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<blockquote data-quote="JNY XXX" data-source="post: 2328714" data-attributes="member: 10526"><p>I sold the Cobra because I had maxed out on what I could do performance-wise without spending a bunch of money to take it to the next level (e.g., a single turbo) and to do it right (i.e., build the engine, etc.).</p><p></p><p>IMO, the Z06 is so much more drivable than the Cobra. You don't need gorilla quadraceps to engage the clutch on the Cobra, it's so much easier to fly through the gears with the stock Z06 shifter as opposed to the stock Cobra shifter, and the handling of the Z06 is much, much better.</p><p></p><p>I really miss all of the torque of the Cobra though. It so much more of a beastly car - mash the throttle, and you're getting ripped into the back of the seat. The Cobra is certainly more "muscly" (and I'm sure that's not a word) than the Z06. The powerband of the Z06 (as it sits right now) is much smoother, and I enjoy how much it starts to pull on the top-end. Also, I'm amazed at learning first hand all about power-to-weight ratio and how that translates into performance. The Cobra (and I had just a coupe) is very heavy; the Z06 is, and certainly feels, much lighter. </p><p></p><p>The mod-for-money potential definitely weighs heavily in favor of the Cobra. With a $1000, you can get a 03/04 Cobra into that 470rwhp range and make it into a highway monster. For the same amount of money, I could get, maybe, a full exhaust for the Z06 and pick up, what, 15rwhp? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> There's really not much of a comparison.</p><p></p><p>I guess it just comes down to preference. Both cars are what they are, and they are great at it. :beer: </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Those are TPIS headers. Yup, the exhaust is the stock titanium. I'll keep you updated on the dyno results. Spray goes on it this week, so I'll put it up on the dyno soon after. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JNY XXX, post: 2328714, member: 10526"] I sold the Cobra because I had maxed out on what I could do performance-wise without spending a bunch of money to take it to the next level (e.g., a single turbo) and to do it right (i.e., build the engine, etc.). IMO, the Z06 is so much more drivable than the Cobra. You don't need gorilla quadraceps to engage the clutch on the Cobra, it's so much easier to fly through the gears with the stock Z06 shifter as opposed to the stock Cobra shifter, and the handling of the Z06 is much, much better. I really miss all of the torque of the Cobra though. It so much more of a beastly car - mash the throttle, and you're getting ripped into the back of the seat. The Cobra is certainly more "muscly" (and I'm sure that's not a word) than the Z06. The powerband of the Z06 (as it sits right now) is much smoother, and I enjoy how much it starts to pull on the top-end. Also, I'm amazed at learning first hand all about power-to-weight ratio and how that translates into performance. The Cobra (and I had just a coupe) is very heavy; the Z06 is, and certainly feels, much lighter. The mod-for-money potential definitely weighs heavily in favor of the Cobra. With a $1000, you can get a 03/04 Cobra into that 470rwhp range and make it into a highway monster. For the same amount of money, I could get, maybe, a full exhaust for the Z06 and pick up, what, 15rwhp? :-p There's really not much of a comparison. I guess it just comes down to preference. Both cars are what they are, and they are great at it. :beer: Those are TPIS headers. Yup, the exhaust is the stock titanium. I'll keep you updated on the dyno results. Spray goes on it this week, so I'll put it up on the dyno soon after. :) [/QUOTE]
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