SVT = (Slow Vehicles Team)???

alright people, Im just looking for some info on a 1996 Ford Mustang Cobra. Performance, reliablity, fun factor... the whole nine yards. Also, the one that I am looking at has 100K on everything and they want 7 g's... bad deal or good steal? Please, any imput would be greatly appreicated.

Thanks!

4.6 DOHC with 305hp.

305hp@5800 rpm's
300 lbs.-ft of torque @ 4800 rpm's
Borg-Warner T45 5-speed transmission, but the only downfall of the trans was it is only rated to handle 320hp. Not so good if your looking to slap on a supercharger or something.

List price in 96 was $24,810 for a coupe, so $7 grand now isn't too bad. Just remember there are 100k miles on it now, and you don't know what kinda miles they are. Look at it very closely and make sure its what you want!

alright, so you're saying that the trans can only handle a 15 more HP max. What kind of aftermarket mods can I do (Ram Air, Cold Air Induction, Intake, Exaust, Headers)? Is this a huge downfall? Also, I am somewhat concerned with the fact that it has 100K on everything, even if they are "Highway miles."

Thanks

The 320 hp quote is just a general number, I know several guys with modded 4.6 liter cobras who are running a supercharger with stock trans without any problem. Just wouldnt bang it to hard;) The best mod for a 96 cobra would be 4:10 gears. Those engines love to rev, and nothing wakes them up like steep gears.

How do you guys afford insurance on your Cobras?

Depends on age.

2001 Bullitt, $350 a month.

Originally posted by lewkskywalker
How do you guys afford insurance on your Cobras?


IM 22 and I pay $412 every 3 months. Wow, Los are you paying $350 a month in insurance:eek:

:(

I hate Texas.

When I move to Oklahoma, it'll drop to about 230 a month.

I don't know why the rates are so varied like that.

I pay $62 a week, or about $3,200 a year for both my cars. Los, I'm glad I don't pay as much as you, but I wish I payed what 94svt5.0 does.

the 96 non-convertable with no extra options is worth 11k at a dealer, private party is 8.5k

damn you guys are getting robbed on insurance, im 25 and with my 2003 cobra i only pay $90 a month:evillaugh

Los what is a bullitt?
ive seen that mentioned in a few threads now and am curious about what it is.

as far as my limited knowledge is concerned, a "bullitt" is a special edtion of the Mustang. One of its asthetic features is the crome gas cap. As far as specs and performance, Im not sure how much of improvement it has over other 'Stangs.

Among other things the bullit has different suspension, no spoiler, special gas cap, and of course Bullit wheels. Underhood it has a different intake and underdrive pullies, but it is only rated at 265 hp, 5 more then a GT. Inside, it has different gauges and aluminum door sills. Im sure Los will add the stuff I missed.

Come on guys you have never seen the 70's movie "bullit"? It's where Ford came up with the Bullit design for the current Mustang. I suggest you rent the movie and see what's its all about.

I had a really sweet thread where I laid it out. I shall proceed as follows:

The basics:
2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt
options: True Blue, Black, Dark Highland Green
Other options: Mach 460 stereo
4.6 SOHC @ 265 (275 later rated by Ford) hp
315 lbs trq
Tremec 3650 5speed transmission
Best 1/4 time: 13.7s stock, 13.3 on DRs by JB Vobra (IMBOC.com)

Specialty items:
Exterior - Introduces the 2001 + Hoodscoops (taller in overall length than the 2000 Spring edition Mustang hoodscoops). The C pillars are unique as they don't have scoops per say, but mold to the body. The quarter panel window and arch are angled specifically for a newer aggressive look. Also, the Bullitt groundeffects are unique as we get mudflaps behind the front tires and a smooth edge before the back tires. There are no spoilers for the Bullitt Mustang. They come with a polished aluminum gas cap and brushed aluminum 2 1/2 tail pipes. Also introduces the Bullitt Torq thrust rims that ALL the GTs carry now. 13" Brembo rotors and two piston caliper brakes and 11" rears with red painted calipers with white ponies etched on the front. The Bullitt also do not come with fog lights!

Interior - Retro gauges, brushed aluminum shifter bezel, aluminum shifter ball, specially designed seats. On the door sill, there are brushed aluminum door thingies that say Bullitt on em (I'm tired, I forgot). The pedals are aluminum as well.

Motor - 4.6 SOHC with the following:
revised pulley system (I think this occured with all 2nd half 2001 year production year GTs).
Bullitt/SVO type intake
Twin 52mm throttlebody
Cobra Alternator
specialized tag to serialize the current Bullitt (Mine is 3753)

If I can think of anything else, I'll let you know.

so bullit is like fords own mustang specialty brand like rousche only factory?
or is it just a median between gt and cobra?

When did ford change the rating to 275 hp? I read in one of the mustang magazines where the Bullit dynoed what would figure to 265 at the crank, but actually less torque then the GT of the same year.

Originally posted by grimmy
so bullit is like fords own mustang specialty brand like rousche only factory?
or is it just a median between gt and cobra?

No, its Team Mustang flexing its muscle and a go between the GT and Cobra.

Hey, www.IMBOC.com

Most Bullitts are dynoing above and beyond 265. I'd wager than 90% of the board that have dynoed their cars are around 270+. But I dynoed mine at 259... :eek: I think their dyno machine was way off cause a guy did comparative dynoes and the place I got mine was off on his by at least fifty hp.

:bloated:

As for fun factor....gosh i lvoe my car. I drive a 97 cobra, i got mine for 15,500. It had 27 thousand miles on it and all kinds of mods like exaust, caster camber adjusters and such. my insurance is 375 for 6 months. I ve convinced people the car they want is a cobra. as for things to look for.....transmission is big, syncros go.....its not a big prob but if there is over 100,000 miles on it watch out....id pay 3 to 5 grand while spening another 2 grand fixing it

The 1996-1998 Mustang Cobra's horsepower specs were listed above.

Best way to get a lot of power out of it is to go forced induction, but if you don't have the cash, full exhaust, underdrives, CAI, 4.30 ring and pinion, and drag radials.

There have been numerous people able to drag the Gen I Cobra's into the 11's with no engine modifications, just a few external bolt on's (not forced induction or N20).

Stock look for 14.0@102 or so. Add 4.30s, X pipe, catback, and drag radials and you'll be in the 12's closing in on 110mph.

Bullitt is one badass movie, Steve Mcqueen is a police detective, I can't remember the story, but he drives a 68 mustang, and he has a BADASS chase scene with a charger I suggest everyone see it, even if you on;y see it for thr chase, it's one of the coolest chase scenes ever.