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    Safety check turns into joyride for 02 Cobra

    If he was a Ford service tech (even one loyal to GM), he'd probably know that no 02 SVT Cobra was produced especially if he is SVT-certified. He wouldn't even had mentioned 02. Sounds like a fish story, but its a disturbing story none the less knowing that stuff like this does happen. To me...
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    2002 Cobra Jet

    I hate to see dealerships do this, promoting a car to be more than what it truly is. There is a dealership around here that was putting Cobra logos on Thunderbirds back in 1996, but even that doesn't sound as bad as this is. If I were this guy's uncle, I'd be irate and be calling the state...
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    1995 Mustang Cobras HP numbers??

    The 5.0L V8s in the 93-95 Cobras generally dyno around 220-225 rwhp, so yeah they were underrated making probably around 255-260 flywheel horsepower.
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    Which part makes the exhaust so loud ?

    It seems from my experience that even with headers and higher flowing mid-pipe, the mufflers are the culprit in determining the final sound you get as that would stand to reason. You can put stock mufflers back on the car and while it will be louder with the other pieces, the cruising noise...
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    Cobra, 5.0 or 4.6

    The 5.0 Cobras are nice cars but it'll take a lot of bolt-ons to get it to what a lightly modded 4.6 will do. One thing that will give the 4.6 DOHC the feeling of being less torquey has a lot to do with how much smoother the 32 valve is...even running up toward the redline. Plus, when talking...
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    looking to buy: GT vs. Cobra

    I know its sounds rather simplistic, but you just need to shop around for the best deal. If there is anyway to get it in a parent's name as the primary driver, that will save you, especially with a multi-car family discount. Also, if either they or you (if you're the primary driver) can list...
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    '06 Cobra, worth the wait?

    You ever heard the saying "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"? If you want all those things and can swing the payment, I'd go for any remaining 2004. I was looking at a beautiful red 04 just the other day when I stopped to look at the 05. Incidently, I still like the current...
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    05 Stang vs Cobra

    I suspect that the new GT probably has enough torque advantage to win. From what I remember the GT tested in Motor Trend made 267rwhp at a lower RPM so it would look like a naturally aspriated Cobra would have to get lucky. However, its already been said that the MT test car might have been a...
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    Lightning Struck: Ford decides to shelve SVT Lightning pickup

    My theory is that there are two factors... (1) is that the Lightning will use a blown 5.4 DOHC variant and that both the Cobra and Lightning will get it appropriately tuned for each of course. I think SVE is dedicating its answer to the C6 Corvette with the new Cobra and they want it to make...
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    Auto Trans in a Cobra?

    I guess that would explain it then with mine being late production. Oh, well they look nice but I wouldn't care to pay just to have them.
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    Auto Trans in a Cobra?

    Somebody take a pic of these Cobra seatbelts. I certainly don't see no Cobra on mine.
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    Auto Trans in a Cobra?

    I'm going to look right now as I have never noticed it before. As for the auto tranny in a Cobra, definitely not factory but not unheard of. I remember reading of an older couple that had a 96-98 Cobra that they had converted to an automatic because one of the two couldn't drive a...
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    1996 Cobra Laser Red

    Laser Red is the one that they seemed to used the most of with the deep metallic as described. It was used in 1996, 1998 and 2001 and was eventually replaced with Redfire last year. To me, its not a bad looking color but sort of trendish...not like a more traditional bright red.
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    351 SVT Cobra?

    You can have any color that you want in the 95 Cobra R as long as its white. Also, there are a few things to know about the 95 Cobra Rs. They were delivered with V6 seats (easily replaced), no air conditioning nor a radio...and no backseat. They were built for racing, but they do sound great...
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    How much after 05?

    I suspect that all of the SVT Cobras will continue on their current rate of depreciation. The desire to own a Cobra, particularly the 99+ Cobras will probably continue strong. The demand for the new GT will likely exhaust dealer supplies. Plus, with little or no incentives, there will be a...
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    Misaligned Dash/Console

    Mine was slightly off from the factory. When the dealer put in a new clutch, I mentioned it and while they were at it, the realigned the console piece. However, afterwards it developed a slight rattle over rough pavement. I think Ford must've have some problems with dash alignment for the...
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    Anyone else find the current Cobra's seats to be very uncomfortable?

    There could be another significant consideration about the 2001+ Cobra seats and how 'snug' they fit.
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    cobra interior

    That's one thing I hate about putting on tire gloss is if you drive it too soon afterwards, it'll run and streak on the wheels or spatter on the rear bumper just aft of the rear wheels. Applying with or smoothing out with a sponge will likely help with future streaking.
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    32v dohc 4.6 t-bird

    I'm assuming you're talking about the older Thunderbird coupes. If so, it shouldn't be difficult at all seeing as how the Thunderbird coupes and Lincoln Mark VIIIs were essentially the same cars. The Mark was actually the first car to have the 32 valve 4.6L.
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    cobra interior

    Soap and water on the seats. The 03 seat care is just like my 01...its not real suede.
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