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wolverine1 · 05-18-2003, 01:35 PM

Trans ams and camaros are great cars. the only thing is everybody underrates mustangs. everyone talks about how chevrolet wins the world street nationals and how much faster the ls1 is than the 03 cobra. its really not. they are about the same. camaro and t/a come with a 350 and 3550 in weight. the 03 cobra is a 281 with a small blower at over 3600 pounds. my theory is, if u have a big motor, no power adder, small motor with a power adder. look at the car that one world street nationals, it was a big block 632 cubic inch motor with 3 kits of nitrous only running 6.50s. that is slow considering john gullet 375 cubic inch single turbo motor mustang runs 6.40s at over 220. t/a's and camaros owners i think are underrating mustang to much. gotta love those hoofkicking small block fords that can run 7.80s at over 180mph on 10.5 tire with only a 306 c.i. single turbo

Hammer · 05-18-2003, 11:55 PM

Hmmm,
I've never seen a stock LS1 beat a stock 03 Cobra...

I'm sure its possible given that drivers are different, but in general the LS1 has always had MONSTER status for reasons I can't quite figure out...

I mean really... What self-respecting performance enthusiast would drive a bone stock car? (Chevy or Ford)

Crazy Horse GT · 05-19-2003, 12:36 AM

wonder why gm quit making the catfish & the trans am then, now they are pitting the vette against the stang, hummm, wonder why, lol.

bigred90gt · 05-19-2003, 08:57 AM

Stock for stock, the 03 cobra beats the SS every time. By about .5 sec in the 1/4 and I dont remember how much on the road course. There's a guy that races in Baytown, has an 03 Cabra, claims to run a 12.5 bone stock, even the same tires that came with the car. Not too shabby if you ask me. There's another guy, and I've seen his timeslips, swapped blower pullies, full exhaust, headers and all, and runs 11.80 on street tires! Now thats impressive if you ask me.

Caymon

Dark_5.0 · 05-19-2003, 10:29 AM

The LS1 will often beat an 03 cobra stock for stock. Take an LS1 and throw a cam and bolt ons at it and you can almost get in the 10's.

LS1's have earned there rep. Anyone that thinks otherwise needs to make it out to the track more.

wolverine1 · 05-19-2003, 10:41 AM

Well a 2003 cobra with 75 of nos and bold on went 9.90 at 137mph. thats'WOW?

Hammer · 05-19-2003, 12:06 PM

Dark,
I often go to the track, Kennedale mostly but I get out to Ennis sometimes.

Bone stock with an average driver, LS1s usually hit mid 13s on street tires. (I've seen some hit low 13s... again stock)

Seen more than one bone stock 03 Cobra hit 13.0XX, In my experience equal drivers--- stock to stock -- 03 Cobra wins

LS1s are great performers out of the box, my point was... Who keeps their car stock?

wolverine1 · 05-19-2003, 01:12 PM

No body, is a 281 vs 350, I love any american muscle

aford50lx · 05-19-2003, 02:01 PM

Hell i cooked more than one LS1.These cars are fast bone stock,but if the person who owns it also has the knowledge to work on the car and add some mods,these cars just fly.Im, not into the GM thing anymore but i do like the LS1 especially when its shrinking in my rear view mirror!!!

302 LX Eric · 05-22-2003, 07:26 AM

Well, I finally got to see my first '03 Cobra run at Norwalk Raceway Park this past Monday.

The guy had exhaust work and drag radials...

The pass he made while I was pulling up to the water box was a 12.20 @ 116 mph. WOW! I'm impressed. I still can't get over how portly those things are. 3600+ lbs is alot to move. Imagine if the Cobra went on a diet.

E

05-18-2003, 01:35 PM	#1
wolverine1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 25	Read Please Trans ams and camaros are great cars. the only thing is everybody underrates mustangs. everyone talks about how chevrolet wins the world street nationals and how much faster the ls1 is than the 03 cobra. its really not. they are about the same. camaro and t/a come with a 350 and 3550 in weight. the 03 cobra is a 281 with a small blower at over 3600 pounds. my theory is, if u have a big motor, no power adder, small motor with a power adder. look at the car that one world street nationals, it was a big block 632 cubic inch motor with 3 kits of nitrous only running 6.50s. that is slow considering john gullet 375 cubic inch single turbo motor mustang runs 6.40s at over 220. t/a's and camaros owners i think are underrating mustang to much. gotta love those hoofkicking small block fords that can run 7.80s at over 180mph on 10.5 tire with only a 306 c.i. single turbo __________________ WILLIE 95 COBRA DART SHORT BLOCK VICTOR JR HEAD 77# INJECTOR FUEL SYSTEM Vortech YS Trim Viper T56 15psi 690 rwhp 702 tq pump gas 25psi 863.6 rwhp 946 tq C16 race Build by LaMotta Performance (407) 695-4549 Microtech Management By C-F-T(321)235-9959

