'96 SVT Cobra Info?

Mover · 08-17-2003, 07:14 AM

but can someone tell me a bit about a '96 SVT Cobra? Did they exist, and if so, what kind of approximate performance could one expect?

daveGT · 08-17-2003, 08:27 AM

You bet they existed. That was the first year of the DOHC engine and the best looking hood ever made (twin nostril).

429mustang · 08-17-2003, 09:42 AM

What kind of performance differences (or any others actually) are there between a 96 4.6 cobra and a 95 5.0 cobra? I'm looking to maybe get one in a few months and put some boltons (exhaust/gears/etc.) for a while then eventually supercharge it (ATI procharger) or turbo.

Mover · 08-17-2003, 11:07 AM

So..any thoughts on their performance? 14 sec car, 13, 15?

tireburner163 · 08-17-2003, 11:45 AM

on street tires they are a low 14 second car. But with gears they come alive. low 13's with a few mods are easy.

The Deuce · 08-17-2003, 04:08 PM

The 96 cars made 305 and had 3.27s stock.

With some 4.30s you can go really fast.

I've got a friend with a 320 (4.6) cobra motor in a 96 and he's gone 12's w 2.73's, on slicks and with some suspension work. Dang fast car.

95mustanggt · 08-18-2003, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by 429mustang
What kind of performance differences (or any others actually) are there between a 96 4.6 cobra and a 95 5.0 cobra?

The hoods are different, and so is the Engine and Tranny. The 4.6 DOHC puts out more power than the 5.0 Cobra Motor.

If you are going to Supercharge or Turbo charge the car, I'd go with the 4.6 DOHC Cobra (96-98).

429mustang · 08-19-2003, 08:07 AM

Can the stock 4.6 bottom end handle a good amount?

95mustanggt · 08-19-2003, 06:06 PM

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Originally posted by 429mustang
Can the stock 4.6 bottom end handle a good amount?

The stock bottom end of a 4.6 is stronger than the stock bottom end of a 5.0. But I don't know what they rate the bottom end to (in terms of HP)

Matt Erich · 08-19-2003, 08:35 PM

How hard and what parts would you have to modify to swap a 4.6 gt motor for a 4.6 cobra in a 96? Thinking about doing it this winter.
Thanks
Matt

08-17-2003, 07:14 AM	#1
Mover Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2	Probably the wrong section... but can someone tell me a bit about a '96 SVT Cobra? Did they exist, and if so, what kind of approximate performance could one expect?

08-17-2003, 08:27 AM	#2
daveGT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sarcoxie, MO, USA Posts: 80	You bet they existed. That was the first year of the DOHC engine and the best looking hood ever made (twin nostril). __________________ '99 Cobra Red, stock so far, except for Steeda Tri-ax, Bassani X pipe, Recaro seats, and tint. '94 Lightning: White, stock except 50 series Flowmasters '99 GT (wife's): Chrome yellow, stock with some pretty slick "flame" pinstripes!

08-17-2003, 09:42 AM	#3
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	What kind of performance differences (or any others actually) are there between a 96 4.6 cobra and a 95 5.0 cobra? I'm looking to maybe get one in a few months and put some boltons (exhaust/gears/etc.) for a while then eventually supercharge it (ATI procharger) or turbo. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

08-17-2003, 11:45 AM	#5
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	on street tires they are a low 14 second car. But with gears they come alive. low 13's with a few mods are easy. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

08-17-2003, 04:08 PM	#6
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	The 96 cars made 305 and had 3.27s stock. With some 4.30s you can go really fast. I've got a friend with a 320 (4.6) cobra motor in a 96 and he's gone 12's w 2.73's, on slicks and with some suspension work. Dang fast car. __________________ 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

08-17-2003, 11:07 AM	#4
Mover Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2	So..any thoughts on their performance? 14 sec car, 13, 15?

08-19-2003, 08:07 AM	#8
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Can the stock 4.6 bottom end handle a good amount? __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

08-19-2003, 08:35 PM	#10
Matt Erich Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 24	Motor swap How hard and what parts would you have to modify to swap a 4.6 gt motor for a 4.6 cobra in a 96? Thinking about doing it this winter. Thanks Matt

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