What year Cobra to buy?
08-31-2009, 11:08 PM
#1
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What year Cobra to buy?
OK, I have decided to get a 96-98 cobra and would like a little info and opinion on which year is best.
What I think I know:
1. Something on the intake on the 96 models and some 97's get carbon build up and need to be cleaned periodically.
2. 96-97's have return line fuel system and the 98 is returnless.
3. all 96-98 models have 2 of the 4 tower coil packs instead of the 8 individual ones like are found on 99-04's.
Info incorrect or any other info I might need?
What I think I know:
1. Something on the intake on the 96 models and some 97's get carbon build up and need to be cleaned periodically.
2. 96-97's have return line fuel system and the 98 is returnless.
3. all 96-98 models have 2 of the 4 tower coil packs instead of the 8 individual ones like are found on 99-04's.
Info incorrect or any other info I might need?
09-01-2009, 09:32 AM
#4
96 to 98 are pretty much the same cars
all 96/98 4V have the IMRC's that can Carbon up. The IMRC's on the 98 are a Composite plastic to help with Heat Soak. Most people Delete the IMRC's but you loose low end torque doing it. Can be fixed with a taller gear but if your going Turbo you will want to figure out your best move
all 96/98 4V have the IMRC's that can Carbon up. The IMRC's on the 98 are a Composite plastic to help with Heat Soak. Most people Delete the IMRC's but you loose low end torque doing it. Can be fixed with a taller gear but if your going Turbo you will want to figure out your best move
09-02-2009, 12:39 PM
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A 96-98 can be had for around 6-7K, 99-02 for around 11-14k and 03-04's way out of price range. I also like the 96-98 body style better and from what I have read the engine blocks are teksid which are also better.
