Finally picked up another Mustang - Mustang Forum

Brad08StangGT · 05-30-2012, 07:25 AM

After about 10 months "Stangless" I finally have joined the ranks of Mustang Ownership once again.

I decided to go back to my SN95 roots. There has always been a part of me that missed my 96 GT. Part of me that wished I had kept it and done all the modifications I had always dreamed of. I just love the lines of the body style, the styling, and some of the mechanical simplicity in older Mustangs. Even after owning a 2008, it was my favorite body style.

I picked up a 1998 Cobra. Rio Red w/ Tan interior. 80k on the clock and clean as all hell. I got a hell of a deal on it because the paint was faded. My buddy owns a body shop and is in the process of re-spraying the entire car now.

Its got a few mods already:

- Steeda firewall clutch adjuster, quadrant, and cable.
- Steeda cold air kit.
- Pro 5.0 shifter.
- Eibach springs, shocks, and struts.
- Brembo Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors w/ Ceramic Pads
- Fr500 rims 18x9 fronts with 18x10 rears. Running Nitto Invo tires.
- BBk O/R x-pipe with Mac cat back exhaust with chrome 3 inch tips.
- Dyno tuned- made 277rwhp and 286ft/tq

Plan on swapping out the exhaust ASAP. Yes it sounds like raspy doo doo with a catless x-pipe and chambered mufflers. Probably going to go with a pro-chamber with 2 chamber flow-masters.

Definitely going to not fear the gear and put 4.10's in it, it needs it so bad. Probably will switch to a C&L Cold Air with Plenum. Then lastly I plan to supercharge it with a Vortech. Still researching mods as this is my first 4v so trying to see what works well with them.

I don't drive much anymore as I work in NYC and take the train in every day. So its probably going to mostly be a weekend cruiser/show car.

Pics below from when I got it. I'll post better pics once its back from the body shop.

and for anyone interested. I still have the 67 as well, but it needs head gaskets and I am in the process of welding in new floor pans and restoring the interior.

Wolvatron · 05-30-2012, 07:27 AM

I miss owning a Mustang.

Alfdog · 05-30-2012, 07:28 AM

Laser >>> Rio

Ayatollah Humungous · 05-30-2012, 07:28 AM

Thats pretty cool. I have always missed my 98 GT. I still think that model Cobra is among the best looking.

skipperjohnn · 05-30-2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfdog

Laser >>> Rio

RioRed4v · 05-30-2012, 07:40 AM

Rio

WindyCitySi · 05-30-2012, 07:43 AM

BlackVenom doesnt approve.

IRSmart · 05-30-2012, 07:45 AM

nice find, but i've always hated the tan interiors. the two tone just never did it for me.

Brad08StangGT · 05-30-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by IRSmart

nice find, but i've always hated the tan interiors. the two tone just never did it for me.

Thanks!

I am not a fan of tan either, but a decent 96 - 98 Cobra with black leather is so hard to find....at least within a reasonable distance from my area.

I wanted black leather so bad, but every one I would find was either a convertible or the exterior was black. I didn't want a black car and I definitely didn't want a vert

. The few Cobras that I did see that were coupes with black leather that weren't black or convertibles had torn seats and/or they wanted way too much $$ for the car.

I've been looking for months, I even briefly considered a 94 - 95 Cobra because those are more available with black leather in coupes.

For some reason in 96 - 98 most coupe Cobras had the "saddle" interior, don't know why.

I will admit its growing on me though. If I ever had the chance to swap it for black though I would in a heart beat...and it would be

.

notfastenuf · 05-30-2012, 07:58 AM

Laser > Rio

What'd you pick it up for... I hope it was like 5-6k'ish.

I miss my '97 - just for the sake of nostalgia though.

edit: ya, I hate the peanut butter interior.

mustangguy01 · 05-30-2012, 07:58 AM

grats!

pic of that style interior brings back so many memories

notfastenuf · 05-30-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad08StangGT

For some reason in 96 - 98 most coupe Cobras had the "saddle" interior, don't know why.

Not true, but saddle is probably what is always for sale.

Brad08StangGT · 05-30-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RioRed4v

Rio

I knew you would approve

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Originally Posted by Ayatollah Humungous

Thats pretty cool. I have always missed my 98 GT. I still think that model Cobra is among the best looking.

Agreed with the best looking Cobra part. Esp lowered, with wide tires. I want to do an S281 wing. Some of my buddies want to see it with the 94 - 95 Cobra R cowl style hood, but I am torn between that and the stock one.

