Difference between 01 and 03 cobra?
10-31-2005, 02:29 PM
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Difference between 01 and 03 cobra?
What are the differences between an 01 and a 03 cobra other than the hood, front and rear fascia, and the supercharger? Like is there different suspension and stuff? I'm trying to get my 01 to look like an 03 cobra and feel like an 03 cobra, thanks!
10-31-2005, 02:46 PM
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RE: Difference between 01 and 03 cobra?
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What are the differences between an 01 and a 03 cobra other than the hood, front and rear fascia, and the supercharger? Like is there different suspension and stuff? I'm trying to get my 01 to look like an 03 cobra and feel like an 03 cobra, thanks!
What are the differences between an 01 and a 03 cobra other than the hood, front and rear fascia, and the supercharger? Like is there different suspension and stuff? I'm trying to get my 01 to look like an 03 cobra and feel like an 03 cobra, thanks!
10-31-2005, 02:49 PM
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RE: Difference between 01 and 03 cobra?
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What are the differences between an 01 and a 03 cobra other than the hood, front and rear fascia, and the supercharger? Like is there different suspension and stuff? I'm trying to get my 01 to look like an 03 cobra and feel like an 03 cobra, thanks!
What are the differences between an 01 and a 03 cobra other than the hood, front and rear fascia, and the supercharger? Like is there different suspension and stuff? I'm trying to get my 01 to look like an 03 cobra and feel like an 03 cobra, thanks!
10-31-2005, 06:04 PM
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RE: Difference between 01 and 03 cobra?
Theres really too much to list. The 03' have forged internals, T-56 tranny, different interior, brakes (maybe), the both have IRS, I'm not too sure about springs and all that though. It's really a totally different car.
10-31-2005, 06:53 PM
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RE: Difference between 01 and 03 cobra?
just off the top of my head:
exterior:
Front Bumper
Rear Bumper
Sideskirts
Spoiler
Mirrors
Windshield Wipers
Hood
wheels
interior:
seats have extra hip adjustment and the suede goes all the way to the headrest, also, 03's only came in the dark charcoal color (no parchment) except for the special red 10th anniversary version which also included an even different shifter, boot, wheels, and badging.
different shift ****
added boost gauge (where voltage gauge would normally be)
suspension:
They have specially valved bilstein shocks and struts which are different between verts and coupes. (Remember the 03s are significantly heavier than the 01s)
slightly improved steering rack.
not sure about spring rates or
Drivetrain:
Transmission (6-speed T-56), clutch
Shorter Driveshaft,
different cross member (for tranny)
Fuel:
03s have a dual fuel pump and a different fuel tank.
Also they have bigger injectors. Maybe different fuel lines and rails.
Engine cooling:
different heads, forged connecting rods and crank, different intake manifold, intercooler all lines pump heat exchanger and tank, thicker alluminum radiator, not sure about water pump or lines.
oil cooler (not sure if it was on the 01)
the 03 cobra engine also has lower compression. If your car pushed the same boost, you'd actually have more power. It's important to note however that the limits of the 03 motor are higher than yours.
brakes should be the same, most other parts should be the same. I can't think of any other differences at the moment other than some different color options (for example, you can't get an 03 or 04 in performance red).
getting the basic looks and any intercooled supercharger setup will make a big difference with your car. Haven driven both, I can't say that the 03 handles a great deal better than an 01. Getting some of the basic IRS upgrades out there (like bushings) will get rid of the inherent sloppyness and help you to outhandle an 03 for far cheaper than buying those insanely expensive shocks and struts.
exterior:
Front Bumper
Rear Bumper
Sideskirts
Spoiler
Mirrors
Windshield Wipers
Hood
wheels
interior:
seats have extra hip adjustment and the suede goes all the way to the headrest, also, 03's only came in the dark charcoal color (no parchment) except for the special red 10th anniversary version which also included an even different shifter, boot, wheels, and badging.
different shift ****
added boost gauge (where voltage gauge would normally be)
suspension:
They have specially valved bilstein shocks and struts which are different between verts and coupes. (Remember the 03s are significantly heavier than the 01s)
slightly improved steering rack.
not sure about spring rates or
Drivetrain:
Transmission (6-speed T-56), clutch
Shorter Driveshaft,
different cross member (for tranny)
Fuel:
03s have a dual fuel pump and a different fuel tank.
Also they have bigger injectors. Maybe different fuel lines and rails.
Engine cooling:
different heads, forged connecting rods and crank, different intake manifold, intercooler all lines pump heat exchanger and tank, thicker alluminum radiator, not sure about water pump or lines.
oil cooler (not sure if it was on the 01)
the 03 cobra engine also has lower compression. If your car pushed the same boost, you'd actually have more power. It's important to note however that the limits of the 03 motor are higher than yours.
brakes should be the same, most other parts should be the same. I can't think of any other differences at the moment other than some different color options (for example, you can't get an 03 or 04 in performance red).
getting the basic looks and any intercooled supercharger setup will make a big difference with your car. Haven driven both, I can't say that the 03 handles a great deal better than an 01. Getting some of the basic IRS upgrades out there (like bushings) will get rid of the inherent sloppyness and help you to outhandle an 03 for far cheaper than buying those insanely expensive shocks and struts.
10-31-2005, 07:38 PM
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RE: Difference between 01 and 03 cobra?
ORIGINAL: JJones_86
What are the differences between an 01 and a 03 cobra other than the hood, front and rear fascia, and the supercharger? Like is there different suspension and stuff? I'm trying to get my 01 to look like an 03 cobra and feel like an 03 cobra, thanks!
What are the differences between an 01 and a 03 cobra other than the hood, front and rear fascia, and the supercharger? Like is there different suspension and stuff? I'm trying to get my 01 to look like an 03 cobra and feel like an 03 cobra, thanks!
10-31-2005, 08:03 PM
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RE: Difference between 01 and 03 cobra?
easiest way to make you car look and feel like a 03 04 cobra, is to get the front and rear bumper, spoiler, rims, and twin screw blower. prob looking at 8,000 just for what i mentioned.
