Progress Thread Nasty Ninety Notch

joetrainer31 · Dec 28, 2016

So, we are in FL a couple of months now. I've had a few vehicle options in mind. However, one recent possibility came to mind. I'm considering a 2001 Cobra (as close to stock as possible). I'd like to do something simple like get a tuner for it. Other than that I'm thinking of leaving it alone.

I'd like an 03-04 Cobra but they are going for big bucks and offer no warranty. That's hard for me to swallow.

Any input on on 01 Cobra, guys?

mikestang63 · Dec 28, 2016

joetrainer31 said:
So, we are in FL a couple of months now. I've had a few vehicle options in mind. However, one recent possibility came to mind. I'm considering a 2001 Cobra (as close to stock as possible). I'd like to do something simple like get a tuner for it. Other than that I'm thinking of leaving it alone.

I'd like an 03-04 Cobra but they are going for big bucks and offer no warranty. That's hard for me to swallow.

Any input on on 01 Cobra, guys?

Not sure if it was the 01 or 02 that had the motor issue?

hoopty5.0 · Dec 29, 2016

Mod motors are terds without forced induction

RaggedGT · Dec 29, 2016

Terminator

joetrainer31 · Dec 29, 2016

RaggedGT said:
Terminator

$$$

joetrainer31 · Dec 29, 2016

mikestang63 said:
Not sure if it was the 01 or 02 that had the motor issue?

02 was in Australia only. I'm hearing 01 needs more engine oil than the manufacturer suggests; that is, from what I hear, supposed to be the issue.

joetrainer31 · Dec 29, 2016

hoopty5.0 said:
Mod motors are terds without forced induction

Even 4 valves? It has 317 ft lbs and 320hp stock. Doesn't seem too bad. Can you elaborate?

hoopty5.0 · Dec 29, 2016

joetrainer31 said:
Even 4 valves? It has 317 ft lbs and 320hp stock. Doesn't seem too bad. Can you elaborate?

It makes all its power way up high, no torque.

joetrainer31 · Dec 29, 2016

hoopty5.0 said:
It makes all its power way up high, no torque.

Ok, so torque kicks in too high?

hoopty5.0 · Dec 29, 2016

Yes. Nothing a supercharger won't fix.

02 281 GT · Dec 30, 2016

The '99 Cobra was the one that had the motor issues and a mass recall. Don't remember the specifics, but it was kind of a black eye for SVT at the time.

In regards to the power of the 4V engines, they do indeed make it all up top. A N/A 4.6 4V needs as least 4.10:1 gears. I knew a guy in OKC years ago running 4.56 gears in a '96 Cobra. They have that 7k red line for a reason.

Noobz347 · Dec 30, 2016

02 281 GT said:
The '99 Cobra was the one that had the motor issues and a mass recall. Don't remember the specifics,

It didn't provide the rated HP.

Mustang5L5 · Dec 30, 2016

Rated at 320hp. was really something like 275 or so due to casting flash left in the intake and mufflers that were too restrictive

joetrainer31 · Dec 30, 2016

Mustang5L5 said:
Rated at 320hp. was really something like 275 or so due to casting flash left in the intake and mufflers that were too restrictive

Are you referring to the '99 Cobra? I know those had issues. I was working for Ford at the time. I think I left in '00. All the while I was Foxbody crazy.

Mustang5L5 · Dec 30, 2016

Yup. The '99 cobra.

I wouldn't hesitate to pick up a 01 cobra. I prefer the center stack, spoiler, and headlights over the '99. You get IRS, and a lot less people looking to buy therefore cheaper car vs a 03-04

joetrainer31 · Dec 30, 2016

Mustang5L5 said:
Yup. The '99 cobra.

I wouldn't hesitate to pick up a 01 cobra. I prefer the center stack, spoiler, and headlights over the '99. You get IRS, and a lot less people looking to buy therefore cheaper car vs a 03-04

Good thoughts!

joetrainer31 · Dec 30, 2016

Question: I am finding '01 Cobras for $7k-12k depending on mileage, etc. For $15k I can find an '11 5.0 which is newer and has much more power than the '01. Only about $3k-4k difference depending. What am I missing?

hoopty5.0 · Dec 30, 2016

joetrainer31 said:
Question: I am finding '01 Cobras for $7k-12k depending on mileage, etc. For $15k I can find an '11 5.0 which is newer and has much more power than the '01. Only about $3k-4k difference depending. What am I missing?

The 5.0 price came way down with the new body style coming out. You will have 0 regrets with a new 5.0

Mustang5L5 · Dec 30, 2016

I didn't know the new 5.0s dropped that much already.

Hmmm.

joetrainer31 · Dec 30, 2016

Mustang5L5 said:
I didn't know the new 5.0s dropped that much already.

Hmmm.

Yes. KBB is $15k for '11, $16 for '12, and so on. I don't like the new body style so I was eye-balling said model years.

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