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I am amazed about all the butt hurt. Sounds like Porsche purists with every new technology. I remember when foxbody 302s were all the rage being swapped into 60s mustangs for the drivability. Then it was 4.6 swaps, now 5.0s. The coyotes breathe extremely well, have volumetric efficiency off the chart. Stock for stock the 5.0 NA has more hp than a stock terminator. A 5.2xs is rated at approx 580hp! I saw one in a fox that put 600rwhp na. Who wouldn’t want that? I would love one for my 84 ranger. As with the others, I’m just happy it’s not an LS swap. Your car, your money so enjoy! Looking forward to the next video


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Lol Butt hurt yea ok. Next I guess it would be ok to take a boss 429 engine out of a 429 boss and replace it with a 5.2 because it’s better technology and who wouldn’t want that?
 

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As long as it’s a boosted Coyote, I approve.
You can always put it back to original.
I’m Coyote swapping a real Teal ‘93 Cobra, no second thoughts.
Great project with your son Jared!
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Lol Butt hurt yea ok. Next I guess it would be ok to take a boss 429 engine out of a 429 boss and replace it with a 5.2 because it’s better technology and who wouldn’t want that?


While I'm on the same side of the fence as you, the 03/04 Cobras are not even in the same ballpark as a Boss 9 for so many reasons.
 

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I get the feeling people are against the coyote swap because of the history of this particular car, not just because it’s a terminator. That and the coyote swap isn’t exactly unique anymore (not that I don’t see the appeal).
 

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While I'm on the same side of the fence as you, the 03/04 Cobras are not even in the same ballpark as a Boss 9 for so many reasons.
I know that but who’s to say that in another 40 years they will be with the way they are parted out now? What about engine swap a 2000 cobra r with a coyote is that ok? I say sell the cobra and buy a GT and put a coyote in it.
 

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I know that but who’s to say that in another 40 years they will be with the way they are parted out now? What about engine swap a 2000 cobra r with a coyote is that ok? I say sell the cobra and buy a GT and put a coyote in it.

Regardless of what happens in 40 years, they will never be in the same category.
There were under 1400 Boss 9s built, and they weren't even built at a Ford assembly plant, they were built at historic Kar Kraft . They are a unique car.


And as far as the 00R question goes, have you missed the current thread of the guy building the 00R? He cut the entire front clip off.
Edit: here's the thread
 
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I get the feeling people are against the coyote swap because of the history of this particular car, not just because it’s a terminator. That and the coyote swap isn’t exactly unique anymore (not that I don’t see the appeal).
That was what my reservations were. When you pop the hood on a terminator, you see the iconic blown 4.6 engine. Pop the hood on a coyote and see that flimsy plastic 5.0 engine cover (Yes, I know you can take it off). Although, reading more, the IRS was already swapped out for SRA. At this point, the car is just a body to house an engine, it is not really a stock terminator that is being gutted for a Coyote, it is already almost there. The only thing the Coyote does worse, in my opinion, is sound. I don't like it.

As an owner of two old beaters from the muscle car era that are not in original configuration, I should understand. My Mach 1 has a 351C in it right now as the 351W died years ago. Its rebuildable, but a Cleveland was a much better stock engine in the power department than the Wheezer. Someone swapped the heavy cast iron FMX for a 4spd toploader at some point in its life also. My Charger has a non-original engine block and transmission in it right now. Of course these cars are worth a lot more all original, but non-original means I can mess with the cars a little and not really hurt their value.

Tl;DR: If it is close to original, say bolt ons, I would leave the car alone. If it isn't, then modify away. It sounds like the car is already beyond bolt ons.
 

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Regardless of what happens in 40 years, they will never be in the same category.
There were under 1400 Boss 9s built, and they weren't even built at a Ford assembly plant, they were built at historic Kar Kraft . They are a unique car.


And as far as the 00R question goes, have you missed the current thread of the guy building the 00R? He cut the entire front clip off.
Edit: here's the thread
Look at the prices of the cobra now. They go as much as they were new so I only see them going up in price. And they only made the terminator engine for 2 years and yes I know the dohc 4.6 was in other car but not like the terminator engines. And if we are going for the best power making engine then why not look into swapping in a c7z06 engine into it or a hellcat engine? With a hellcat motor and a big whipple you would make more then the coyote with a big whipple.
 

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Look at the prices of the cobra now. They go as much as they were new so I only see them going up in price. And they only made the terminator engine for 2 years and yes I know the dohc 4.6 was in other car but not like the terminator engines. And if we are going for the best power making engine then why not look into swapping in a c7z06 engine into it or a hellcat engine? With a hellcat motor and a big whipple you would make more then the coyote with a big whipple.
Nevermind, you just don't get it. Not going to keep posting in this guy's thread.
 

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I should rename the thread.
Be my guest. I'll change it back.
Curious if you're going to try and come up with a factory looking way to add paddle shifters or just use the cruise control buttons on the steering wheel? Or maybe you haven't even thought that far yet lol. Still interested in following, so if you do start a new thread please post a link for it here!
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I haven't even thought that far yet. Just pulled it out of the warehouse for the first time in 5-7 years. The car gets dropped off next week. Will definitely keep everyone posted on it's progress.
 

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Ouch! You probably half expected the reactions to removing the revered blown 4.6 in favor of a Coyote, Jared. It's your car and your dime, so go for it. It will be interesting to see where you take this journey. I'll be following it if you post a build thread.
I'm not really too concerned about anyone being in favor of it or not. Just wanted to share my project with other enthusiasts like myself.

Thanks for following!!
 

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Look at the prices of the cobra now. They go as much as they were new so I only see them going up in price. And they only made the terminator engine for 2 years and yes I know the dohc 4.6 was in other car but not like the terminator engines. And if we are going for the best power making engine then why not look into swapping in a c7z06 engine into it or a hellcat engine? With a hellcat motor and a big whipple you would make more then the coyote with a big whipple.
The value of the car to me has nothing to do with what it would sell for. I'm just happy I kept it all this time and have the opportunity to be able to build it the way I want.

I would also never swap it for another brand motor. It's a Ford and it stays that way as long as I'm alive.
 

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Finally got her out of the warehouse where she was stuck against the wall for so many years. She's headed to Lujan Motorsports next week to get the build going. I'll make sure to post plenty of updates.
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Finally got her out of the warehouse where she was stuck against the wall for so many years. She's headed to Lujan Motorsports next week to get the build going. I'll make sure to post plenty of updates.
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So did you blow the engine up or did something catastrophic happen that prevented you from driving the car? Or did you just park it in a warehouse and completely forgot you owned it?
 

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So did you blow the engine up or did something catastrophic happen that prevented you from driving the car? Or did you just park it in a warehouse and completely forgot you owned it?
Pure neglect on my part. No issues at all other than letting it sit for so long.
 

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