93 Cobra Differences

[93Cobra#2771]

Since it seems we have had a rash of questions regarding the differences between the 93 Cobra and a regular 5.0, I decided to pull an old post of mine up and restate the differences. I'll send a PM to a Mod and get this puppy stickied as well, so new visitors can see it too. Saw that the other year model Cobra boards have a similar sticky, so thought "why not us as well"?

If anyone sees anything that needs corrected, let me know.

Absolutely no 93 Cobra convertables made.

There were 4993 Cobras and 107 Cobra R's produced in 1993 for a total of 5100.

1FACP42D... is how the VIN should read. No Cobra came with cruise control. Only 5 options were available - PWR drivers seat, leather, CD, Rear window defrost, and Sunroof. Engine block heater, CA emissions, High Altitude principle use, and million mile odometer were also available, but don't show up on the door tag, buck tag, or VIN.

• Unique 17x7.5 turbine style wheels (unique offset - 93 Cobra is 3/4" wider per side with unique front rotors with taller hats)
• Front brakes are identical to standard 5.0 with the exception of 3/4" taller hat to accommodate unique wheel offset
• Rear axles are 3/4" wider per side to accommodate unique wheel offset
• Opened up grill area with running horse insert
• Unique rear bumper, side skirts and grill opening
• Rear disc brakes
• Snake emblems on fenders should be non-directional (DS faces to the back, passenger side faces to the front, unique to 93 Cobras)
• LX style tailpipes
• SVO style tail lights
• Unique rear spoiler
• GT40 Iron heads (3 "bars" should be visible on front of head, "GT" cast into head under valve cover
• Black stamped steel valve covers (94-95 Cobra valve covers have "Cobra" embossed into them).
• Crane 1.7 roller rockers, cast aluminum
• Available in 3 colors only: Teal metallic, Vibrant Red (kinda orange red), Black
• 70mm MAF
• 65mm throttle body
• Cobra (cast GT40) upper and lower intake
• Unique mufflers and tailpipes (extended hangers on LX style tailpipes)
• Smaller front sway bar - 28.5mm as compared to the larger 33mm unit used on the GT, the rear bar measured 21mm
• 4 cylinder rear springs and regular 5.0 front springs. The front springs were 425/530 lbs./in progressive rate, while the rear springs had a linear rating of 160 lb./in versus a progressive 200/300 lb./in. rate used on the GT.
• Unique struts and shocks (Tokico was the OEM supplier)
• Unique cam (Used in 93 t birds and cougars, 94-95 Australian falcons)
• Unique EEC (X3Z catch code)
• 24# injectors
• 1" bore master cylinder
• Larger brake booster
• Unique tranny (World Class T5) - phosphate coated 2nd and 3rd gears, steel pocket bearing retainer
• Stock 5.0 fuel pump
• Hardened driveshaft yoke
• Unique brake proportioning valve
• Non cruise leather wrapped steering wheel
• Lettered floormats
• Unique crank and water pump pulleys (underdriven crank, overdriven WP)
• 3:08 ring and pinion
• Higher-rate bushings at the forward end of the rear upper control arms

Exterior Colors: Teal Clearcoat, Vibrant Red Clearcoat, Black Clearcoat
Interior Colors: Black Cloth, Grey Cloth, Grey Leather

The biggest and easiest indicator is the VIN number. If you are looking at a convertible, then it is definitely not a Cobra.

 

[BADBOYSPACK]

Add The Color Combos To The Listing, Other Than That Great Job

 

[PJM99]

this should be a sticky!

 

[93Cobra#2771]

I added the paint/interior colors/material, and have PM'd Sid to see if we can sticky it.

 

[EV1L_SVT]

I always wondered about my odometer... It has the extra digit "0" in front of it so it must be the Million Mile?

Anyway... EXCELLENT info! :beer:

 

[93Cobra#2771]

Yep. New York required the million mile odometer. You can check the DSO for your car, and I bet it is for New York. Unless CT required the MM odometer (pretty sure it didn't but you never know).

 

[EV1L_SVT]

Yeah, I think the car was originally bought @ a Dealer in NY state somewhere.

 

[BlueOvalBolt]

Here is another listing I compiled some of which are the same as Richard's but it has a few additions as well along with some more technical information.

I have also included a listing of the differences between the Cobra and Cobra R below it.

Also, the information I have lists the 3.08 gears as standard equipment for both the Cobra and GT.

