cobra vs ferrari

musrcng · 03-13-2002, 10:58 AM

I am in the Air Force and currently stationed in Korea. I was recently home on my mid-tour and playing with my stang. I needed a new brake line so I jumped in the wifes car(a worked over 96 SHO) and off to the parts store I went. I came around a corner and what did I see? An AC Cobra, I was zoned on it That fire engine red, I couldn't take my eyes off it. So here I am sitting behind him at a red light drooling, when he starts revving it up. Next I hear a obvious import start revving. I look over and there is a Ferrari 550 Maranello. I looked at the Cobra and I saw the driver was an older man, and I thought he wont do it. Well I decided I was gonna be ready for this anyway, I figured at least I had the sho and not my truck, so if it happened I could get a good chase scene. Well the light changed and that guy in the Cobra was ready. They launched and it was un believeable. I swear I say the hood of that Cobra from behind. The 550 gave it all he had, but he only had about two or three seconds before he knew it was a losing battle. They both walked away and my wife's SHO is no slouch but that damn Cobra was gone. I only hope I can find that guy again someday and talk to him and if I'm lucky ride in that car.

bobtodd · 03-13-2002, 12:03 PM

Those Cobra's are awesome!! If I could ride in any car, that would be it. A light weight car with the power of a 427 under it...awesome!!

Rosco · 03-13-2002, 12:32 PM

I have an older friend that owns a restaurant in my area. Now this isn't the nicest place in the world, But he has a 427 AC Cobra. How the hell he afford it? No one has any clue, But i do know that he has won many pink slips time after time in that car. Fortunatly I went up to his house before and was looking for parts for my stang. Well Low and behold there it is, in all of it's perfection and everything else he owns ( including a 9 second '88 Cobra. Which he actually bought for his son ). He drove me down to his restaurant to eat and at that time i got to ride in his....SVT Lightning. Well, i'd say that was one hell of a ride. But even luckier we got back to his house and found some parts (which were ones that i didn't even want). So anyways he got to showing me his Cobra (Blue w/ white stripes). He said It seemed i was so into the car, he actually let me sit in it and start it. HOLY $hit. I mean, the damn thing actually shook the windows in his garage, i could really hear them rattle (specially when he told me to rev it

) After that he actually took me for a ride in it. Those things are amazing I'd like to say. And even then, his cobra is not stock at all. By the end of the day I think i crapped my pants about 10 times compeltely

But it was basically the best day of my life

Rosco

95mustanggt · 03-13-2002, 12:46 PM

88 Cobra?

Is it a Canadian Car? As far as I know the Canadian Dealers were the only ones to put Cobra Badges on the GT's.

No biggie a 9 second car is a 9 second car. I was just curious.

Skyman · 03-13-2002, 01:35 PM

Sounds like hes got quite a fleet, maybe the restaurant is just a front for a drug running business.

haha, j/k

Skyler

Rosco · 03-13-2002, 02:34 PM

Hehehe...Let me clarify that, I really didn't have time to type what I wanted. The body was an '88 GT, plus a stalker front bumper, and a different rear bumper, don't really remember what it was called. He had put a Cobra engine into it and had just about everything done to it. Installation work all himself just like all the other work he does. Plus a nice sized bottle of nitrous which i think was 100+. Granted his son tried A U-Turn in 2nd gear, and I think ended up doing something like a 980 in it. (he's not to smart). He said he was getting some Drag Radials for it, so it would possibly drop it into the high 8's.

Rosco

#1 Pony · 03-13-2002, 08:16 PM

*What's the difference in an AC Cobra and the Cobra (the SVT/Mustang)? And what year were they made in?*
-never mind that question. I know what an AC Cobra it...I forgot that was the first Cobra I ever wanted!! I was at Ford and it was sitting in the show room. A black one with a light tan interior!!
I just wanted to TOUCH it!!! That was the second car I ever wanted. 1st was the Mustang, then the Cobra. So it would only make since I would want a SVT Cobra Mustang, right!! I have a pic of an AC I took... let me post it later.

I'm just curious....man I can't wait till I own a Cobra..I'm going to be in love with that thing (because I want it so bad!!)

*that's going to be me one day, killing Ferrari,
I only hope*

#1 Pony · 03-13-2002, 08:27 PM

Since were talking about AC Cobras. Did anyone see
'Bad Boys' back in '95?
NOW do you think (not concidering the driver)
that the Porche could really beat that Cobra?
(the ending)

MrWesson22 · 03-13-2002, 11:40 PM

2200lbs + 500+hp = one helluva ride!

