ID'ing a cobra engine

[MICH_427_Cobra]

How do I determine that a '93 cobra has a cobra engine? Are there casting codes on the heads, intake, etc?

What do I look for on the intake other than the easily replaceable "cobra" plaque?

I am looking at buying a 93 cobra, and want to make sure it is correct, and not a normal 5.0 that was swapped in.

Thanks for your help.

 

[cobra186]

93 Cobra intakes do not have an EGR plate. The throttle body is attached directly to the inlet of the upper. They also do not have a coolant passage going through the intake so the heater lines are solid with no nipples for the hoses. The intake runners are round instead of oval.

The heads have a "GT" casting on the front out side corner. The front of the heads also have 3 cast in bars that are running vertical.

The cobra valve covers are stamped steel instead of the cast aluminium.

 

[DAVESVT2000]

How do I determine that a '93 cobra has a cobra engine?

The 8th position in the VIN is a "D".

If not, then it's not a Cobra motor.

 

[MICH_427_Cobra]

Thanks Cobra 186, that is good information!

 

[Lee]

The valve covers are also black.

 

[93Cobra#2771]

I believe the GT40 heads have "GT" stamped on them under the valve covers. There are also 3 bars on the end of the head.