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Originally Posted by Alfdog

Laser >>> Rio

IB4 4me2have2 "i hate..,.,,,,,the.,.,....color..,.,.,red.

notfastenuf · 05-30-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad08StangGT

Agreed with the best looking Cobra part. Esp lowered, with wide tires. I want to do an S281 wing. Some of my buddies want to see it with the 94 - 95 Cobra R cowl style hood, but I am torn between that and the stock one.

Nostrils > Cowl

I'd almost look for a 94-95 wing instead of the S281. I like the S281, but I feel like it's a bit played out.

Alfdog · 05-30-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad08StangGT

I wanted black leather so bad

You can sometimes find OEM take-off leather skins on ebay. They are pretty easy to swap.

Brad08StangGT · 05-30-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by notfastenuf

Not true, but saddle is probably what is always for sale.

mostly true, it depends on the exterior color though. Definitely its the majority of whats for sale.

Brad08StangGT · 05-30-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by notfastenuf

Nostrils > Cowl

I'd almost look for a 94-95 wing instead of the S281. I like the S281, but I feel like it's a bit played out.

Def think I like the nostrils more.

I like the 94 - 95 wing, but I think it would look weird with the double 3rd brake light....unless I was able to get it shaved from the trunk or wing....

Brad08StangGT · 05-30-2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfdog

You can sometimes find OEM take-off leather skins on ebay. They are pretty easy to swap.

True, but then there are a lot of interior panels that need swapping or dying too. I would want to swap them though, the dye never comes out right from what I have seen. Or it scratches off too easily.

Maybe one day....

Hammer · 05-30-2012, 08:13 AM

nice, ive always liked the 96-98 cobras.

throw some Katzkin leather in there

minus the retarded e-brake deal i have going. need to toss that one of these days.

Brad08StangGT · 05-30-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

nice, ive always liked the 96-98 cobras.

throw some Katzkin leather in there

minus the retarded e-brake deal i have going. need to toss that one of these days.

That's actually AWESOME! Very original looking.

I've got a bit more tan, wondering how the 2 tone would look. But its good to see I have options besides a full interior swap.

Ryan L · 05-30-2012, 08:20 AM

Better throw a blower on there if you want to keep up with base model Mustangs and Camaros in these modern times.

Hammer · 05-30-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad08StangGT

That's actually AWESOME! Very original looking.

I've got a bit more tan, wondering how the 2 tone would look. But its good to see I have options besides a full interior swap.

they had all kinds of options from what i recall in terms of color. i think you could do a solid color as well. i just wanted to continue the two tone style. the leather has held up well

had it in about 4 years now.

Lution · 05-30-2012, 08:22 AM

I miss my Black 97 Cobra.

Have fun, man. Go for an H-pipe and Magnapacks. Subtle when you want it to be and huge when you get on it.

Hammer · 05-30-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan L

Better throw a blower on there if you want to keep up with base model Mustangs and Camaros in these modern times.

300 hp isnt much anymore. guess that's a good thing though

FRED-MATIC · 05-30-2012, 08:29 AM

Nice find!

FWIW, don't change out 1 CAI kit for another. No gain=wasted $.. especially if a blower is on the horizon.

4:10's and a tune will make it snappy

synister281 · 05-30-2012, 08:29 AM

Welcome back to the Mustang Brad

Now do a burnout!

ssslow stang · 05-30-2012, 08:33 AM

miss my lazer red '98 cobra

btw, go 4.30's on the gear, wakes that car like you wouldn't believe...had 4.30's on my '98 cobra and used it as a DD even took it on an 1,100 mile roadtrip, but i would advise against that lol...

LightningLX · 05-30-2012, 08:40 AM

Nice. I've been thinking about picking up a 94/95 to make a full suspension big brake wide wheel'd forged stroked and nasty 95 cobra clone.
I found a black/black 95 but the guy wanted way too much.

I hate red like Mr tohave. Red seems to be the cheapest color though. I'd be happy with black or white, but I might have to do a color change. If I did that I'd probably make a blue wingless 95 cobra clone.

Nothing sounds like a healthy push rod small block ford and nothing looks as good as a 95 cobra R for the money.
I'd love to build a 69, well thousands of other cars at that, but It'll be a long time before I have the time and money for that.

skipperjohnn · 05-30-2012, 08:46 AM

A guy in town is selling his 97 Cobra, green/tan coupe, 139K miles, for $7k. It's in real nice shape, but I'm telling the boss to go for $5k to $5500 if he wants it.

