I Think I Bought the Cheapest SN95 Cobra in the Country: Track Car Build!!!
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- I bought a used 1997 Cobra with under 70k miles on the cheap. It’s not perfect but I think it’s an excellent starting point for a track/drift car!
$3,500! That was an absolute steal man! I want one of Cobras so bad.
same bro dream car
Definitely post more of this build!!
Aaric Geerdts new video is up :))
I’ve always said these cars are something special!!! One of the biggest weak points tho is the suspension department! These things handle like a boat in the ocean! The most noticeable thing you can do to the suspension is subframe connectors,sway bars,and coil over,,,oh and a nice panhard bar for the tax
You need to lower that thing. I have a 97 cobra also. Love my black beauty
Yup on the suspension
Got mine lowered with a Steeda suspension
Swapped the T45 5 speed for a T56 6 speed . Aluminum drive shaft 3.73 Motorsport rear end and the car came ALIVE !
"killer deal and my favorite Cobra as well, that's 🔥 brother"
Nice I Bought two Cobra’s Last month, one is a 95 with a Vortech V3 supercharger port and polished heads exhaust. forged pistons and rods bored .30 over (306) and tuned paid $2200 And a 96 Laser Red with a tune, cam, exhaust and coil overs for 1800. Both cars run and look amazing.
Thats insanely low cost. The blower kit alone is worth most of what you paid for the car. You should post some videos of these
I picked my up this week (98 Cobra). I love my new car, I already have a Saleen, but the Cobra is more fun to drive. Triple
Hell of a deal. I wanted one so bad when they came out. 305 HP isn't a big deal today, but it sure was back then. A family friend worked at Romeo engine when they built them. I tried to get a tour of the factory just to see them build these engines but it never happened. Can't wait to see what you do with this.
SudsyCloud thanks i appreciate it! Im super excited. My biggest hurdle at the moment is getting it inspected/tagged (waiting on parts) and fixing the high coolant temperature. I cant wait to start driving it :)
@@truckandroll989 Emissions and inspections. It's a constant battle and the governor of fun. Take me back to MI where they don't exist. I got to thinking...this engine is the grand daddy to the Coyote.
SudsyCloud right!! This car came from an area in Idaho where emissions weren’t required ... much easier. Thats OK though ill get it straightened out. The old 4Vs just sound so much better IMO than the Coyote. I had a ‘13 and tried like hell to get it to sound older
Yep. Considering the Cobra R was about the baddest thing on the road in 94-95 it’s hilarious to know they only had 240 hp...about what my Mini Cooper JCW had stock in 2016.
I still own my 95 Cobra...but threw a stroked, supercharged, 347 in it in 2001. She is finally getting “restored” this year after spending the last 20 years as a garage queen. ☺️
Wow, I'm glad I came across this video. I just picked up a '97 Cobra today. I got a red one with black interior, beautiful condition. I would have loved a white one like yours but beggars can't be choosers I guess. Can't wait to see how things go with your build.
I got you beat man. At about the same time you bought your car, I bought a ‘97 Cobra with over 443,000 miles for $1,500 (runs and drives). I’m in Utah as well and found the car in Salt Lake.😉🐍
The hand assembled engine is a +.
And too Me the old edge can look better than the new edges.
Wow, it was weird seeing someone driving the 215 and getting off at the exit that I do to visit my parents. Cool to see fellow people in UT that appreciate the old Cobras.
Heck yea!
Well that's what you get for thinkin buddy! I got my 94 cobra with a paxton sn93 supercharger on it plus quite a few more engine mods for only $1500 just a couple years ago! Lol
Thank you for shining some more light on these cars. I tell everyone more people will truly see how amazing the first gen cobras actually are and how you can get them for a great price. We have a 97 been in the family over 15 years along with a terminator and built motor cammed Mach 1 and the 97 is still my favorite car out of all 3. I absolutely love your video and can not wait to see what you do with this thing. Great video sir keep it up! ❤️🙏🏻🔥
Thanks i really appreciate the kind words! I agree they are great cars and the price is finally coming down
First gen cobra???
