Give it to me straight

Rice Hunter · 05-03-2002, 08:04 AM

Ok, so I have my 1999 Cobra that I couldn't be happier with. God I love this car! But anway. My older brother (flying jets in the airforce somewhere) is driving his 2002 Firebird transam to see me. He says it has a Hurst shifter and Viper tranny. It is some special 1 out of 2000 firebirds or something. I know Firebirds are heavy, but those have the vette engine in them, just tuned a little differently.

Do I have a chance with a stock Cobra?

Will I kill him when I get the Cobra blown?

He has always been faster.... need to beat him once in my life.

tireburner163 · 05-03-2002, 10:30 AM

He have a viper tranny. They come with 6-speeds, and the Hurst shifter is optional.

Hell yes, you will SMOKE him if you have a blower.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 05-03-2002, 11:32 AM

You will smoke him with a blower but it will be close stock. Trans Am's are low 13 second 1/4 stock. But if you can drive and he cant then you will win.

Good Luck!!

blue00gt · 05-03-2002, 11:56 AM

Just make sure it's not one of the special models for this last year of production for the trans am that have 385hp. I read about them somewhere.

Rice Hunter · 05-03-2002, 12:57 PM

I actually think it might be. He is sooooo proud of it. Says something about special edition and costs more than usual trans ams.

StoplightWarrior · 05-03-2002, 01:18 PM

How much time/money do you have? Throw some 4.30's, an xpipe, and some drag radials on that badboy and show him your taillights!

95mustanggt · 05-03-2002, 01:26 PM

Honesty, STOCK, I think you are in trouble. I don't see how a 99 Cobra could take a Firebird.

A blower will really wake up you car. But then again so will a set of gears, drag radials, exhaust, etc.

Unit 5302 · 05-03-2002, 06:09 PM

Gears, drag radials, and a set of springs to get rid of your wheelhop and you'll be a high 12 second car. Get some 4.10's or 4.30's for that Cobra, then dust him. I'd seriously recommend getting different axles if you want to go for a S/C. The Cobra is an 11sec machine when blown.

I bet he has the WS6. Find out the model for sure.

05-03-2002, 08:04 AM	#1
Rice Hunter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The special place in your heart Posts: 388	Give it to me straight Ok, so I have my 1999 Cobra that I couldn't be happier with. God I love this car! But anway. My older brother (flying jets in the airforce somewhere) is driving his 2002 Firebird transam to see me. He says it has a Hurst shifter and Viper tranny. It is some special 1 out of 2000 firebirds or something. I know Firebirds are heavy, but those have the vette engine in them, just tuned a little differently. Do I have a chance with a stock Cobra? Will I kill him when I get the Cobra blown? He has always been faster.... need to beat him once in my life. __________________ Scott 453.9rwhp 387trq Lots of fun Convertible Penn State University Temple University School of Medicine (start August 27th )

05-03-2002, 10:30 AM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	He have a viper tranny. They come with 6-speeds, and the Hurst shifter is optional. Hell yes, you will SMOKE him if you have a blower. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

05-03-2002, 11:32 AM	#3
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	You will smoke him with a blower but it will be close stock. Trans Am's are low 13 second 1/4 stock. But if you can drive and he cant then you will win. Good Luck!! __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

05-03-2002, 11:56 AM	#4
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Just make sure it's not one of the special models for this last year of production for the trans am that have 385hp. I read about them somewhere. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

05-03-2002, 12:57 PM	#5
Rice Hunter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The special place in your heart Posts: 388	I actually think it might be. He is sooooo proud of it. Says something about special edition and costs more than usual trans ams. __________________ Scott 453.9rwhp 387trq Lots of fun Convertible Penn State University Temple University School of Medicine (start August 27th )

05-03-2002, 01:18 PM	#6
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	How much time/money do you have? Throw some 4.30's, an xpipe, and some drag radials on that badboy and show him your taillights! __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

05-03-2002, 01:26 PM	#7
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Honesty, STOCK, I think you are in trouble. I don't see how a 99 Cobra could take a Firebird. A blower will really wake up you car. But then again so will a set of gears, drag radials, exhaust, etc. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

05-03-2002, 06:09 PM	#8
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Gears, drag radials, and a set of springs to get rid of your wheelhop and you'll be a high 12 second car. Get some 4.10's or 4.30's for that Cobra, then dust him. I'd seriously recommend getting different axles if you want to go for a S/C. The Cobra is an 11sec machine when blown. I bet he has the WS6. Find out the model for sure.

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