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Differences in 2003 and 2004 Cobras?

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unistork

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Can somebody list the differences in the 2003 and 2004 Cobras? They both look almost the same in their specs.
 
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unistork said:
Can somebody list the differences in the 2003 and 2004 Cobras? They both look almost the same in their specs.
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The only differences were the color options available. Drivetrains are the same. Any other differences were merely cosmetic.

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about a year I think.... seriously I think there was a different computer flash, and some say the cats are a little different.
 
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The Tick!
 
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gemex said:
The Tick!
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Not true.... plenty of '04's out there with "The Tick" too!

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Stereo system has a "sat" button for a optional dealer installed Sirus satallite receiver.
 
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Stereo system has a "sat" button for a optional dealer installed Sirus satallite receiver.
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True, true... The Mach 460 in the '03 would allow for the connection of an outboard cd changer, whereas the '04 Mach 460 allows for external sat radio connection.

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pvteye said:
about a year I think.... seriously I think there was a different computer flash, and some say the cats are a little different.
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I think you are correct about the computer flash. I know someone with an 03', and he said if you look on the passanger side door on the inside there is a # there, his was different than mine, he said that was the computer #. He said the 03's were tuned a little more aggressively.
 
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Dr. Wu 2000 said:
I think you are correct about the computer flash. I know someone with an 03', and he said if you look on the passanger side door on the inside there is a # there, his was different than mine, he said that was the computer #. He said the 03's were tuned a little more aggressively.
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The computers are all the same, it's merely the tune or the "Flash" that's in the EEC and reflected on the door jam. There have been a total of 4 different computer flashes from ford thus far.

1st run '03's came with QUD2
2nd run '03's came with either YDH0 or YDH1
'04's come with AMZ1

Anyone who has an '03 that got the new flash to correct the stalling problem is actually running the newer '04 code (AMZ1).

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Do the codes reflect any differences in power?
 
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Do the codes reflect any differences in power?
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No power gains/loses between the different calibrations have been reported.

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U.M. is all over it.
 

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so does the 04 have the 390 horse engine as well? i dont know much about SVT's tho so take it easy lol.
 

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so does the 04 have the 390 horse engine as well? i dont know much about SVT's tho so take it easy lol.
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yea I think its the exact same engine in both cars.
 

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yea I think its the exact same engine in both cars.
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Actually, I think they introduced the '97 Cobra engine back into production for 2004. The ligher aluminum block and better looking intake manifold (blowers are ugly) have been favorties with SVT owners. Back by popular demand, the new "old" SVT Cobra is sure to pull some better times.
 
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Actually, I think they introduced the '97 Cobra engine back into production for 2004. The ligher aluminum block and better looking intake manifold (blowers are ugly) have been favorties with SVT owners. Back by popular demand, the new "old" SVT Cobra is sure to pull some better times.
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WTF?
 

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Craig Mack said:
Actually, I think they introduced the '97 Cobra engine back into production for 2004. The ligher aluminum block and better looking intake manifold (blowers are ugly) have been favorties with SVT owners. Back by popular demand, the new "old" SVT Cobra is sure to pull some better times.
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LMAO jealousy isn't a color you wear well
 

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LMAO jealousy isn't a color you wear well
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um.. no dude
 

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Yeah, the reflash, ford says the heads are a little different for the tick fix but I think they're the same, I believe some of the bushings or motor mounts were stiffened slightly.....
 
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