticBlue99 · October 30th, 2006, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

03-04 are ideal as they have the whipple twin screw and can make a lot of power with just a pulley swap

The stock blower is an eaton which is a paddle blower...

Whipple is an aftermarket blower which is twin screw...Whipple and Kenne Bell worked together to make direct bolt-on kits for the cobra...

yeah, it is an easy and popular swap the cobra guys do and many make 600rwhp with those twin screw setups

ChrisJ · October 30th, 2006, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

03-04 are ideal as they have the whipple twin screw and can make a lot of power with just a pulley swap

The stock blower is an eaton which is a paddle blower...

Whipple is an aftermarket blower which is twin screw...Whipple and Kenne Bell worked together to make direct bolt-on kits for the cobra...

yeah, it is an easy and popular swap the cobra guys do and many make 600rwhp with those twin screw setups

It is easy becuase Whipple and KB worked together to make a direct bolt-in replacement...It is actually a swap that can be done in a day easily...Just need a tune...

Pirate1117 · October 30th, 2006, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

03-04 are ideal as they have the whipple twin screw and can make a lot of power with just a pulley swap

The stock blower is an eaton which is a paddle blower...

Whipple is an aftermarket blower which is twin screw...Whipple and Kenne Bell worked together to make direct bolt-on kits for the cobra...

yeah, it is an easy and popular swap the cobra guys do and many make 600rwhp with those twin screw setups

It is easy becuase Whipple and KB worked together to make a direct bolt-in replacement...It is actually a swap that can be done in a day easily...Just need a tune...

you got quoted!

Pirate1117 · October 30th, 2006, 10:24 PM

Ok sounds awsome... Im 17 going on 18 (nov17th). I went to the dealership because my dad wanted to just get a car for me and get it out of the way. I wanted a '01 Camaro z28 but that was out of the question when the "nice" salesman said he rolled his into a tree. Real nice of him to ruin it for me. I told my dad he was a stupid ass driver and it was probably a civic...not a camaro. He said it was almost final that i had to get a v6 so i looked at mustangs. First of all. It was my money to begin with. I was gonna get a V8 i was lookin at for about 3weeks(a mach1). We went to the dealership and my dad found a 16kmile white 5speed 02 for $12k. I had my sights set on the one right next to it. A yellow GT. Anyways

...yada yada.... we ended up getting the v6

. I loved it at the time and all summer break. It was my first 5spd. It's fun!

The only discouraging thing, almost 8 months later, everytime i mention getting a supercharger or intake...H-pipes...cobra replica rims nice tires his answer is always "IT'S ONLY A V6!" .... hipocritically because he drivers a freakin VW TDI Jetta... Luxury but a gutless wonder for h\p. So... when i hit 18 im just gonna do whatever. TRYING to save up money for a big decision come spring '07. I apreciate all your guys' help any more info tips tricks that would be awsome. And one last thing... I live in Jacksonville FL Zip-32259 if ANYONE comes across ANY V8 mustangs that are 5-6spd for around $14k plz email-me or something my email is PIRATET1117@hotmail.com

itschristorres8 · October 30th, 2006, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by Pirate1117

Ok sounds awsome... Im 17 going on 18 (nov17th). I went to the dealership because my dad wanted to just get a car for me and get it out of the way. I wanted a '01 Camaro z28 but that was out of the question when the "nice" salesman said he rolled his into a tree. Real nice of him to ruin it for me. I told my dad he was a stupid ass driver and it was probably a civic...not a camaro. He said it was almost final that i had to get a v6 so i looked at mustangs. First of all. It was my money to begin with. I was gonna get a V8 i was lookin at for about 3weeks(a mach1). We went to the dealership and my dad found a 16kmile white 5speed 02 for $12k. I had my sights set on the one right next to it. A yellow GT. Anyways ...yada yada.... we ended up getting the v6 . I loved it at the time and all summer break. It was my first 5spd. It's fun! The only discouraging thing, almost 8 months later, everytime i mention getting a supercharger or intake...H-pipes...cobra replica rims nice tires his answer is always "IT'S ONLY A V6!" .... hipocritically because he drivers a freakin VW TDI Jetta... Luxury but a gutless wonder for h\p. So... when i hit 18 im just gonna do whatever. TRYING to save up money for a big decision come spring '07. I apreciate all your guys' help any more info tips tricks that would be awsome. And one last thing... I live in Jacksonville FL Zip-32259 if ANYONE comes across ANY V8 mustangs that are 5-6spd for around $14k plz email-me or something my email is PIRATET1117@hotmail.com

