Spanked by Cobra Last night.

[Mixedpuppy]

I only have a 98 A4 with very minor mods on it. Some dude waited for me at a light wanting to take me. Normally I don't like to do this but this guy was persistant and I knew I would get spanked. So he's in his Red Cobra with "COBRA" in black letters on the rear bumber. I looked to see if the coast was clear. Nailed it and of course like I expected I got spanked. I'm kind of banging my head thinking I should have bought a manual six speed but oh well.

What would you guys do to pimp my ride to take Cobras? Should I just get WS6/six speed or keep what I got and work on it?

[DJ Taso]

What year was it? Did it sound stock?

[Mixedpuppy]

Not sure in all honesty, he probably had some minor mods.

[AmericanZ28]

Not sure in all honesty, he probably had some minor mods.

It was probably an 03-04 Cobra that you went up againts. Those cars are pretty darn fast out of the box and they take little to do much more. Also, a six speed would have done nothing to help your chances over an A4. If anything, your loss would have been worse with the six speed!

[94 formula]

If you have a M6 it has less drivetrain loss than an A4 and will be faster BUT you must be able to drive your M6 better which you cannot be as accurate as a computer. Your biggest problem is probably if you have 2.73 gears. An M6 stock will have 3.42 gears which will help a lot compared to 2.73's. Also an LS1 is an LS1 whether it is in a 2002 WS6 or a bare bones 98 formula. The main difference would be the LS6 intake that came on the 01 and 02's but that wouldn't even come close to the hp difference of the 03-04 cobra. The difference power wise between WS6's\SS's and TA's\Formulas\Z28s is a little better flowing exhaust and intake but a few minor mods takes care of that. 03-04 Cobras can see close to 450hp if not more with a bigger pulley, exhaust and a tune. To run with a stock one in the quarter a pair of sticky tires, traction mods, and boltons may do it but anything after that or racing a modded one your going to need to tap into the engine and do at least a cam along with full boltons and gears.

[Joe 1320]

To keep with a 03-04 cobra, you'll need mods. Lots of them. They have the addition of a supercharger for increased airflow. Just slap on a supercharger and go hunting.......

[RocKin1967]

this is all u need 2 do 2 win.... pull up to the line with the cobra toss some nails infront of his rear tire and run him 1. u win the race 2. he cant catch u to kill u and 3. u only spent like $3 instead of hundreds in mods, and thats how its done.. lol dont mind me im just bored

[thomas]

Just make sure you live in a different state!

Funny though.

[Performin Norman]

I used to mix it up a lot with an 03 Cobra owner in my town. It's quick.

[thomas]

Yeah there pretty wuick but just throw a ati pro charger on it and you should win if you can get the wheels to hook up.

[casey02ws6]

Stock 03 and 04 Cobras are quick but you do not need a supercharger to run with them. A bolt on LS1 will run competitively with a STOCK Cobra. The problem is finding a stock one - they're as hard, or harder, to find than a stock LS1. Ad as mentioned above a few mods and they become absolute beasts - talking 500 RWHP.

[IROCker]

First off...d@mn it! That su*ks

better take a look at the rules


Second, you could spend thousands, take your motor out, stroke it, and put it back in. Next, rebuild your rear to 3.73 gears, or something competitive. I have a 6-speed in my '86, and off the line I spin tires worse than an automatic. My only problem is hooking up.

Cobras that look stock are seldom stock. They usually all have added performance. If they've got $$ to blow on a Cobra, they've got $$ to blow on mods too. Mach 1's are the same way, just without the supercharger...but some do, so be careful. Mach's don't sound mean cause of the exhaust, but they can run low 13s and mid 12s with some work. So don't let them fool you either.

One buddy of mine has got a brand new Mach 1. I give him cr@p cause I smoke him all day long. But another buddy's got an '03 Cobra and it's really fast. Numbers wise, we are pretty dead even with each other, but I can't beat him cause all my tires do is spin. After I master the art of driving and hooking up, I'll take him. But not now. His hooks up great and it's automatic. IF you want a fast car now, throw on a supercharger. Otherwise, you'll end up spending a ton of money.

[xxRillixx]

Theres alot of work w/ the supercharger, not to mention 2K. I think if your going to spend that cash, might as well be able to run more then 8psi (safely).

Plus you would probably be better off with a turbo. Dont get me wrong, SC's are awsome, but on a Daily Driver... not very economical.

Dont be worried about the M6 vs. the A4. Some of the fastest cars in the las vegas club are A4. And prob isnt worth the swap (IMHO).

Im not sure how much of the difference in mods between 93-97 and 98-02.
*But i believe it would be a good idea to do the rear gears, shift kit, torque converter, and tranny cooler (A4).
*Not sure how restrictive your exaust is (headers back) but it would be good to look into that.
*Then suspension.
*Big power adders - TC / SC / LS6 (LT1 guys - LT4)?
*Brakes!!

There are plenty of other things to do in there too. Check out the Free Mods. Just do a search for them... should find 5-10 different ones.

(Im just starting to get into modding too, there are lots of people here that know more then me... this is what i was told to do. I would love to see corrections )

[Superman09]

First off...d@mn it! That su*ks

better take a look at the rules


Second, you could spend thousands, take your motor out, stroke it, and put it back in. Next, rebuild your rear to 3.73 gears, or something competitive. I have a 6-speed in my '86, and off the line I spin tires worse than an automatic. My only problem is hooking up.

Cobras that look stock are seldom stock. They usually all have added performance. If they've got $$ to blow on a Cobra, they've got $$ to blow on mods too. Mach 1's are the same way, just without the supercharger...but some do, so be careful. Mach's don't sound mean cause of the exhaust, but they can run low 13s and mid 12s with some work. So don't let them fool you either.

One buddy of mine has got a brand new Mach 1. I give him cr@p cause I smoke him all day long. But another buddy's got an '03 Cobra and it's really fast. Numbers wise, we are pretty dead even with each other, but I can't beat him cause all my tires do is spin. After I master the art of driving and hooking up, I'll take him. But not now. His hooks up great and it's automatic. IF you want a fast car now, throw on a supercharger. Otherwise, you'll end up spending a ton of money.

Your buddies cobra is an Auto? Thought they only came in a stick??? I am searching for a car right now and cant find anything. I have about 10-12k to spend. I am desperately searching for a 98-00 TA with about 50 k miles for that. I need an auto though. I wanted a cobra until i found they are only mannys. Please get back to me on that..... I need power, my V6 blazer isnt cutting it. LS1!!!! (on supercharged cobra ) all work the same

[roastm]

SUPERCHARGE IT!!!!!

i have a 94 z with a procharger stage 2 intercooled and i wouldnt trade it 4 the world ! however . . . . i have never been more unsatisfied with an install than that . and i NOT jokeing when i say it gave me a bleeding ulser i am pritty macanicly incliened but do your self a favor and pay someone else to install it TRUST ME . but it goes like a mother f@#$%^