05-18-2003, 11:55 PM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Hmmm, I've never seen a stock LS1 beat a stock 03 Cobra... I'm sure its possible given that drivers are different, but in general the LS1 has always had MONSTER status for reasons I can't quite figure out... I mean really... What self-respecting performance enthusiast would drive a bone stock car? (Chevy or Ford) __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

05-19-2003, 12:36 AM	#3
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	wonder why gm quit making the catfish & the trans am then, now they are pitting the vette against the stang, hummm, wonder why, lol. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

05-19-2003, 08:57 AM	#4
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Stock for stock, the 03 cobra beats the SS every time. By about .5 sec in the 1/4 and I dont remember how much on the road course. There's a guy that races in Baytown, has an 03 Cabra, claims to run a 12.5 bone stock, even the same tires that came with the car. Not too shabby if you ask me. There's another guy, and I've seen his timeslips, swapped blower pullies, full exhaust, headers and all, and runs 11.80 on street tires! Now thats impressive if you ask me. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

05-19-2003, 10:29 AM	#5
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	The LS1 will often beat an 03 cobra stock for stock. Take an LS1 and throw a cam and bolt ons at it and you can almost get in the 10's. LS1's have earned there rep. Anyone that thinks otherwise needs to make it out to the track more. __________________ 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

05-19-2003, 10:41 AM	#6
wolverine1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 25	Well a 2003 cobra with 75 of nos and bold on went 9.90 at 137mph. thats'WOW? __________________ WILLIE 95 COBRA DART SHORT BLOCK VICTOR JR HEAD 77# INJECTOR FUEL SYSTEM Vortech YS Trim Viper T56 15psi 690 rwhp 702 tq pump gas 25psi 863.6 rwhp 946 tq C16 race Build by LaMotta Performance (407) 695-4549 Microtech Management By C-F-T(321)235-9959

05-19-2003, 12:06 PM	#7
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Dark, I often go to the track, Kennedale mostly but I get out to Ennis sometimes. Bone stock with an average driver, LS1s usually hit mid 13s on street tires. (I've seen some hit low 13s... again stock) Seen more than one bone stock 03 Cobra hit 13.0XX, In my experience equal drivers--- stock to stock -- 03 Cobra wins LS1s are great performers out of the box, my point was... Who keeps their car stock? __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...." Last edited by Hammer; 05-19-2003 at 12:12 PM..

05-19-2003, 01:12 PM	#8
wolverine1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 25	No body, is a 281 vs 350, I love any american muscle __________________ WILLIE 95 COBRA DART SHORT BLOCK VICTOR JR HEAD 77# INJECTOR FUEL SYSTEM Vortech YS Trim Viper T56 15psi 690 rwhp 702 tq pump gas 25psi 863.6 rwhp 946 tq C16 race Build by LaMotta Performance (407) 695-4549 Microtech Management By C-F-T(321)235-9959

05-19-2003, 02:01 PM	#9
aford50lx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NEW JERSEY,SOUTH SHORE Posts: 105	Hell i cooked more than one LS1.These cars are fast bone stock,but if the person who owns it also has the knowledge to work on the car and add some mods,these cars just fly.Im, not into the GM thing anymore but i do like the LS1 especially when its shrinking in my rear view mirror!!! __________________ RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER # 246 shes back!!!!! long live my new 347

05-22-2003, 07:26 AM	#10
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Well, I finally got to see my first '03 Cobra run at Norwalk Raceway Park this past Monday. The guy had exhaust work and drag radials... The pass he made while I was pulling up to the water box was a 12.20 @ 116 mph. WOW! I'm impressed. I still can't get over how portly those things are. 3600+ lbs is alot to move. Imagine if the Cobra went on a diet. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

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