XPBaller

im thinking about selling my heads and cam black on black 95 cobra for a white on black, unmolested 97 cobra. Should i do it?





Main reason i want to, is because i know the 97 cobra and its a great running car, never had a problem besides the IAC failing. My 95 cobra (and my old 94 5.0) always has so many big time problems, but it is decently fast (~300 RWHP, +/- 10hp) with the heads and cam.... I just want a car thats fast AND can take a good beating without breaking so much.



opinions?

SVTeeshirt

well the 97 cobra makes 270ish stock (to the wheels), is a fun car with gears, you can see 12s with a steep gear bolt ons and a tire. However mods are a little expensive, but not horrible until you get into things like cams, (there are 4 of them so i mean thats why). I'd drive it and see what you think, I think the 97 is worth a few grand more too.

5.0 85 GT

i think it is totally worth it, the car is basically bullet proof, keep up on your oil change, spark plug and plug wire changes, to keep the car cranking, and i havent had any issues with mine but i di just blow my clutch apart goin for a 3rd gear brake shot...but uhh great car, take it for a ride, check to see if the tranny does or doesnt gring... and have fun redlining to 7g!!!

mrtstang

My buddy has a HCI 95 Cobra that puts down 305 rwhp, and has had it for 3 years with no problems at all. He has considered selling it many times, but hasn't due to the fact it runs great and is extremely reliable.

The 4 valve has a lot of potential, but the 5.0 is cheap to mod. That's a tough call imo.

5.0 85 GT

^^ya another good point, 5.0 is cheap t maintain and mod...while the 4.6 cammer has no room to work on it, and everything is buco $$$

boduke0220

man thats tough. I'd prob get the 97 cobra cause i just like 4v's. although i prefer black, white is cool too

treyg870

+1 on the 4v

XPBaller

The 4v's just seem like a smoother, better running, more reliable platform.... Nothing against 5.0s, ive owned three, but they just NEVER run right for me, and im ALWAYS having major problems with them. Maybe its me? idk..

5.0 85 GT

no its not just u, ive had 3 of them too and i love them, just never run right, the 4v i have now is real strong, minor issues but just a great performer, the 5.0s are 20Years old!! so they have had a beating

H0SS302

I would keep the 5.0...

with 100 bucks you can buy a complete engine if you look hard enough, have it built on the side to a 347 and wave buh by to everyone on the street...cause they aint catchen ya lol.

Pushrod FTW