Forget the Predator. Install a set of long tube headers and high-flow cats and get the car tuned properly.

 

Who cares about money.....supercharger.

 

I've gained a lot of respect for Cobras

I have only raced one, caught him sleeping.

I ran a 12.9/111 to his 12.7/113...out side temps were in the low 80's at the time. However, my reaction time was like a .147 to his .547

I really caught a good light. I always start after the second yellow, sometimes I red light, but when I don't, the Z usually has an overwhelming advantage.

I wasn't even thinking about who was in the next lane until I looked at my time slip. My car is bone stock with a ripper, but this guy had some meat, pretty sure he had a super charger and radials. Needless to say, I was impressed.

If we had lined up again, I would probably have seen his tail lights. I watched him run later on, and he only got better...something like a 12.6, which I am capable of, but not that day. My times only got worse

btw, at 40mph, I would start off in first , with equal drivers and cars, the race will be won in the first sixty feet. I wouldn't roll up against anyone unless I was above 4000 rpms

Take the 500 bills and get into a local driving school, I think you will be surprised by how much there is to learn.

good luck, have fun, and be safe!

David

 

Best mod for me was nitto 555r2 rear tires and they are just over $500. That would solve your problem instantly and your car will handle better as well.

 

I own 2 Mustang Cobras and 2 Vettes. The Cobras are '94 and 03, respectively and the Vettes are 99 Coupe and '02 Z06. In a drag race the results would be '94 Cobra 1st, '03 Cobra 2nd, Z06 3rd, '99 Coupe 4th. All are modded somewhat, but the Mustangs more. The '94 has a 'built' motor with Vortech blower, roll bar, etc. It runs high 10's. The '03 Cobra has headers, pullies, mass air & throtle body, plus a chip. It turns 458 hp and 476 tq at the wheels. (Over 400 tq as low as 1,700 rpm). The '03 Cobras are cheap and easy to add hp. By the time you throw $6k at it, this car can have 700 rwhp.

All of these cars are full on street driven, with reasonable fuel mileage and full interiors, mufflers, stereo & air conditioning. On the other hand, for driving in the twisties, they can't touch the 'Vette. The '03 Cobra has lots of suspension mods and is an IRS car, but the Vette just hides from it in the tight curves. Most likely the weight and more balanced power are at work here. (I have seen reports of chassis modified Cobras pulling .95g on a skid pad).

The Vettes are also much more comfortable for extended driving. Just don't mess with a modded Cobra in a straight line. They are all fun.

'00 through '04 Cobras look mostly the same. Any of them can have big power if supercharged, either stock ('03&04) or aftermarket. The '03 & up have cast iron blocks, forged pistons, forged rods, etc. and are built for high hp potential. The earlier ones had aluminum blocks, cast pistons, etc. and are easier to destroy with power adders.

 

ledfoot,

You're right about the races being won in the first 60 ft. The guy couldn't pull away after his initial jump and I didn't have enough road to reel him in. I enjoyed the races though. Only way to learn. I will keep in mind your advice about keeping it above 4000 rpm when going from a roll.

I must say, it was a very nice and mean looking Cobra. It must have been a 03 because it looked like the Cobra in Taxpaid's sig. I did notice when I was BEHIND him that he didn't have any exhaust pipes showing. What kind of exhaust mod did he have?

 

John Force, are you out there!!! Anything can be heavily modded.

 

If I were you, I'd save my money and then get some LT headers and a good tune.

 

I just heard on the radio about a week ago that because of all the deaths in Texas due to street racing the legislature passed a new law making street racing a class 2 Felony with up to 20 years in prison. This is a real wake up call to anyone in Texas who might be tempted to race someone from a stoplight and find out the hard way about this new law. This was news to me and definetly made an impression. I'd advise you to save it for the track.

 

a friend of mine has a 04 cobra. with all the mods he has so far, he's went 12.09 to my 12.02 we've been going back and forth for some time now with all the different cars we have had.
here's a pic of both of us

 

'03 Cobras are awesome, I almost bought one. For $2000 you can have almost 500 at the wheels.

Afvette asying that the car will eventually blow up when the boost is turned up is plain wrong. The car has a $12,000 motor in it. It's an iron block w/ forged rods and pistons, it's ready to go from the factory like a Supra.

 

Rustangs and Slowbras..........I must of missed that phase when I was growing up..................thankfully.

 

How about some drag radials? I run some 500RWHP (I don't care what they say they put down) cobras at the track. I am running Thursday with street tires, still mounted from the road trip to the NCM and the Z06 FES. I love my BFGs and I think $ for $ they are hard to beat for a mod. I need a good tune and some LTs as I am running very rich after the Vararam...
Dave

 

very weird having a lightning owner dissing the new cobras?? I think one of them must have smacked you around pretty good...

 

Yea, Lightnings and Mustangs look so similar The only thing they have in common is the s/c and they are FORD. Nice try though.

 

Clearly, you are a true enthusiasssst.

 

Your forum name gives you away. Sorry, you don't like my comments, but I don't really care what you think. I can like and dislike what I want, as can you. It has nothing to do with being an enthusiast. Are all those Nascar fans that cheer for Chevrolet and boo the Fords and vice versa not enthusiasts?

 

Sorry Mr. Racer, I suppose I just find it strange when people feel the need to belittle something else to make their point. The Cobra is what it is and there is a lot to like about what it is. Most "enthusiasts" get it and would agree. I have owned a Lightning... own an '03 Cobra... and am in the market for a Z06. I appreciate them all. Although, I must admit, probably the only thing I don't like about the Z06 is the cockiness of some of the owners. Thankfully there are others that don't seem to exhibit latent problems with their manhood.

Take care,

Jim

 

 

Put some ice on that.

Jim
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