sawyer

I am almost to 650rwhp in my s197 it will cost you 14k minimum to get there if you need add the cost of a supercharger (3.4L whipple) and then you need to upgrade the tranny, so say 19k.

SONICBOOST3

Its funny how so many people with s197's will tell someone elseto get a cobra instead of an s197... It's not like theres too much of a price difference, why didn't you get one then?

crazystylin

You are coming to the s197 specific forum and asking a loaded question. I am all about the retro styling of the s197s and do not particularly care for the body style of the 04 Cobra. However, I respect the Cobra (especially those with spoiler deletes ) and its powerful engine. But for the money, you could build the s197 just how you want it.

I am totally biased. S197 all the way. They are sexy!

Stkjock

strictly for performance the Termi/Cobra - a blower swap will gain big HP

for an overall better car (IMHO) the S197/05+

or for a crazy idea... if you own an M5 (new @ purchase?) get a GT500 (can be found at sticker) and then you'll really have options on power!

VistaGT

https://mustangforums.com/m_4779896/...tm.htm#4779896

I'm sure you'll find alot of good content in here, input from both owners

blueherd02gt

I didn'tbuy one because I was overseas when they were new. I don't buy used cars, It's like sharing toilet paper.

Analyzer52

I wouldn't say that, great deals can be had used if you know anything about cars and use a little patience and common sense.

MustangJim21

Forget both. Go with the GT500 instead.

Crazy Horse08

Well, I dont know much about the "terminator". But I recently smoked a presumably stock 04 svt cobra from a roll in 2nd through third. I have Brenspeeds stage one saleen. I think its safe to say it would have been even worse had it been from the hole cause I run DR's and the cobra was on street tires. I really dont know what advice to give you, I just know the feeling I had when I saw the look on that guys face was priceless. He egged the "race" because he was so sure he had me beat, and when I put him down like that I think he was really hurt... Hah[8D]. But that being said, I have a car that cost me 28K new (08)and about 8k into mods, so thats around 36k, a cobra with that much into it would kill me and I know it. But, it was priceless none the less. Good luck, and welcome to the forum.

PonyRider98

Im getting a 08' GT in August, and I was torn between a cobra and a GT as well, but can say this, after reading this, I'll probably go with the GT, to me the GT seems like you can make it just as fast as a Cobra, but honstly, I think going past 500 HP is a little overboard ( I know you guys would disagree). I making your car individual is what having a 'stang is all about. If I cant beat a cobra, so what, if smoke a cobra, Im gonna jump for joy, but either way, my car is my car....now if I could get a GT500 KR..........