you can find plenty of v8s for under that price...i was just lookin at a $6,800 2000 GT

Onemanzu · October 31st, 2006, 12:49 AM

... lucky ... the cheapest GT near me is a 5.0 for 6k

T_T

oh well ima get it this summer... or sumtin ... ima throw some grad money and some money i have saved up into a new car and sell my current one.. i think...

October 29th, 2006, 02:39 PM	#1
Pirate1117 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 12	Hey! Im New! Hey guys! Im new to MM and i want to become active at it. Let's see. I got a 2003 Mustang . Its dark red with grey cloth int. It came with the mach1000 system which was a suprise when i came and opened the trunk. The eyecather when i bought it was the miles... only 15k! i thought that was cool. I want to get into cars and everything. Ive always like racing and stuff. Any suggestions as to upgrades¿ I got the car in March '06 and i was fading away from it after i drove a friends 99cobra. Anyways anything on tips and tricks would be awsome! Thanks guys! (i'll post pictures when i get my camera)

October 29th, 2006, 02:48 PM	#2
AtlanticBlue99 Modded Autos Site Mod 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Evans, GA/Athens, GA Posts: 7,249	I love the mach1000 system- definitely ford's best factory audio system! you will definitel love the power of the cobra, but you could either modify your 6 or drop in a v8. modifying the v6 can go from bolt ons like me- run a mid 14 in the quarter as opposed to the stock 16- to a stroked 4.2L from supersix motorsports that will make more rwhp than the GT 99-04, and on a lighter platform so it will be faster! just let us know if you want to keep the 6 or go to an 8 and we can help you out. welcome to MM! __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

October 29th, 2006, 09:26 PM	#5
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 12.37@110.89 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,781	Welcome to MM. Enjoy the ride. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/image-apic687.jpg

October 29th, 2006, 09:27 PM	#6
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,977	^ you'd probably be better off with a 98-96 cobra or 03-04. as for the Jeff, idk i guess thats jus a thought. i dont think he'd really suggest doing that... now as for pirate 1117 again...stroking your motor would be a pretty good idea...im really considering once i get my next 6er, that or bolt ons and a power pak with a stage 3 power pak and bolt ons the v6 should be able to take any 04 and lower cobra stock... __________________ 390rwhp V6 mustang stock bottom end

October 29th, 2006, 11:20 PM	#8
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,977	im not to sure but everyone is always telling me to stay away from 99-02 cobras plus the 98's are cheaper __________________ 390rwhp V6 mustang stock bottom end

October 29th, 2006, 05:58 PM	#3
jeff Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 162	hey you guys told me just to buy a mustang gt instead of putting a v8 in it... i want a v8 in it to sound like the gt roaring down the streets.

October 29th, 2006, 08:49 PM	#4
Pirate1117 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 12	Well since ive had my car for a while i was actually looking at a cobra. There are a few '99 Cobras over here in Jacksonville for around $14k, Im sad to say that 13,800 was what i paid for mine. I think i should have looked into faster cars for the money but things happend to quick. Anyways, those cars seem like good buys. I dont know about the reliability or anything like that on them. Another thing...are all cobras SVT¿ All of them are convertibles. Does that change anything. And one final question, How long does a supercharger or turbo last before it starts to wear out¿ Thanks guys.

