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Old 10-09-2009, 12:01 PM
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Hey guys, I'm new to this forum, and any help or advice you could give me would be a great help. I'm looking to buy either '99-'04 GT, or an older Cobra 4V. I ultimately would like to supercharge it, and would just like your opinions on what you would do. Sorry if this thread is in the wrong spot.
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Old 10-09-2009, 12:10 PM
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Well if someone asked me which one to buy, a GT or Cobra, and their ultimate goal was to supercharge it, I would say get the Cobra.
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Old 10-09-2009, 12:23 PM
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I would go cobra
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Old 10-09-2009, 12:24 PM
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The 4 valve motor is a much better platform to work with. You also need to consider which car looks better to you. Do you like the looks of the older 4.6/5.0 Cobras, or the new edge gt's? That would be very important to me.
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Old 10-09-2009, 01:05 PM
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both body styles look good to me. Do the Cobra 4Vs have forged internals from the factory?
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Old 10-09-2009, 01:09 PM
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The crankshaft is forged, but I don't believe anything else is. I could be wrong, so don't quote me.
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Old 10-09-2009, 01:14 PM
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Those older Cobras do not have forged internals.
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Old 10-09-2009, 01:41 PM
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One word of advice..........Go 4v!
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Old 10-09-2009, 02:41 PM
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other than the increased base power output, what advantages do the 4 valves have over the 2 valves?
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Originally Posted by Guitarslinger
other than the increased base power output, what advantages do the 4 valves have over the 2 valves?
More valves per cylinder, which equals better breathing, which responds better to modding, etc.
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