It’s definitely not impossible to find these for cheap, I just picked up a 97 cobra convertible for $4,000. Low miles, runs perfect. Only issues are that there’s something going on with the drivers seat because it doesn’t move like it’s supposed to, and there’s a leak at the rear window. Upgrading the console to the 98 style (for the cup holders, it’s a way better design. I don’t think anyone wants the ash tray that’s in the 97 and older models) and the new top is on its way here, plus a custom made sub box is being built as we speak. Already has a CAI and a complete borla exhaust in it, sounds absolutely killer. Plans are to eventually either twin turbo or supercharge it
I'm late to the party but bought my 98 Cobra for $2,500.00. It's got 13K in it now and hopefully nearing the end. Absolutely love this car and wouldn't take 20K for it. Well, maybe I would. LOL! Great video my man!
Bought my white 97 back last week after selling it over 5 years ago. Paid the same amount too. Looking forward to this build for sure!
Metiphex nice! Do you have any specific plans for yours or just a fun driver?
@@truckandroll989 plan on mild street car build. Forged rotating assembly and on3 turbo is the plan.
I bought my cobra for 4700 and I love it. It's the best decision I have ever made. Minds the same year but it's a black on black.
I'm going look at a 96' cobra in a few days listed for 5k, owner say the only issue is an oil leak, hopefully it's an easy fix and I drive away with it
I remember watching this years ago and now I own a 1997 cobra
I'm glad to see the 96-98 Cobra get some love. I bought a 92k mile 96 that rolled off a hauler and hit a sign for $1400. Come to find out it has a Promotion trans, 4.10's, headers, exhaust and such. Has 18 FR500's, FR500 steering wheel, BMR suspension and the SVT build certificate was even in the glove box. I bought it for parts but fell in love drifting and whipping donuts with no front clip. So I resurrected her with a factory Cobra hood and front fascia off Clist for $400 and she's been a blast to rip on. Best $2k I've ever spent on a car.
Vortech V3 coming soon, after that a Coyote swap I suppose. Cheapest cobra was contentious but i liked the video, keep up the good work!
Heck yea! I ran a Vortech for years on an 04 2V. At its best was making between 480-500whp on 93 + methanol. Def risky but surprised a ton of people.
Going to be great to follow. First GridLife event this summer in my 04 Mach1, got hooked so I bought a 97 cobra 2500.00 for a track car, preparing it this winter
Gregg Michael thats awesome! I hope you document it. Id love to see it as you build it
Finally someone else with this body style mustang; Im intrigued. I have a 98 gt so any videos regarding an sn95, is of use to me. I look foward on seeing what becomes of this car.
Awesome! Yea check out the newer videos. I’ve done quite a bit since buying it. The next big change will be addressing the header leak which involves dropping the K member - a job I’ve been putting off due to how much work is required just to access the manifold bolts.
Great come up
Loved the video
And the car sounds just right 👍💣
I traded a $1400 94.5 f350 7.3 for a black 1995 cobra with a bad transmission. Got a 00’ v6 t5 coming tomorrow to put in. These cars are still cheap now but will skyrocket as they age I’m sure. Awesome car, mate.
Nice pickup. I’ve always debated buying one. This video helped me a bit. Thanks. 👍
This looks like a fun project , Please post more about this Mustang option. Awesome price for that package.
Love to see it. I have a 96 GT that is pure track car 296/304 rwhp/rwtq NA, with nearly full MM suspension (just lacking torque arm and k-member), and a 98 cobra project car that I'm building as a daily (picked up in Florida and drove home). Also in Utah. :)
Thats some stout power for a naturally aspirated 2V!
So good, great deal on the car.
Fantastic deal. I bought a Rio Red 97’ cobra last year that is set up for the drags last year. I want to set it up for better handling, so I will be following your build to see what you doing with yours. Thanks
Thats awesome! These cars honestly handle tremendously out of the box. The only caveat to my videos would be if your schedule and budget allow (lead times were an issue for me) consider going with coilovers. By aligning the shock over the strut you can run much lower spring rates in the front for an identical wheel rate meaning your ride quality will improve
Always wanted one glad I found one for 3g red saddle interior just sucks she's a convertible but couldn't beat the price 😕
Nice car .i have a 98 cobra with 18k miles.
No
Always interested in what these could do on track, should be a fun series on your channel to watch.
