99 Cobra Problem

Cobra007 · 01-12-2002, 06:58 AM

I just got a 1999 Cobra and I have been reading in several places that Ford messed up on the building of the engins and decreased the hp output. It is said that due to decreased compression, that the hp is near 260 rather then the advertized 320. Has anyone heard of this and does anyone know how I can find out if my Cobra is affected? (Other then a Dyno) I would also like to know if there is a fix offered. I am considering a supercharger but want to make sure I am at 320hp first.

Ares · 01-13-2002, 01:44 PM

Ford had a recall for the '99 Cobra to fix that problem. Cant remember what all was changed but maybe someone else here might. A dealership should be able to run VIN number to see if car was fixed or not.

Mercury · 01-13-2002, 02:16 PM

I know some of the probs. The intakes were replaced, they had some massive flash in the castings. And I believe the the exhaust was replaced because it was "To restrictive", But I'm not all that sure about the exhaust. Now that I think about it, I wonder if they routed it diffrently. I saw a 99 Cobra, and a 2001 Cobra, and I noticed something was diffrent from the two underneath the rear.

Cobra007 · 01-14-2002, 08:47 PM

Thanks guys. I did check with a local Ford dealer and they said the fix was done. I've owned 4 Mustangs before this and it just doesnt feel quite like 320hp. Oh well. When I get some time it will be much higher then 320.

01-12-2002, 06:58 AM	#1
Cobra007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2	99 Cobra Problem I just got a 1999 Cobra and I have been reading in several places that Ford messed up on the building of the engins and decreased the hp output. It is said that due to decreased compression, that the hp is near 260 rather then the advertized 320. Has anyone heard of this and does anyone know how I can find out if my Cobra is affected? (Other then a Dyno) I would also like to know if there is a fix offered. I am considering a supercharger but want to make sure I am at 320hp first.

01-13-2002, 01:44 PM	#2
Ares Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Saxonburg, PA, USA Posts: 236	Ford had a recall for the '99 Cobra to fix that problem. Cant remember what all was changed but maybe someone else here might. A dealership should be able to run VIN number to see if car was fixed or not. __________________ Ed.. My Mustangs webpage NMRA M/M 7222 2000 Mustang GT - 5 speed Race weight w/o driver 3086lbs, 3250 w/ driver Best 1/4mile run to date: 12.79@105.96, 60' 1.76sec.(10-27-02) Best MPH 106.03(10-27-02)4.10gears

01-13-2002, 02:16 PM	#3
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	I know some of the probs. The intakes were replaced, they had some massive flash in the castings. And I believe the the exhaust was replaced because it was "To restrictive", But I'm not all that sure about the exhaust. Now that I think about it, I wonder if they routed it diffrently. I saw a 99 Cobra, and a 2001 Cobra, and I noticed something was diffrent from the two underneath the rear. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.

01-14-2002, 08:47 PM	#4
Cobra007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2	99 Cobra Problem Thanks guys. I did check with a local Ford dealer and they said the fix was done. I've owned 4 Mustangs before this and it just doesnt feel quite like 320hp. Oh well. When I get some time it will be much higher then 320.

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