Might get an 03-04 cobra
09-25-2007, 02:43 PM
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Might get an 03-04 cobra
Hey guys, FINALLY i got my raise for my job which im finnally looking foward to trade my car in for an 03-04 cobra, (My car is an auto 04 gt) my payments are 360 for my current car im hoping the cobra wont go over 480, but thats not the point, the point is, cobra is my dream car, i always wanted it, but i want to know if its gonig to be worth it. From you guys' experienes should i trade my car in for a cobra or no. Hows the accelartion, the handling, quality of the engine, the ride, eveyrthing, please help me out, i wouldnt want to make a mistake. THANKS GUYS!
09-25-2007, 03:25 PM
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RE: Might get an 03-04 cobra
it will be like going from a honda civic to your current car. You wont be disappointed in the car by any means. It's up to how you feel about the payments. Nobody here is going to tell you not to trade a GT for a Terminator.
09-25-2007, 10:32 PM
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RE: Might get an 03-04 cobra
I lost 1-2mpg with the Cobra with all my mods... I get around 15mpg city and around 19-20 hwy... some people get more, but i kinda drive heavy, lol... It handles nice, just have to watch out the heat on the motor so you don't pop something. Those FAQ's are AWESOME! read them!
Check out CobraBobs FAQs http://stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm
Check out CobraBobs FAQs http://stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm
09-26-2007, 08:02 PM
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RE: Might get an 03-04 cobra
Ported blower, 2.81 pulley, heat exchanger, spec 3 clutch, midpipe/catback, intake, tune, mgw... around 500rwhp... and i lost 2mpg or so over my 04' gt with: header back exahust, intake, tune, suspension, tb/plenum, pulleys and mgw.. lol
Was it worth the gas sacrifice?? uhmm yeah. lol
Was it worth the gas sacrifice?? uhmm yeah. lol
09-26-2007, 08:25 PM
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RE: Might get an 03-04 cobra
the forged pistons in the 03/04 cobras are the weakest link in the short block.Probe Pistons makes a nice replacement that can handle a lot more hp. They fixed this problem with the gt500, but now the rods suck, hehehe! They just can't seem to get it right!!
09-27-2007, 06:53 AM
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RE: Might get an 03-04 cobra
If you are thinking about buying a used Cobra I would recommend you read through the FAQ page on my website. It has a lot of good, basic information. http://www.stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm
On that same page there is a specific link with tips when buying a used '03-'04 Cobra. http://www.stangshiftergaskets.com/2...m#_Toc35092330
Best of luck with your hunt. Personally I think you'd love the '03/'04 Cobra. It makes nice power stock (340-395rwhp for the record) and can be very easily modded to make 450rwhp on a minimal investment of upper pulley, idler(s), intake,exhaust and tune. Many would complain at times that it is TOO easy to mod. LOL!
On that same page there is a specific link with tips when buying a used '03-'04 Cobra. http://www.stangshiftergaskets.com/2...m#_Toc35092330
Best of luck with your hunt. Personally I think you'd love the '03/'04 Cobra. It makes nice power stock (340-395rwhp for the record) and can be very easily modded to make 450rwhp on a minimal investment of upper pulley, idler(s), intake,exhaust and tune. Many would complain at times that it is TOO easy to mod. LOL!
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