2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
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2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
Hey everyone, I unfortunetly can't say I am in the SVT crowd yet, but this summer it is my single goal to get an 01 SVT, and already there is a guy talking smack about how his 97 LT1 walks all over cobras with just a aftermarket throttle boddy and air filter. Just wanted to ask all you guys if there is even any remote spec of truth in this guy, or would a 01 cobra with a cold air kit make him eat his words? Thanks for the info guys!
#3
RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
I'd love to get an 03 cobra, but right now I need just about every dollar I can save(college) and a s/c'd car just would be that more harsh on the money status. They are definelty badazz cars though, and long after graduation I hope to get one. Plus with the 01s not being bown, with good maintenance you can expect longer engine life. thanks for the info man!
#4
RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
personally, ide just get a 96-98 cobra...since your in college, i know your tight on cash, and there is only a 15hp difference between the 2. and if you like that body style, just get a 99
#5
RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
Yeah, Ive really thought about that also. I like the earlier body style, but ever since my father bought our 2000 GT I have really fell for the newer more angled body style, but if a really great deal comes up with an ealier model I'm definelty going to look into it! The other advantage about a newer 01 is that they are more likely to still be lower mileage than the older cobras, still sweet cars though!
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RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
As far as the LT1 beating a '01. . . only if he's lying about his mods. I've raced many LT1s and from a punch I've walked all over them and i'm stock. Includes my friends LT1 SS camaro. They run strong but i wouldnt worry.
I was also in the same boat when i bought my '01. couldnt cough up the extra 8-10k for the 03 but didnt want to worry about the '99. and for some reason at least around here the 99s dont run as strong as the '01. i understand that "technically" they are the same thing. however i think ford worked the bugs out in 01. plus the interior is cooler
Good luck either way
I was also in the same boat when i bought my '01. couldnt cough up the extra 8-10k for the 03 but didnt want to worry about the '99. and for some reason at least around here the 99s dont run as strong as the '01. i understand that "technically" they are the same thing. however i think ford worked the bugs out in 01. plus the interior is cooler
Good luck either way
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RE: 2001 svt vs. 97 Trans Am lt1 ??
my 96 cobra would walk all over that 97 lt1..my buddy has a t/a with 4:10 gears and a cold air intake and i still beat em..so yeah get an 01 and change the gears and say bye bye..oh yeah..and tell him to put his money where is mouth is