bought 1997 cobra

stang1996gt · 08-28-2001, 12:29 AM

hey guys! Just bought my new 97 cobra!!! traded in my 96 gt for this beast! now...im thinkin 4.10 gear (whats your opinion) and now im lookin for my next mod...what should it be?!?! thanks guys for your support!

cvenom96 · 08-28-2001, 07:41 AM

Great buy, welcome to the "Snake Lair". Take a look at my mods and it ought to give ya a good start. BTW, what color and where are you from?

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96 Crystal White Cobra Coupe
4:10 gears, off-road h-pipe, 2 chamber flowmasters, K&N, pulleys, FMS springs, polyurethane bushing, Steeda Caster/Camber plates

cvenom96 · 08-28-2001, 07:42 AM

Didn't see where you had where you are from. Brain fart I guess

waldoo28 · 08-28-2001, 12:33 PM

Actually I would go with 4.30's. Ive driven a Cobra with both and the 4.30's a good choice. That unless you plan on staying NA and going with 4.56's.
By the way Im in the market for a 96-98 cobra as well. Just havent found a good deal, but for some reason Im still modding my 96 GT.

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96 GT: MAC CAI, ProM 87maf, BBK 70TB, off road h, American Thunder catback, 373, FMS pulleys, Ripper Shifter, 180 thermostat, MAC lowering springs, MAC control arms, Steeda timing adjuster, cobra r hood/rims, aluminum driveshaft.

cvenom96 · 08-28-2001, 01:04 PM

I agree with you on the 4.30's, I'll probably get those next time. There is a 96 Cobra and a 98 Cobra in the paper here for sale. The 96 is $15,500 and the 98 is $18,500. I'll check on them if you want.

stang1996gt · 08-28-2001, 02:15 PM

Its a 97 black with black interior and I live near chicago. its got 38,000 miles on it...should i get a tune up??...also, how bad will my gas milage go down with 4.30s?
thanks for the help guys!

waldoo28 · 08-28-2001, 02:45 PM

cvenom: I appreciate (sp) the offer, but that is a bit too far away. I just missed out on the deal of a lifetime. A local small dealer sold a 96 mystic cobra that was bone stock w/40000 miles for $12K. I saw the add in the paper and he said he sold it the day before.

Ive seen the car and talked to the new owner. He didnt even realize the deal he got and I havent told him. Ive offered him 14K and he is "thinking about it."
stang1996GT: You have the exact cobra Im looking for. Black on black coupe. Enjoy your new toy. As far as gas mileage, I think your loss would be minimal. Mileage really depends on how much you get on your car. With any gear ratio if you stay out of the gas you will get good mileage, but with the "snake" its hard not to strike. Have fun, Im sure you will like whichever ratio you go with.

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96 GT: MAC CAI, ProM 87maf, BBK 70TB, off road h, American Thunder catback, 373, FMS pulleys, Ripper Shifter, 180 thermostat, MAC lowering springs, MAC control arms, Steeda timing adjuster, cobra r hood/rims, aluminum driveshaft.

cvenom96 · 08-28-2001, 02:46 PM

On the street they don't fair too well but not THAT bad either. Mine didn't drop that bad on the highway but it is definetly noticable. As far a the tune up you might want to go ahead and change plugs and get a K&N. If you have the extra money get some wires. I haven't heard good things about the motorsport wires though. I think MSD makes a good set.

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96 Crystal White Cobra Coupe
4:10 gears, off-road h-pipe, 2 chamber flowmasters, K&N, pulleys, FMS springs, polyurethane bushing, Steeda Caster/Camber plates

cvenom96 · 08-28-2001, 02:51 PM

Your next mod should be exhaust. I'm guessing up there you have emissions laws so a good h or x pipe with converters and mufflers would be next. Bassani makes a good x-pipe or BBK or Mac for the h-pipe. Personally I like Flowmasters but alot of people run Borla

waldoo28 · 08-28-2001, 03:46 PM

Im happy again. Just looked at a 96 Cobra. Bone stock w/cobra r rims. 60K mi. Sellin cause it is too fast for daughter. Only want 13K. I think Im going to pick it up this weekend.

My first mods will be pulleys, steeda T/A, shifter, dr.gas X, Magnaflow mufflers, 4.30 gears, and NOS05171 150 HP. 12 sec easily.

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96 GT: MAC CAI, ProM 87maf, BBK 70TB, off road h, American Thunder catback, 373, FMS pulleys, Ripper Shifter, 180 thermostat, MAC lowering springs, MAC control arms, Steeda timing adjuster, cobra r hood/rims, aluminum driveshaft.

98SNAKE · 08-29-2001, 07:08 PM

Great buy, I love my Cobra. The next mod if I was you would deffenitley be the gears at least 4.30's I wish my car had them. The 3.73 just don't get the car in the power band quick enough. The timing adjuster helped me out alot, but I haven't been to the track to see how much. So start with the gears then after that it's all about how much $ you have to spend.

Later, Will

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98Cobra-3.73,Offroad
Xpipe,Flowmasters,Mac Cold air,SteedaTiming Adjuster15deg,Autometer Shiftlight,NittoDragRadials

08-28-2001, 12:29 AM	#1
stang1996gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: LaFox, IL USA Posts: 23	bought 1997 cobra hey guys! Just bought my new 97 cobra!!! traded in my 96 gt for this beast! now...im thinkin 4.10 gear (whats your opinion) and now im lookin for my next mod...what should it be?!?! thanks guys for your support!

