Top end seems low

[95 BLACKSNAKE]

I've got an '01 Cobra convertible, stock. The car pulls strong to 100-105 in 4th, no problem. When I go to 5th, I don't get much of a speed increase, it goes to 110-115, but doesn't seem to want to stretch it's legs any further. I really expected it to top out much higher, but it almost seems restricted. Has anyone else experienced this type of thing?

Thanks

 

[O.D. Showtime]

I've got an '01 Cobra convertible, stock. The car pulls strong to 100-105 in 4th, no problem. When I go to 5th, I don't get much of a speed increase, it goes to 110-115, but doesn't seem to want to stretch it's legs any further. I really expected it to top out much higher, but it almost seems restricted. Has anyone else experienced this type of thing?

Thanks

My car pulls to 150 no problem, you just need a long enough path to get it there. I'm taking it that you're not redlining through every gear. I can stay in fourth gear till (not 100% sure on this) about 140-145, maybe faster. If you're not redlining, try that. This was also when I had the stock 3:27 gears, I've only put about 600 miles on my 4:10's and I haven't had a chance to let the car open up since. Did you just buy that Cobra, maybe it has a high gear ratio (4:88) or maybe 4:56, which will cause a decrease in your top end speed.

 

[SnakeyVert]

youre defenitely not taking it high enough into 4th before you shift, i get about 140 out of the very top of 4th too, 5th is pretty much useless with a stock cobra unless you are shifting out of 4th at redline, and by the time you get there you dont need 5th any more

 

[LSCobra]

Most Mustangs top out in 4th gear. 5th is only for a gas saving overdrive.

 

[95 BLACKSNAKE]

Thanks for the replies. It's obvious that I'm a wimp and have been babying the car. Those days are over...time to start red-lining. I'll let you know how I make out.

 

[neko]

dont do it. u will never stop puttin things on there to get it faster. also check gears, cause thats where to start.