1st Race: Cobra VS Z28

Skyman · 08-24-2003, 03:06 PM

Well I was drivin the new cobra down main street in ventura. its a 4 lane road w/ plenty of stop lights. Im sitting at the light all alone, and I see a LT1 Z28 flying up from behind.

He stops right next to me 2 guys in their mid 20's looking up and down at my car. They chuckle like they are just going to smoke me as they throw a rev. Im looking at their car sizing it up. And the light goes. (I havn't mastered a launch yet in the cobra) And they pull out a half car on me as I bog the cobra with a 1500rpm launch. They pulled out to a car and a half as my torqueless motor w/ 3.27 gears was just passing 4000rpm. Then the cobra started to pull back. I power shifted 2nd and was dead even with him. To the top of 2nd gear I put a full car on them.

Another Red Light. This one leads to the freeway. We line up again, and they are laughin like they won the race. Light goes green, once again they pulled 1-1.5 cars on me at the start. The little 4.6 Revs up and I pass em in 2nd, waving, goodbye. Nail 3rd with almost 2 car lengths on them. We hit the freeway and take it up to about 120 where I had 4 cars on em. I slow down to about 70, cruising, and RICER FLY BY, with them waving makin rude jestures.

First win for the Cobra, I was proud of it.

Sky

srv1 · 08-24-2003, 04:20 PM

Yeah I drove a 99 Cobra. I didnt like it at all. It didnt pull until 4500. No low end torque. It felt slow as well. i really didnt scream the piss out of it either. Next time if I get a chance, I will bring it up a little further. Anyways, good job!

James

Rev · 08-24-2003, 05:46 PM

Sounds like it needs 4.10's. That would maybe change the low end personality.

Rev

Stang_Crazy · 08-24-2003, 07:51 PM

I'll second the suggestion of 4.10's!!

Fox Body · 08-24-2003, 09:09 PM

Nice! Good win. Sounds like you raced a bunch of morons, though.

Pisses me off when people don't follow simple street race etiquette.

I kinda feel your pain with the '92 GT as it has 2.73s. But hey, I'm loving the gas mileage and being able to run 95 at less than 3k rpm

. If I wanna burn gas, I'll drive the '79.

Once again, nice run. Good driving.

tireburner163 · 08-25-2003, 04:47 PM

4.30's

Dark_5.0 · 08-26-2003, 09:47 AM

You just gotta learn to drive it. I launch at 3000 rpms slipping the clutch. No bog at all. My 01' cobra pulls like a big dawg.

I actually like the 3.27's I can get nearly 60mph outta 1st gear. Thats good for street racing.

Skyman · 08-26-2003, 02:25 PM

I know I coulda launched it way better, I havnt practiced the launch one bit yet. I am putting 4.10s and a H-pipe and MAF on it.

Skyler

Coupe50h · 08-29-2003, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tireburner163
4.30's

Thats what i was gonna say

Yea i have 3.27's in a 5.0, imagine that? lol....i like dropping to 2nd at 40mph though and shaking the tires, then again 373's can do that too

good kills.

Rev · 08-29-2003, 04:27 PM

I have tried to delete this post several times due to an oversite in reading the original topic. It seems I don't have authorization to delete my own post. What gives? Why can't I delete my own mistaken post? 8/28/03 12:00 PM.

If I can edit the post, then I should be able to delete it altogether. 3:00 PM

This pisses me off a little. A response should be able to be deleted. 7:15 PM.

