03 Cobra has run its course

Bad decision. Sell the terminator as is. You’ll still get good money with it’s mods and miles. Start from scratch on your new build with a drivetrain package of your choice.


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GodStang said:

The only part I think you are crazy about is why the 03-04 Cobra motor. Grand scheme of things it is crap. There are so many better/cheaper routes to go. It was nice 15 years ago but so many down sides to it compared to now a days. I still have all my stock 03 Cobra engine and parts I was going to put into something one day till I realized it would be a waste.

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You need to look around a little. Terminators with the gen4 whipple or TVS are running 9s virtually untouched. The engine hasn’t changed, the blowers have just got better lol. It’s still a stout, capable platform by today’s standards. That’s with blowers. A turbo even opens it up more.

A lot of today’s tech is using powder forged junk. Strong enough to hold for awhile, but not nearly as strong as the terminator

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xsellr8 said:

You need to look around a little. Terminators with the gen4 whipple or TVS are running 9s virtually untouched. The engine hasn’t changed, the blowers have just got better lol. It’s still a stout, capable platform by today’s standards. That’s with blowers. A turbo even opens it up more.

A lot of today’s tech is using powder forged junk. Strong enough to hold for awhile, but not nearly as strong as the terminator

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Kenne Bell and whipples have been running 9s since 2007 if not earlier. That’s nothing new. Been there built that. Blowers haven’t gotten better Corn was introduced and people are getting more wild.

Remember one of the fastest Blower only IRS 6 speed is an old 2.8L non- Mammoth and one of the fastest 6-speed Blower only is an old 2.8L non- Mammoth and neither we’re running corn.

GodStang said:

Kenne Bell and whipples have been running 9s since 2007 if not earlier. That’s nothing new. Been there built that. Blowers haven’t gotten better Corn was introduced and people are getting more wild.

Remember one of the fastest Blower only IRS 6 speed is an old 2.8L non- Mammoth and one of the fastest 6-speed Blower only is an old 2.8L non- Mammoth and neither we’re running corn.

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The blowers actually have gotten more efficient. Especially when you see a tvs 2.3 running 9s.
So you yourself just proved the car’s capability. How can you say it’s garbage?

Sounds like you’re spiteful of not having a Terminator anymore


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The fastest shift car just hit the 7's and that was a 4v cobra motor with a t56 magnum. If that engine has "run it's course," maybe you should look into jet engines for the next build?!

i suggest folks have a talk with cylinder head rebuilders. there's a guy that has a shop across the street from mine...he rebuilds a BUNCH of coyote heads with ~80k miles because the intake seats fail.

coyote swap isn't a money saver at all IMO. junk rods, soft valve seats, complex ecm for the VVT, etc.

if i were going to do a restomod on a 67 mustang, i'd build a small block 454 with some big high ports or cleveland based heads. if 650-700 hp NA won't get the job done, lower the compression and run a turbo setup. plus, you don't have to do all the crazy frame/suspension mods to make that fit. if i wanted it to fit under the stock hood, i'd go 363. if i wanted more power but to stay NA i'd go with a 460 based stroker.

mod motors are amazing compared to the windsors, but they aren't the only option one should consider. if i couldn't foot the bill for the build, i'd sell the cobra. the higher likelihood for me would be to do the 67 restomod based on whatever goals i wanted to hit and keep the cobra...there's nothing wrong with appreciating something for being exactly what it is-flaws included.

The 03/04 cobra motor is better to look at than the coyote so if you are looking for just style points I think the terminator set-up wins. A forged and boosted 4.6 is still very formidable even in this age of advanced technology. And the new blowers are great. The 2.3 tvs and the new 2.9 whipple look very stout.

What are you talking about I still have a Terminator. Still one of the baddest TS on the block. I am not saying it’s the worse engine. I am just saying if you are going PD Blower it has its limitations. Both the Coyote and GT500 have long broke those limitations of the Terminator motor. You go turbo and a lot of the issues with it are taken care of.

xsellr8 said:

The blowers actually have gotten more efficient. Especially when you see a tvs 2.3 running 9s.
So you yourself just proved the car’s capability. How can you say it’s garbage?

