Why are people so scared of Cobra's?

[bigwhitecobra]

Last night I raced a 197? Brand X truck. I only raced him because he wanted to see what she had. and it wasn't even a good race, it was over before I even got out of second gear. POO ON GM!!
No one else here wants to race a Cobra, unless it's another Cobra. People are kitty cats!

SPRAY AND PRAY!!!

[wd302]

Kitty cats huh. Ill race you, just kidding. Man I know exactly what you spraying. OOPS, I mean saying. haha

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91GT w/Procharger, GT40 upper, lower and heads, F303 cam, 70mm T/B w/ 24lbs. and 190lph f/p, BBK headers, Bassani X-pipe, 2chambered flows with ss tips, 2800 stall w/ 4:10s, Cobra ground effect kits w/ wing and 2 1/2 cowl, etc.
More mods coming soon to a street near you, haha

[bigwhitecobra]

Sounds like you have a pretty fast car there. My father-in-law's car is HELLA FAST!! I could go on forever about it. But I've had more races in that car, and it would run circles around my Cobra. I guess it's just the image of the car, who knows?

'94 Cobra- 3.73 gear, MAC cold air intake, E-303 cam, MAC off road H-pipe, blah blah blah.

SPRAY AND PRAY!!!

[fastang]

Bigwhitcobra, got any CPU mods yet?

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95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, milled heads, 355's K&N, off road pipes, pulleys, msd coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, weld in subframe connectors

[bigwhitecobra]

Nah, nothing special yet. Still not sure which direction I want to head in yet. I've thought about alot of different ways to go, you now, full on drag, street monster, coner carver, road race(silver state), etc. I'm getting most of my ideas from my father in law, we are thinking about waiting until the motor goes down and replace it with a 351 and make it a Cobra R wannabe. Sound good?

SPRAY AND PRAY!!!

[bigwhitecobra]

I have a quick question for you guys, and gals(if there are any here), the TPS on my car is off a little, and I've never had to adjust it, where do I start?


SPRAY AND PRAY!!!

[fastang]

You have to turn the screw on your throttle body. You are supposed to disconnect the negative battery first to reset the cpu.

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95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, milled heads, 355's K&N, off road pipes, pulleys, msd coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, weld in subframe connectors

[bigwhitecobra]

Thanks.

[Mustang92]

I have no problem racing Cobra's except for the fact that I don't run across to many in my area. The two or three I have run across were driven by old women or men. By the way that is meant as no problem racing them not beating them.

What's really funny is I've had a handful of LS1 and LT1 cars back off from racing me even though the LS1 guys with a good driver and some mods will kill my car. Must be the welds and turndown exhaust! http://www.mustangworks.com/interactive/msgboard/biggrin.gif

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00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Pullies, 4.10’s, Flows, UPR shifter, subframes, LCA’s, air filter, Weld Pro Stars, Nitto DR’s 13.19@103.86 (1.82 60ft) 244.6 RWHP
M/M 100
88 LX coupe X-FHP, 12pt Cage, UPR K-member, 31 spline rear, full spool…

[SLOWPONY]

All the people in your area must have no knowlegde of aftermarket parts.Could be that they know they can't go mid 13's.

[1989GT]

Yeah I don't have any problem racing them. There's a guy around here with '97 I think and he thinks he's hot **** . Until I caught him at a light. He didn't know what to think. There's this kid around here that just got a new 2001 camaro SS. Man he thinks that no one can touch him. I still haven't caught him but I really want to. Should be a good race...but I think I can take him.

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89GT,T-5Z, D.S.S. 306 shortblock w\main support, B-303 cam, Cobra intake, GT40P heads, 1.72rr, MAC "P" headers, MAC off-road H-Pipe, MAC true-fit w\tips, 373's...and the list goes on!
Throttle Junkie Powered by Ford! (http://www.Mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?34)
12.824 @ 107.05 MPH

[bigwhitecobra]

I haven't raced anyone in a Mustang with my cobra yet, and I know of at least 10-15 Stang bangers out here that'll walk all over me. Yet when we pull up to a light, they just shy away. What kind of poo is that?


