2003 Cobra Vs. Z06

[vortech]

not only do you sound godless, but you sound like a borderline shithead that thinks its ok to go eye for eye. Peral Harbor pales in comparison to what happened at Nagasaki & hiroshimi. You talk like a fool. Oh yea, the world will remember all our good. lol What a crock of shit. This whole 'terrorism' nonsense is just that ------ nonsense. This is way bigger than some dick from the middle east. You ought to read your bible (probably don't have one because you sound like a godless soul) and read the book of revelations --- more importantly---the book of Matthew, which clearly speaks of the anti-christ that is to rise very soon out of the new revived Roman Empire (THE EUROPEAN COMMUNION UNION). Go ahead and buy into this Al-Kaeda nonsense------because we are witnessing the escalation that will lead to the Rapture, 7 year Tribulation, and Final battle of Armageddon.

[vortech]

I think anyone can post anything they want on these threads. Whether its offensive or not. You just better be able to take the heat if thats the case. Our generation has become a generation of pussies. We have to be politically correct---for fear of offending everyone. Every one takes everything the wrong way-----we sue one another to just to make a fast buck. This whole planet needs to be wiped out----because growing up in the 80s----well------just wasn't as bad as it is now. people don't give a rats ass about anything anymore. People in our country throw away marriages---like their friggen candy wrappers. Some of us----like, cheat, and steal--like its a prerequiste to get into the hall of fame. The only thing that makes logical sense anymore------is the purchase of a blown cobra. :finger:

[Mikeaveli]

*to everything going on right now in this topic*

Hmmm... Wasn't this topic about the 03 Cobra vs. the Z06?

[94svt5.0]

Okay, back to topic. How about them 03s?

[SkylineUSA]

03 Cobra,

Can you tell us a little more about your ride, sounds pretty bad. How much was it? Is there anything that you do not like about the car?

[03 Cobra]

Originally posted by SkylineUSA
03 Cobra,

Can you tell us a little more about your ride, sounds pretty bad. How much was it? Is there anything that you do not like about the car?

Well SkylineUSA, so far so good. I have only had the car 6 weeks, only mods so far are I had the bumper insets painted, and all the interior dash pieces that were flat black also painted ( the color of the car ). This car is the shit, No complaints about power.... only problem I have run across is the tires that come stock Eagle F1's. They are not nearly enough tire for the power, it is almost impossible to hook them up. Anyone got a suggestion on a better tire? 275/40-17

[03 Cobra]

oh yeah, I paid $500 below sticker. $34,350, and had the dealer throw in an extra cobra rim and tire, instead of a dounut tire.

[vortech]

That's an easy one.
The best wet traction tire and for that matter the best traction tire wet or dry is the Toyo Proxes T1-S

I would have to say that second best tires are the Bridgestone Potenza S-03. I've used both based on recommendations from 5.0 mag & fast fords mag. They were on the money in recommending these rubbers. The Toyos though, unreal for stangs in the rain and dry.

[75stroppe]

What is the difference in the 1999-2001 and 2003 cobra motors forged pistons forged rods. I want to know since I want to buy a 2001 Cobra and slap on a Kenne Belle on a 2002.

[vortech]

the 01 has hypereutectic pistons. Take it from me----because I blew 2 cobra motors without putting in the blower. Your kenne belle will not last long on your 01 cobra UNLESS you do one very important thing. However, that isn't a guarantee. You need to get a high volume oil pump for the 01 4.6L. That particular engine does not lubricate the engine bearings very well when you are going above 5,000rpm. Basically, if you run it hard, you are going to be out of luck. You defintely are going to need a 7 qt pan. But, honestly, blower failure on the 01 cobra is just becoming to common to alot of 01 owners. The only thing forged in that engine is the crankshaft. The rods, pistons, bearings are just weak. The nuts that keep the rod in place tend to fail with forced induction. All these claims that the 01 can be easily supercharged----are just BS. Because there is a lot of damage to this engine from the forced induction. The info out there on 01 blowing is just very misleading. I had to learn the hard way-----and resorted to buying a forged aluminum block (all forged internals)----from www.dssracing.com. They definetely have the best aftermarket forged modular blocks---and they are blower and NOS ready. If you can-----don't waste your money on the 01---unless you plan on replacing the engine. DEFINTELY bro, I'm warning you. If you aren't going to slap a blower on it, get a high volume oil pump and a 7 qt oil pan. The parts are cheap, but the labor is expensive--because the engine will have to be removed for the oil pump install----but you'll save yourself a lot of stress. If you are going to use a blower-----you better run the minimum boost and you better use an air/air intercooler (don't go with water/air cooler). Even with all this, the 01 internal parts will eventually fail. Just a matter of time.

[03 Cobra]

Vortech, ever use nitto 555r's? [http://www.steeda.com/store/-catalog/nitto555r.htm]

[vortech]

but I'm aware that they are pretty good dry traction tires. As far as the wet goes, they don't comapre to the Toyos or the Potenza S-03s.

[75stroppe]

Originally posted by vortech
the 01 has hypereutectic pistons. Take it from me----because I blew 2 cobra motors without putting in the blower. Your kenne belle will not last long on your 01 cobra UNLESS you do one very important thing. However, that isn't a guarantee. You need to get a high volume oil pump for the 01 4.6L. That particular engine does not lubricate the engine bearings very well when you are going above 5,000rpm. Basically, if you run it hard, you are going to be out of luck. You defintely are going to need a 7 qt pan. But, honestly, blower failure on the 01 cobra is just becoming to common to alot of 01 owners. The only thing forged in that engine is the crankshaft. The rods, pistons, bearings are just weak. The nuts that keep the rod in place tend to fail with forced induction. All these claims that the 01 can be easily supercharged----are just BS. Because there is a lot of damage to this engine from the forced induction. The info out there on 01 blowing is just very misleading. I had to learn the hard way-----and resorted to buying a forged aluminum block (all forged internals)----from www.dssracing.com. They definetely have the best aftermarket forged modular blocks---and they are blower and NOS ready. If you can-----don't waste your money on the 01---unless you plan on replacing the engine. DEFINTELY bro, I'm warning you. If you aren't going to slap a blower on it, get a high volume oil pump and a 7 qt oil pan. The parts are cheap, but the labor is expensive--because the engine will have to be removed for the oil pump install----but you'll save yourself a lot of stress. If you are going to use a blower-----you better run the minimum boost and you better use an air/air intercooler (don't go with water/air cooler). Even with all this, the 01 internal parts will eventually fail. Just a matter of time.

Thanks for the info
Presently i have a notchbak fox and I am putting together a stock 306 block stock crank, forged rods, Keith Black forged pistons TFS intake heads custom cam and incon twin turbo. But I feel like trashing that and getting a 03 cobra just for the better handling. I have been killing myself over whether I should keep the notch or buy the cobra what do you think.

[vortech]

if you are ready to spend----then its a no brainer to go with the 03. Don't be a fool like me-------who learned the hard way-----how weak a non forged internal block is. My engine was $10K (bullet block from DSSracing) + S-trim vortech $7K. Take the 03.

[SkylineUSA]

75stroppe,

I had the same isues about handling on my LX. If you spend $2K on Front Coil Overs, PHB, TA, LCA, Konis or Bilsteins, C/C, and rear sway bar you will be amazed at the difference.

I own a GTR, and with my Stang set up with MM's suspension it will hang with it in the corners. On the straights the Stang will win, but I also have not started modding the GTR, yet

Don't give up on your Fox, call MM, installation was pretty easy as well.