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  1. BlkThndr66

    96 Cobra rims to 05 bullitt rims

    I have a 96 Cobra with the stock 5-spoke 17X8's with 245/45/17's. I recently picked up a set of bullitt rims of off an 05 GT with 235/55/17's. Question is are these compatible? Do I need wheel spacers, if so how much? and If I really wanna use the thicker sidewall tires; how much will it...
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    Reviving my baby

    I have a 96 snake wish a blown motor :( It happened in Dec. 06. I had the right bank blow on me and it completely self-destructed. Now I am just starting to get enough $ together to be able to afford a new motor. Do I need to do anything else to it since it has been sitting for 8 months...
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    Suspension problem

    My 96 snake is acting up. Over bumps and uneven roads my front suspension is really loud. Loud squeaking that I would think is the front struts. But, when the car is at a stop light/sign, and I turn the wheel, it is REALLY loud. It sounds like a mouse on fire... Now I think it is either my...
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    traction bar

    I completely broke my rear traction bar yesterday. I think I bottomed out the CObra and it busted it. By the way I'm not sure if that is what this "MonteCarlo-style" bar is actually called. Its right behind the Rear end and connects at the bottom of the spings on the rear end. I think this...
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    5.4

    ME and my buddy are opening our own shop for performance upgrades and custom fabrication. Now, I am saving money for a new motor........5.4 DOHC Do you think this will be a straight drop in to my 96 Cobra (if it isnt totaled)? Idealy, I want to Stroke and Bore the block a little, to like a...
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    Cobra may be Totaled

    My dumb-ass let someone else drive my car and she crashed it into a F*^$ing tree!!! The damage without even tearing it apart is 6500. Get this.....in the great state of Illinois, even if she is driving I'M AT FAULT. So now my insurance is gonna sky rocket and she doesnt get anything. Isnt...
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    Got my Cobra

    I finally got my Cobra!! As soon as I got it though, I was leaving for vacation. Since I got home, all I have been doing is driving it. I have had a few encounters with the rice-boys in my town, but of course none of them gave a good fight. I am so excited and I already have a list of mods to...
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    New Guy: 96 Cobra

    Whats up everyone, I just registered today. I currently own a 1999 Trailblazer, but I am in the process of selling it. I am buying my aunt's 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. :worship: It's only got 65K miles, and it's in immaculate condition. She's selling it to me for 8,000. Heh, I knew...