Rev

46stang · 08-30-2003, 06:20 PM

welcome to the cobra club sky!!! I would get 4.30's for that thing. most of the fast na guys run 4.30's or more. 4.10's would still be a big improvement over the stock gears though! are you going to take it to c/bad and see what you can get it to run? does it have a shifter yet? If not get that asap!!!! that T45 doesn't like missed gears! I like the 98's those are nice cars! congrats on the new car and beating up on the lt1!
Leon

Skyman · 09-01-2003, 09:05 PM

Damn leon you turned 120mph! Thats ******* flying. Yeah Im going to get some 4.10's I am really loving the 3.27s on the freeway though, but I find myself driving too fast most of the time w/ them. I think 4.10's will slow it down. I've gotta sell my 93. But I got an X-pipe w/ cats for my car, a MAF, and some pulleys. So I am going to throw those on and a shifter and hit the track. Do you have some slicks for your car now? I'll letcha know when Im going if you wanna go.

Skyler

46stang · 09-02-2003, 09:30 AM

I have some slicks now. i bought some used ones and put them on some cheap black rims. I'm kind of just waiting for it to cool down to go to the track as it's been so dang hot lately! I've only hit the 119mph once. Most of the passes are in the 116-117mph range. I did just get a big *** accufab throttle body for my car that flows like 1700 cfm or something crazy like that so i'm hoping i can get some more mph the next time i go! The throttle response is awesome now and it definately feels stonger in the sotp. but only the track will tell for sure! let me know when your going next. my new email is

leonschopp@sbcglobal.net

sedanman · 09-02-2003, 07:09 PM

Nice kill, I love the 96-98 cobra's I am trying to talk my GF into one. So anymore plans for the 5L?

PS get a vortech, exhaust and gears for the 4V and never worry about a camaro again

Skyman · 09-03-2003, 11:54 AM

Yeah, well I am selling the 93 LX, and I am going to continue finishing up making my saleen perfect, before I deciede if I am going to sell it. I definatly want to remove the holley intake, it just kills the lowend on that car. Its hard to let go of the 93, the sucker is so f'kin quick. Sedan, it looks like your blower is working out real good. I want to keep away from putting one on my cobra just for longevity and gas mileage though.

Im going to throw on my x-pipe, pulleys, MAF, and a homemade powerpipe and goto carlsbad saturday.

Skyler

sedanman · 09-03-2003, 02:27 PM

Cool, whats the best time for the 93?

Do you feel you loose lowend torque with the holley even with the bottle on, also whats lowend (how low). The reason I ask is I am thinking about doing one in my car, but I think the blower will help make up for the lowend tq.

Be sure to let us know how the cobra runs, and whatever you do don't forget to get gears

Skyman · 09-04-2003, 12:10 PM

I havn't run the 93 yet. It still only has 2.73 gears!! But from the feel, it will probably go near 111-112mph right now, its definatly quicker than my saleen.

I really love the 3.27s in my cobra, I can drive 90-100mph down the freeway soo nicely. I am not sure if I am gonna change em or not. I put on the holley and 1.7 rockers at the same time. It really killed the lowend on my car. It doesnt come on till 4000rpm now, it used to be 2500 w/ the edelbrock and the 1.6's. Im sure it would be way different w/ a blower.

What intake do you have? I want to sell mine still, maybe we could work out a deal. I am in no hurry.

Skyler

sedanman · 09-04-2003, 06:00 PM

I have a trick flow trackheat intake now. My power band gets really started around 3500 although its pulling pretty hard at 3000 and the power band goes to 6200 (when I shift).

EZRIDN · 09-05-2003, 05:18 PM

Nice kill man!

Quote:

Originally posted by sedanman

PS get a vortech, exhaust and gears for the 4V and never worry about a camaro again

Unless your in South Florida.

The Deuce · 09-06-2003, 07:13 PM

dang it.

I was in Atlanta until basically this morning, and would have hit the track today if I'd seen this before now.

How'd you do.?