Shane Dougherty me too! Stay posted ive got a bunch of upgrades planned
New video is up!
So cool man!😎
Pretty cool deal! Only like 1500 of the white ones built that year too so your not going to be seeing a lot on the road. I like the fact you’re setting it up to handle rather than the drag race thing especially with a Cobra.
great car !
Dude hell yeah she’s a beast!
I never knew Tom Green was into cars.
just found this channel and I have a 94 Cobra I just picked up with 30k miles. I've also got an S2000 so I'm really wanting to get suspension sorted out and make the cobra fun to drive like the s2000
I have a 98 and i thought i got a good deal for 5900. These are dope cars man! These cars can be amazing. Pluse they can take a beating
That’s awesome and i agree. Indefinitely
Still have some kinks to work out but its coming along. Hopefully track ready again soon
Bro I think I just found my new favorite channel. I’m a big c-10 and mustang guy. (Have 91 Notch). Awesome stuff. Binge watching till I pass out haha
Hey cool video, I just found your channel. My daily car is a 1996 cobra. Like to see cobra content.
2 weeks ago I got a good deal on an all stock 96 mystic excellent condition! 58k original miles
I can’t wait to get mine I’m claiming
Glad I found this. I am running a similar project on my channel. I got a 97 Cobra for $4k and originally was going to try to get into the 12’s without engine mods but then changed the project to an autox car. I have a bunch of autox runs on my channel. I also dynod mine with just mufflers and msd coils and it made 266hp if I remember right which is pretty good! Cant wait to watch the rest of your videos
Did you ever go to the drag strip? I see this is an old post but I just bought a 96 needing a trans. I wish I would have taken some videos to put on my CZcams but dropping one of the long tubes was a rough job. I just got the new clutch and used trans in though and would love even low 13s
Ive taken other SN95s down the quarter but not this one. For a stock or bolt on Cobra 13s are doable with a little seat time. Beyond that you will likely need a better tire, more aggressive launch/shifting, and potentially some sort of power adder.
I love that car definitely
But I love that chevy more
Love the buy!!! New subscriber
Awesome car. I have the same one since 2007, 520hp procharged, have a gr40 kit on a shelf in the garage, one day I’ll transform it into a track car because it never made a very good drag car 🤷♂️
Damn 520 you say? Is that a stock bottom end car or built? Im assuming thats wheel horsepower too?
TruckandRoll it’s rwhp. Bottom has the stock forged crank that was balanced/chamfered/polished, Manley H-beam rods, Manley flat top pistons, ported polished heads, 5-angle valve job, IMRC delete, cams are stock, 10:1 compression ratio, full length 1 5/8” headers, x-pipe, it’s running a D1sc with a 3 core A/A intercooler, pulley is the largest you can fit 3.9” and it still puts out 518 at the tire. It takes expensive tires just to drive it..
A steal at that price ! Here in California they run for 6k minimum for a 96-98 cobra
Nice man, i have a 96 vert cobra that i also plan to road race. I paid 3K for it, but it has a salvage title (hence why im turing it into a race car)
It's a great car and a excelent project
Thanks for the feedback im excited to get it back on the road for real. Just picked up some parts to complete the exhaust, refurbish the ignition, and hopefully get the engine temp under control
I like that heavy Chevy truck 👍🏻
Lol thanks. She might look heavy but she moves out. The Cobra would not want to line up against her
@@truckandroll989 oh yeah heavy Chevy is just a saying from back in my day ..... it doesn’t actually mean it’s heavy in weight lol .... But yeah had a couple of them same body style over the years .... love’em 👍🏻
So I thought i had bought the cheapest 98 cobra in 2020 for my summer birthday ,I paid $6,800.but u did beat me.mine has 105k miles,all original Florida car.currently iowa car now rust free
Got a running 98 vert cobra in need of a new clutch and some body repair for essentially $500 (I say essentially because it took quite a bit of trading)
Damn that was a steal!
I'm excited to see what the truck is going to do! im currently building a C10 with a 454 with aluminum heads and stuff fairly similar to your build!
