I also had a '97 Cobra that wouldn't dip into the 13's like it was supposed to. I even installed a new clutch, and intake on it and still was in the low 14's. I know that out of the box the '96-'98 Cobras and new WRX is a very close match up in terms of drag racing. Although now with basically a stage 2 setup, I'll easily walk a stock Cobra. (been done) I do miss the sound of that Cobra though. After you hit 3250 on the tach it opens up those second set of valves and just sounds awesome. Oh well, I'm much happier with the WRX now... peace out!

 

yea this is my second mustang and i test drove everything from a 350Z to a WRX. And i always leaned more towards a mustang. Cant beat the feel and sound of a v8(more so the sound, ive been walked by a fair share of WRX's and GTI's )


But as of now im no where near stock im just not running what my car should be running cause frankly im a shoddy driver. Ive got LCA's, new shocks/struts, Drag Radials, O/R Xpipe, and Catback and thats it. This summer im installing 4:10s so that should be good for another .3 to .4 off of the ET.

 

Don't you think 4.10's is a little steep for a 2-valve? I can see using them on a Cobra, but a GT doesn't make much power past 5k or 5,250rpm. Maybe try calculating what your rpm will be at the top of fourth gear and make sure you'll be at the peak of your power band at 1/4 mile.

Here are some helpful calculators.

http://www.corral.net/tech/

 

Ha, I had 4.10's on my Toyota Tacoma 4 banger, they would spin 33x12.5's on r15's easily. They would be pretty good for a GT if he has a large enough tire/wheel combo. Although if they are too large he's gonna one side of his speed 0-60 or 60-120

Donohue