HUFF AND PUFF AND WATCH THEM PONIES RUN!!!

[fastang]

My friend has a 95 cobra with an off road H pipe, cold air setup, and all the goodies that come with the Cobra and I beat him with only an H pipe, cpu chip, k&n, and msd coil Plus I had all my trans stuff too. Go figure. He should have killed me but he didnt catch me untill we were hitting 5th gear and the qtr was way over by then.

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95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, milled heads, 355's K&N, off road pipes, pulleys, msd coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, weld in subframe connectors

[jmeiers]

I will run you in my Cobra, all motor, and you can even use the spray. http://www.mustangworks.com/interactive/msgboard/biggrin.gif

Later, Jason

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N/A 1997 Cobra

12.34
111.58 MPH
1.64 60 ft. on Drag Radials

Going for N/A 11's on the completely stock motor

[Skyman]

Hey, I know how your feeling, I dont get any races in my car either. I think people are afraid of the big Saleen window sticker. Instantly "Supercharged" and "351" goes through their heads. But all I got is a N/A 302. My cousin has a 68 Coupe and he gets 10x the races I do.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shortys, Offroad-H, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, 15degrees timing, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb inj, Crank pulley, MSD6A, Alum driveshaft.

On its way: Paxton Sn-89 with dyno tuning and long tubes.

Just added: B&M Ripper, Weldin Subframes, & Turn downs!
13.2@106mph

[Lizard King]

hmmm... I love to race Cobra's 1994-1998. By luck, I molested one this summer. Of course luck meant it was stock,hence going no where.

Cobra's are designed for mods. That DOHC is screaming for better exaust, gears and heavy add-ons.



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Lizard King - 00GT
http://www.mustangworks.com/mustangs/pictures/Listing1393-slot3.jpg
>> 13.698 @ 101.2MPH - BONE STOCK, yes BONE(even air filter) stock.

"I can do anything, I'm the Lizard King." - The Doors

[bigwhitecobra]

First, I DO NOT SPRAY! I hate NOS! It's unreliable and unstable.

I think the people in this area either know that they are going to win, or they don't have enough to take one. I don't like racing for anything other than for fun and for comparsion. Like Lizard King, for example, I would love to run him just to see if the new GT's are that damn good. For that matter, to see if my car is that damn good. HEH HEH!!

Ahh, smell all that horsepower!!

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As the light goes out, try to stay in your own lane.

[gt-hunter]

I think only ricers are afraid of Cobras, just like they are afraid of LS1s cause both are just too much motor for them, but I think part of the fear is who comes up to who and revs. Everytime I see a Cobra (and sometimes a gt if the driver is a guy) I rush up next to them and revv...I guess that might give them the impression that I'm running juice or S/C or some other form of power adder. Hence I don't get many races.

If they knew I'm only running about 320 at the wheels and mid to low 13s they'd be more willing to run. But because I go up to them and WANT to race they think I do it because I know I have enough to beat anything. Frankly I like to win, but part of the fun of racing is the uncertainty of wether you are going to win or get pasted (I mean how exciting is it to race a civic or S2000? when you know you're going to be pumping your exhaust gasses through his intake http://www.mustangworks.com/interactive/msgboard/biggrin.gif). As for Cobras, I've seen cobras that have just cruised after I've revved for like 20 seconds next to them. I've seen a GT that was probabbly running low 12s and an LX that looked like it was about to fall apart and kicked my arse with a passenger in his car. It's not what's on the outside...just what comes out when you push that little rectangle on the floor.

Mike

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1999 Z28 M6 Arctic White, MTI-Clear Lid w/K&N, B&B Triflo, BMR STB, Pro 5.0 Power Tower, 160 Powerstat, HPP3, TB Coolant bypass, Ported MAF, Taylor 409 wires(10.4 mm), NGK TR-55s, Redline Synthetic Lubricants, K&N oil filter,
AIM Screen name:POWRD BY LS1

[cobrayankee]

Who's afraid of a Cobra?? I met more people that saw that snake on my fender as more of an invite than anything else. Everyone is always tempted to try. They see it as either a challenge or a big chance to show that any car can be beat.

