Hey everyone, I unfortunetly can't say I am in the SVT crowd yet, but this summer it is my single goal to get an 01 SVT, and already there is a guy talking smack about how his 97 LT1 walks all over cobras with just a aftermarket throttle boddy and air filter. Just wanted to ask all you guys if there is even any remote spec of truth in this guy, or would a 01 cobra with a cold air kit make him eat his words? Thanks for the info guys!

 

stock for stock, youde beat it, and a throttle body and air filter wont do ****. why dont u just save a few extra dollars and get an 03 cobra?

 

I'd love to get an 03 cobra, but right now I need just about every dollar I can save(college) and a s/c'd car just would be that more harsh on the money status. They are definelty badazz cars though, and long after graduation I hope to get one. Plus with the 01s not being bown, with good maintenance you can expect longer engine life. thanks for the info man!

 

personally, ide just get a 96-98 cobra...since your in college, i know your tight on cash, and there is only a 15hp difference between the 2. and if you like that body style, just get a 99

 

Yeah, Ive really thought about that also. I like the earlier body style, but ever since my father bought our 2000 GT I have really fell for the newer more angled body style, but if a really great deal comes up with an ealier model I'm definelty going to look into it! The other advantage about a newer 01 is that they are more likely to still be lower mileage than the older cobras, still sweet cars though!

 

As far as the LT1 beating a '01. . . only if he's lying about his mods. I've raced many LT1s and from a punch I've walked all over them and i'm stock. Includes my friends LT1 SS camaro. They run strong but i wouldnt worry.

I was also in the same boat when i bought my '01. couldnt cough up the extra 8-10k for the 03 but didnt want to worry about the '99. and for some reason at least around here the 99s dont run as strong as the '01. i understand that "technically" they are the same thing. however i think ford worked the bugs out in 01. plus the interior is cooler

Good luck either way

 

Cool info Black Snake!thanks a lot!

 

my 96 cobra would walk all over that 97 lt1..my buddy has a t/a with 4:10 gears and a cold air intake and i still beat em..so yeah get an 01 and change the gears and say bye bye..oh yeah..and tell him to put his money where is mouth is

 

But dude, your car beats everything. Must we forget that? Those 14 second screamers are bitches to beat!!11!one

 

hey 95lt1 i never said it beats eveything...since your f bodys are soooo bad..why dont you bring yours on down so i can shut you up