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What do 96-98 cobras dyno at?

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  • Start date Start date Oct 18, 2004

super302

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Just like the title says, i was wondering what a 96-98 cobra would push out in terms of rwhp and rwtq, i'm gonna get me one come spring time
Also, with bolt ons, can these things even touch ls1's
 

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Using the widely accepted 15% drivetrain loss as a rule of thumb, a 96-98 producing the factory 305 horses and 300 ft/lbs of torque, should dyno at:

259.25 RWHP & 255 RWTQ SAE
 
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no way, they dyno at 450 all stock
hahahaha
JK
260 RWHP
 

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im thinking if it had full exhaust and intake then it would be close to an ls1, maybe a tie but thats my .2 cents. but thats a maybe, not completely sure
 

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I trapped 104 with x pipe, 4.10's, intake and a timing adjuster at a measley 13*.

I have run 2 GMs and a Mustang GT on the street. The 1st was a late 90's trans am from a 80mph roll when I was BONE STOCK. It was a DEAD HEAT. Second race was from a dig when I had my gears and X-pipe against a 6spd Trans Am Ram Air with at LEAST a loudmouth exhaust. It was even until 3rd, then I pulled a couple cars. It's like he ran out of breath...I love this car.

The third, was against a 99+ GT. It had a VERY loud exhaust, and chip at least (guy said so). I MURDERED him from a 40mph roll. I am assuming the GT was an auto becuase I bent him over my venomous Cobra knee and ripped him a new one.

I am very confident in my cars abilities. My friend who drives his GF"s moms automatic LS1 Camaro SS says my car feels faster. I firmly believe my car is nipping at 300rwhp, it is a very fun car to drive!
 

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Check my sig. I believe my 4.10's lost what little I gained from the cat-back and K&N.
 
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260 RWHP is about right. I got spanked by a Ram air Trans am but he ran low 11s.......
 

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On a Werx portable dyno at the 5.0 Civil Wars my Cobra dynoed 275hp & 278 lb.tq. with the mods below. Hope this helps.

Trinity
 

super302

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Thanks everyone, I CANT WAIT TO GET ONE!!!
 
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i dyno'ed at 275 with below.
 

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SicStang89 said:
260 RWHP is about right. I got spanked by a Ram air Trans am but he ran low 11s.......
Click to expand...

Um....your trapping 109 with only a catback and gears.
 
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