96-98 CObra 4V ?'s

flstang65 · Nov 28, 2011

I am going to look at a 96-98 Cobra 4v. The owner doesn't know much about cars and says it has a miss fire and is running rough. The car was wrecked and he needs the money so, he is parting it out. Would it be worth my time and energy if I can score it for a killer deal, pending minimal repairs, of course.

N8Dogg98 · Nov 28, 2011

I would do it in a heartbeat if you can get a good deal. Those things looked great stock and the engine looks awesome too (one of the best looking Ford engines IMO). If the engine is wrecked, a salvage Mark VIII engine can be purchased for like $300 and it has the same heads, block, pistons and rods (different crank). I'd love to have an SN-95 aero Cobra

flstang65 · Nov 28, 2011

What kind of spray or boost can I throw at it and keep it fairly manageable?

N8Dogg98 · Nov 28, 2011

IIRC they have the same rods as the 4.6 2V cars so you're still probably limited to 400-450 RWHP with a good tune. If you end up needing to remove the engine though, it would probably be worth upgrading the pistons and rods to handle more power anyways. The aluminum teksid block is one of the stronger modular blocks produced... I believe people have run well over 1000 HP through them w/o issue.

As far as options the most popular choice for the SN-95 cobra's seem to be Vortech kits. KB did make a nice PD blower kit for the early 4.6 Cobra's (Bill had that KB kit on his white land yacht... Mark VIII) but I don't know if this is still available from KB.

SteedaGT9150 · Nov 28, 2011

love me an aero 4v

flstang65 · Nov 29, 2011

N8Dogg98 said:
IIRC they have the same rods as the 4.6 2V cars so you're still probably limited to 400-450 RWHP with a good tune. If you end up needing to remove the engine though, it would probably be worth upgrading the pistons and rods to handle more power anyways. The aluminum teksid block is one of the stronger modular blocks produced... I believe people have run well over 1000 HP through them w/o issue.

As far as options the most popular choice for the SN-95 cobra's seem to be Vortech kits. KB did make a nice PD blower kit for the early 4.6 Cobra's (Bill had that KB kit on his white land yacht... Mark VIII) but I don't know if this is still available from KB.

That's what I was thinking. If I can score it for a killer deal then, I am going upgrade the rods/pistons, put some long tubes on it & set it up to be either blown or on the juice and call it good with my suspension set up. Again, all pending the cost of the motor. Currently it is in the owners car and he says it runs rough and doesn't know why. Worst case scenario, I'll buy it, fix it, and sell it.

txredgt · Nov 29, 2011

There's a 96 Cobra near me right now that I wish I could take $$ and go get it. Hell I'd trade my car for it.

N8Dogg98 · Nov 29, 2011

I'd love to have a 96-98 Cobra... it just isn't in the cards right now and unfortunately these cars are becoming more and more difficult to find in good shape

txredgt · Nov 29, 2011

I'll post the deal near me.. I wish I had the cash laying around because it looks way too good to be true IMO.

1996 Mystic Cobra #1117

Kornnut · Nov 30, 2011

txredgt said:
I'll post the deal near me.. I wish I had the cash laying around because it looks way too good to be true IMO.

1996 Mystic Cobra #1117

If only I could talk the wife into it.

Three50won · Nov 30, 2011

flstang65...what kind of wreck was it? Front end damage? If so then make sure you check the position of both front wheels in the wheel well. If one is back or forward more than the other then that frame is probably bent and the car is gonna steer funny (wandering, swerving, etc...). You won't notice it on good clean pavement but you will notice it on roads that are crowned in the middle or when going over bumps or any other less than ideal road condition. Otherwise I'd say go for it, good luck, and enjoy!! It's a nice looking car...!!

txredgt · Nov 30, 2011

Kornnut said:
If only I could talk the wife into it.

If I could talk my company into a nice raise right now I would pick it up. I will always want a Mystic Cobra, aero or termi doesn't even matter.

flstang65 · Dec 1, 2011

Three50won said:
flstang65...what kind of wreck was it? Front end damage? If so then make sure you check the position of both front wheels in the wheel well. If one is back or forward more than the other then that frame is probably bent and the car is gonna steer funny (wandering, swerving, etc...). You won't notice it on good clean pavement but you will notice it on roads that are crowned in the middle or when going over bumps or any other less than ideal road condition. Otherwise I'd say go for it, good luck, and enjoy!! It's a nice looking car...!!

I'm not looking into the whole car, just the motor. I am trying to score the motor for less than $500

N8Dogg98 · Dec 1, 2011

FWIW the Mark VIII engines are identical aside from the intake manifold (may have different cams... don't know). The Mark VIII engines sell in salvage yards for around $300 here.

Three50won · Dec 1, 2011

N8Dogg98...the Mark VIII engines have a less aggressive cam profile than the Cobras. If he is planning on swapping the cams anyway then the Mark VIII is the way to go.

flstang65...thats a good deal if you can get the entire engine for $500 or less. Heck I've seen the intake manifold alone go for $350-$500. And the 96-98 cams go for $150-$200. They are hot items among the Mark VIII crowd.

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