08-28-2009, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Scottsdale,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, Roush 427R-095, Pro Systems carb, 2" headers, Buckshot Racefab side pipes, 10s off idle start
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It seems most Cobra owners are real happy with about 450 to 550 engine HP, so maybe 350 to 450 at the wheels if you're fortunate to get that much out of the engine in a Cobra. From a performance and price perspective one would think a small block Ford crate engine would be a nice value.
Get a set of Mickey Thompson ET street drag radials to make your driving look better than you really are. That's what I did. I do think 600 HP at the wheels would be fun on drag radials for the street or well prepped track at the strip, but it would require an elevated level of awareness.
I like to keep in mind one mistake puts a car into something that doesn't move out of the way. The higher HP Cobras no doubt can be a handful if your careless and particularly so if you don't select tires for the application.
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