Just wondering what ppl would expect to win in the 1/4 (not an actual track)
-Stock 98 cobra convert. manual
-Stock 95 t/a t-tops m6

 

I'd have to go with the T/A since the Cobra is a 'vert. I slaughtered a '97 Cobra coupe with a 5-speed in my Z28 before I got my headers on. That made my day.

 

is the 98 the dohc 4.6?? I know the 99-02 cobras have the dohc motors and they run with the ls1's so if it has that motor your prolly done for.

 

The '98 has a 305hp rated DOHC 4.6 - the '99-up cars are rated for slightly more horsepower, but Ford was shamed into recalling them and throwing on a few parts (don't recall what parts) to add some muscle. Owners of the '99-up cars were complaining that the cars weren't living up to their HP rating.

Anyways, stock vs. stock, an early DOHC Cobra ('96-'98) is a good match for an LT1, and a late DOHC Cobra ('99-up) with the dealer improvements can run with LS1's. It comes down to mods, driving abilities, and vehicle options (conv. vs. hardtop, manual vs. auto, etc.)

 

Even when stock, my LS1 never had a problem walking the NA DOHC Mustangs (Cobra or Mach). They dyno a good 15 hp less at the wheels.

 

i raced a '00 GT that had a Mach 1 motor swap (4.6 DOHC), head work and bolt ons. I barely beat him by a car and i just have bolt ons and 210K miles on the clock!

 

And the guys in the Mustang forums would probably say the opposite was true.

But from what I recall from reading the car mags back when these cars were new, they were a reasonably good match for each other in a drag race.

 

What kind of f-body/car do you have? It's not in your sig...

 

Ya, I know they wouldn't agree, but thats been my experience. I also know there are some quick ones out there too.

 

well, his cobra is a convert. so it weighs in roughly 3550 dry, sadly the poor kid is under the impression that converts. are lighter

 

Whos the better driver, and are both cars in good running condition?

If both is equal, I think the TA should win by a car.

 

98 Cobra is about 265 to the wheels. The fact that is is a convertible hurts a lot. I would say a 5spd coupe is between an LT1 and an LS1 with a good driver.
A 6spd LS1 would kill any pre-03 Cobra or Mach I assuming equal drivers, but the Mach would be the closest of the bunch.