08-24-2003, 03:06 PM	#1
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	1st Race: Cobra VS Z28 Well I was drivin the new cobra down main street in ventura. its a 4 lane road w/ plenty of stop lights. Im sitting at the light all alone, and I see a LT1 Z28 flying up from behind. He stops right next to me 2 guys in their mid 20's looking up and down at my car. They chuckle like they are just going to smoke me as they throw a rev. Im looking at their car sizing it up. And the light goes. (I havn't mastered a launch yet in the cobra) And they pull out a half car on me as I bog the cobra with a 1500rpm launch. They pulled out to a car and a half as my torqueless motor w/ 3.27 gears was just passing 4000rpm. Then the cobra started to pull back. I power shifted 2nd and was dead even with him. To the top of 2nd gear I put a full car on them. Another Red Light. This one leads to the freeway. We line up again, and they are laughin like they won the race. Light goes green, once again they pulled 1-1.5 cars on me at the start. The little 4.6 Revs up and I pass em in 2nd, waving, goodbye. Nail 3rd with almost 2 car lengths on them. We hit the freeway and take it up to about 120 where I had 4 cars on em. I slow down to about 70, cruising, and RICER FLY BY, with them waving makin rude jestures. First win for the Cobra, I was proud of it. Sky __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

08-24-2003, 04:20 PM	#2
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	Yeah I drove a 99 Cobra. I didnt like it at all. It didnt pull until 4500. No low end torque. It felt slow as well. i really didnt scream the piss out of it either. Next time if I get a chance, I will bring it up a little further. Anyways, good job! James __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

08-24-2003, 05:46 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	4.10's? Sounds like it needs 4.10's. That would maybe change the low end personality. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

08-24-2003, 07:51 PM	#4
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	I'll second the suggestion of 4.10's!! __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

08-24-2003, 09:09 PM	#5
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Nice! Good win. Sounds like you raced a bunch of morons, though. Pisses me off when people don't follow simple street race etiquette. I kinda feel your pain with the '92 GT as it has 2.73s. But hey, I'm loving the gas mileage and being able to run 95 at less than 3k rpm . If I wanna burn gas, I'll drive the '79. Once again, nice run. Good driving. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

08-25-2003, 04:47 PM	#6
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	4.30's __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

08-26-2003, 09:47 AM	#7
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	You just gotta learn to drive it. I launch at 3000 rpms slipping the clutch. No bog at all. My 01' cobra pulls like a big dawg. I actually like the 3.27's I can get nearly 60mph outta 1st gear. Thats good for street racing. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

08-26-2003, 02:25 PM	#8
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	I know I coulda launched it way better, I havnt practiced the launch one bit yet. I am putting 4.10s and a H-pipe and MAF on it. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

08-29-2003, 04:27 PM	#10
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Delete? I have tried to derlete this post. I have tried to delete this post several times due to an oversite in reading the original topic. It seems I don't have authorization to delete my own post. What gives? Why can't I delete my own mistaken post? 8/28/03 12:00 PM. If I can edit the post, then I should be able to delete it altogether. 3:00 PM This pisses me off a little. A response should be able to be deleted. 7:15 PM. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe Last edited by Rev; 08-29-2003 at 07:17 PM..

08-30-2003, 06:20 PM	#11
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	welcome to the cobra club sky!!! I would get 4.30's for that thing. most of the fast na guys run 4.30's or more. 4.10's would still be a big improvement over the stock gears though! are you going to take it to c/bad and see what you can get it to run? does it have a shifter yet? If not get that asap!!!! that T45 doesn't like missed gears! I like the 98's those are nice cars! congrats on the new car and beating up on the lt1! Leon __________________ 03 sonic blue cobra coupe, 11.49@122mph bakerfield raceway! 11.67@120mph fontana 98 GT, stock for now.