Charlie Slaugh just had it on the dyno today actually. Tune is finally sorted. Looks like i lost a bit of power whether it was from the summer temps or 4.11 gears i dont know but it certainly feels better! The car made 420/457 this morning. Tune feels crisp and its definitely more drivable.
TruckandRoll that’s awesome! I’m hoping for around 530 at the tires on mine I’m running the Holley sniper but with around 10.5:1 compression and possibly a better head then the one you have with 3.55 gears and a 700r4
Charlie Slaugh yea that would be sweet. Its laid down like 434/480 before but from talking to the tuner the Holley Sniper might be drawing some vacuum at WOT indicating theres a restriction. Honestly this is probably as far as ill go on this setup. The power level is plenty fun with the 6spd. If the motor ever does let go id have to think hard about either forced induction or higher compression and say a stroker kit
TruckandRoll right on! Either way still a sweet truck! I’m trying to get a CZcams channel going. I just need to get better about editing my videos of the build. I’ve got like 20+ videos filmed but only like 5 up right now. It’s Charlie’s garage and I’m also in Utah
i paid way too much for a non running cobra. 3500 then sold enough off it to get to 2K then spent another 13-14K on rebuilding it :D
I hope Ford is going to start sponsoring you soon!!! 🤑
God i wish :)
Great buy I picked up a red 97 this year with 60k miles for 6500... Put 4.10 gears in it or even 4.56 if it's just a track car
456 for na all day without question i would go 4.10 if its supercharged these things have long gears and a high redline NEVER FEAR THE GEAR with a 4v ecspecially an early b headed 4v theyre gutless down low but 456s turn them into a beast and really wakes em up. I made the mistake going 4.10 on my old 97 worrying it would be "too low" because like everyone else i was thinking with conventional thinking like a normal 2v or pushrod 5.0. That goes right out the window with the 4v cars dont fear the gear is the saying for a reason learn from others mistakes lol
I have a 98 Mustang GT, Atlantic Blue Metallic(K6), automatic and love the crap out of it! It may not be a Cobra but, it's my daily driver and it's blast! I wouldn't disparage anyone from owning any V8 Mustang. If I was looking for another Mustang, a find like this one would be awesome(especially the price). I subscribed and am looking forward to watching your journey with this great car! It doesn't need much, other than what you've already pointed out but, may I suggest a paint job? Atlantic Blue Metallic(K6)? Anyone?
Facebook market place ton of parts
Actually it was me 😳 300 dollars for a 96 cobra , not running , great interior with transmission and engine still in
Actually me. $500 all new under the hood parts rebuilt trans with 103k miles only on it & only needing timing chain which I’ve already replaced for $300
Isaiah Kenan where did you find such treasure
Where do you guys find this stuff? Back in 08 i parted out my 97 and got 2500 out of the driveline alone 3300 total off it and i kept the brakes, rear sway bar and stuff to go on my next car which was a built 95 gt. People were getting 3 or 4 grand out of rollers that didn't even have engines. You guys are lucky as hell lol
@@midnight347 well my uncle knows a guy and he’s a mechanic, the guy just had it sitting since 2010 so I bought it
Nice
i was thinking about getting an sn95 as my first car. i’m turning 15 and i’m going to be driving once i turn 15.
WN jules they are definitely fun cars. I had an 04 GT when i was coming out of high school. Be careful though! The older Mustangs dont have traction or stability control and enough power to get you in trouble if you arent careful. You will love it though. Best of luck
Looks Awesome, but why it got the third brake light on the trunk? Cobra's has it on the spoiler, someone cloned? or they install SN95 Trunk?
I go ta 2001 convertible with the IRS and 325hp for 2500
I picked up a wrecked 98 Cobra for parts for my other 98. I am on the fence, should I sell it or make a autocross/road course car. Engine runs good transmission has been abused. So I will need a transmission.
I just got a 97 cobra with 200k miles for 2k flat if your out in Cali let’s do some pulls
I payed 2300 for my 97 cobra a couple weeks ago
Let’s hope it still has the Teksid aluminum block. That would be a plus. It could be running warm because it has an iron block.
Jerry Horton it def should i thought they ran those from 96-99?
TruckandRoll 96 thru 98. Teksid also made blocks for Ferrari.
