Picked up a 99 Cobra

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  1. 98blackmagic New Member

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    OK guys just got a 99 Cobra and it is stock other than a NASTY side exhaust kit:nonono: , yea its got to go. So what are you guys running for gears? I was thinking 4:10's or mabye 4:30's :rolleyes: Has anyone had major problems with the IRS rear? What is the best sounding cat-back exhaust for the cobra? Is there any benifit from a diffrent throttle body? Sorry for so many questions, this is my first PI cobra and Im not familair with them at all. :D
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    Well my 2K GT isn't a Cobra, but it is Cobra powered. Mine has Dynomax Welded UltraFlows 2.5" with a MAC Prochamber and JBA headers. The sound is great. Gets lots of compliments on the exhaust note.
    Scott
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    id say go with 4.10s, short throw, magnaflow, slp, or borla exhaust, i have a tb on mine, a bbk twin 65mm and i had to fabriacte it a bit, but ive seen quicker throtle response, but it does make the gas pedal real stiff
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    Im trying to get myhands on a 99 Cobra myself. Looking to trade straight up for my 02 GT.

    And if i DID get a 99 cobra. Id go with 4.10s. Eventhough the 4.30s are probably the best bet for a Cobra...i think they are too much for a 5 speed trans and for a daily driver like myself. :(
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    Good idea about the gears for the pre 03'-04' snakes. :nice: 4.10's or 4.30's will do the trick for sure.
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    update guys, all the mods in my sig is now installed. The gears RULE, I went with the 430's and love them, the car turns up QUICK and stays in the mid to upper rpm range, exactly where the 4 valve makes big power:D . Im a happy camper :hail2:
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    Black98magic

    What did you sell your 98 Gt for, and what did you buy the 99 Cobra for?


    I just test drove a 99 Cobra a caught the bug...uh oh!
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    I have 4.10's waiting to go in but since my car is not my daily driver anymore the 4.30's sound good....You like them, how is the freeway RPM's?
    Scott
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    I got 10 grand out of my 98 with the new motor that wasnt even installed yet, it was sold while it was in the shop and waiting for the new motor in go in. I picked up the cobra for 13 :D
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    I love them, rpms not that bad in 5th doing 55 or so around 2100 or 2200
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    I love them, rpms not that bad in 5th doing 55 or so around 2100 or 2200

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