If it were your Cobra....?

[reis_jsr]

alright i wanto to apologize in advance for yet another retarded post but I just have to ask cause Im lost as hell. so I am in the big IQ once again this time when i get back my mission is to have the baddest 96 cobra thats completely streetable (without spending over 20,000) I know Im buying a 96 cobra asap when i get back. I need to know from u experienced guyz if it were your cobra what would you get? Im looking for a safe 600hp id like to keep it with a centri blower. not the hugest fan of turbo or twin screw. Also what kind of supporting mods will i need? thanx guys

 

[Cookieman00x]

20k including the cost of the car?

buy one already done b/c that may not be easy...

Figure 10k for the car.. 3k for a blower... 6k for a built motor...5k in spporting mods, ie injectors, tune, drag radials, exhaust, clutch, transmission and rear...

and thats if you do the work yourself... 600hp aint cheap with these cars.. best bet, buy it already done for alot less..

Take a look arounf the market section...

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=244

 

[reis_jsr]

yeah good call, thanx. when i buy one itll be one from a member of this site. I learned the hard way a while back youll get screwed if you try to sell after you mod your ride, but you get the hook up if your buying. So i will only buy one with a built motor and trans at least. should b able to make something happen with 20,000 after those pieces are taken care of I HOPE.

 

[reis_jsr]

20,000 doesnt include the price of the car either just 20,000 for parts

 

[Gallows]

That shouldn't be a problem with a 20K budget.

 

[TL95SVT]

This project is just like anything else in life where you have a budget... RESEARCH.

Here is what i did... Make a list with EVERY possible thing you could need with prices. I did mine in a excel spreadsheet. You also need to shop around on alot of stuff, dont expect to order all the parts from one place.

If you dont do this... you are gonna kill your budget by thinking you can afford all these big ticket items, then forget about all the small things that actually pull the car together.

Engine:


Intake:


Heads:


Timing:


Fuel:


Cam:


Oil:


Cooling:


Wiring:


Engine Accessories:


Transmission:


Rearend:


Suspension:


Exhaust:


Brakes:


Interior:


Exterior:


Misc:


If you want, i can PM you my list to show you how long it is, and it doesn't even include alot of the small misc things.

GL with the build... But dont expect to just put a 600hp engine in a car and expect for everything thing to be perfect and make you the fastest thing on the street.

 

[reis_jsr]

i appreciate the post PM me with that list if its not too much trouble for ya, Very good point ill have to keep in mind

 

[My94GT]

20 grand is alot to spend but can easily be over spent. be wise about what you spend your money on. set a goal stick to it and shop around. my initial budget i blew out of the water :lol1:

 

[reis_jsr]

yeah, plan is to find one already built. improve slightly on the already built motor and trans. get a supercharger and then hit up the small stuff. hopefully i can find one already built otherwise your right that 20gs will be gone before i can get anything done

 

[My94GT]

also finding one with a stock motor and a sc on it isnt a bad idea. then just build the motor, rear, suspension and trans. stock heads will get you to your goals

 

[reis_jsr]

the heads are ok for what im looking for?

 

[68_GT]

forget the centri blower. Get a twin screw. I had 708 RWHP from my Novi 2000 and I switched to a KB that made 642 RWHP was 10x more fun to drive.

 

[reis_jsr]

why more fun w/twin screw? i know you have instant boost but why are they more fun??

 

[My94GT]

forget the centri blower. Get a twin screw. I had 708 RWHP from my Novi 2000 and I switched to a KB that made 642 RWHP was 10x more fun to drive.

the only problem is that the kbs they make for b headed cars arent intercooled. it really depends on the end goal for the car and the power level thats desired.

stock b heads are (from what i read) good heads maybe just refresh them a built bottom end and a vortec t- trim or procharger d1-sc is what i would personally do. then the suspension, fule, trans, ect....and befor you know it youve dumped ton of money haha

 

[MKSVT]

Almost makes more sense to pick up a kb or Whipple 03-04 especially with the prices they are going for now a days..

 

[Blown_By_You]

Buy someone's money pit.. Nuff said

 

[SpittingCobra]

There is a Pacific Green one for sale with 1000+hp. He's asking $28k I think. Sounds perfect for you. Already done, no headaches! GO FOR IT!

They just banned the guy for talkin sh**, so I can't find the thread, but the car was professionally built, featured in MM&FF.

 

[SpittingCobra]

http://forums.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?p=6291957

 

[My94GT]

his budget is under 20k

 

[TL95SVT]

why more fun w/twin screw? i know you have instant boost but why are they more fun??

Thats exacty why.. Instant Boost. Nothing is better than i twin screw for a street car. Ride in a Car with a Vortech, then one with a Kenne Bell. HUGE Difference