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  1. stagevi

    sorry - xhaust question

    what is the best sounding exhaust combination for a 96 cobra? i am trying to decide on a catback and either an off-road x or h. i do not like the backpressure popping that i have heard with some combinations. i want something to be somewhat raspy but i want the low rpm rumble as well. i...
  2. stagevi

    stock gear

    i was talking to my local mechanic and we were discussing gear ratios. he drove my car after he replaced a pinion bearing. i told him i assume the stock ratio is 3.27. he said he thought it had at least a 3.55 or 3.73. who is right? thank you.
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    wheel spacers

    i want to move the stock '96 17" cobra rims out of the wheelwell more. i was thinking of putting wheel spacers on all 4 wheels. are there any downsides to wheel spacers? if not, what is a good width? at what width does it look excessive? will it look alright from behind with 245 tires...
  4. stagevi

    96 sits low on one side

    i noticed that my 96 cobra was sitting a little low on the driverside. i ran a line from the peak of all 4 fenderwells to the ground. the driverside sits about a 1/2 inch lower than the passenger side. i also noticed that the car has koni yellows on all 4 corners. could it be that they were...
  5. stagevi

    stock shocks?

    i have Koni yellows on my 96 cobra. are they stock?
  6. stagevi

    who built your motor?

    what are the names scribed onto the valve cover on your cobra? are there any names that are commonly attributed to poorly assembled motors? the names on mine are Robert Natty and Bob McIntyre. The motor was built in the Romeo plant (i think all of them were). dude, what does yours say?
  7. stagevi

    what injector size?

    i am new to the team so you may see a ton of questions in the near future from me. what size injectors are stock on a 96 cobra? have you changed to a bigger size? if so which size? i also have a question about posi. so all solid-axle cobras come with posi/limited slip? my 94 GT came with...
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    cobra build number

    how do i find out my 96 cobra's build number? i see that some of you have a 4 digit number listed after your make and year in the sigs. what is it exactly and how do i find it for mine? thanks.
  9. stagevi

    detroit locker

    when i replace my stock gear with a 4.30, i am also thinking about putting a detroit, auburn, or eaton locker in as well. is this safe/streetable? i drive my 96 cobra everyday and on the highway often. i am also thinking about competing in NSCA events. is it worth the money? which brand is...
  10. stagevi

    braking problem

    i have a stock 96 cobra. when i brake hard the front end makes a short clunk from what sounds like the driverside front wheel area. when braking normally i do not hear the sound. can anyone help me out? thanks.
  11. stagevi

    blown

    does anyone know where i can get stock mach 460 speakers besides the dealer? most of them are blown when i bought the car. if not what is the best /cheapest replacement? i just want something that plays clearly. i am not a big speaker guy.
  12. stagevi

    problem when braking

    i have a stock 96 cobra. when i brake hard the front end makes a short clunk from what sounds like the driverside front wheel area. when braking normally i do not hear the sound. can anyone help me out? thanks.
  13. stagevi

    i want to run 12.50s

    i have a completely stock 96 cobra. i was just at a NSCA race this past weekend and saw that there is really no regular competition in the EFI class. there were three cars total. one was a 97 N/A cobra. it ran in a 12.50 index. i didn't get a chance to talk to the driver about his car and...
  14. stagevi

    oil pressure

    i am thinking of buying this 96 cobra. i noticed when i test drove it that the oil pressure needle reached between the A and the L towards the high side. is this anything to worry about? thanks.
  15. stagevi

    sorry---gear question

    i currently own a 94 GT with a 5 speed and a 3.73 and some other mods. i am looking for a 99-02 cobra. my first mods will be gears and exhaust of course. i noticed that alot of cobra owners go with 4.30 or 4.56. are these surface street only cars or can/are they driven on the highway? i...