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SarcastaBall · 02-09-2016, 04:29 PM

So let's look at where money can be spent:

For $7,000 I can get a lightly used '99 Cobra. Has IRS, and the 32v engine. Would still need parts to make it turn, tighten front end, yes?

For about $4,000, SN95 GTs are everywhere (or 94-96 Cobras, which have a slightly better engine). They have a 16v head, live axle, same geometry as the Cobra. I don't need a ton of power; I plan on driving this car for one year probably. A throttle body, MAF, exhaust, intake, that's all fine. I don't think I will want to do a head swap, though.

Where would you put your money, Corbic? If you had, say, $8000 total, is it better to get the car with the better foundation (Cobra) for 6, and spend 2. Or buy a GT for super cheap, and put all the parts on it?

Appreciate this a lot.

02-09-2016, 04:29 PM	#27
SarcastaBall Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles Age: 41 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0)	So let's look at where money can be spent: For $7,000 I can get a lightly used '99 Cobra. Has IRS, and the 32v engine. Would still need parts to make it turn, tighten front end, yes? For about $4,000, SN95 GTs are everywhere (or 94-96 Cobras, which have a slightly better engine). They have a 16v head, live axle, same geometry as the Cobra. I don't need a ton of power; I plan on driving this car for one year probably. A throttle body, MAF, exhaust, intake, that's all fine. I don't think I will want to do a head swap, though. Where would you put your money, Corbic? If you had, say, $8000 total, is it better to get the car with the better foundation (Cobra) for 6, and spend 2. Or buy a GT for super cheap, and put all the parts on it? Appreciate this a lot.