Equipment Comparison between a 1993 Cobra and a 1993 GT

Cylinder Heads
Intake valve for Cobra is 1.84 in. – GT is 1.782 in.
Exhaust valve for Cobra is 1.54 in. – GT is 1.46 in.
Combustion chamber for Cobra is 60.3 to 62.5cc – GT is 60.5 to 63.6cc
Casting prefix for Cobra is F3ZE – GT is E5TE

Valve Springs
Intake closed on Cobra is 90 @ 1.78 – GT is 74 to 82 @ 1.78
Intake open on Cobra is 280 @ 1.30 – GT is 211 to 230 @ 1.33
Exhaust closed on Cobra is 85 @ 1.60 – GT is 77 to 85 @ 1.60
Exhaust open on Cobra is 264 @ 1.12 – GT is 200 to 226 @ 1.15

Rocker Arms
The Cobra has 1.7:1 cast-alum. roller – GT has 1.59 stamped-steel sled

Camshaft
Cobra opening intake is 19 deg. BTDC – GT is 20 deg. BTDC
Cobra opening exhaust is 75.5 deg. BBDC – GT is 75.5 BBDC
Cobra closing intake is 71 deg. ABDC – GT is 76 ABDC
Cobra closing exhaust is 14.5 deg. ATDC – GT is 19 deg. ATDC
Cobra duration intake is 270 deg. – GT is 276 deg.
Cobra duration exhaust is 270 deg. – GT is 266 deg.
Cobra overlap is 33.5 deg. – GT is 39 deg.
Cobra lobe/valve lift intake is .282 in./.480 in. – GT is .278 in./.444 in.
Cobra lobe/valve lift exhaust is .282 in./.480 in. – GT is .278 in./.444 in.
Camshaft part number for Cobra is F3ZE-6250-CA – GT is F1ZE-6250-AA

SEFI System
Throttle body on a Cobra is 65mm – GT is 60mm
MAF on a Cobra is 70mm – GT is 55mm
Flow capacity for Cobra is 638 cfm – GT is 580 cfm
Injectors on a Cobra are 24 lb. – GT are 19 lb.

Spark Plugs
Cobra has AWSF-42C with .050 gap – GT has AWSF-42 with .044 gap

Engine Code
Cobra is “D” – GT is “E”

Suspension
Cobra front stabilizer bar is 1.125 in. – GT is 1.30 in.
Cobra rear spring rate type is constant – GT is variable
Cobra rear spring rate is 160 lb./in. – GT is 200 to 300 lb./in.

Wheels and Tires
Cobra tire size is P245/45ZR17 – GT is P225/55ZR16
Cobra wheel size is 17” x 7.5” – GT is 16” x 7”
Rim outboard offset on a Cobra is 1.61 in. – GT is .88 in.
Wheel type on the Cobra is alum. 7 spoke turbing – GT is alum. 5 stars

Brakes
Total swept area on a Cobra is 379.3 sq. in. – GT is 316 sq. in.
Rear type on the Cobra is vented disc – GT is drum
Rear size on a Cobra is 10.07” x .945” – GT is 9” x 1.73”

Transmission
The Cobra gearbox contains the standard 5-liter H.O. T-5 ratios. The Cobra version has a phosphate coated cluster gear and a tapered roller pocket bearing between the input shaft and the output shaft. These Cobra features were eventually phased into 1993 T-5 production for all V8 Mustangs.

Horsepower rating for a Cobra is 235 @ 4600 – GT is 205 @ 4200
Torque rating for a Cobra is 280 @ 4000 – GT is 275 @ 3000

Cobra and Cobra R Differences

R had a curb weight of 3089 lbs. - Cobra curb weight was 3214 lbs.
R had a strut tower brace - Cobra did not
R had 17X8 wheels - Cobra had 17X7.5
R wheels were 1994 optional 17" GT 5 lug wheels painted gloss black with polished lip and chrome center caps - Cobra had unique 17" 4 lug turbine style wheels
R had 13" directionally vented Kelsey-Hayes front rotors with 10.5 radially vented rears rotors - Cobra had 10.84" vented front rotors with 10.07" vented rear rotors
R had a 1.30" front stabilizer bar - Cobra had a 1.125"
R had variable 240 - 260 lb/in. rear springs - Cobra had 160 lb/in. constant rate springs
R had a unique aluminum radiator with de-gas canister and a recalibrated fan clutch drive - Cobra had standard GT set up
R had a unique air-to-oil oil cooler - Cobra had standard GT set up
R had power steering cooler - Cobra had none
R had the 1994 Mustang 15:1 steering gear - Cobra had standard GT set up
R had stiffened floorpan with unique sub-frame connectors - Cobra had standard GT set up
R had rear seat delete, radio delete, sound deadener delete, fog light delete with manual mirrors and windows - Cobra had all deletes with electric mirrors and windows
R had full size spare - Cobra had unique 15X4 aluminum wheel with P125/90R15 tire
R had no warranty - Cobra had standard Ford 3/36
Only drivers holding a license from a sanctioned racing body could purchase an R - Cobras were sold to any Tom, Dick or Harry
Due to the R's rear suspension, it came with a warning, "Due to the wider tires for use on smooth race tracks, you may experience some bottoming out of rear fenders on the tires. It is advisable to avoid bumps and to enter driveway ramps at an extreme angle to minimize tire-to-fender contact."
107 R's were built - 4,993 Cobras were built
R's sold for $25,692 - Cobras base price was $21,578

 

[BADBOYSPACK]

I meant like this 93cobra#2271

Exterior Color Interior Color Upholstery Production

Black (UA)
Black (J) Cloth (D) 448
Grey (6) Cloth (D) 327
Leather (C) 1,079
Total 1,854 units

Red (ES)
Black (J) Cloth (D) 362
Grey (6) Cloth (D) 415
Leather (C) 1,007
Total 1,784 units

Teal (RD)
Black (J) Cloth (D) 185
Grey (6) Cloth (D) 368
Leather (C) 802
Total 1,355 units

 

[93Cobra#2771]

Also, the information I have lists the 3.08 gears as standard equipment for both the Cobra and GT.