A coworker used to work at a shop that works on VERY high $$$ classic muscle cars. Alex, my coworker, owns a 69 charger 440 six pack that isn't stock. He got to take an original 427 cobra home for the weekend (owned by his boss there) and said it was by far the fastest car he's ever driven. I think a cobra kit car with a built all aluminum blown 351W would probably be the ultimate open track roadracer.

1969Mach1 · 03-14-2002, 12:30 AM

Wow that sounded like a kick *** race. I would of loved to see just either car by them selves, but to race that is to sweet!

tireburner163 · 03-14-2002, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by #1 Pony
Since were talking about AC Cobras. Did anyone see
'Bad Boys' back in '95?
NOW do you think (not concidering the driver)
that the Porche could really beat that Cobra?
(the ending)

Give me a pack of skittles. And some tropical fruit bubblecious (sp???), LOL

That Cobra would have SPANKED the Porshe if the AC had been driven by a good guy

Rosco · 03-14-2002, 10:51 AM

MrWesson, Howdy fella. You run your stang at all at the track? I got a friend up in Buffalo who's got a 351c in his 67. Although....they're really rich and they put 10k into the engine alone (so far). But he's running 10.6 @ 128. Is what he told me last night, well that is the fastest he's ever run.

Rosco

Ponycar_302 · 03-14-2002, 07:57 PM

I'm helping a buddy build a Factory Five Cobra. He just got it last weekend and has quite a bit done already. I'm going over this Saturday to help him install the rearend. He's putting a police interceptor 5.0 in it out of a wrecked LX. When it's done I'm going to race him for the fun of it. I think I'll lose because of his lighter weight, but it should be fun. Maybe I'll add a 125 shot of naws

without telling him.

Coupe5oh · 03-15-2002, 10:54 PM

My dad has a friend that has an ac cobra replica, i never seen it, he lives in dallas, but i believe it has a 428, or 460, dont remember, I would like to have one, but with a vorteched 347..

something a little mild to cruise around town.

MrWesson22 · 03-16-2002, 01:38 AM

Rosco,
The car's apart right now getting a slew of mods. I just finished converting to manual steering today. I tore down to the shortblock, got a good bit of work done on the heads, put in a whole new comp cams valvetrain (except milodon megaflow valves), and am also adding a new exhaust system. So, it's been to the track, but only on my old engine. I havent had it yet on this motor, even before the mods. The goal is 11s on motor, which shouldn't be a problem if I can hook. If you want to know specifics on my combination, just ask - I'll be more than happy to share. I'm looking for around 475hp - it should be fun!

67GTACoupe · 03-16-2002, 11:41 AM

Sup all,

Cobras are such magnificent cars, a guy i know has a Kit Cobra and he found a 428 and is putting a 8-71 blower on it, this thing is going to be a beast, right now the body and the Chasie are apart but id like to see what he runs when its back together, his goal is the hit 750HP, now that is a car kill anything on the road

Steven

gsxkilla · 03-16-2002, 06:34 PM

427 cobra AHHHH : þ~~~ damn make me nut my pants just like i do when i see v-6 mustangs
ryan

vtec8ter · 03-21-2002, 11:09 AM

that must have been one phat race to watch. personally i woulda tried a fly-by to see first-hand the top end of the ferrari. its too bad you werent in your cobra though. musta been one hell of a race.

03-13-2002, 12:03 PM	#2
bobtodd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: WI, U.S Posts: 255	Those Cobra's are awesome!! If I could ride in any car, that would be it. A light weight car with the power of a 427 under it...awesome!! __________________ 91 LX - 10.5:1 pistons, ported 289 heads, Ultradyne 588 cam, Cobra upper/lower, MSD, JBA long tube headers, Flowmaster, Richmond 4:10, roll cage, monster tach...FUN!! 95 SHO - K&N filter

