94-95 cobra or 96-98

[cobra_weiss]

Hey guys,
I've been looking around at getting another cobra and I cann't make up my mind. I had a 95 cobra, got rid of it to buy a house. I am back in the market to get another cobra and I would like to get your opinion. I know the 4.6 is loaded with more ponys but the after market is larger with the 5.0.

I would like to make around 450 rwhp and drive on the weekends. I would also like to do some road race, track days on the side.

Thanks.

 

[cold96snake]

450 rwhp is gonna be pushing it

 

[cobra_weiss]

well your running pretty close to it. Your set up sounds like something I would do if I had a 4.6.

 

[95 yellow 5 0]

buy mine!!

 

[cobra_weiss]

My ideal colors will be a white car with black interior. I would consider an Atlantic blue or a Rio red. NO BLACK.

 

[cobra_weiss]

Come on guys any suggestions or just your personal opinions of which is better. I kinda figured this would be a one sided event. I thought you all would suggest the 4.6L. I was favoring the 5.0 just because of the aftermarket size.

I have the money to buy either and cann't make up my mind.

 

[hookups333]

Id say the 5.0 because not only is there more aftermarket but the aftermarket is cheaper. But i've never had a 4.6 so im kinda one sided.

 

[Malevolyn]

I'd say 4.6 simply because the 5.0 is such an old engine. Just an opinion, I like newer stuff.

 

[cold96snake]

Come on guys any suggestions or just your personal opinions of which is better. I kinda figured this would be a one sided event. I thought you all would suggest the 4.6L. I was favoring the 5.0 just because of the aftermarket size.

I have the money to buy either and cann't make up my mind.

4.6 then. The teksid aluminum block is stronger, just need to rebuild it w/ forged stuff to reach alot more then I'm pushing.

 

[5.0's 4 ever]

If 450rwhp range is your goal it will take heads, cam, and forced induction with the 5.0, 4.6 you could get close to it with a stock engine. Me personally I would rather have the 4.6 cobra. Put a blower and full exhaust on it the thing and call it a day. Great driveability with over 430rwhp.

 

[cobra_weiss]

After a little more consideration, I think I will try the 4.6L. Like you guys said with only a blower and other minor boltons I can be around 400 to 450 at the wheels. Thanks for your opinoins and suggestions.

:SNSign:

 

[blackfang]

347 stroker will get you 450.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Come on guys any suggestions or just your personal opinions of which is better. I kinda figured this would be a one sided event. I thought you all would suggest the 4.6L. I was favoring the 5.0 just because of the aftermarket size.

I have the money to buy either and cann't make up my mind.

I would go with the 4.6L Cobra. I have had a 91 GT, 92 GT, 94 GT and -3- 95 GT's all with 5.0L's. I had a 00 GT too and that was faster than all of them, and I now have 2 4.6L Cobras, one of which is S/C. The 4.6L is so much more responsive than the 5.0L. I would buy the 4.6L and supercharge it. If you can afford it do it, dont waste your time with bolt-on garbage that is going to add minimal HP. Stock for Stock the s/c 4.6L vs. a s/c 5.0L....the 4.6L will win everytime. The difference between my 96 and 97 Cobra is night and day, and my 97 Cobra isn't far behind supercharged 5.0L at the track.

 

[cobra_weiss]

Why would your 97 cobra be that much faster than your 96?

 

[blackfang]

Ones blown the other isnt.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Why would your 97 cobra be that much faster than your 96?

Other way around. The 96 is faster than the 97 because the 96 is blown.