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96SNAKE · 02-04-2001, 08:54 PM

From all I have heard from friends and racers, supercharging a 96-98 Cobra is fairly safe but with the crappy Hyperpathetic pistons, you walk a fine line between great power and an engine rebuild. I know if you supply adequate fuel, most Cobras should be ok but one hint of detonation and those pistons are byebye.

I am planning the install of a 5.2 SHM stroker motor this summer with a blower and this motor will have a stouter bottom end with the forged pistons and ARP fasteners all around. I'll let you guys know the results and dyno session..

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formerly 96cobra89lx306

(96Cobra/softtop-3.73,almdrvsht,fancontrl,steeda sbfrmes+shifter,eibachspgs,KYB's,FR-upper arms,Saleen copy-polished 18's,pulleys,Bassani X pipe(gutted),C&L 80mm
Cobra DYNO 301rwhp horsepower before gutting the X pipe
93 Ford Probe Gt(slower but turns)

02-04-2001, 08:54 PM	#9
96SNAKE Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: allentown,pa,u.s. Posts: 780	From all I have heard from friends and racers, supercharging a 96-98 Cobra is fairly safe but with the crappy Hyperpathetic pistons, you walk a fine line between great power and an engine rebuild. I know if you supply adequate fuel, most Cobras should be ok but one hint of detonation and those pistons are byebye. I am planning the install of a 5.2 SHM stroker motor this summer with a blower and this motor will have a stouter bottom end with the forged pistons and ARP fasteners all around. I'll let you guys know the results and dyno session.. ------------------ formerly 96cobra89lx306 (96Cobra/softtop-3.73,almdrvsht,fancontrl,steeda sbfrmes+shifter,eibachspgs,KYB's,FR-upper arms,Saleen copy-polished 18's,pulleys,Bassani X pipe(gutted),C&L 80mm Cobra DYNO 301rwhp horsepower before gutting the X pipe 93 Ford Probe Gt(slower but turns)