97 COBRA...OR....95 TRANS AM WS6
08-05-2008, 02:46 PM
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RE: 97 COBRA...OR....95 TRANS AM WS6
A kid I knew got a 97 cobra a few months back. He gave me a ride and it really differed than my 5.0. It sounded great(exotic almost) and accelerated smoothly and strongly. I would get the cobra. It was truly a great car. Too bad the kid was irresponsible. He crashed it into a semi a couple of week ago.
However, I've never been in a newer transam though(92 was the last one I rode in.)
However, I've never been in a newer transam though(92 was the last one I rode in.)
08-05-2008, 04:18 PM
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RE: 97 COBRA...OR....95 TRANS AM WS6
The only way to really get any reliable opinions on this from anyone on the net is to pot pics and as much info s you can dig up on both vehicles.
If things visually look up to par then my next area of concern would be if theyve been wrecked ever.
Post all the info and pics you can get and then we can go from there.
My choice would be hands down the 4v COBRA the LT1 is not all that stout in stock form.
If things visually look up to par then my next area of concern would be if theyve been wrecked ever.
Post all the info and pics you can get and then we can go from there.
My choice would be hands down the 4v COBRA the LT1 is not all that stout in stock form.
08-05-2008, 05:48 PM
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RE: 97 COBRA...OR....95 TRANS AM WS6
Haha sorry bout the caps lock...i guess that is why i am a newbie...well yeah all this info. is great...the dude who owns the trans am told me he has raced it like 40 times....and he has only lost once....but i wonder how beat up the engine is....and the mustang just has alot of highway miles so its all good.....i also believes the cobra is gonna stand out more...so i will break some necks...haha...
08-05-2008, 06:56 PM
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RE: 97 COBRA...OR....95 TRANS AM WS6
ORIGINAL: defconfire
I am suprised no one has menitioned the amazing power potential of the LT1 with heads and a cam.
But to counter that the chevy only has a 7.5" rear end.
I am suprised no one has menitioned the amazing power potential of the LT1 with heads and a cam.
But to counter that the chevy only has a 7.5" rear end.
LT1s LOVE the nitrous though...
08-05-2008, 08:45 PM
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RE: 97 COBRA...OR....95 TRANS AM WS6
Alot of poeple in here saying LT1's are junk are just retarded. They think the only motor to go with is the LS1 if you are going GM. LT1's are very good performing motors when done right, and they cost a lot less to modify than a 4v cobra would. Yes the LS1 greatly overshadowed the LT1, but it doesn't mean they are junk. Either car is pretty good, the Trans Am is top of of the Firebird models, the Cobra is top end of the Mustang models. I deffinetly prefer the cobra looks over the T/A, if it was a 98-02 though I'd deffinetly take it because they look great.
08-05-2008, 10:34 PM
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RE: 97 COBRA...OR....95 TRANS AM WS6
Cobra hands down. Performance aside, I think Ford's are better built, not quite as good as some other brands out there, but better than GM. I know I've read that certain years of the Cobra the engines were hand assembled. And many will tell you; engine wise, there is no real diff. between a firebird or a trans am, or a z28 and a ss.
08-05-2008, 11:42 PM
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RE: 97 COBRA...OR....95 TRANS AM WS6
ORIGINAL: MachWon04
They both make about the same power and have great engines. Assuming they were the same price I would take the WS6 because I much prefer the F-body design to the SN95 and it has slightly less miles and most importantly, fewer mods. Not that there's anything wrong with buying a car with mods, I would just rather have something as close to stock as possible.
They both make about the same power and have great engines. Assuming they were the same price I would take the WS6 because I much prefer the F-body design to the SN95 and it has slightly less miles and most importantly, fewer mods. Not that there's anything wrong with buying a car with mods, I would just rather have something as close to stock as possible.
I'd also pick the WS6, I'm damn good at driving and of all the cars that I've beaten and all the sad faces I've put on my victems faces, nothing can compare to the look of disbelief on MY face when I see a camaro or trans am pull on me like I've got the AC on.
08-05-2008, 11:44 PM
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RE: 97 COBRA...OR....95 TRANS AM WS6
ORIGINAL: silverstang1996
Alot of poeple in here saying LT1's are junk are just retarded. They think the only motor to go with is the LS1 if you are going GM. LT1's are very good performing motors when done right, and they cost a lot less to modify than a 4v cobra would. Yes the LS1 greatly overshadowed the LT1, but it doesn't mean they are junk. Either car is pretty good, the Trans Am is top of of the Firebird models, the Cobra is top end of the Mustang models. I deffinetly prefer the cobra looks over the T/A, if it was a 98-02 though I'd deffinetly take it because they look great.
Alot of poeple in here saying LT1's are junk are just retarded. They think the only motor to go with is the LS1 if you are going GM. LT1's are very good performing motors when done right, and they cost a lot less to modify than a 4v cobra would. Yes the LS1 greatly overshadowed the LT1, but it doesn't mean they are junk. Either car is pretty good, the Trans Am is top of of the Firebird models, the Cobra is top end of the Mustang models. I deffinetly prefer the cobra looks over the T/A, if it was a 98-02 though I'd deffinetly take it because they look great.
08-06-2008, 01:23 PM
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RE: 97 COBRA...OR....95 TRANS AM WS6
ORIGINAL: MachWon04
How old are you? And I think you should buy whichever one is cheaper so that you have money left over for a new keyboard with a functioning caps lock key...
How old are you? And I think you should buy whichever one is cheaper so that you have money left over for a new keyboard with a functioning caps lock key...