RioRed4v · 05-30-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ssslow stang

miss my lazer red '98 cobra

btw, go 4.30's on the gear, wakes that car like you wouldn't believe...had 4.30's on my '98 cobra and used it as a DD even took it on an 1,100 mile roadtrip, but i would advise against that lol...

agreed... well, minus the road trip part. even on road trips mine was still pulling 23ish mpg if I remember correctly. But you had flowbastards and probably had crazy drone lol.

4.30's for sure on that car. Best mod I probaly did on mine.

MacGruber · 05-30-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ssslow stang

miss my lazer red '98 cobra

btw, go 4.30's on the gear, wakes that car like you wouldn't believe...had 4.30's on my '98 cobra and used it as a DD even took it on an 1,100 mile roadtrip, but i would advise against that lol...

Yep, was going to say the same thing about 4.30's. Hell, if you're only going to drive it around town, throw 4.56's in it. That motor LOVES gear.

Maple · 05-30-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MacGruber

Yep, was going to say the same thing about 4.30's. Hell, if you're only going to drive it around town, throw 4.56's in it. That motor LOVES gear.

What gear do you recommend for the machnasty?

SUMrTOY · 05-30-2012, 09:09 AM

Eh... I do miss my 94 Cobra, but I don't miss getting dusted by newer 4bangers

It wasn't worth the cash to make it faster IMO.

Hammer · 05-30-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SUMrTOY

Eh... I do miss my 94 Cobra, but I don't miss getting dusted by newer 4bangers

It wasn't worth the cash to make it faster IMO.

doesnt take all that much when you consider what you can get a clean one for

especially if you start with a GT and do a good HCI and maybe blower if you really want to wake it up. id bet you could fairly easily pull 450 hp out of that with a good HCI combo/blower and tune. at least that's what im hoping

not really sure how expensive it is to mod the 4.6 DOHC though.

Tbag · 05-30-2012, 09:43 AM

Nice, always liked the SN95 Cobras.

colt .45 · 05-30-2012, 10:08 AM

Nice car.

Sometimes wish I still had my 98 Cobra.

MustangFan · 05-30-2012, 10:14 AM

I have always liked the Cobra R hood myself'

colt .45 · 05-30-2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

doesnt take all that much when you consider what you can get a clean one for

especially if you start with a GT and do a good HCI and maybe blower if you really want to wake it up. id bet you could fairly easily pull 450 hp out of that with a good HCI combo/blower and tune. at least that's what im hoping

not really sure how expensive it is to mod the 4.6 DOHC though.

Just drop this in a be done with it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-MUSTAN...ht_5006wt_1156

Not necessarily that one, but you get teh idea.

IRSmart · 05-30-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan L

Better throw a blower on there if you want to keep up with base model Mustangs and Camaros in these modern times.

a guy in a new camaro SS took me off the line monday afternoon. he wasn't pulling away from me like i would have expected him to, but then again i don't know how high those engines spin, and he could have been toying with me i guess, although it didn't seem like it

MySlow2002GT · 05-30-2012, 10:35 AM

Put 5.13's in that rear. Go big or go home

05-30-2012, 07:25 AM	#1
Brad08StangGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mahopac NY Posts: 7,605	Finally picked up another Mustang After about 10 months "Stangless" I finally have joined the ranks of Mustang Ownership once again. I decided to go back to my SN95 roots. There has always been a part of me that missed my 96 GT. Part of me that wished I had kept it and done all the modifications I had always dreamed of. I just love the lines of the body style, the styling, and some of the mechanical simplicity in older Mustangs. Even after owning a 2008, it was my favorite body style. I picked up a 1998 Cobra. Rio Red w/ Tan interior. 80k on the clock and clean as all hell. I got a hell of a deal on it because the paint was faded. My buddy owns a body shop and is in the process of re-spraying the entire car now. Its got a few mods already: - Steeda firewall clutch adjuster, quadrant, and cable. - Steeda cold air kit. - Pro 5.0 shifter. - Eibach springs, shocks, and struts. - Brembo Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors w/ Ceramic Pads - Fr500 rims 18x9 fronts with 18x10 rears. Running Nitto Invo tires. - BBk O/R x-pipe with Mac cat back exhaust with chrome 3 inch tips. - Dyno tuned- made 277rwhp and 286ft/tq Plan on swapping out the exhaust ASAP. Yes it sounds like raspy doo doo with a catless x-pipe and chambered mufflers. Probably going to go with a pro-chamber with 2 chamber flow-masters. Definitely going to not fear the gear and put 4.10's in it, it needs it so bad. Probably will switch to a C&L Cold Air with Plenum. Then lastly I plan to supercharge it with a Vortech. Still researching mods as this is my first 4v so trying to see what works well with them. I don't drive much anymore as I work in NYC and take the train in every day. So its probably going to mostly be a weekend cruiser/show car. Pics below from when I got it. I'll post better pics once its back from the body shop. and for anyone interested. I still have the 67 as well, but it needs head gaskets and I am in the process of welding in new floor pans and restoring the interior. __________________ 1967 Mustang Coupe 351c w/ a Built C6 + much more 1998 Cobra Smoke Em' if you got Em' Last edited by Brad08StangGT; 05-30-2012 at 07:27 AM.

