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Anyone have an intake cam for a 03-04 cobra they havent thrown away already? lol I believe they are the same for cobra, mach 1, aviator etc. Let me know if you have one and are willing to ship.

Ordered the freedom racing tool. Have most guys had good luck with the fel-pro valve seals? Or Viton? Seems some guys are happy with the Brian Tooley ones as well: https://www.americanmuscle.com/brian-tooley-racing-mustang-valve-seal-kit-vs-mod-4v-kit.html

Damn it lol

Update: decided to just pull the engine since i'm doing coilovers and thermostat change anyways and thats 2 steps off the list lol. Did a compression test as well, 210PSI across the board. So even more evidence that this is likely not a ring issue. I ordered the following valve spring tool...

Hello SVTP brethren. Some of you may already be subscribed, but in case you don't thought some of you might be interested in my latest project. Its a 2002 Lightning with only 73k miles and was fully build by JLP back in the late 2000s. Has a relatively unknown history since then but its pretty...

Not yet! Getting close. Have some more work to do and then a dyno appointment later next week!

I agree with all the above except pulling the timing cover. No need to do that. Ive got a leakdown compression tester so pressurizing the cylinder shouldn't be a problem. Not going to be fun doing it in the car, but I know its do-able so im going to give it a shot.

Looking like my motor is needing valve seals. Puff of smoke on startup and under high vacuum deceleration. I was told these aviator heads were rebuilt but never verified valve seals, so here we are. Motor is brand new and has zero blow by and runs perfect, so I'm leaning towards these seals...

Bump!

Wasn't really a dig at you, as yes, you were transparent that compression is low. Just making a joke at my own expense with my latest project which was referenced here. That being said, i think you're downplaying how serious of an issue this is. 120PSI is significantly low. These motors aren't...

Ahh the ole "just needs a clutch". Been there lol

Motor is in worse shape than I thought lol. Not to worry, got a Teksid build in the works!

took the time to say the issue was resolved, but didnt say what resolved it. Absolutely devastating for the guy who find this thread 10 years from now with this exact issue lol

Just doing some final prep before I bolt the head gaskets on. Im using felpro MLS gaskets: https://www.modmaxracing.com/RH-Head-Gasket-03-04-4-6-COBRA-p/fel26222pt.htm Took them out of the box last night and at first glance didnt notice any writing or "passengers side" or "this side up" on...

One other thing to mention, did not need to cut the crank scrapers out of the pan. They clear fine as far as i can see.

Started prepping the shortblock yesterday. Installed the cobra engineering timing dowels, ground off the bosses in the intake, cleaned out my oil pan, installed the 04 cobra windage tray, which fits fine by the way and looks exactly the same as the 96-98 cobra windage tray (i believe they even...

Good to know. How do you torque the cam bolts without the tool though? Or do you get all the timing components on, hold the flywheel and then torque the timing gears? might just buy the tool anyways to have it

Do I need a camshaft holding tool to remove/install heads and time the motor?

Noticed it while editing, and apparently everyone else did too. Time to get out the TIG welder! This is true lol

Looks like a 3V windage try is gonna be hard/impossible to find. Any other options without using arp main studs? Any reason the OEM 96-01 cobra windage tray wouldn't work?

Thanks I'll look into that. Was planning on that as well, thanks! I was checking out that thread. Definitely some good information there. Thanks! Felpro head bolts as well? Or most guys go OEM?

New video is up! Low compression in 3rd cylinder back on drivers side (can't remember which number this is on this platform). Always something, lol. If you've got build suggestions, head over to the Terminator engine section and find my thread there!

This is a brand new shortblock freshly machined and assembled by a local engine builder that has been building modular DOHC fords along with many other engines for years. He built a buddies 03 cobra motor a few years back and he beats the absolute SNOT out of it with no issues year after year...

Feel free to PM me a price. Sounds like they would be more than I want to spend, but doesnt hurt to ask I guess lol

Well some of you may have seen the youtube video on the 2003 Cobra I recently picked up (no big deal if not, irrelevant). Sneak peak for those of you that have, its got low compression on 1 cylinder, so motor is coming out. Its a mostly stock setup. 2.93 upper, longtubes, catback, tune etc...