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08-28-2001, 07:41 AM	#2
cvenom96 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 52	Great buy, welcome to the "Snake Lair". Take a look at my mods and it ought to give ya a good start. BTW, what color and where are you from? ------------------ 96 Crystal White Cobra Coupe 4:10 gears, off-road h-pipe, 2 chamber flowmasters, K&N, pulleys, FMS springs, polyurethane bushing, Steeda Caster/Camber plates

08-28-2001, 07:42 AM	#3
cvenom96 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 52	Didn't see where you had where you are from. Brain fart I guess

08-28-2001, 12:33 PM	#4
waldoo28 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: virginia beach Posts: 43	Actually I would go with 4.30's. Ive driven a Cobra with both and the 4.30's a good choice. That unless you plan on staying NA and going with 4.56's. By the way Im in the market for a 96-98 cobra as well. Just havent found a good deal, but for some reason Im still modding my 96 GT. ------------------ 96 GT: MAC CAI, ProM 87maf, BBK 70TB, off road h, American Thunder catback, 373, FMS pulleys, Ripper Shifter, 180 thermostat, MAC lowering springs, MAC control arms, Steeda timing adjuster, cobra r hood/rims, aluminum driveshaft.

08-28-2001, 01:04 PM	#5
cvenom96 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 52	I agree with you on the 4.30's, I'll probably get those next time. There is a 96 Cobra and a 98 Cobra in the paper here for sale. The 96 is $15,500 and the 98 is $18,500. I'll check on them if you want.

08-28-2001, 02:15 PM	#6
stang1996gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: LaFox, IL USA Posts: 23	Its a 97 black with black interior and I live near chicago. its got 38,000 miles on it...should i get a tune up??...also, how bad will my gas milage go down with 4.30s? thanks for the help guys!

08-28-2001, 02:45 PM	#7
waldoo28 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: virginia beach Posts: 43	cvenom: I appreciate (sp) the offer, but that is a bit too far away. I just missed out on the deal of a lifetime. A local small dealer sold a 96 mystic cobra that was bone stock w/40000 miles for $12K. I saw the add in the paper and he said he sold it the day before. Ive seen the car and talked to the new owner. He didnt even realize the deal he got and I havent told him. Ive offered him 14K and he is "thinking about it." stang1996GT: You have the exact cobra Im looking for. Black on black coupe. Enjoy your new toy. As far as gas mileage, I think your loss would be minimal. Mileage really depends on how much you get on your car. With any gear ratio if you stay out of the gas you will get good mileage, but with the "snake" its hard not to strike. Have fun, Im sure you will like whichever ratio you go with. ------------------ 96 GT: MAC CAI, ProM 87maf, BBK 70TB, off road h, American Thunder catback, 373, FMS pulleys, Ripper Shifter, 180 thermostat, MAC lowering springs, MAC control arms, Steeda timing adjuster, cobra r hood/rims, aluminum driveshaft.

08-28-2001, 02:46 PM	#8
cvenom96 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 52	On the street they don't fair too well but not THAT bad either. Mine didn't drop that bad on the highway but it is definetly noticable. As far a the tune up you might want to go ahead and change plugs and get a K&N. If you have the extra money get some wires. I haven't heard good things about the motorsport wires though. I think MSD makes a good set. ------------------ 96 Crystal White Cobra Coupe 4:10 gears, off-road h-pipe, 2 chamber flowmasters, K&N, pulleys, FMS springs, polyurethane bushing, Steeda Caster/Camber plates

08-28-2001, 02:51 PM	#9
cvenom96 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 52	Your next mod should be exhaust. I'm guessing up there you have emissions laws so a good h or x pipe with converters and mufflers would be next. Bassani makes a good x-pipe or BBK or Mac for the h-pipe. Personally I like Flowmasters but alot of people run Borla

08-28-2001, 03:46 PM	#10
waldoo28 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: virginia beach Posts: 43	Im happy again. Just looked at a 96 Cobra. Bone stock w/cobra r rims. 60K mi. Sellin cause it is too fast for daughter. Only want 13K. I think Im going to pick it up this weekend. My first mods will be pulleys, steeda T/A, shifter, dr.gas X, Magnaflow mufflers, 4.30 gears, and NOS05171 150 HP. 12 sec easily. ------------------ 96 GT: MAC CAI, ProM 87maf, BBK 70TB, off road h, American Thunder catback, 373, FMS pulleys, Ripper Shifter, 180 thermostat, MAC lowering springs, MAC control arms, Steeda timing adjuster, cobra r hood/rims, aluminum driveshaft.

08-29-2001, 07:08 PM	#11
98SNAKE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterling Heights,Michigan Posts: 129	Great buy, I love my Cobra. The next mod if I was you would deffenitley be the gears at least 4.30's I wish my car had them. The 3.73 just don't get the car in the power band quick enough. The timing adjuster helped me out alot, but I haven't been to the track to see how much. So start with the gears then after that it's all about how much $ you have to spend. Later, Will ------------------ 98Cobra-3.73,Offroad Xpipe,Flowmasters,Mac Cold air,SteedaTiming Adjuster15deg,Autometer Shiftlight,NittoDragRadials