Ok, here's the deal, I'm shopping for a 99 Cobra and I'm a little worried about the recall that I've been reading about, where some Cobras weren't putting down the advertised 320 hp, since it's been about a decade since then should I still be concerned about the recall when I'm shopping? I'd rather get the 99 at a cheaper price than spending a little more on the 2001 when they're essentially the same car...any advice?
Shopping for a 99 Cobra, some q's
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blackfang
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I would not worry about the Fix as a major factor for not buying the car. Most of the vehicle's had this done. The TSB otherwise known as the "fix" corrected that issue. I had it done to my old 99 Cobra and noticed a before and after difference. One way you can tell by looking at the vehicle if it was done is a PCM reflash update sticker under the hood. This would most likely be on the front support in front of the radiator. Also a blue or green dot on the intake manifold. They corrected the problem by addressing the intake either acid dipping them or extrude honed them or a new one, reflashed the ecu and replaced the catback with a much less restrictive one. You can call 1-800-FORDSVT and give them the vin.
With the Fix being done, the 99 and 2001 are on par performance wise.
With the Fix being done, the 99 and 2001 are on par performance wise.
blackfang
Founding Member
I ran 13.7 stock. It will take practice though so don't get frustrated.
As for 350 rwhp NA, that might be expensive, but can be done with bolt ons, full exhaust and cams/heads
