WideOpenThrottle Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 I was wondering if anyone knew the VIN Numbers on the heads and block on a 93 Cobra? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 nope. are you trying to determine if its a real cobra or what? pm the vin and i can run it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideOpenThrottle Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Yeah I am. The guy isn't trustworthy from what I hear and I'd like to make sure. I'm suppose to check it out this weekend and I'll let you know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 I can look later tonight but am off to class right now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 throw the VIN into carfax.com it will for free tell you the make and model of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 throw the VIN into carfax.com it will for free tell you the make and model of the car. Very True it will say COBRA in the name area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RQUICK91GT Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 I was wondering if anyone knew the VIN Numbers on the heads and block on a 93 Cobra? Thanks whos is this?This is Greg from up the road on blain hwy I can tell you how to tell if the heads are GT40 cobra heads and as far as block,there is not alot of differences in the shortblocks but if the heads are GT40 if the block vin starts with F3 its probably a cobra motor.Give me a PM if ya want and I can get ya my number or call tyler hardesty he can get ahold of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 If it's a 93 Cobra the 8th letter in the VIN should be D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Lots of ways to tell but are you looking at it in person or pictures...? Some things to look for: The Vin should read 1FACP42D6Pxxxxxx for the 93 Cobra. D = Cobra P = 1993 Vin is stamped on the block and transmission case. The build date is stamped in Yellow paint on the radiator support. Other visuals to look for: Different front grill with running horse Cobra badges of course (drivers side faces to the REAR of the car) Different wheels 17X7.5 Rear brakes 10.07 disc (GT had 9" drums) SVO style tail lights Rocker extensions are different from the GT Rear bumper different Cobra badge on left rear hatch 4-pedistal rear spoiler/wing LX 5.0L stainless tips Shifter is a little different Cobra written on the factory floor mats Engine lots more but visually: GT40 heads (GT cast on the head) 1.84"/1.54" Cobra intake 65mm throttle body 70mm Mass Air Metere 24 lb. injectors Smaller crank/water pump pullies (Not visible without taking it apart) 1.72:1 roller rockers Cobra cam Recalibrated computer T-5 tranny has phosphate-coated gears and stronger bearings I'm sure I missed a few but those are the main things... If all else fails call 1-800-FORD-SVT and they will tell you anything and confirm if it's a "real" COBRA if you have the VIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RQUICK91GT Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 He is looking to ID cylinder heads and engine.Not the whole car.but goood to know things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Short block is the same other than the Cobra Vin #, the only other way to tell is the GT forged on the heads if everything else is bare. If it says GTP than they are the newer GT40P heads which are better but NOT OEM Cobra heads. WideOpenThrottle, Are you buying the entire car and confirming parts are original or just buying the engine...? Let us know if we can be anymore help. I would check EVERYTHING if the guy is questionable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RQUICK91GT Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Short block is the same other than the Cobra Vin #, the only other way to tell is the GT forged on the heads if everything else is bare. If it says GTP than they are the newer GT40P heads which are better but NOT OEM Cobra heads. WideOpenThrottle, Are you buying the entire car and confirming parts are original or just buying the engine...? Let us know if we can be anymore help. I would check EVERYTHING if the guy is questionable... Dont forget the little lines on the front of all GT40 and GT40P heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideOpenThrottle Posted June 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 I'm buying the long block. Was wondering what the Vin Code was on the heads? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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