SVTCobra_98

What do you guys think...Should I supercharge my 98' cobra now and do some other mods or buy an 03 cobra??

nanaki

03 cobra, definitely. the 03 has a forged engine and can take a lot more punishment than the 98.

Dsmfighter

do u have money for an 03? if so get that... .else wise s/c and moddify you current cobra.

Dan04COBRA

03.

SVTCobra_98

I have the money for the supercharger now but I will have to wait a couple years for the 03....and i'm unpatient when it comes to cars...but I heard it is worth it though. My 98 supercharged will be faster than the 03 though right?

Matts00GT

lol, not most 03 cobras. There's really any 03-04s that arent putting at least 450 to the wheels now. But if it was completely stock (HAHA) then yes you would probably win.

Dan04COBRA

It might be faster but you will be at the max the motor can handle. If it were me, I would get an 03/04 when you can. But do what you want, supercharge it now!

nanaki

yeah, faster than a stock 03/04 maybe. my car is faster than a stock 03/04 cobra, or at least on par with it. but i'm also almost at my engine's limits.

SVTCobra_98

yea thats true, and I whatever i do i want it to last me for a while, and it sounds like the 03's engine is amazing. Well looks like im savin up for that 03 then, thanks for the input. I might spend a little more on this one like UDP or gears, but no s/c.

Fallstar01

I was thinking about it and I'm pretty sure you'd be better off building up your 98.

First, for about $1200 you can get all the parts you need: rods, pistons, rings, locks, and wristpins. This will make your engine as strong as an 03/04 cobra but better and this is why: Your block is over 45 lbs lighter but still very strong. Ford discontinued that "teksid" block after 98 because of cost but it's the block of choice for many engine builders. It's quite a bit stronger than the aluminum blocks used in 99, 01 cobras and 03/04 machs.

Second, it's cheaper to build up a non-IRS rear. IRS is worse for both drag and track racing as well as autocross. Even a fully built up IRS isn't better than a built posi rear and the posi rear is over 50 lbs lighter.

It would be cheaper in the long run to build up your 98 snake into an 03 cobra killer (even an 03 Kenne Bell cobra killer) but you've got to decide whether it's worthwhile for you.

Also, before you do any forging, you can still get your 98 (with a supercharger) to run with bolt-on 03s that have mild pulley swaps.