98 Cobra Vs 99 Cobra???

[Noterminator]

Trying to decide between a 1998 and a 1999 Cobra. Advantages and disadvantages. I know the 99 has C heads with swirl ports that flow better, along with a revised intake that has shorter equal length runners and the IRS rear. Whereas the 98 has B heads, the older intake, and an SRA rear. Any other things that would steer you towards one over the other? Obviously I know the 99 has 15hp more, but also weighs around 100lbs more so they usually perform fairly similar. Just curious to hear others input. Thanks.

 

[1990_LX]

I think the SN's look New Edges...but I might be a bit biased.

 

[Noterminator]

I think the SN's look New Edges...but I might be a bit biased.

You think what?

 

[atv4life95]

I thought the 99 cobra had a live axle as well? Wasn't it only the 03/04 cobras that had IRS?

 

[Noterminator]

I thought the 99 cobra had a live axle as well? Wasn't it only the 03/04 cobras that had IRS?

Nope. 99 started the whole IRS for the Cobra.

 

[atv4life95]

How come 03 and 04 cobra suspension parts are different from the 99-01 cobra? For example if you go on American Muscle and look at say shocks for example, the shocks that fit the 99 cobra, also fit the 99-04 GT, but the shocks that fit the 03 cobra are a totally different model shock that doesn't fit anything else...

 

[atv4life95]

Nevermind, i'm wrong. Forget what I said in my last post...

 

[Noterminator]

Nevermind, i'm wrong. Forget what I said in my last post...

I think you were thinking of the 95-98 Cobra. Because most parts for the 99/01 are the same as the 03/04 Cobra's. With obvious exceptions.

 

[Calypso]

I guess the question is what is your plan for this new ride? Street? Strip? Both? DD? Little of everything?

 

[Noterminator]

I guess the question is what is your plan for this new ride? Street? Strip? Both? DD? Little of everything?

That's not really a factor either as both pretty much drive the same except the 96-98 launch better, and the 99/01 handle better thanks to the IRS. Also the 96-98 can handle more boost due to the Teskid block being stronger than the Windsor block. I think some 99's still had a Teskid though.

 

[Cobra Esq]

I guess the question is what is your plan for this new ride? Street? Strip? Both? DD? Little of everything?

That's not really a factor either as both pretty much drive the same except the 96-98 launch better, and the 99/01 handle better thanks to the IRS.

Makes a BIG difference at the drag strip. The bane of the IRS is wheel hop and the major damage that can follow. This can be overcome but it involves putting a bunch of money and work into it. SRA is tried and true at the track and requires far less to set up for a good launch.

On the other hand, on the open road and through the twisties the IRS is the way to go.

 

[TBapp3]

Side note, timmy doesn't do the trackthing, I tried to talk him into it (previously)but no intrest or something...so drawbacks on irs should be know problem with only street use...

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[Noterminator]

Makes a BIG difference at the drag strip. The bane of the IRS is wheel hop and the major damage that can follow. This can be overcome but it involves putting a bunch of money and work into it. SRA is tried and true at the track and requires far less to set up for a good launch.

On the other hand, on the open road and through the twisties the IRS is the way to go.

That's pretty much what I said lol. I know all about the IRS. And I'm not looking to build a track car at this point. So ideally it'll come down to price I guess and looks. I was more or less interested in if there were any known issues.

 

[TacoCrisma]

Go for the SN95 if it looks nice. Most of them are junked crap so when you see a 94-98 thats in great condition its a definite head turner.

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