October 29th, 2006, 09:59 PM	#7
Pirate1117 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 12	Whats the difference between a 98 and 99 cobra¿

October 29th, 2006, 11:32 PM	#9
Pirate1117 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 12	Thats cool. I was just lookin at 99 because i was thinking later year more reliablility... the car will be my daily driver about 30miles a day so im lookiing for something with low miles . Anything that is $8-13k with under 50kmiles aceptions for any cobras65k miles id say. Just wanna be able to have the car a long time. BTW are cobra-r's really expensive and\or rare... i mean... ive never seen one for sale i wouldn't know.

October 29th, 2006, 11:38 PM	#10
Pirate1117 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 12	One more question. If i were to get a Cobra what are a good set of tires and rims. Or do cobras come with goodones already. I like fat tires in the back and medium in the front. Dunno(im just a newb)

October 29th, 2006, 11:43 PM	#11
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,977	idk what they come with...i know that today i change my rims to my older stock rims so i can sell my car...i drove it and i noticed a pretty noticable differance... kinda makes me wana find some light wieght rims.....kinda, but i dunno i think the cobras are 9inches(rims) wide tho all around, and if not they're 8 idk man...i'd wait til someone who knows more tells you... but i was lookin into a 99-02 cobra and most sed to get a 98 or 03/04 ... __________________ 390rwhp V6 mustang stock bottom end

October 30th, 2006, 07:19 AM	#12
AtlanticBlue99 Modded Autos Site Mod 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Evans, GA/Athens, GA Posts: 7,249	whoa- so much misinformation in this thread. all pre 2007 cobras are svt- ford special vehicles team. not all are convertibles, but all are manual transmission the 96+ cobras are 4v modular v8 with dohc the 96-98 have a standard rear axle assy. not IRS the 99-01 are IRS and the 99 year had many many recalls on the rear IRS is not best for straight line performance at all you should be able to find a 98 cobra with 70k miles for about 10k bucks in GA, FL is no different 03-04 are ideal as they have the whipple twin screw and can make a lot of power with just a pulley swap cobras come with 17x9 wheels and a 275mm tire out rear should be substantial, or a drag radial is an option if you want a cobra, get one, but since your can is low miles, mach 1000, etc., you may get more enjoyment out of building it- i would prefer a cobra anyday though. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

October 30th, 2006, 09:38 AM	#13
ChrisJ The Cable Guy... 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky Posts: 15,400	Welcome to the site...When I saw your name I thought about "Sponge Bob Square Pants"... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

October 30th, 2006, 10:24 PM	#18
Pirate1117 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 12	Ok sounds awsome... Im 17 going on 18 (nov17th). I went to the dealership because my dad wanted to just get a car for me and get it out of the way. I wanted a '01 Camaro z28 but that was out of the question when the "nice" salesman said he rolled his into a tree. Real nice of him to ruin it for me. I told my dad he was a stupid ass driver and it was probably a civic...not a camaro. He said it was almost final that i had to get a v6 so i looked at mustangs. First of all. It was my money to begin with. I was gonna get a V8 i was lookin at for about 3weeks(a mach1). We went to the dealership and my dad found a 16kmile white 5speed 02 for $12k. I had my sights set on the one right next to it. A yellow GT. Anyways ...yada yada.... we ended up getting the v6 . I loved it at the time and all summer break. It was my first 5spd. It's fun! The only discouraging thing, almost 8 months later, everytime i mention getting a supercharger or intake...H-pipes...cobra replica rims nice tires his answer is always "IT'S ONLY A V6!" .... hipocritically because he drivers a freakin VW TDI Jetta... Luxury but a gutless wonder for h\p. So... when i hit 18 im just gonna do whatever. TRYING to save up money for a big decision come spring '07. I apreciate all your guys' help any more info tips tricks that would be awsome. And one last thing... I live in Jacksonville FL Zip-32259 if ANYONE comes across ANY V8 mustangs that are 5-6spd for around $14k plz email-me or something my email is PIRATET1117@hotmail.com

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