Hello all I am considering getting rid of my vert 5.0 platform for a cobra hardtop. Im kinda growing out of the topless thing, the weight, and the money buying new tops.
I have a few questions hopefully some of you can help me answer them.
I plan on (in the future but not as soon as a buy it) turboing a 98 cobra,
99 cobra, or if it is a really huge technology advance perhaps the 2003 cobra.
1) What is the difference between engines in these years. To me it appears
they are all 32 valve dohc's (minus the supercharger in the 2003).
2) I know to produce a large amount of HP the internals have to be upgraded.. How much hp can the stock engine withstand with no mods?
3) This is an opinion question: if money IS an issue, and all three models
were in excellent shape with low miles, which of the three would you
prefer for a street driven 550-650 hp. Assume the 98 retails for 10k the 99
for 14k and the 2003 for 24k.
Any answers or opinions will be appreciated
I have a few questions hopefully some of you can help me answer them.
I plan on (in the future but not as soon as a buy it) turboing a 98 cobra,
99 cobra, or if it is a really huge technology advance perhaps the 2003 cobra.
1) What is the difference between engines in these years. To me it appears
they are all 32 valve dohc's (minus the supercharger in the 2003).
2) I know to produce a large amount of HP the internals have to be upgraded.. How much hp can the stock engine withstand with no mods?
3) This is an opinion question: if money IS an issue, and all three models
were in excellent shape with low miles, which of the three would you
prefer for a street driven 550-650 hp. Assume the 98 retails for 10k the 99
for 14k and the 2003 for 24k.
Any answers or opinions will be appreciated