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1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

[Unit 5302]

By krakie! Those Cobra's can be real mean little devil's. I've always got to put un me sunglasses whenever I see one, 'cause they could be a 'spitta. Yep, this one's a real Cobra alright! Now I had betta be careful, he's a grumpy little one, yep he's gonna bite me, and one bite from im and it's all ovah!

Haven't you ever watched the Croc-Hunter? That's why I'm scared of Cobra's. http://www.mustangworks.com/interactive/msgboard/biggrin.gif

[bigwhitecobra]

Give me a chance to stop laughing from that Croc-hunter guy, and I might be able to form a complete thought!!!

I love to race. Plain and simple. Wether it's an import 4 banger or an all out strip car, a race is just a race. Most times I just pull out of my driveway( I live on a very long very straight road in the country)and practice, I guess that's the right word, my launches and shifts. I'm not one to jump on anything that comes around, but I won't back down either. Fighting over who's car is the best is just silly. Even if I lose, I want to have a beer and just talk to whoever I raced and shoot the crap. Beer optional. Either way, it's all about fun right?

[SMOKE]

Right. Some people take t personal though.

It's all about the attitude and money invested. http://www.mustangworks.com/interactive/msgboard/smile.gif

[stanger8172]

I think it's the uncertainty too, as well as the respect for the blood, sweat and tears put into our bottomless pit. Imports are especially fun to beat and SPRAY!!(lol)

[stanger8172]

can you believe a turbo'd Volvo tried to take me on? do I need to say who spanked who?!

[bigwhitecobra]

Better watch out for those Integra's!! They're pretty mean when they crank up!!
Those Volvo's aren't too nice either!!!

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1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, est 1/4mile time of 10.5+/-
1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

[bigwhitecobra]

HEH HEH HEH!! I learned a new trick. I'm kinda slow, by the way.

http://www.mustangworks.com/mustangs/pictures/Listing1263-slot1.jpg
http://www.mustangworks.com/mustangs/pictures/Listing1444-slot1.jpg

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1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, est 1/4mile time of 10.5+/-
1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

[97snakedriver]

Originally posted by stanger8172:
can you believe a turbo'd Volvo tried to take me on? do I need to say who spanked who?!

Careful I have a friend who swapped a 302 into a Volvo. Custom duel exhaulst setup to look like a single with duel pipe muffler, along with "turbo deisel" badges. http://www.mustangworks.com/interactive/msgboard/biggrin.gif He has a few other goodies also. That car surprises a few people! http://www.mustangworks.com/interactive/msgboard/biggrin.gif http://www.mustangworks.com/interactive/msgboard/biggrin.gif http://www.mustangworks.com/interactive/msgboard/biggrin.gif

[bigwhitecobra]

My father in law is in the process of building a Mercury Zepher/FR500/427 Cobra/Sleeper. If that's possible to imagine. Needless to say, I will not be making fun of him when he's driving it. HEH HEH!! It should be fun to take to the track!!

http://www.mustangworks.com/mustangs/pictures/Listing1263-slot2.jpg

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1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, 11.1@124
1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

[Unit 5302]

My dad has a Zepher. 1979 with the 3.3L inline 6. It's cream yellow with piss yellow interior. I think he drives it because the car gets more looks (albeit strange ones) than a Ferrari.

He enjoys street racing with it. Those 18 wheeled gravel trucks are usually fair game, but if they are empty he has problems with them, seriously! http://www.mustangworks.com/interactive/msgboard/eek.gif

[MY91GT]

Im not really scared of cobras...i just cant seem to find any around my house that wanna race me. Ah, what can you do? I'll just whoop up on the SS pieces of crap.

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TW Heads, TW Steet Intake, 65mm TB, 75mm MM, Anderson N-2 cam, melling oil pump, underdrives, paxton regulator, bbk 155 intank, 30lbers, motorsport alum rad, accell 8.8 wire, msd ignition and coil, 3.73 gear, WC t-5z, cobra clutch, K&N, hooker shorties, pacesetter h-pipe, and dynomax cat back, mac upper and lower control arms, no front sway bar. I think that's it. GO ILLINI!!!
12.985 @ 107.43 w/ 1.929 60' time on street tires.

