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<blockquote data-quote="BlueOvalBolt" data-source="post: 3098965" data-attributes="member: 70"><p>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.</p><p></p><p>I have also included a listing of the differences between the Cobra and Cobra R below it.</p><p></p><p>Also, the information I have lists the 3.08 gears as standard equipment for both the Cobra and GT.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>Equipment Comparison between a 1993 Cobra and a 1993 GT</em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Cylinder Heads</strong></p><p>Intake valve for Cobra is 1.84 in. – GT is 1.782 in.</p><p>Exhaust valve for Cobra is 1.54 in. – GT is 1.46 in.</p><p>Combustion chamber for Cobra is 60.3 to 62.5cc – GT is 60.5 to 63.6cc</p><p>Casting prefix for Cobra is F3ZE – GT is E5TE</p><p></p><p><strong>Valve Springs</strong></p><p>Intake closed on Cobra is 90 @ 1.78 – GT is 74 to 82 @ 1.78</p><p>Intake open on Cobra is 280 @ 1.30 – GT is 211 to 230 @ 1.33</p><p>Exhaust closed on Cobra is 85 @ 1.60 – GT is 77 to 85 @ 1.60</p><p>Exhaust open on Cobra is 264 @ 1.12 – GT is 200 to 226 @ 1.15</p><p></p><p><strong>Rocker Arms</strong> </p><p>The Cobra has 1.7:1 cast-alum. roller – GT has 1.59 stamped-steel sled</p><p></p><p><strong>Camshaft</strong></p><p>Cobra opening intake is 19 deg. BTDC – GT is 20 deg. BTDC</p><p>Cobra opening exhaust is 75.5 deg. BBDC – GT is 75.5 BBDC</p><p>Cobra closing intake is 71 deg. ABDC – GT is 76 ABDC</p><p>Cobra closing exhaust is 14.5 deg. ATDC – GT is 19 deg. ATDC</p><p>Cobra duration intake is 270 deg. – GT is 276 deg.</p><p>Cobra duration exhaust is 270 deg. – GT is 266 deg.</p><p>Cobra overlap is 33.5 deg. – GT is 39 deg.</p><p>Cobra lobe/valve lift intake is .282 in./.480 in. – GT is .278 in./.444 in.</p><p>Cobra lobe/valve lift exhaust is .282 in./.480 in. – GT is .278 in./.444 in.</p><p>Camshaft part number for Cobra is F3ZE-6250-CA – GT is F1ZE-6250-AA</p><p></p><p><strong>SEFI System</strong></p><p>Throttle body on a Cobra is 65mm – GT is 60mm</p><p>MAF on a Cobra is 70mm – GT is 55mm</p><p>Flow capacity for Cobra is 638 cfm – GT is 580 cfm</p><p>Injectors on a Cobra are 24 lb. – GT are 19 lb.</p><p></p><p><strong>Spark Plugs</strong></p><p>Cobra has AWSF-42C with .050 gap – GT has AWSF-42 with .044 gap</p><p></p><p><strong>Engine Code</strong></p><p>Cobra is “D” – GT is “E”</p><p></p><p><strong>Suspension</strong></p><p>Cobra front stabilizer bar is 1.125 in. – GT is 1.30 in.</p><p>Cobra rear spring rate type is constant – GT is variable</p><p>Cobra rear spring rate is 160 lb./in. – GT is 200 to 300 lb./in.</p><p></p><p><strong>Wheels and Tires</strong></p><p>Cobra tire size is P245/45ZR17 – GT is P225/55ZR16</p><p>Cobra wheel size is 17” x 7.5” – GT is 16” x 7”</p><p>Rim outboard offset on a Cobra is 1.61 in. – GT is .88 in.</p><p>Wheel type on the Cobra is alum. 7 spoke turbing – GT is alum. 5 stars</p><p></p><p><strong>Brakes</strong></p><p>Total swept area on a Cobra is 379.3 sq. in. – GT is 316 sq. in.</p><p>Rear type on the Cobra is vented disc – GT is drum</p><p>Rear size on a Cobra is 10.07” x .945” – GT is 9” x 1.73”</p><p></p><p><strong>Transmission</strong></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Horsepower rating for a Cobra is 235 @ 4600 – GT is 205 @ 4200</p><p>Torque rating for a Cobra is 280 @ 4000 – GT is 275 @ 3000</p><p></p><p><strong><em>Cobra and Cobra R Differences</em></strong></p><p></p><p>R had a curb weight of 3089 lbs. - Cobra curb weight was 3214 lbs.</p><p>R had a strut tower brace - Cobra did not</p><p>R had 17X8 wheels - Cobra had 17X7.5</p><p>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</p><p>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</p><p>R had a 1.30" front stabilizer bar - Cobra had a 1.125"</p><p>R had variable 240 - 260 lb/in. rear springs - Cobra had 160 lb/in. constant rate springs</p><p>R had a unique aluminum radiator with de-gas canister and a recalibrated fan clutch drive - Cobra had standard GT set up</p><p>R had a unique air-to-oil oil cooler - Cobra had standard GT set up</p><p>R had power steering cooler - Cobra had none</p><p>R had the 1994 Mustang 15:1 steering gear - Cobra had standard GT set up</p><p>R had stiffened floorpan with unique sub-frame connectors - Cobra had standard GT set up</p><p>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</p><p>R had full size spare - Cobra had unique 15X4 aluminum wheel with P125/90R15 tire</p><p>R had no warranty - Cobra had standard Ford 3/36</p><p>Only drivers holding a license from a sanctioned racing body could purchase an R - Cobras were sold to any Tom, Dick or Harry</p><p>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."</p><p>107 R's were built - 4,993 Cobras were built</p><p>R's sold for $25,692 - Cobras base price was $21,578</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BlueOvalBolt, post: 3098965, member: 70"] 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. [b][i]Equipment Comparison between a 1993 Cobra and a 1993 GT[/i][/b][i][/i] [b]Cylinder Heads[/b] 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 [b]Valve Springs[/b] 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 [b]Rocker Arms[/b] The Cobra has 1.7:1 cast-alum. roller – GT has 1.59 stamped-steel sled [b]Camshaft[/b] 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 [b]SEFI System[/b] 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. [b]Spark Plugs[/b] Cobra has AWSF-42C with .050 gap – GT has AWSF-42 with .044 gap [b]Engine Code[/b] Cobra is “D” – GT is “E” [b]Suspension[/b] 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. [b]Wheels and Tires[/b] 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 [b]Brakes[/b] 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” [b]Transmission[/b] 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 [b][i]Cobra and Cobra R Differences[/i][/b][i][/i] 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 [/QUOTE]
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