09-01-2003, 09:05 PM	#12
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Damn leon you turned 120mph! Thats ***** flying. Yeah Im going to get some 4.10's I am really loving the 3.27s on the freeway though, but I find myself driving too fast most of the time w/ them. I think 4.10's will slow it down. I've gotta sell my 93. But I got an X-pipe w/ cats for my car, a MAF, and some pulleys. So I am going to throw those on and a shifter and hit the track. Do you have some slicks for your car now? I'll letcha know when Im going if you wanna go. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe-** JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

09-02-2003, 09:30 AM	#13
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	I have some slicks now. i bought some used ones and put them on some cheap black rims. I'm kind of just waiting for it to cool down to go to the track as it's been so dang hot lately! I've only hit the 119mph once. Most of the passes are in the 116-117mph range. I did just get a big *** accufab throttle body for my car that flows like 1700 cfm or something crazy like that so i'm hoping i can get some more mph the next time i go! The throttle response is awesome now and it definately feels stonger in the sotp. but only the track will tell for sure! let me know when your going next. my new email is leonschopp@sbcglobal.net __________________ 03 sonic blue cobra coupe, 11.49@122mph bakerfield raceway! 11.67@120mph fontana 98 GT, stock for now.

09-02-2003, 07:09 PM	#14
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	Nice kill, I love the 96-98 cobra's I am trying to talk my GF into one. So anymore plans for the 5L? PS get a vortech, exhaust and gears for the 4V and never worry about a camaro again __________________ 04 Screamin Yellow Cobra KB 2.4 (585/556 pump 626/666 race) 00R brakes, DFX clutch, Level 5's, return fuel system, Lts with 3" exhuast, FR500 wheels and all the other fun stuff. GONE 1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd (Liberty proshifted TKO) S-trim, Ported TF heads everything parted out.

09-03-2003, 11:54 AM	#15
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Yeah, well I am selling the 93 LX, and I am going to continue finishing up making my saleen perfect, before I deciede if I am going to sell it. I definatly want to remove the holley intake, it just kills the lowend on that car. Its hard to let go of the 93, the sucker is so f'kin quick. Sedan, it looks like your blower is working out real good. I want to keep away from putting one on my cobra just for longevity and gas mileage though. Im going to throw on my x-pipe, pulleys, MAF, and a homemade powerpipe and goto carlsbad saturday. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

09-03-2003, 02:27 PM	#16
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	Cool, whats the best time for the 93? Do you feel you loose lowend torque with the holley even with the bottle on, also whats lowend (how low). The reason I ask is I am thinking about doing one in my car, but I think the blower will help make up for the lowend tq. Be sure to let us know how the cobra runs, and whatever you do don't forget to get gears __________________ 04 Screamin Yellow Cobra KB 2.4 (585/556 pump 626/666 race) 00R brakes, DFX clutch, Level 5's, return fuel system, Lts with 3" exhuast, FR500 wheels and all the other fun stuff. GONE 1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd (Liberty proshifted TKO) S-trim, Ported TF heads everything parted out.

09-04-2003, 12:10 PM	#17
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	I havn't run the 93 yet. It still only has 2.73 gears!! But from the feel, it will probably go near 111-112mph right now, its definatly quicker than my saleen. I really love the 3.27s in my cobra, I can drive 90-100mph down the freeway soo nicely. I am not sure if I am gonna change em or not. I put on the holley and 1.7 rockers at the same time. It really killed the lowend on my car. It doesnt come on till 4000rpm now, it used to be 2500 w/ the edelbrock and the 1.6's. Im sure it would be way different w/ a blower. What intake do you have? I want to sell mine still, maybe we could work out a deal. I am in no hurry. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

09-04-2003, 06:00 PM	#18
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	I have a trick flow trackheat intake now. My power band gets really started around 3500 although its pulling pretty hard at 3000 and the power band goes to 6200 (when I shift). __________________ 04 Screamin Yellow Cobra KB 2.4 (585/556 pump 626/666 race) 00R brakes, DFX clutch, Level 5's, return fuel system, Lts with 3" exhuast, FR500 wheels and all the other fun stuff. GONE 1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd (Liberty proshifted TKO) S-trim, Ported TF heads everything parted out.

09-06-2003, 07:13 PM	#20
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	dang it. I was in Atlanta until basically this morning, and would have hit the track today if I'd seen this before now. How'd you do.? __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

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