Difference in a 93Cobra and a....

Mustangloon · 11-30-2002, 06:29 PM

I was wondering what the Engine difference is in the '93 Cobra and a '93 5.0?thanks for your help

sn95gt19 · 11-30-2002, 06:45 PM

pcm, 24# injectors, intake manifold, throttle body, mass air?, thats just some, i think theres quite a bit but i dont want to post false info!

84LX89GT · 11-30-2002, 08:37 PM

The cobra also had GT40 heads and freer flowing exhaust.

montanagrog · 12-02-2002, 08:02 PM

According to SVT Cobra Recognition Guide:
engine changes-
cobra -235 hp@4800rpm - 280lbs/ft@4000rpm
5.0GT -205 hp@4200rpm - 275lbs/ft@3000rpm

cobra -GT-40 heads, w/hardened exhaust valve seats inserts
intake -1.84" exhaust -1.54"
rockers-1.72:1 extruded aluminum
more aggressive cam -special intake-65mm throttle body
70mm mass air meter 12% smaller crank & water pump
pullies.
5.0GT -intake -1.78" exhaust -1.46"
Rockers -stamped steel @ 1.59:1 ratio

Transmissions
cobra had phosphate coated gears & stronger bearings, revised shifter. Stronger clutch assembly w/ less pedal effort

Wheels- Tires
Cobra -17x7.5 cast aluminum/ P245/45ZR17 Goodyear Eagles
5.0Gt -16x7 cast aluminum/ P225/55ZR16 Firestone Firehawk SVX

Suspension - front
Cobra -front springs are the same. 28.5mm stabilizer bar
5.0 GT -33mm stabilizer bar
rear-
Cobra -160# constant rate springs- 21mm stabilizer bar
5.0 Gt -200/300# variable springs -30mm stabilizer bar

Brakes
Fronts are the same. Rears-
Cobra -10.07" disc w/single piston calipers
5.0 Gt -9" drums

These are the mechanical differences listed. If you want apperance difference I can list them also. At www.SVt v.2002 they have comparasion chart you can view between all years of SVTs. (No 5,0GTs or LXs). Hope this helps.

Mustangloon · 12-03-2002, 09:37 AM

Yes that does help thanks alot...that website didn't work though..anyways thanks again

WADS56 · 12-03-2002, 10:32 AM

It seems to me that the cobra would be underated. All that for 30hp sounds a little low

Dark_5.0 · 12-03-2002, 11:17 AM

Yes it is under rated, it makes closer to 260 HP.

montanagrog · 12-03-2002, 11:44 AM

Sorry try www.svt.ford.com/flash/index.html
At least that is the direct link that works for me. It takes awhile to load.

Mustangloon · 12-03-2002, 12:15 PM

ok sweet...thats a cool site...thanks

11-30-2002, 06:29 PM	#1
Mustangloon Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: GA Posts: 3	Difference in a 93Cobra and a.... I was wondering what the Engine difference is in the '93 Cobra and a '93 5.0?thanks for your help __________________ "drive it like you stole it" Jason

11-30-2002, 06:45 PM	#2
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	pcm, 24# injectors, intake manifold, throttle body, mass air?, thats just some, i think theres quite a bit but i dont want to post false info! __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

11-30-2002, 08:37 PM	#3
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	The cobra also had GT40 heads and freer flowing exhaust. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

12-02-2002, 08:02 PM	#4
montanagrog Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7	93 Cobra specs According to SVT Cobra Recognition Guide: engine changes- cobra -235 hp@4800rpm - 280lbs/ft@4000rpm 5.0GT -205 hp@4200rpm - 275lbs/ft@3000rpm cobra -GT-40 heads, w/hardened exhaust valve seats inserts intake -1.84" exhaust -1.54" rockers-1.72:1 extruded aluminum more aggressive cam -special intake-65mm throttle body 70mm mass air meter 12% smaller crank & water pump pullies. 5.0GT -intake -1.78" exhaust -1.46" Rockers -stamped steel @ 1.59:1 ratio Transmissions cobra had phosphate coated gears & stronger bearings, revised shifter. Stronger clutch assembly w/ less pedal effort Wheels- Tires Cobra -17x7.5 cast aluminum/ P245/45ZR17 Goodyear Eagles 5.0Gt -16x7 cast aluminum/ P225/55ZR16 Firestone Firehawk SVX Suspension - front Cobra -front springs are the same. 28.5mm stabilizer bar 5.0 GT -33mm stabilizer bar rear- Cobra -160# constant rate springs- 21mm stabilizer bar 5.0 Gt -200/300# variable springs -30mm stabilizer bar Brakes Fronts are the same. Rears- Cobra -10.07" disc w/single piston calipers 5.0 Gt -9" drums These are the mechanical differences listed. If you want apperance difference I can list them also. At www.SVt v.2002 they have comparasion chart you can view between all years of SVTs. (No 5,0GTs or LXs). Hope this helps.

12-03-2002, 09:37 AM	#5
Mustangloon Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: GA Posts: 3	Yes that does help thanks alot...that website didn't work though..anyways thanks again __________________ "drive it like you stole it" Jason

12-03-2002, 10:32 AM	#6
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	It seems to me that the cobra would be underated. All that for 30hp sounds a little low __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

12-03-2002, 11:17 AM	#7
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Yes it is under rated, it makes closer to 260 HP. __________________ 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

12-03-2002, 11:44 AM	#8
montanagrog Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7	Sorry try www.svt.ford.com/flash/index.html At least that is the direct link that works for me. It takes awhile to load.

12-03-2002, 12:15 PM	#9
Mustangloon Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: GA Posts: 3	ok sweet...thats a cool site...thanks __________________ "drive it like you stole it" Jason