Any Ideas For Cheap HP For a 98 Cobra?

Jeff Chambers · 02-11-2007, 06:32 PM

I would really suggest that you pick up some good books on how an internal combustion engine works and study it well. An LS1 has a selection of heads and cams that flow circles around anything available for your 98 Cobra. Not to mention the displacement factor. If you want that kind of horsepower, its going to cost you serious $$$. The sooner you face that fact, the sooner you can concentrate your time and money on reasonable goals. You've got to set reasonable goals, otherwise you'll wind up dissatisfied with your project with no one to blame but yourself. An engine is an air pump, that's all it is. Volume in, volume out, hopefully extracting a fair amount of horsepower in between. I really, really suggest that you seek out a reputable shop in your area that can help you make the decisions. Find someone trust worthy, then trust what they say. Forget about most of what you read on this site or any other, and work directly with a shop that has a genuine interest in helping you reach your goals.

goodyear1984 · 03-11-2007, 02:00 PM

dude a Ls1 is no where compaired to ur 4.6..first of all is a pushrod motor ...they come with 10-1 compressin from the factory...i hate saying it cuz im a ford guy till the day i die but the Ls1 is a fantastic motor.check out http://www.neweraperformanceparts.com my good friends brother owns it...i hate thoes engines lol cuz u can put one of his custom cams in and a good dyno tune and ur at or over 400hp and low 12 to high 11'S.....i dont like to say it but its a very good job by chevy.he also sells mustang parts

DaLe five OH! · 05-07-2007, 09:21 AM

very easy quote to remember..."theres no replacement for displacment"

i'm looking for around 350hp n/a, but i have a 302

bmxmon · 05-07-2007, 03:22 PM

Sounds like you have the "cheap" mods covered. (exhaust and intake) I believe your next step would be cams and a supercharger or turbo. You really gotta blow alot of air into those things to get them to go. With a supercharger those things sound pretty nasty.

02-11-2007, 06:32 PM	#1
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: Any Ideas For Cheap HP For a 98 Cobra? I would really suggest that you pick up some good books on how an internal combustion engine works and study it well. An LS1 has a selection of heads and cams that flow circles around anything available for your 98 Cobra. Not to mention the displacement factor. If you want that kind of horsepower, its going to cost you serious $$$. The sooner you face that fact, the sooner you can concentrate your time and money on reasonable goals. You've got to set reasonable goals, otherwise you'll wind up dissatisfied with your project with no one to blame but yourself. An engine is an air pump, that's all it is. Volume in, volume out, hopefully extracting a fair amount of horsepower in between. I really, really suggest that you seek out a reputable shop in your area that can help you make the decisions. Find someone trust worthy, then trust what they say. Forget about most of what you read on this site or any other, and work directly with a shop that has a genuine interest in helping you reach your goals. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!" Last edited by Jeff Chambers; 02-11-2007 at 07:13 PM..

03-11-2007, 02:00 PM	#2
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Any Ideas For Cheap HP For a 98 Cobra? dude a Ls1 is no where compaired to ur 4.6..first of all is a pushrod motor ...they come with 10-1 compressin from the factory...i hate saying it cuz im a ford guy till the day i die but the Ls1 is a fantastic motor.check out http://www.neweraperformanceparts.com my good friends brother owns it...i hate thoes engines lol cuz u can put one of his custom cams in and a good dyno tune and ur at or over 400hp and low 12 to high 11'S.....i dont like to say it but its a very good job by chevy.he also sells mustang parts __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

05-07-2007, 09:21 AM	#3
DaLe five OH! Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Naples FL Posts: 106	Re: Any Ideas For Cheap HP For a 98 Cobra? very easy quote to remember..."theres no replacement for displacment" i'm looking for around 350hp n/a, but i have a 302 __________________ ZEX

05-07-2007, 03:22 PM	#4
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: Any Ideas For Cheap HP For a 98 Cobra? Sounds like you have the "cheap" mods covered. (exhaust and intake) I believe your next step would be cams and a supercharger or turbo. You really gotta blow alot of air into those things to get them to go. With a supercharger those things sound pretty nasty. __________________ Alex

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