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    Coolant Change Interval

    My 2001 Cobra with 27,000 miles is still on the original engine coolant. Is it time to change it? What type of coolant is recommended? Also, how long can oil remain good if the car is driven infrequently? I read that oil can absorb moisture from the air and affect the lubrication properties of...
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    Supercharging a 2001 Cobra

    Is it worth it vs. selling it and getting a 03 or 04? I was thinking that new rods and pistons to gain strength and lower the compression. Adding a SC and assorted extras to make it work. Probably better off to sell and buy a newer cobra.
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    2001 Cobra Block - Lined Cylinders?

    A newbie question: are the cylinders in my aluminum block cast iron lined or are the cylinder walls coated or treated in some manner?
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    2001 Cobra Value

    Looking at selling my 2001 Cobra all stock with 27K miles, silver, excellent++ condition. What do you think it is worth in the Seattle area?
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    2001 Synthetic Recommendations

    I am looking at 30k miles and am thinking about changing the trans and diff to synthetic oil. Is it worth it and what do you recommend.
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    2001 Cobra Coolant Changing Procedure

    Can someone help me with going through the procedure for changing the coolant. Thanks
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    2001 Cobra - What is it worth $$

    2001 Cobra Coupe 27K, Silver with Black interior. 2nd owner adult owner. Original and unmolested. Pristine condition in the Seattle area. I am thinking about selling, what do you think it is worth? Should I wait to see if SVT closes doors?:flag:
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    Stock 01 Cobra / Recommended Mods

    What Mods are recommended for a stock 01 Cobra that will provide most bang for the buck. I am thinking 3.73 gears, CAI, shifter, exhaust (I am not sure if headers, h-pipe and catbacks should all be installed). Are under drive pulleys worth it? Do they affect my accesories ability to charge and...
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    2001 Cobra Wheel Torque Requirements

    2001 Cobra factory wheels: What is the torque requirement for the lug nuts?
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    2001 Cobra California Emissions

    My 2001 Cobra was delivered new to Oregon state. Would it have been delivered with California emissions? If not, what is different on a CA emissions cobra and is it possible to retrofit my car to meet CA requirements? Any estimate on $ costs? And what is involved? Thanks
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    01 Cobra and California Emissions

    My 01 Cobra was delivered new to Oregon state. Does it have the emissons equipment to be able to meet California emissions requirements? Do vehicles delivered new to adjacent states normally have CA emissions equipment? If not, what would be involved to convert it to meet CA emissions and what...
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    2001 Cobra Oil Recommendation

    Valvoline Durablend 5w-20 Any opinions on this synthetic blend for use in the 2001 Cobra?
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    2001 Cobra Oil Recommendation

    Ford Specs Motorcraft 5w-20 Super Premium. I want to stay with a mineral based oil since I change it every 3K miles and my car generally gets light duty driving. Is any high quality oil such as Castrol 5w-20 equal to the Motorcraft Super Premium. I have never had problems on other vehicles with...
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    01 Cobra Production Number

    New (used) Cobra owner here. How do I determine what my cobra's build number is? Is it the last four digits of the vin# ?
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    New 01 Cobra Owner

    I purchased my long sought after Cobra this weekend. It truely was worth the effort in searching it out. 23K miles and it is in like new condition. It is nicer than a 6K mile 01 Cobra and 3K mile 03 Cobra I considered. I would like to increase the power to 03/04 levels. I was thinking about...
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    2001 Cobra Price Check

    I took Snarf's advise and offered 20.3K. The dealer said he would go 20.9K just to wrap up a deal. They have had it since April but the local market is not very big. It really sounds like a premium condition car from all that he has described. He is willing to allow me have 72 hours for a SVT...
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    2001 Cobra Price Check

    I am looking at a 2001 Cobra 23K miles, one owner, non-smoke, original owner. 100% stock and lovingly cared for and in the color I have been looking for. They want $23,500 but I could get for $21,500 - $21,900. Two months remaining on warrantee. I would have to travel 300 miles to get it. Is...
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    looking at a 99 cobra

    1999 Fixes? I am also looking at a 1999 Cobra. What are the "fixes" beyond the issues involved in obtaining the advertised 320 HP? How can this be determined? Oasis report? Anything else to be looking at for problem areas? Thanks
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    2004 Cobra Coupe Price Check

    I have decided on a new Cobra Coupe in silver,dark suede seat inserts and the chrome wheel option. The dealer told me tonight he will sell for invoice (I have a copy) minus $500. This puts the price at $33,106. I have been looking and shopping around and I believe this is pretty much the lowest...
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    2003 or 2004 Cobra?

    I am considering purchasing a 2003 or 2004 Cobra coupe. I can get a new 2004 coupe for about $32,500.00 (invoice - holdback) I also found a "new" 2003 Sonic Blue coupe with 3,800 miles. This car was driven by the owner of the Ford dealership and would be sold as new. The warrantee would...
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