2003 Cobra
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i dont really know, but i got raped by an 03 cobra with a pulley and a chip, i heard the supercharger on that cobra over the sound of my strait headers 
the guy said he put about 1000 bucks in the car and was pushin 440 rwhp, how true i dont know, but that thing was fast..and i hate mustangs with a passion but 
03 COBRA
the guy said he put about 1000 bucks in the car and was pushin 440 rwhp, how true i dont know, but that thing was fast..and i hate mustangs with a passion but 03 COBRA
Originally Posted by urbanhunter44
You're joking right? A stock LS1 is no match for a bone stock 03/04 cobra. Those ******* things dyno at 380 rwhp on average and trap much faster than LS1s. Stock LS1s get RAPED.. RAPED!
Course once you crack open the motor, anything is possible.
SDM1234:
Both LT1s and LS1s were underrated. Real ratings would be closer to 305 fwhp for the LT1, and closer to 350 fwhp for the LS1.
In your shoes I'd probably get the Cobra. It's not worth it to buy an LS1 over an LT1 due to cost, but I'd buy a Cobra over an LT1 definetly. you can make 500+ hp on a stock blower
Course once you crack open the motor, anything is possible.
SDM1234:
Both LT1s and LS1s were underrated. Real ratings would be closer to 305 fwhp for the LT1, and closer to 350 fwhp for the LS1.
In your shoes I'd probably get the Cobra. It's not worth it to buy an LS1 over an LT1 due to cost, but I'd buy a Cobra over an LT1 definetly. you can make 500+ hp on a stock blower
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From: Holland Twp/Milford, New Jersey
Originally Posted by zlover129
The Cobra is the exact opposite, it is a bit heavier.
It is kind of unfair to compare a $7K car to a $20K+ car, we should get some more info, an LT1 with $20K in it will rape a Cobra, but so honestly its really up to you. But stock for stock the Cobra will rape the LT1, no questions out, I mean it would be pretty bad *** whooping too. You have more info on the 2 cars like prices and everything?
I would def. go with the Cobra of the cars your considering. They are a nice car, and do have soo much potential. However I must add that i have seen multiple 03+ Cobras vs. LS1 matchups and they were extremely close. Most did end up with the Cobra being victorious, but never was the LS1 raped. They have all been very close modded and stock.
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From: Mass
You could say the same about the LT1 vs the Almighty LS1. I have beat my far share of LS1's. It all comes down to who can drive. 
I have seen LS1 run 14 GTO and FBodies.
I have seen LS1 run 14 GTO and FBodies.
Originally Posted by BigKap94z
I would def. go with the Cobra of the cars your considering. They are a nice car, and do have soo much potential. However I must add that i have seen multiple 03+ Cobras vs. LS1 matchups and they were extremely close. Most did end up with the Cobra being victorious, but never was the LS1 raped. They have all been very close modded and stock.
Originally Posted by BigKap94z
I would def. go with the Cobra of the cars your considering. They are a nice car, and do have soo much potential. However I must add that i have seen multiple 03+ Cobras vs. LS1 matchups and they were extremely close. Most did end up with the Cobra being victorious, but never was the LS1 raped. They have all been very close modded and stock.
dont take a rocket scientist to figure that **** out.
Originally Posted by Dragframe
your outta your lil mind... high 200's low 300's to the wheels WILL EGT RAPPED by mid to high 300's to the wheels... that stock.... throw 1000-2000 at each car and the cobras lead only gets further...
dont take a rocket scientist to figure that **** out.
dont take a rocket scientist to figure that **** out.
This is bench racing at it's finest!
Go to a track and see for yourself. The cobras might put 360 rwhp down, but are hard to launch and are HEAVIER. RWHP isn't everything. Fact is An LS1 is a VERY good race for a STOCK cobra at the track. Seen it time and time again!! No raping takes place! Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Holland Twp/Milford, New Jersey
Originally Posted by Dragframe
throw 1000-2000 at each car and the cobras lead only gets further...
dont take a rocket scientist to figure that **** out.
dont take a rocket scientist to figure that **** out.
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From: Holland Twp/Milford, New Jersey
Originally Posted by urbanhunter44
SDM1234:
Both LT1s and LS1s were underrated. Real ratings would be closer to 305 fwhp for the LT1, and closer to 350 fwhp for the LS1.
Both LT1s and LS1s were underrated. Real ratings would be closer to 305 fwhp for the LT1, and closer to 350 fwhp for the LS1.
Now, you're saying the LS1 has roughly 40 more HP than an LT1, when there is only a 20 HP difference. Did you deduct from the LT1? lol
Originally Posted by sdm1234
Are you sure about that? Consider that the WS6 LT1 was advertised at 305. So what is the real rating for the LT1 then? Also, from the LS1 being advertised at 325, to your figure of nearly 350 is quite a significant jump, which I find doubtful.
Now, you're saying the LS1 has roughly 40 more HP than an LT1, when there is only a 20 HP difference. Did you deduct from the LT1? lol
Now, you're saying the LS1 has roughly 40 more HP than an LT1, when there is only a 20 HP difference. Did you deduct from the LT1? lol
LS1 F-bodies '01-'02 have about 345-350 at the fly.
Originally Posted by sdm1234
I disagree. Have you considered blowing the LS1?
Originally Posted by Redneck Z
This is bench racing at it's finest! Go to a track and see for yourself. The cobras might put 360 rwhp down, but are hard to launch and are HEAVIER. RWHP isn't everything. Fact is An LS1 is a VERY good race for a STOCK cobra at the track. Seen it time and time again!! No raping takes place!
Go to a track and see for yourself. The cobras might put 360 rwhp down, but are hard to launch and are HEAVIER. RWHP isn't everything. Fact is An LS1 is a VERY good race for a STOCK cobra at the track. Seen it time and time again!! No raping takes place!
Originally Posted by sdm1234
Are you sure about that? Consider that the WS6 LT1 was advertised at 305. So what is the real rating for the LT1 then? Also, from the LS1 being advertised at 325, to your figure of nearly 350 is quite a significant jump, which I find doubtful.
Now, you're saying the LS1 has roughly 40 more HP than an LT1, when there is only a 20 HP difference. Did you deduct from the LT1? lol
Now, you're saying the LS1 has roughly 40 more HP than an LT1, when there is only a 20 HP difference. Did you deduct from the LT1? lol
Did you read the previous posts? The advertised #'s are far from accurate. You have to compare dyno #'s and not advertised flywheel #'s. The #'s the LS1's put down on the dyno correlate with 350 ish RWHP.
Originally Posted by Dragframe
cobras are the sex too.. they are ******* so good looking.... i would have one if i could afford it...
I raced an 03 cobra in my 96 ss when I had the gas on it and the cobra is damn fast. My car is a monster from say a 30 roll and this cobra not only kept dead even with me, once we got past 100 he started dragging my ***. I tried him again and my T-56 broke so that was a lesson learned.