05-30-2012, 07:28 AM	#3
Alfdog Registered e-Playa Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: MWHQ's Basement Posts: 105,069	Laser >>> Rio __________________ MWPC Presidente , MW80's #001 , MWAN #011 , MW4me2have2FC #001

05-30-2012, 07:28 AM	#4
Ayatollah Humungous Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Riverview, Fl Posts: 28,693	Thats pretty cool. I have always missed my 98 GT. I still think that model Cobra is among the best looking. __________________ Sig by TDB

05-30-2012, 07:40 AM	#6
RioRed4v just brew it Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 14,007	Rio __________________ MWBC #2 2012 Mustang GT

05-30-2012, 07:43 AM	#7
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05-30-2012, 07:27 AM	#2
Wolvatron Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: IA Posts: 4,741	I miss owning a Mustang.

05-30-2012, 07:45 AM	#8
IRSmart On a steel horse I ride Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 8,302	nice find, but i've always hated the tan interiors. the two tone just never did it for me. __________________

05-30-2012, 07:58 AM	#10
notfastenuf Don't Taze Me Bro! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston Posts: 28,761	Laser > Rio What'd you pick it up for... I hope it was like 5-6k'ish. I miss my '97 - just for the sake of nostalgia though. edit: ya, I hate the peanut butter interior. __________________ -Ty

05-30-2012, 07:58 AM	#11
mustangguy01 M-I-Z Z-O-U Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ellisville, Mo Posts: 9,829	grats! pic of that style interior brings back so many memories __________________

05-30-2012, 08:13 AM	#19
Hammer Not MC. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,446	nice, ive always liked the 96-98 cobras. throw some Katzkin leather in there minus the retarded e-brake deal i have going. need to toss that one of these days. __________________ 95 GT vert, 331

05-30-2012, 08:20 AM	#21
Ryan L HAAAAY Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 21,693	Better throw a blower on there if you want to keep up with base model Mustangs and Camaros in these modern times. __________________

05-30-2012, 08:22 AM	#23
Lution I am, therefore I think Join Date: May 2002 Location: Fvcknote, MT Posts: 11,732	I miss my Black 97 Cobra. Have fun, man. Go for an H-pipe and Magnapacks. Subtle when you want it to be and huge when you get on it. __________________ vito is ghey!

05-30-2012, 08:29 AM	#25
FRED-MATIC Charles Bronson Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 6,776	Nice find! FWIW, don't change out 1 CAI kit for another. No gain=wasted $.. especially if a blower is on the horizon. 4:10's and a tune will make it snappy __________________ Ship Your Car Now Senior VP of Enterprise Sales 561-705-0481

05-30-2012, 08:29 AM	#26
synister281 O.G. MW Chicago Cub Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wrigleyville, Northside Chicago, IL Posts: 66,770	Welcome back to the Mustang Brad Now do a burnout! __________________ Mikey P ~~MWTHJ #020~~MWV6M Founder~~ 2004 Ford Mustang GT - Vortech SC'd, Sutton Tuned, 365rwhp 1971 Ford Mustang Mach1 - 351 Cleveland, Ram Air, 285hp 2005 Ford Escape I4 - N/A CAM only, whisper lid, LS1, race gas PS3 - synisterDMA

05-30-2012, 09:09 AM	#33
SUMrTOY AWPW n00b Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 29,537	Eh... I do miss my 94 Cobra, but I don't miss getting dusted by newer 4bangers It wasn't worth the cash to make it faster IMO. __________________ *I have never met anyone on this site, so my comments towards you have no merit.

05-30-2012, 09:43 AM	#35
Tbag ballz on your face Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 8,155	Nice, always liked the SN95 Cobras. __________________

05-30-2012, 10:08 AM	#36
colt .45 Got Nawzz and still slow. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 14,784	Nice car. Sometimes wish I still had my 98 Cobra. __________________

05-30-2012, 10:35 AM	#40
MySlow2002GT Engine Tech N00b Join Date: May 2003 Location: Next to a mountain Posts: 43,585	Put 5.13's in that rear. Go big or go home