ok....so i talked to the guy and he said it was completely stock...so i might just save some money and get a termi....i really wanted a sn95 but not anymore.ill stick to my npi gt
The engine probably has issues. Even a bone stock 96-01 Cobra should put you in the seat especially after 3250 rpms(except the 99/01). it would be more noticeable if it had a gear too. I bet there is an issue.
The difference between the 2V and 4V down low (under 2500 RPMs) is minimal...and heavily dependent on the final drive ratio (and transmission type). But at around 3K, forget it. The 4V pulls like a freight train compared to the 2V...and will make power all the way up to its (higher) redline.
I doubt there's anything wrong with the car making it slower, it's just a stock Cobra with stock gears, and he didn't drive it hard. Slow and un-impressive sounds about right.
Until you take it wide open and run it to the redline on an otherwise stock car, it won't be impressive. It'd feel better with steep gears, but assuming it has 3.27's it's just a turd until you give it room to run.