What heads came with the 95 cobra?
They used the GT-40 Iron heads on the run of the mill 94-95 cobras (my buddy has a 94). I’m not positive about pre-94 cobras. However, a GT-40 Iron head is a GT-40 Iron head regardless of what motor it came off of.
What is the value of a 1997 Mustang Cobra?
1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Retail Prices
| Trim | MSRP | CarGurus Instant Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| Convertible | $28,660 | $19,213 |
| Coupe | $25,860 | $15,627 |
How do you identify cobra heads?
The ONLY way you will know which heads you have is by looking at the casting numbers. The blue paint has to do with the build and assembly process, so if you see it on your car, don’t get all excited.
Is the 1997 Cobra supercharged?
The 4.6L engine carried over onto the 1997 model and is featured on the example listed here. In addition to the 305 horsepower that the stock motor produces, this example features a Vortech supercharger. Mated to the supercharged motor is a 5-speed manual transmission.
What are GT40P heads?
The Explorer/Mountaineer heads (GT40P) are somewhat smaller, measured between 58-61cc chamber volume. Thus, GT40P cylinder heads may give a small bump in compression.
What vehicles have GT40P heads?
The GT40 heads can be found specifically on the 1993-1995 SVT Cobra Mustang as well as the 1993-1995 SVT Lightning. These can also be found on the 1996-Mid 1997 Ford Explorer & Mercury Mountaineer SUV.
How much horsepower does a 1997 Mustang Cobra SVT have?
305 hp @ 5,800
Used 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Specs & Features
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 4.6 l |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Horsepower | 305 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
How do I know if I have a GT40P head?
Either on the engine, or off, identifying Ford GT40 heads is a simple process.
- Open the hood and look for the casting bars at the front of each cylinder head.
- Look on the sides of the cylinder heads.
- Locate the Ford casting number for further identification.
- Decode the Ford casting number.
What heads are better GT40 or GT40P?
GT40 vs GT40P, which are better? Really, when you get down to it, neither head is any measurable difference better than the other. The GT40P does have a slight edge over the GT40 cylinder head because of its smaller chamber volume. The smaller combustion chamber can net a bit more compression, but only marginally.
How much horsepower does a 1997 Ford Cobra have?
305 hp1997 Ford Mustang Cobra / Horsepower
How much horsepower can you get out of GT40P heads?
While we’ve seen engine dyno tests performed with GT-40P heads replacing factory E7TE castings and resulting in a boost of more than 25 hp, we have reluctantly set our horsepower gain goal at 25 ponies, as well.
What kind of engine does a 1997 Ford Cobra have?
For 1997, Ford kept the new aluminum 4.6 liter, DOHC, “modular” unit that was smoother and had slightly better fuel economy than the older 5 liter unit from prior to 1996. The GT got a SOHC version of the new 4.6 liter V8 while the Cobra got a DOHC setup. The Cobra’s block was an aluminum, cross-bolted block.
What colors did the Ford Cobra come in in 1997?
The Cobra was still available in four colors, but true to their word, Ford only kept the Mystic paint option for the 1996 year so those wanting that crazy look were out of luck. For 1997 you could select Rio Red, Pacific Green, Black, or Crystal White. Black and Saddle interior trim colors were available in either cloth or leather.
How much horsepower does a Chevy Cobra have?
This engine produced 305 hp @ 5,800 rpm and 300 lb/ft of torque @4,800 rpm, making the new Cobra capable of 0-60 in 5.50 and a 14.0 second quarter miles. While the headline numbers sound similar to the old engine this was an entirely new unit that also changed the character of the Cobra.
What kind of air conditioner does a 1997 Mustang Cobra have?
Except for the front upper grille opening, the 1997 Cobra was more or less unchanged. The new opening brought more air to the new cross-the-board cooling system which could be found on the ’97 Cobra. Only the Cobra model Mustang had the new parallel-flow air conditioning condenser. They also improved the air conditioning condenser.