97 cobra

[jimmyhoye]

I recently got a 97 cobra with 40k miles on it, and I was wondering what is a good first mod to get? I was thinking new exhaust but I want some other opinions

 

[svtpower]

My vote

I am not sue what your budget is like but my vote for good first mods would be exhaust ($400) a shifter ($200) or a cold air intake ($150) If you can only do one now I would do exhaust (cat back) I have had a few different setups and the Magnaflow sounds the best to me (again only an opinion) and gave me some horsepower too.

 

[calgarycobra]

I have had numerous people tell me to get 4.11 gears. Gears supposedly make a total beast out of the 32v DOHC.

 

[missouri_guy197]

Yes, get at least a 4.10 gear, if not a 4.30...

4.10's are a good street gear, 4.30's are a better strip gear but are still very streetable...

 

[cmb91LX]

410s, most definitely! I just got my Cobra and it keeps it in the powerband and is torquey pretty much all the time.

 

[jimmyhoye]

well the car is still a daily driver, so maybe i should keep it a little lower, maybe a 3.73 or a 3.90?

 

[lazerred94stang]

I just put 4.10's in my car about a week ago. I am telling you man you will make a huge mistake if you do anything but 4.10's. Biggest bang for the buck.

 

[chrisbudl1]

Just because it is your daily driver doesn't mean you can't get 4:10's. for the cost to have it done, anything less wouldn't be worth it. I have been driving mine daily for the last 10000 miles with my gears, and they are great. but definately exhaust of some kind. I'm still waiting to order a shifter. lowering springs are nice, if not done already. good luck, check back with some specific stuff.

 

[cold96snake]

Yup, another vote for 4.10's.

 

[VENOMOUSCOBRA]

I Was Also Thinking Of Geting Gears But This Is My Daily Driver So Does Any One Know What Rpm I Would Be At 80mph With

3.73's
4.11's
4.30's
4.56's

 

[97rioreddohc]

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[arkansas mystic]

See my sig. I recomend any of the mods I have. Pullies are a cheap 8-12 hp. Intake is always a good choice. Exhaust would be first on my list. Mine wasnt very expensive at all, but still i.m.o is one of the best sounding. You will feel a big difrence with gears. I race my buddy with his stock 3.27s and pull really hard on him. 3.90s arent that popular but sould be about right. I love my 3.73s, but 4.10s are really nice as our motors do best in mid to higher RPMs. If you ever drive a stang with a shifter or suspension it will be hard to live without either on yours. both of these are next on my list.

 

[arkansas mystic]

oh yeah, 2000 rpms puts me right at 60, havent payed much atention to 70 or 80mph. I get about 24-25 mpg on the interstate and 19-21 in town (with a heavy foot).

 

[cmb91LX]

Exhaust would be first on my list. Mine wasnt very expensive at all, but still i.m.o is one of the best sounding.

Correct, flows and Mac o/r H sound incredible on a 4v. There may be others out there that can outflow them, but bottom line is the combo sounds killer

 

[chuckstang95]

410s at 80mph and ur at 3k rpms. 410s are nothing at all. I cant believe I ever had anything less. dont worry about it, go get 430s if your going to stay n/a.

 

[BlackOnBlackCobra96]

If you get gears, makes sure you get a new speedo gear to correct the speedometer. Steeda sells them, and they're fairly cheap ($10) and easy to install.

 

[chrisbudl1]

forget about the 4:11's they don't fit our rear ends, I think that is a 9" or something. I too actually get better gas mileage with the gears, exception being long highway trip. roughly 180 miles average on 3/4 tank of gas. city driving. with the 4:10's!!!!!