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Old 05-31-2022, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MGP69stang View Post
Cobras are light so ..What is the HP sweet spot for the 427 Cobra ? 450-500HP ? Controllable trackable HP range ? Sticky Tire recommendations ?.. high wear not a problem.
For the street, 400-425hp is more than enough, anything higher, and you'll deal with a car not very street friendly.
For the track, if you are serious about racing, 500-600hp is about right

Bill S.

PS: Keep in mind, 200hp is enough power in a Cobra to kill you. No anti lock brakes, no computer controlled engine management, not anything like you have driven before, not even if you race formula 1 or Nascar as has been noted before by owners who did.
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