ID guide

Stefan · 07-20-2000, 11:18 AM

Are there any guides out there (websites or books, etc.) that have concise identifications of all the different model year Cobra's? It may seem like kind of a stupid question but I would like to be able to differentiate between the model years at a glance by the rims, hoods, badging, bumper covers, etc. Horsepower breakdowns would also be good to know. I have noticed quite a few Cobras in my area now and would just like to educate myself. Recently I test drove a 98 Cobra at our local Ford dealership and it was a blast. A Cobra will definately be my 3rd purchase when money allows.

Thanks for the help

Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh).
K&N, removed air silencer (more to come)
Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust
www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258

97snakedriver · 07-20-2000, 04:30 PM

http://www.svtcobraguide.com/index1.html

Stefan · 07-20-2000, 04:51 PM

Rock 'n Roll

tmbaxter · 07-20-2000, 08:08 PM

I have the book and REALLY enjoy it. As I am one of the 2000 rolled over to 2001 and still waiting Cobra buyers, this book is all that is keeping me off Prozac...

Stefan · 07-21-2000, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Man, does this affliction never end? I've got my two Stangs (the 66 needs a lot of work yet and the 96 is stock so far) in the driveway waiting for some spare cash to spruce 'em up. But there's this 65 fastback for sale.... and I see a lot more Cobra's than I used to so I'll need one of those too... I've always wanted a Fox Body.... aaaaaagh!
I don't need Prozac, I need to rob a bank.

Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh).
K&N, removed air silencer (more to come)
Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust
www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258

Rebel79 · 07-21-2000, 08:56 AM

Be careful of that book. I was looking at the 'preview' page on the website and I found an incorrect statement. I sent an e-mail to the author and he said its hard to list all of the 'unique' aspects of each car. He obviously has not fixed it!

Here is what I found: On page 38 (For 94-95 Cobras) the caption below the picture on the top right is incorrent. The picture shows the driver's side valve cover with an identification label. The book claims that label is only found on 1995 Cobra engines. Well my 94 Cobra has that label, so the book is wrong.

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Moderator
www.SN95.com
1994 Mustang Cobra
308ci, ported heads, Crane 2031 cam, Vortech S-trim 11#, FMS 1 5/8 headers, BBK Offroad H-pipe, 2-chamber flows, and several other goodies.
Rebel Racing. Home of Bay Area Mustangs

07-20-2000, 11:18 AM	#1
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	ID guide Are there any guides out there (websites or books, etc.) that have concise identifications of all the different model year Cobra's? It may seem like kind of a stupid question but I would like to be able to differentiate between the model years at a glance by the rims, hoods, badging, bumper covers, etc. Horsepower breakdowns would also be good to know. I have noticed quite a few Cobras in my area now and would just like to educate myself. Recently I test drove a 98 Cobra at our local Ford dealership and it was a blast. A Cobra will definately be my 3rd purchase when money allows. Thanks for the help Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh). K&N, removed air silencer (more to come) Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258

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07-20-2000, 04:30 PM	#2
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	http://www.svtcobraguide.com/index1.html

07-20-2000, 04:51 PM	#3
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Rock 'n Roll

07-20-2000, 08:08 PM	#4
tmbaxter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Columbia, MO 65201 Posts: 2	I have the book and REALLY enjoy it. As I am one of the 2000 rolled over to 2001 and still waiting Cobra buyers, this book is all that is keeping me off Prozac...

07-21-2000, 08:14 AM	#5
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Thanks for the info guys. Man, does this affliction never end? I've got my two Stangs (the 66 needs a lot of work yet and the 96 is stock so far) in the driveway waiting for some spare cash to spruce 'em up. But there's this 65 fastback for sale.... and I see a lot more Cobra's than I used to so I'll need one of those too... I've always wanted a Fox Body.... aaaaaagh! I don't need Prozac, I need to rob a bank. Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh). K&N, removed air silencer (more to come) Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258

07-21-2000, 08:56 AM	#6
Rebel79 News Editor Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 2,101	Be careful of that book. I was looking at the 'preview' page on the website and I found an incorrect statement. I sent an e-mail to the author and he said its hard to list all of the 'unique' aspects of each car. He obviously has not fixed it! Here is what I found: On page 38 (For 94-95 Cobras) the caption below the picture on the top right is incorrent. The picture shows the driver's side valve cover with an identification label. The book claims that label is only found on 1995 Cobra engines. Well my 94 Cobra has that label, so the book is wrong. ------------------ Moderator www.SN95.com 1994 Mustang Cobra 308ci, ported heads, Crane 2031 cam, Vortech S-trim 11#, FMS 1 5/8 headers, BBK Offroad H-pipe, 2-chamber flows, and several other goodies. Rebel Racing. Home of Bay Area Mustangs