03-13-2002, 12:32 PM	#3
Rosco Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vestal, NY Posts: 307	I have an older friend that owns a restaurant in my area. Now this isn't the nicest place in the world, But he has a 427 AC Cobra. How the hell he afford it? No one has any clue, But i do know that he has won many pink slips time after time in that car. Fortunatly I went up to his house before and was looking for parts for my stang. Well Low and behold there it is, in all of it's perfection and everything else he owns ( including a 9 second '88 Cobra. Which he actually bought for his son ). He drove me down to his restaurant to eat and at that time i got to ride in his....SVT Lightning. Well, i'd say that was one hell of a ride. But even luckier we got back to his house and found some parts (which were ones that i didn't even want). So anyways he got to showing me his Cobra (Blue w/ white stripes). He said It seemed i was so into the car, he actually let me sit in it and start it. HOLY $hit. I mean, the damn thing actually shook the windows in his garage, i could really hear them rattle (specially when he told me to rev it ) After that he actually took me for a ride in it. Those things are amazing I'd like to say. And even then, his cobra is not stock at all. By the end of the day I think i crapped my pants about 10 times compeltely But it was basically the best day of my life Rosco __________________ 1989 Mustang 5.0 Conversion, Full Saleen ground effects and spoiler, '94 saleen decal set, '93 Saleen Seats, Black interior from a '93, Steeda quadrant, smog pump delete, a/c delete, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, '97 rear differential, aluminum driveshaft, 5 lug conversion, '97 rear disc brakes, southside upper and lower control arms, '99 GT Anniversary wheels, flowtech longtubes, flowtech offroad H-pipe, saleen lowering springs, kyb shocks, caster/camber plates

03-13-2002, 12:46 PM	#4
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	88 Cobra? Is it a Canadian Car? As far as I know the Canadian Dealers were the only ones to put Cobra Badges on the GT's. No biggie a 9 second car is a 9 second car. I was just curious. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

03-13-2002, 01:35 PM	#5
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Sounds like hes got quite a fleet, maybe the restaurant is just a front for a drug running business. haha, j/k 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.

03-13-2002, 02:34 PM	#6
Rosco Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vestal, NY Posts: 307	Hehehe...Let me clarify that, I really didn't have time to type what I wanted. The body was an '88 GT, plus a stalker front bumper, and a different rear bumper, don't really remember what it was called. He had put a Cobra engine into it and had just about everything done to it. Installation work all himself just like all the other work he does. Plus a nice sized bottle of nitrous which i think was 100+. Granted his son tried A U-Turn in 2nd gear, and I think ended up doing something like a 980 in it. (he's not to smart). He said he was getting some Drag Radials for it, so it would possibly drop it into the high 8's. Rosco __________________ 1989 Mustang 5.0 Conversion, Full Saleen ground effects and spoiler, '94 saleen decal set, '93 Saleen Seats, Black interior from a '93, Steeda quadrant, smog pump delete, a/c delete, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, '97 rear differential, aluminum driveshaft, 5 lug conversion, '97 rear disc brakes, southside upper and lower control arms, '99 GT Anniversary wheels, flowtech longtubes, flowtech offroad H-pipe, saleen lowering springs, kyb shocks, caster/camber plates

03-13-2002, 10:58 AM	#1
musrcng Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 26	cobra vs ferrari I am in the Air Force and currently stationed in Korea. I was recently home on my mid-tour and playing with my stang. I needed a new brake line so I jumped in the wifes car(a worked over 96 SHO) and off to the parts store I went. I came around a corner and what did I see? An AC Cobra, I was zoned on it That fire engine red, I couldn't take my eyes off it. So here I am sitting behind him at a red light drooling, when he starts revving it up. Next I hear a obvious import start revving. I look over and there is a Ferrari 550 Maranello. I looked at the Cobra and I saw the driver was an older man, and I thought he wont do it. Well I decided I was gonna be ready for this anyway, I figured at least I had the sho and not my truck, so if it happened I could get a good chase scene. Well the light changed and that guy in the Cobra was ready. They launched and it was un believeable. I swear I say the hood of that Cobra from behind. The 550 gave it all he had, but he only had about two or three seconds before he knew it was a losing battle. They both walked away and my wife's SHO is no slouch but that damn Cobra was gone. I only hope I can find that guy again someday and talk to him and if I'm lucky ride in that car. __________________ 1970 Mustang Mach 1 351C pushing for 500 HP LOST it in the divorce

03-13-2002, 08:16 PM	#7
#1 Pony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 268	What's the difference in an AC Cobra and the Cobra (the SVT/Mustang)? And what year were they made in? -never mind that question. I know what an AC Cobra it...I forgot that was the first Cobra I ever wanted!! I was at Ford and it was sitting in the show room. A black one with a light tan interior!! I just wanted to TOUCH it!!! That was the second car I ever wanted. 1st was the Mustang, then the Cobra. So it would only make since I would want a SVT Cobra Mustang, right!! I have a pic of an AC I took... let me post it later. I'm just curious....man I can't wait till I own a Cobra..I'm going to be in love with that thing (because I want it so bad!!) that's going to be me one day, killing Ferrari, I only hope __________________ One who comes with Thunder. Last edited by #1 Pony; 03-13-2002 at 08:23 PM..

