Are the 03+ terminator(cobra) stangs that damn good?

**Murder after Midnight** · 07-27-2006, 01:31 PM

Not trying to start anything, but I know somebody in another state who just bought a silver one and he says it dynoed 450+wrhp with just a pulley and exhaust, is that possible or is that bs?

**Blitzed** · 07-27-2006, 01:43 PM

From my understanding, a tune is a good thing to have when changing pully size. But considering how many things factor into HP numbers, I don't see 450 being un-believable

**Murder after Midnight** · 07-27-2006, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Blitzed

From my understanding, a tune is a good thing to have when changing pully size. But considering how many things factor into HP numbers, I don't see 450 being un-believable

So your saying 450wrhp is possible with those mods and a tune? WOW!!!! Why dont Cobra's get more love here then
that makes me think different about my next car choice that's for sure.

**snaggeltooth** · 07-27-2006, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Murder after Midnight

Not trying to start anything, but I know somebody in another state who just bought a silver one and he says it dynoed 450+wrhp with just a pulley and exhaust, is that possible or is that bs?

probably a tune also. I was looking at a guys car domain had 380rwhp with just a k&n

**Murder after Midnight** · 07-27-2006, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by snaggeltooth

probably a tune also. I was looking at a guys car domain had 380rwhp with just a k&n

Damn that is impressive

**Blitzed** · 07-27-2006, 01:56 PM

I like Cobras, I like fords.. As you can see I drive one everyday. It took the 4.6 a little while to come around. Ford put weak internals in most of them and due to that fact the aftermarket was slow to get on the boat. That and the 4.6 was first designed to be FWD and its block and bore spacing make "going big" hard to do

**310stanger** · 07-27-2006, 02:48 PM

dare i chime in? the 03 cobras routinely dyno around 350 to on the high end 370 rwhp stock so throw in pulley exhaust and cai and tune. yes 450 rwhp is the norm. entirely possible.

**Nastyfoot** · 07-27-2006, 05:15 PM

Yep, I work with a guy that has an 04 and did just that. Pisses me off, but that's ok. GM still rules all

**Zboner** · 07-27-2006, 05:23 PM

they just cost to much money

**AKIRA** · 07-27-2006, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by Zboner

they just cost to much money

Bingo.

I just cant succumb to those car payments, insurance, and now fucking gas prices today. I am just about finished paying off my car and I am looking forward to it.

Id like to have one though.

**310stanger** · 07-27-2006, 06:21 PM

i agree on the 03 cobra being costly. the gas mileage sucks. the insurance sucks. but the hp per dollar rules.

**Bigrus** · 07-27-2006, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by Zboner

they just cost to much money

How much did a new ls1 cost compared to the new cobra?...How much are people trying to get for thier used ls1's?

A buddy of mine is selling his cobra with 18k on the dash for 25k I just saw an 00ss for 17k the other day.

I really like them and if i was able to get that kind of cash i would have one, They take very well to mods.

**Zboner** · 07-27-2006, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by Bigrus

How much did a new ls1 cost compared to the new cobra?...How much are people trying to get for thier used ls1's?

A buddy of mine is selling his cobra with 18k on the dash for 25k I just saw an 00ss for 17k the other day.

I really like them and if i was able to get that kind of cash i would have one, They take very well to mods.

i would never pay 17k for a 2000 SS.

**Zboner** · 07-27-2006, 06:26 PM

werent cobras new like 40-50k??? f bods high 20's

**Bigrus** · 07-27-2006, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Zboner

i would never pay 17k for a 2000 SS.

I hope no oen would, but people are now acting like they have gold when they have a ls1 camaro/formula

**310stanger** · 07-27-2006, 06:29 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! lol the 03 cobra was between 33k and 36k for a vert. the 02 ws6s were a bit overpriced at 32k. lets face it part of the reason fbods are gone is cause they jus got to pricey for the market that loved them most.

**Zboner** · 07-27-2006, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Bigrus

I hope no oen would, but people are now acting like they have gold when they have a ls1 camaro/formula

man these cars are a dime a dozen anymore, i dont like to say that but really they are getting to be like that, in a few years they will be so low on price ill prolly more then one

**Zboner** · 07-27-2006, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by 310stanger

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! lol the 03 cobra was between 33k and 36k for a vert. the 02 ws6s were a bit overpriced at 32k. lets face it part of the reason fbods are gone is cause they jus got to pricey for the market that loved them most.

but i mean if you wanted the BASE LS1 you could get it for LOW 20's and get the same performance as the high end cars with more options.

you cant spend 20k and get a cobra

**snaggeltooth** · 07-27-2006, 06:35 PM

I have noticed Fords stay pricey longer ...But a used f-body has never brought full book ...

**Bigrus** · 07-27-2006, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Zboner

but i mean if you wanted the BASE LS1 you could get it for LOW 20's and get the same performance as the high end cars with more options.

you cant spend 20k and get a cobra

The base back then with how crazy people were modding costed a crap-ton compared to today because they were still new and performance parts were still in the works.

Im not a die hard GM fan i enjoy any car that was made to haul ass. the cobra is a awesome car for the price and i really think it will be the grand national of our time.