[Tom351]

The people that are scared of Cobras and not scared of GT's are the same people that thought that a 5.0 GT was automatically faster than a LX 5.0 just because of the GT.
Sure cobras do have some factory mods, but those things are standard for any self respecting stanger in a non-cobra.

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67 Fastback - Arctic White Pearl paint
351W ,Trick Flow Aluminum Heads, Edelbrock TorkerII, Comp. Cam, Performance Automatic C-4 Trans, 3.55 gears, Front Disc Brakes, 1-1/8" Fr. 3/4" rear sway bars.

My 351W Fastback (http://www.mustangworks.com/mustangs/pictures/Listing1245-slot1.jpg)
http://www.mustangworks.com/mustangs/pictures/Listing1245-slot2.jpg

[waldoo28]

Is a stock Cobra much quicker than a stock GT in the 1/4? I was always told that they would run fairly close stock. However, after the same bolt ons or engine mods I heard the Cobra responds a lot better. How would my 96 GT stand up against its Cobra counterparts? What else should I do to make my GT give them hell?

By the way, anyone heard of putting the 99+ GT heads onto an pre-99 GT. How much gain could be expected from such a move.

[fastang]

Waldo, A 96 GT hits low 15's and the 96 Cobra hits a low 14. Its a full second faster...quite a lot. I could be wrong and will probably get flamed up the a$$ here but I think the 94-95' 5.0 Cobras were only about 3 tenths quicker than the 94-95 GT.

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95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, milled heads, 355's K&N, off road pipes, pulleys, msd coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, weld in subframe connectors

[bigwhitecobra]

Waldo, the 99+ GT heads wiil fit,(Read newest MM&FF)and you can expect a 10-20 hp gain.
Fastang...meanie!! The 94-95 GT's are about .5sec slower than the same year Cobra. I think. Could be wrong, but I don't think so.

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1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, 11.1@124
1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

[Fostang]

Hey Tom 351 what is your time slips on your fastback I have one too mine is darkmoss green I have never ran it but I have quite a bit of mods to it...edelbrock carb,cam,intake,roller tip rockers, windage tray, power steering and fan removed, aluminum radiator and water pump, 9 inch pumpkin, c4 tranny modified and k&n filter soon to be added edelbrock heads, b&m stall converter and some better gears but I still dont know how high I can go with a C-4 tranny

[Tom351]

13.4 @ 105mph
Should be faster w/traction and some tuning since that run.

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67 Fastback - Arctic White Pearl paint
351W ,Trick Flow Aluminum Heads, Edelbrock TorkerII, Comp. Cam, Performance Automatic C-4 Trans, 3.55 gears, Front Disc Brakes, 1-1/8" Fr. 3/4" rear sway bars.

My 351W Fastback (http://www.mustangworks.com/mustangs/pictures/Listing1245-slot1.jpg)
http://www.mustangworks.com/mustangs/pictures/Listing1245-slot2.jpg

[rbatson]

I've noticed, the pasted couple of days, that the general public thinks that a cobra is automatically a cobra r. People have seen my car and say "You got a cobra r?! SWEET!". This has happen twice in the past 2 days! Umm.. this car is a convertible. Most people, is seems, don't know the difference between a cobra r and a hole in the ground! LOL

[dinomite]

I will race anyone who is up for it. I only rev at cars that look like they might race (camaros, corvettes, porsches etc). I really think that a race is a race, its all fun, of cours I also drive a stock 90 convert AOD so my car isn't that fast....but even though I know I will lose a lot of races, its fun.

[84stang83zephyr]

Hey unit,

You're right about giving those gravel trucks a run for their money...when i had my zephyr (3.3L) i showed them my taillights. I raced a guy at my work who had a 19.5 sec civic and i almost beat him with the "zeph". Cool car (yes, i'm weird) but not too fast. I was going to put a 351 in it, but then i realized that it was a zephyr....needed to buy a mustang.