03-13-2002, 08:27 PM	#8
#1 Pony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 268	Since were talking about AC Cobras. Did anyone see 'Bad Boys' back in '95? NOW do you think (not concidering the driver) that the Porche could really beat that Cobra? (the ending) __________________ One who comes with Thunder.

03-13-2002, 11:40 PM	#9
MrWesson22 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Dacula, GA Posts: 73	2200lbs + 500+hp = one helluva ride! A coworker used to work at a shop that works on VERY high $$$ classic muscle cars. Alex, my coworker, owns a 69 charger 440 six pack that isn't stock. He got to take an original 427 cobra home for the weekend (owned by his boss there) and said it was by far the fastest car he's ever driven. I think a cobra kit car with a built all aluminum blown 351W would probably be the ultimate open track roadracer. __________________ Neal 69 stang 351C/4sp

03-14-2002, 12:30 AM	#10
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Wow that sounded like a kick * race. I would of loved to see just either car by them selves, but to race that is to sweet! __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1**Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

03-14-2002, 10:51 AM	#12
Rosco Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vestal, NY Posts: 307	MrWesson, Howdy fella. You run your stang at all at the track? I got a friend up in Buffalo who's got a 351c in his 67. Although....they're really rich and they put 10k into the engine alone (so far). But he's running 10.6 @ 128. Is what he told me last night, well that is the fastest he's ever run. Rosco __________________ 1989 Mustang 5.0 Conversion, Full Saleen ground effects and spoiler, '94 saleen decal set, '93 Saleen Seats, Black interior from a '93, Steeda quadrant, smog pump delete, a/c delete, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, '97 rear differential, aluminum driveshaft, 5 lug conversion, '97 rear disc brakes, southside upper and lower control arms, '99 GT Anniversary wheels, flowtech longtubes, flowtech offroad H-pipe, saleen lowering springs, kyb shocks, caster/camber plates

03-14-2002, 07:57 PM	#13
Ponycar_302 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 120	I'm helping a buddy build a Factory Five Cobra. He just got it last weekend and has quite a bit done already. I'm going over this Saturday to help him install the rearend. He's putting a police interceptor 5.0 in it out of a wrecked LX. When it's done I'm going to race him for the fun of it. I think I'll lose because of his lighter weight, but it should be fun. Maybe I'll add a 125 shot of naws without telling him. __________________ I'm sofa king we tall did.

03-15-2002, 10:54 PM	#14
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	My dad has a friend that has an ac cobra replica, i never seen it, he lives in dallas, but i believe it has a 428, or 460, dont remember, I would like to have one, but with a vorteched 347.. something a little mild to cruise around town. __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

03-16-2002, 01:38 AM	#15
MrWesson22 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Dacula, GA Posts: 73	Rosco, The car's apart right now getting a slew of mods. I just finished converting to manual steering today. I tore down to the shortblock, got a good bit of work done on the heads, put in a whole new comp cams valvetrain (except milodon megaflow valves), and am also adding a new exhaust system. So, it's been to the track, but only on my old engine. I havent had it yet on this motor, even before the mods. The goal is 11s on motor, which shouldn't be a problem if I can hook. If you want to know specifics on my combination, just ask - I'll be more than happy to share. I'm looking for around 475hp - it should be fun! __________________ Neal 69 stang 351C/4sp

03-16-2002, 11:41 AM	#16
67GTACoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Paso Robles, Califorina Posts: 39	Sup all, Cobras are such magnificent cars, a guy i know has a Kit Cobra and he found a 428 and is putting a 8-71 blower on it, this thing is going to be a beast, right now the body and the Chasie are apart but id like to see what he runs when its back together, his goal is the hit 750HP, now that is a car kill anything on the road Steven __________________ 67 GTA Coupe with "S-Code" 390 Best E.T. Never Ran Drive Fast, Race Hard, Beat Ricers. Live your life a 1/4 mile at a time

03-16-2002, 06:34 PM	#17
gsxkilla Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 48	427 cobra AHHHH : þ~~~ damn make me nut my pants just like i do when i see v-6 mustangs ryan __________________ Cracked Heads Engine Valves Rattle Oil Leaks Every Time: "Chevrolet"

03-21-2002, 11:09 AM	#18
vtec8ter Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: EAST COAST Posts: 133	that must have been one phat race to watch. personally i woulda tried a fly-by to see first-hand the top end of the ferrari. its too bad you werent in your cobra though. musta been one hell of a race.

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