Mods for 1998 Cobra

98CobraConv · 09-22-2001, 02:46 AM

I just bought a 1998 Cobra. This is my first Stang. I wondering if anybody has any suggestions for some performance upgrades. I was thinking K&N filter, Borla Catbacks, Vortech Supercharger with Aftercooler, and 3.73 gears to start out with. I am pretty new at this so any advice would be welcome.

Snakeman69 · 09-22-2001, 11:18 AM

first thing to do is put in an aftermarket shifter to save the weak t45 tranny's shift forks from monster shifts!

lower control arms
aluminum driveshaft
welded subframe connectors
eibachs
MAS/TB

just a few goodies to make her more well-behaved

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90 LX
98 Cobra

98CobraConv · 09-23-2001, 10:24 AM

Okay. What kind of shifter? Pro 5.0, B&M, Steeda? What do you think of the Bassini X-pipe with cats and Borla catbacks?

I hate Rice · 09-23-2001, 10:49 AM

Borla exhuast kicks a$$and so does bassani. but personally would go with cat less, yes its illegal but does your state check?

98CobraConv · 09-23-2001, 11:21 AM

I am not even sure if you have to have cats in my state. I will find out. Do you get more power without them? How about MAC cold air induction? Is it a good bolt on?

GKSCOBRA · 09-23-2001, 01:07 PM

i think u should go with the pro 5.0 shifter.
gears u should go 410 or 430's also u ever thought about getting a DR.Gas X-pipe i think they are the best sounding and best flow. hope i can help

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96 cobra all stock 4 now except flowmasters and a saleen wing
13.99 @ 99.16

98CobraConv · 09-23-2001, 01:29 PM

Yeah I was leaning toward the pro 5.0 shifter because it has stops. Never really heard of the Dr.gas X-pipe but I will check it out. Does anybody know a good online store where I can purchase a Bassini X-pipe ,a pro 5.0 shifter & a Borla catback for a good price? I could use any good perfomance parts sites. thanks

98CobraConv · 09-23-2001, 02:02 PM

oh yeah, what is a good brand of gears for my differential. I think maybe 4.10s will be a bit extreme for a daily driver. It will rev very high on the interstate. I think 3.73 will suit me. Plus in the future I plan to add a supercharger.

09-22-2001, 02:46 AM	#1
98CobraConv Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Malvern, Arkansas, USA Posts: 18	Mods for 1998 Cobra I just bought a 1998 Cobra. This is my first Stang. I wondering if anybody has any suggestions for some performance upgrades. I was thinking K&N filter, Borla Catbacks, Vortech Supercharger with Aftercooler, and 3.73 gears to start out with. I am pretty new at this so any advice would be welcome.

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09-22-2001, 11:18 AM	#2
Snakeman69 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4	first thing to do is put in an aftermarket shifter to save the weak t45 tranny's shift forks from monster shifts! lower control arms aluminum driveshaft welded subframe connectors eibachs MAS/TB just a few goodies to make her more well-behaved ------------------ 90 LX 98 Cobra

09-23-2001, 10:24 AM	#3
98CobraConv Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Malvern, Arkansas, USA Posts: 18	Okay. What kind of shifter? Pro 5.0, B&M, Steeda? What do you think of the Bassini X-pipe with cats and Borla catbacks?

09-23-2001, 10:49 AM	#4
I hate Rice Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 81	Borla exhuast kicks a$$and so does bassani. but personally would go with cat less, yes its illegal but does your state check?

09-23-2001, 11:21 AM	#5
98CobraConv Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Malvern, Arkansas, USA Posts: 18	I am not even sure if you have to have cats in my state. I will find out. Do you get more power without them? How about MAC cold air induction? Is it a good bolt on?

09-23-2001, 01:07 PM	#6
GKSCOBRA Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: indepedence,ky,usa Posts: 11	i think u should go with the pro 5.0 shifter. gears u should go 410 or 430's also u ever thought about getting a DR.Gas X-pipe i think they are the best sounding and best flow. hope i can help ------------------ 96 cobra all stock 4 now except flowmasters and a saleen wing 13.99 @ 99.16

09-23-2001, 01:29 PM	#7
98CobraConv Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Malvern, Arkansas, USA Posts: 18	Yeah I was leaning toward the pro 5.0 shifter because it has stops. Never really heard of the Dr.gas X-pipe but I will check it out. Does anybody know a good online store where I can purchase a Bassini X-pipe ,a pro 5.0 shifter & a Borla catback for a good price? I could use any good perfomance parts sites. thanks

09-23-2001, 02:02 PM	#8
98CobraConv Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Malvern, Arkansas, USA Posts: 18	oh yeah, what is a good brand of gears for my differential. I think maybe 4.10s will be a bit extreme for a daily driver. It will rev very high on the interstate. I think 3.73 will suit me. Plus in the future I plan to add a supercharger.