Firecatboy2003

Alright guys, im in the search for an 03-04 mustang cobra svt that has been hit and re-pairable... I have been looking all over the web for one that is close to IL so i can go an check it out. It can be about a state away or so, so i can go down and check it out anyone know of anything or ANYTHING im so desperate right now haha, thanks guys and wish me luck! Oh my email is tomkaz1383@yahoo.com if any one has some major info THANKS

AJ06GT

It sounds like you're looking to get a Terminator for cheap. I wouldn't go that route if I were you, but to each his own I suppose. You never know what being hit will do to the car. Even if there isn't frame damage, it could have jarred something loose that you won't notice until it's too late. You're taking a big risk in buying something like that. I'm not going to tell you not to do it, but be very careful and take it to the best mechanic you can find to be as certain as possible that there isn't going to be any problem with the car. Be certain the frame isn't warped at all and that the alignment is all in order. In general a car that's been hit is never as strong as a clean car, and will never drive the same way. If I were looking at a 150HP Honda, that wouldn't be as big a deal, but when you're putting down the power that a Terminator has, those issues are going to show up a lot more.

However, I don't know of any, sorry.

mfj

i'll let u know when i crash mine... might not be too long from now, hehe

mfj

oh, wait!!!! mine's not a terminator, but seriously, close enough...

Black*Death

If you can find it buy a low mileage 99 or 01 and have a supercharger put on it. 99 is rumored to have the stronger Teksid block vs 01 weaker Windsor block. Best route IMO

AJ06GT

Even better, it's not even a rumor! 96-99 and a select few 01s have it.

Firecatboy2003

my dad is a mechanic and will do all the work, whats the difference between the 01 cobra and the 03-04 cobra... any pros and cons of the 01?

AJ06GT

Well, my point was that sometimes not even a good mechanic can get a car running 100% again. I trust you'll be careful though, just be sure to have his watchful eye.

Anyway, pros of an 01 over an 03-04? Cheaper? That's about it. The 03-04 obviously comes supercharged so it's much faster, also, it has fully forged internals while the 01 only has a forged crank.

mfj

01 cobras can only take about 450 rwhp, while the 03/04 cobras can take over 700rwhp
upgrades from an01 cobra toan 03/04 cobra:

Cast Iron Block
Forged Pistons and Rods
6 Speed t56 tranny
supercharger and intercooler
Updated freer flowing heads and cams
Beefier IRS
3.55:1 Gears
Better Interior
Better looking exterior
anda couple of other bells and whistles, such as...
Power,FOLDABLEcolor side view mirrors
little shift light for normal driving (annoying)

AJ06GT

I forgot to mention the T56, that's another big advantage. That's probably the only transmission that Ford has put in a stock car that was worth a damn. I consistantly slam gears too fast for my T45's synchros to keep up on my 97.