96-98 Cobra
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Feb 2005
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RE: 96-98 Cobra
and DELERIOUS.... yes i see that he said that 3 months ago.. But do you know how long we have been waiting for them? They have said it will be out by the end of this year or "REAL SOON" at least 100 times.... if they finally get it done, woohoo.. but it took them ****ing long enough...
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,955
From: Maryland
RE: 96-98 Cobra
ORIGINAL: 97PONYGT
hey Dilireusi am about to get me a 97 cobra....can u tell me where to get a ported and polished ashtray...lol...nice mods dude...
hey Dilireusi am about to get me a 97 cobra....can u tell me where to get a ported and polished ashtray...lol...nice mods dude...
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 29
From: Northern Canada
I've been looking for a Mustang lately.I was trying to decide between a fox and a 4Valve. I think I have made up my mind to a 96-98 Cobra. I was wondering a few questions about them though.
What are the weak parts of these cars. I know they have a forged crank, but hyper. pistons. What about these cars is weak/ prone to failure?
Where is the most power to be made? Full exhaust? Intake? Aftermarket heads? What holds these engines back?
5.0 cars are great candidates for nitrous. How about these? Do people like to throw, say, a 75 shot at these? Is nitrous more dangerous on these cars?
Finally- the T45. These are notoriously weak. Will they hold up to daily driver duty with a few mods (Bolt ons + 4.10s)? How much does a good replacement transmission cost for these motors.
I have been searching to try to find all of the information I can about these cars. I love the 4V power. I like the styling of these ones, and the menacing "Cobra" on the rear bumper.I am really considering one of these sn95 snakes.
What are the weak parts of these cars. I know they have a forged crank, but hyper. pistons. What about these cars is weak/ prone to failure?
Where is the most power to be made? Full exhaust? Intake? Aftermarket heads? What holds these engines back?
5.0 cars are great candidates for nitrous. How about these? Do people like to throw, say, a 75 shot at these? Is nitrous more dangerous on these cars?
Finally- the T45. These are notoriously weak. Will they hold up to daily driver duty with a few mods (Bolt ons + 4.10s)? How much does a good replacement transmission cost for these motors.
I have been searching to try to find all of the information I can about these cars. I love the 4V power. I like the styling of these ones, and the menacing "Cobra" on the rear bumper.I am really considering one of these sn95 snakes.
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 971
From: Apison, TN
Hi . I,m new to this site , i was just going over some of the posts and i thought i would chime in . I have a 1997 Cobra that i bought new . In 1998 i installed a Supercharger , in 1999 along came the aftercooler , 36 lb injectors , Anderson Power pipe , Sean Hyland fuel rails and short line kit , BBK twin 62mm T/B ., Pro M 77 Maf , I also installed Superior 31 spline axles , 4.10 Ring / Pinion , Powertrax locking diff , weld in sub frame conectors , oh , and a Centerforce Clutch . Sean did the tunning back then using a Superchips Chip. Until now the only problem i have had is the Centerforce. That lasted less then 8000 KM,s . replaced it with a Regular Ford unit ( less then half the cost ) 15000 KM,s back , car still runs great , excellent gas millage as long as you dont beat on it . Car makes 450 rwhp and 380 rwt. Original T45 still in place .
Chupacabra
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 9,621
From: wilkes-barre PA
Just to comment on the transmission, the 96s, 97s, and early 98s were equipped with a borg warner t45... These transmission are crap and will only last on a near stock power cobra. Later in 1998 SVT switched over to the tremec t45, which was much improver over it borg warner counterpart, but still lacked some needed strength...
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 29
From: Northern Canada
I have the borg warner t45. Has 145k miles on it, 30k which have been supercharger at 420rwhp and mine doesnt even grind a synco on a high rpm shift, and its been far from babied. Also the car has been more than reliable at 420rwhp. Its been beat at the track, beat on the road, burnouts/powershifts/donuts its done it all. Alot of people just regurgitate information and problems they read people have had with them. Just like anything else it can break, but to say its junk or wont hold up is a false statement because my car is running proof. I know a guy locally has an 03 cobra with 56k miles with j ust a tune and pulley and he blew his t56 to smitherines, but that doesnt meant its a junk tranny and unreliable at anything but stock powerlevel, sheyot happens.
Chupacabra
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 9,621
From: wilkes-barre PA
I think what most people forget is that these transmissions were designed for Cars making 305 hp ( factory flywheel horsepower ). With the Superchargers added , these can bring the power numbers up to upwards of 500 to 550 hp . Thats an increase of 65 yo 70 % .
