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School me on the 98 Cobra.

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Evan5469

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I am pretty close to purchasing a Vortech Sc'ed Chrome yellow with black top Cobra. The guy that owns it has done the following: Forged internals, Vortech V-1, Ported intake and heads, DIS-4, Centerforce clutch, long tubes, catted H, flows welded in, aluminum d/s, 3.73's, subframes, 31 slpine moser axles, Eaton or Auburn diff (can't remember which). Pretty much has everything done for me that I could want.

Anyway I know this isn't stock and was wondering on what kind of numbers is should make. He said the quickest it's gone in the 1/4 is 11.81, but I don't know what that equates to in power. But if there is anything you could tell me that would be helpful about the 98 Cobra in general that I should watch out for or be aware of, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any responses.
 

saleen_4_me

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You will be putting around 450ish RWHP with the forged internals. That motor and drivetrain is built up right, you won't have a problem with the car. BUY IT.
 

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Evan5469 said:
I am pretty close to purchasing a Vortech Sc'ed Chrome yellow with black top Cobra. The guy that owns it has done the following: Forged internals, Vortech V-1, Ported intake and heads, DIS-4, Centerforce clutch, long tubes, catted H, flows welded in, aluminum d/s, 3.73's, subframes, 31 slpine moser axles, Eaton or Auburn diff (can't remember which). Pretty much has everything done for me that I could want.

Anyway I know this isn't stock and was wondering on what kind of numbers is should make. He said the quickest it's gone in the 1/4 is 11.81, but I don't know what that equates to in power. But if there is anything you could tell me that would be helpful about the 98 Cobra in general that I should watch out for or be aware of, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any responses.
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He's set the car up pretty well. Id try to dig out of him why he's selling it.
Out of curiosity, whats he asking for it?

peace
 

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Does it have a 6-pt roll bar? Cause you'll need it if you plan on taking it to the track...
 
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Tat- He's selling it cause he just bought a new '03 Sonic Blue Cobra and has to get rid of the 98. And he is offering me it for 15K only because my mom works with him and knows him pretty well. And I know that is a steal.

missouri guy - It does have a 6-pt roll bar with racing harnesses so I think i should be ok.
 

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Evan5469 said:
Tat- He's selling it cause he just bought a new '03 Sonic Blue Cobra and has to get rid of the 98. And he is offering me it for 15K only because my mom works with him and knows him pretty well. And I know that is a steal.

missouri guy - It does have a 6-pt roll bar with racing harnesses so I think i should be ok.
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Good deal then...
 
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Damn good deal
 

Tat98Cobra

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Evan5469 said:
Tat- He's selling it cause he just bought a new '03 Sonic Blue Cobra and has to get rid of the 98. And he is offering me it for 15K only because my mom works with him and knows him pretty well. And I know that is a steal.

missouri guy - It does have a 6-pt roll bar with racing harnesses so I think i should be ok.
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Damn - that is the deal of a century. Id be asking 20k for mine , and mine isnt even forged!

peace
 
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Hows the V1 though. I thought those weren't very strong. Swap that head unit out for a T-trim and WOW!
 
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Sounds like a great find to me...I would have loved to have found it when I bought mine!
 
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COBRA_SVT_VERT - I have visited your website. I signed your guestbook and i should be one of the last entries. Like I said in the guestbook, great site and alet me know if you're ever in the area.
 
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