1997 Cobra Upgrades

[MLee23]

Hey everyone. I recently bought a 97 Cobra (Pics) and I am wondering what some popular mod's are for them. I know I need to do the exhaust, that is still stock. Any suggestions on that? I was looking at a new high flow H-Pipe and Mac Cat back for it. I'm a daily driver, no racing really, but would like to keep in front of everyone I don't hear many good reviews about the stock clutch kit and t45 tranny. If I was to upgrade these down the road, what should I look into? I see summitt has a 6-speed 2000 Cobra transmissions for sale, but I don't know how much that would involve since its a 5-spd stock car. Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[JimmyS5600]

I can't advise as to your upgrades,no experience with Cobra's. Just want to say congrats on your purchase-very nice lookin' car!

 

[chrisbudl1]

see sig below, I started with a catback, suspension, wheels and tires, offroad midpipe, MGW SHIFTER! and if your wanting a 6 speed get a t56, but worry about that when you brake them. good luck

 

[hersheyman]

CAI and a good catback like Borla or Magnaflow. Also wider rims/tires in the back for traction. The 94-98 Mustangs look pitiful in the rear fenderwell with the stock wheels. They are 3/4" inch narrower stance than the stock 99+ ponies. 10.5" wheels look awsome!

 

[Snakestress]

mine is a 97 as well. First mod ever was a K&N air filter (no CAI yet), removed silencer. What really woke up the car though was the Bassani catback, and the underdrive pulleys. With the pulleys, you really feel the power seem to level across the rpm and pick up faster. I think that was the best $600 i had ever spent on it. (I have shaved off about 7 tenths just on the above mentioned, but my original exhaust was bent and all screwed up)

Next up will be 4.10 gears, MGW shifter and some MT DR's. In another few months down the road, thinking of bassani headers, x-pipe and maybe a throttle body and of course a good tune helps.

 

[chrisbudl1]

if you click on my cardomain link, you can see the difference a little suspension and wheels will do. gears are a must at some point, if you want to keep up with the newer cars out there(gto) for instance.

 

[tomustang]

nice rims chris

 

[LILBLKSNAKE]

My 97 has catback, CAI, and a shifter.
This winter I will be doing suspension and going with 2003 Cobra wheels (10.5 rear with 315's)