@@jerryhorton8771 The Teksid ran from 93-98 in the Lincoln Mark VIII, and from 96-99, and half of the '01 production year in the Cobra's before Ford officially switched over to the aluminum WAP block which isn't as strong. You can tell if you have the Teksid by the casting pattern in the block valley. Teksid's will have a square casting pattern, WAP's are diamond.
Runs warm normally due to the remote thermostat setup and/or possibly ac condenser. There's a TSB or whatever its called for the issue.
No I did 580 bucks runs and drives body is a little beat up
$580 for a 96-98 Cobra?!
i would call cheapest in the country a stretch to be honest. i got my 97 for $2000 in 2016. tho my plans are the same basically for use.
Yea maybe a stretch. The used car market in 2021 is nuts though
@@truckandroll989 i havent seen your other videos yet but if you want to know a cheap way to gain a lot of power for these, get 99-01 Continental heads. theyre cheap C heads and use them with your 96-98 cams. ive seen people with longtubes and ported c head intake push 350 whp na. of course that is a bit of work swapping heads but it gives you options down the road like termi blower setups or etc
Arent these supercharged from factory? Or am I wrong?
Only 03-04 were :)
94 to 98 buddy
Did you disable the anti-theft system?
No I did not
The sn95 is one of my favorite cars, do you think it’s a good idea to get one as my first car (v8 and manual of course )
I had one right out of high school. They are a ton of fun, not terribly fast (so its a bit harder to get yourself into too much trouble), sound fantastic, and old enough that you will
Have plenty to work on. Id say its a great first car. It is a shame that Camaros arent cheaper though because the LS motors are easier to modify and repair should something major break.
good price, how many milage?
I think it was 67,000
@@truckandroll989 67,000 miles and you pay less than 4K for the car? you got a good deal. Do you still own the car?
Bought a real 98 Cobra for $2,400 in 2021. Had a bad engine.
Just got my own sn95 cant wait to see what you do to yours give me some ideas for mine Haha
Nice!! Yea check out the additional
Videos on the channel Ive made quite a bit of progress :)
Mine was 1300
Did it have a motor lol? 5.0 or 4.6
Go 4.30 gears !
456 ftw don't fear the gear with a 4v. Theyre gutless down low, they have long gearing and high redline they need steep gears. 456 if na 410 if boosted.
You stole yours man!
I bought my white 97 Cobra for $2500. It had about 120k on it but ran good.
My dad told me to baby it and enjoy it. Instead I threw on a nitrous kit and went racing.
Only engine problems I've ever had were IMRC issues- I did go through several T45s before having one built.
Mine has about 160k on it now and has been incredibly fun! It went 11.6 in the 1/4 on Hoosiers. Now I have it set up for autocross.
These 4.6 motors are honestly super reliable. People beat the piss out of them lol. This was a bit rough but came with so many parts I could sell (nitrous, drag suspension, intake, etc.)
What's the exhaust setup?
Hector Lopez it has changed since i bought it. When this video was filmed it was FRPP shorty headers, magnaflow off road x pipe, and pypes violator mufflers dumped. I have since swapped the midpipe for one with cats for emissions, added tailpipes, and swapped the violators for SLP LM1
How tall are you?
I am 6’5”
Think I got you beat, picking one up for 1,700 when I have mine up and running maybe we can link
Marc Spalding yea you got me. I should have clarified “cheapest running/driving” Cobra lol
TruckandRoll LoL it “technically” runs but gotta change the heads. We should like when ever I’m done on my end. Both White cobras
Marc Spalding interesting. Check out some of Richard Holdeners videos on 4.6 mods. A set of comp cams picks up power everywhere and extends power band out to 7k
TruckandRoll LoL I actually watched it last night 😂😂, but it’s definitely on the list since I’m already gonna have the heads out
Looking for a cobra for 10k. Wisconsin 1-4-22. New follower.
Best of luck dude. Last i saw mine was back up for sale for around that price in Utah but this was at least a month ago. They are fun cars
How much was it picked up for?
Under 4 grand :)
Bad ass!!
Because its not a GT!!!
Sn95 is 1994-1998.... 99-04 is new edge.
I dont follow this is a 97?
Why say something when you don't know what you are talking about
I paid $4500 for mind 88k on the odometer