Everything I've seen says the 2.73 was standard, and 3.08 was optional on 93 model 5spd 5.0's, and 3.27 was standard on automatics. BTW, the 3.08 was a no charge option on regular 5.0's.

 

[BlueOvalBolt]

I knew about the 3.27's on automatics but can't remember where I saw the 3.08 info. Oh well, looks like another research project.

 

[93Cobra#2771]

I skimmed through mustanggt.org, but couldn't find gear information there. I pulled my info from the fox body recognition guide...

 

[svt2205]

The million mile Odometer, was only NY DSO cars. CT didn't get them. Apparently this was required in combination with a rear window defroster. I've seen a few other 93 NY DSO Cobra's and each had this option combo. You guys with this odometer, do your cars also have the defroster option?

Yep. New York required the million mile odometer. You can check the DSO for your car, and I bet it is for New York. Unless CT required the MM odometer (pretty sure it didn't but you never know).

The ultimate source for accurate SVT Cobra information is in the "SVT Cobra Recognition Guide" written by the late Tom Shriener. He was working on the revision to the book when he passed away on 7/9/05. Not sure if you can still get a copy of the original book, but the folks at www.t5design.com would know.

 

[93Cobra#2771]

Yeah, I've been waiting on the revision of it, but haven't heard anything lately. Mark Wilson said it was still in progress a while back, but I'm unsure if that was before or after Mr. Shriener passed.

Did not know the MM odometer option also included the RW defrost, that's interesting.

 

[BADBOYSPACK]

Everything I've seen says the 2.73 was standard, and 3.08 was optional on 93 model 5spd 5.0's, and 3.27 was standard on automatics. BTW, the 3.08 was a no charge option on regular 5.0's.

My 92GT was an automatic and had 3.27 stock gears in it

 

[BADBOYSPACK]

this is from the 94 Mustang, the info for the 93 is no longer there on Fords website
The gear chart showed, then stopped, oh well

 

[PJM99]

paint codes?

 

[BADBOYSPACK]

Exterior colors
UA: Black
ES: Vibrant Red clearcoat
RD: Teal Metallic
EY: Vibrant Red non clearcoat

 

[93SVTCobra]

How detailed do you want to get with this? You didn't mention that there are two different intakes on the production cars. The first 500 or so received one intake and the rest received the intake that is commonly available. The Vacuum tree is unique. The rear facia supports are unique.

The Million mile speedo was a NY option but any state bordering NY could have received it as a NC option. This is commonly done so that customers from that state could still purchase vehicles out of state that would meet the state requirements. It also makes it easier for the dealers to dealer trade new cars. Same thing with California emissions. NY also required the rear defrost but I'm not sure if it was tied directly to the million mile speedo.

I'd probably mention that the new repro wheels don't have the same offset as the original Cobra wheels.

you could mention that the injectors are blue (although I have seen some Cobras with high altitude emissions that came with brown injectors)

In addition to the front rotor being unique and you might also want to mention that they are 4 lug as I've had many people tell me all 93 Cobra's are 5 lug (just the Cobra R's were 5 lug).

The decklid is also technically unique as the holes for the rear spoiler are stamped out for the middle stantions on the spoiler. I haven't checked to see if the decklid has a unique part number (which it should).

The clutch was unique.

Serpentine belt was unique (if someone has a motorcraft part number handy it might not be a bad idea to add)

The rear parking brake cables are unique.

The tire isn't mentioned - 245/45ZR17 Gatorbacks

Wheel centercaps are stamped out of brush stainless steel

I'd also mention that the dash gauges were NOT white and that there was no SVT badge on the rear decklid but there is a unique 93 only "COBRA" badge.

Lastly (I think), I'd probably break it up into categories (Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Engine, Drivetrain, Body, Electrical) just so that people know where to find things as there is a lot of information.

I know I'm sounding like a broken record but the Recognition Guide is still being worked on. There are some legal issues being resolved which are delaying the release of the book. Hang in there as the final result will DEFINITELY be worth the wait!

Great info!

 

[jhein2580]

Quick question?

Does everyones cobra have a signature on the passenger side front bumper near the fog lamp? I know that mine does as well as my friends Teal 93? Looks like a guy named Chuck signed it so maybe he was the painter or he was bored on a friday at the plant?

Just wondering if this was common?