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03 Cobra motor on it's way!

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97StallionGT

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hey guys, my 03 cobra motor is being shipped. I have a 97 Gt and I was just wondering what I need to purchase so I can be ready for the installation when it gets here. I got the motor with 5000 miles on it for $3600 bucks so I have some $$ to spend on it. As soon as it gets here I am getting the valve covers, headers, super charger pulleys, etc. powdercoated ford blue. Any other suggestions for parts that would look good powdercoated?
 

streetstang03

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thats a great deal where you find it for that price if you dont mind me asking? post some pics and keep us updated while its being put together you're gonna need a wiring harness, computer, fuel system upgrade and should get a T56
 
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Roger_4.6_96

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Too much work. Sell your car and the engine and get 96-98 cobra.
 

topless98gt

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I've got a 98 GT, and I'm looking for a low milage 03 cobra motor. That is a sweet deal, dude. Did it come with the s/c or was the s/c not salvagable? I'd get a KB if I were installing it.
 

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Roger_4.6_96 said:
Too much work. Sell your car and the engine and get 96-98 cobra.
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Why would you want to do that when you could keep your stock gt badges and just surprise people? :d
 

RedDaemon

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hell no...that **** will blow the doors off of a 98 cobra...i say go for it
 

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-=NightHawk=- said:
hell no...that **** will blow the doors off of a 98 cobra...i say go for it
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I 2nd this. By at least a car length or two.
 

streetstang03

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topless98gt said:
I 2nd this. By at least a car length or two.
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more like 5+
 

topless98gt

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streetstang03 said:
more like 5+
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We're evil, but I love it! IN MY OPINION, a SN95 with an 03 Cobra motor is better than an 03 Cobra itself. Are the SN95s lighter? Or are they heavier? IN MY OPINION, the SN95s look better, a lot curvier. REMEMBER! THIS IS MY OPINION.
 

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Motor comes with T-56, computer, wiring harness and clutch. I am dead set on this going in my car. Fastest sleeper on the block....
 

topless98gt

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97StallionGT said:
Motor comes with T-56, computer, wiring harness and clutch. I am dead set on this going in my car. Fastest sleeper on the block....
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Dude, where the $@#% did you get that deal at? My god.
 
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topless98gt said:
Dude, where the $@#% did you get that deal at? My god.
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I too would love to know this...I could skip on getting my vortech at the end of the summer for an 03 cobra powerplant
 

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MidnightGT said:
I too would love to know this...I could skip on getting my vortech at the end of the summer for an 03 cobra powerplant
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seriuosly... i'd spend a little more than the $2000 for cams/springs/tune installed and get an 03 setup...

 

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topless98gt said:
We're evil, but I love it! IN MY OPINION, a SN95 with an 03 Cobra motor is better than an 03 Cobra itself. Are the SN95s lighter? Or are they heavier? IN MY OPINION, the SN95s look better, a lot curvier. REMEMBER! THIS IS MY OPINION.
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i think the 96-98's were actually slightly heavier than the 99-04's.
 

DBMSTNG

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do you have the intercooler and heat exchanger as well?
 

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WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!3600 for a complete cobra engine, tranny, and all needed cpu things? CRAP! MUST have been EBAY, only way. If not, PM me with the details, cuz I will buy that crap tonight LOL. Also your gonna need a shorter drive shaft, probably needs to be custom made. Will also want to get a good fuel pump, and maybe a better radiator. Not sure about throttle linkage and the such. EDIT: Oh and your also going to need 03-04 cobra gauges(whole pod), definatly a custom burned SCT chip(tell them to turn off PATS system, and remove any TC the computer may have), and MAYBE a mid pipe for an 03-04 cobra (May need a shop to build a custom one).
 

Mike97gt

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WOW thats a good deal... take your time doing the work.. and do it right.. you will have one hell of a sleeper...

then when your done go rape some ls-1's
 

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97StallionGT said:
hey guys, my 03 cobra motor is being shipped. I have a 97 Gt and I was just wondering what I need to purchase so I can be ready for the installation when it gets here. I got the motor with 5000 miles on it for $3600 bucks so I have some $$ to spend on it. As soon as it gets here I am getting the valve covers, headers, super charger pulleys, etc. powdercoated ford blue. Any other suggestions for parts that would look good powdercoated?
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Better look into getting yourself a cowl hood or something of the sort to go with it. There's no way it's gonna clear your stock hoodline with the Eaton strapped to the top of the intake.
 
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Roger_4.6_96

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Like i said its gonna be alot of work. Your gonna need Engine harness, Under dash harness, fender harness and your gonna need to upgrade your fuel system etc...
 
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Roger_4.6_96 said:
Like i said its gonna be alot of work. Your gonna need Engine harness, Under dash harness, fender harness and your gonna need to upgrade your fuel system etc...
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But still very very worth it...especially at the price he paid for the package.
 
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