Sounds like you’re spiteful of not having a Terminator anymore


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GodStang said:

What are you talking about I still have a Terminator. Still one of the baddest TS on the block. I am not saying it’s the worse engine. I am just saying if you are going PD Blower it has its limitations. Both the Coyote and GT500 have long broke those limitations of the Terminator motor. You go turbo and a lot of the issues with it are taken care of.

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Coyote also breaks eardrums.

Not sure why OP doesn't just for a SBF build.

Great looking and sounding engines, cheap to build and huge power potential.

what the hell I can't believe the level of stupidity posted in here, apparently unless you have been in this exact position you will not understand.

I agree with the OP 100%. Selling the car is not an option. At most he may get 28k for it. He still lost 20k he's spent in addition to that on it and has to spend another 20k to finish the other car. Its a no brainer to part out the car saving 40k in the process. How can yall not understand that?

I say rip the drivetrain out and swap it in to the 67. Sell the suspension parts off and then sell the shell. When you do get it ripped down give me a shout and let me know how much your asking for the shell itself. Would prefer the driver door be included as well as the hood since they have the VIN #s on them.

I think it is more people would rather see him destroy another car than a low mile Terminator. It’s his car I was just giving a cheap way to do a coyote motor and save nice car.

decipha said:

what the hell I can't believe the level of stupidity posted in here, apparently unless you have been in this exact position you will not understand.

I agree with the OP 100%. Selling the car is not an option. At most he may get 28k for it. He still lost 20k he's spent in addition to that on it and has to spend another 20k to finish the other car. Its a no brainer to part out the car saving 40k in the process. How can yall not understand that?

I say rip the drivetrain out and swap it in to the 67. Sell the suspension parts off and then sell the shell. When you do get it ripped down give me a shout and let me know how much your asking for the shell itself. Would prefer the driver door be included as well as the hood since they have the VIN #s on them.

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musclecarresort said:

super strong utilization of caps lock, bold, underline and exclamation points in this here post

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LOL, was only trying to get the OP's attention. Meant no disrespect to anyone else in this thread.

Why not put the Cobra back to bpu and sell it for $23-24k. Get a Teksid block, used T56 & irs, and swap all your good parts on the 67' build

OP, I would be interested in seeing pictures and a price for the shell. P.m. me if you get a chance


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Black Gold 380R said:

LOL, was only trying to get the OP's attention. Meant no disrespect to anyone else in this thread.

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Was just joshin’ ya

decipha said:

what the hell I can't believe the level of stupidity posted in here,

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Care to elaborate on which post was stupid? And why am I not surprised a civilized discussion will still invite jack asses

TK1299 said:

Care to elaborate on which post was stupid? And why am I not surprised a civilized discussion will still invite jack asses

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I think it's the fact that we're all up in arms that op wants to part out a perfectly good car because not being able to recoup the $20k in mods is causing him to jump off the deep end

TK1299 said:

Care to elaborate on which post was stupid? And why am I not surprised a civilized discussion will still invite jack asses

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I agree with you Todd. Even though I thought the guy had some good comments concerning the swap, that stupidity comment was a bit out of line. Used to be a lot of that around here, which is why I've been a member for a long time, but my post counts are not that high LOL.

BlckBox04 said:

I think it's the fact that we're all up in arms that op wants to part out a perfectly good car because not being able to recoup the $20k in mods is causing him to jump off the deep end

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Yes, I would agree with that. As mentioned, I had this same idea. However, I never asked the guys around here what they thought. Asking Cobra purist what they think about tearing a perfectly good Cobra apart would be like asking a bunch of carnivores if they would like a veggie sandwich LMAO!!!!

You should be full aware that you'll never get the money back out of the mods you put in a car, I think that would be the basis of all our arguments