03 Cobra or SC the 02GT???

lover · Jul 12, 2006

I was pondering the fact of getting an 03 Cobra or just upping the ante on my GT. I was wondering if the modifications I need to make to the 02 will even out the price difference of the cars. Comparing things like buying a SC and all of the necessary parts to compliment it along with probably having to beef up the tranny plus paying to get everything installed, if i would just come out cheaper buying a Cobra.
I know the stock block on an 02 can handle probably about 500HP, anything after that the bottom end will probably have to be rebuilt. Compared to a Cobra that's already making over 400HP and the block and tranny can handle some added boost and HP....

donsbad68 · Jul 12, 2006

its too easy with a cobra

stangGT97 · Jul 12, 2006

your stock shortblock can handle 400hp relatively safely, but 500 is just asking to snap a rod. I've been wondering about upgrading to a cobra as well... but I would rather have a 302BB w/ a turbo setup in my 97 GT, it adds to the sleeper effect. Just price blowers and rotating assemblies, you might be able to build a cobra killer for less money than the cobra costs. If not, then get the cobra!

timeless2 · Jul 12, 2006

Cobra.
If you blow (s/c it & and blow it up) the GT, you will have spent more in the long run than just getting a car that comes prepped with and for forced induction.

nwapache · Jul 12, 2006

I should have gotten a cobra, but ended up finding a sweet deal on my 02 GT. That being said, its fun doing the mods myself, and after I install the vortech mongoose kit i'm pretty sure I can eat snakes with it. So I guess it depends on whether you enjoy getting under the hood and all, also.

BLK_ROUSH · Jul 12, 2006

Tough choice

Also consider vehicle history .... purchasing an 03-04 Cobra could net you more hassle than relief.
... Bird in the hand ....

Pennywise2 · Jul 12, 2006

Get a 03-04 Cobra they were touched by the hands of God.
www.ebaymotors.com
www.autotrader.com

the98stang · Jul 12, 2006

03 Cobra

loosescrew79 · Jul 13, 2006

timeless2 said:
Cobra.
If you blow (s/c it & and blow it up) the GT, you will have spent more in the long run than just getting a car that comes prepped with and for forced induction.

+1

lover · Jul 13, 2006

The tough decision comes from all the $$$ i may have to spend on the 02. I know i'm going to have to get another motor and forged internals, tranny, fuel & cooling system...yadada yadada.

But how much HP can a stock Cobra block and internals handle before needing to go forged? Because around here 500HP is slow....

The black one is mine:Mac CAI, 70TB, UPR O/R Xpipe, Flowmasters....

BennyBlown2v · Jul 13, 2006

Stock 03/04 cobra shortblocks come with forged pistons rod and really strong crank. Some people have even gone as high as ~1000hp with supporting mods on the stock 03/04 cobra motor.

BaXTeR3221 · Jul 13, 2006

Cobra are built to handle boost and they already have a lot of the supporting parts in the driveline. I would definitely go for the cobra.

speedfreak98r · Jul 13, 2006

Cobra HANDS DOWN. If I had the two options you have, I would'nt think twice about it. 4v>2v

Gearbanger 101 · Jul 13, 2006

If you're just wanting to own a fast Mustang that will meet or beat the strait line performance of a Cobra, then you might as well build your GT, since a built bottom end and blower isn't going to equal anywhere near the difference in cost between the two cars.

Now......if you want to duplicate everything else that comes with owning a Cobra (IRS, factory built short block and blower, 6-speed trans, bigger/better brakes, Cobra specific body panels, seats, gauges, etc, etc....then there's no way you're going to be able to duplicate it in whole for anywhere close to the same cost. Not to mention the exclusivity of owning a "Cobra" only comes when you buy the real deal.

Sooooo many people tend to forget that there's more to an SVT Cobra than just the sheer horsepower advantage over a GT.

donsbad68 · Jul 13, 2006

i would give my left ball for a cobra

and maybe one buttcheek

02LaserRed2V · Jul 13, 2006

Cobra. Modding a GT is a waste of money.

04gtdrop · Jul 13, 2006

+1 for the Snake

TheDamned · Jul 13, 2006

Black '03 Cobra, can't go wrong.

Superhereaux · Jul 13, 2006

SRT-4

like gangbanger 101 said, if you just want all out power buy a novi 2000 and forge the block

if you want all the "niceties" and easy power get the cobra

ib4tm?

lover · Jul 13, 2006

thanks for all the input guys. i think I'm swaying towards the Cobra. I already have an 89GT Vert with a Cog Driven Novi 2000 with some Stage 3 Twisted Wedge Heads, with a Trick Flow Track Heat intake. While it's apart I'm going with an A4 347 stroker block...

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