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Good Day Everyone, I’m a bit new to the scene. However, been a lover of all things cars (that go boom) ever since I was a kid. But I’ll save you the trouble of my story and I’ll cut to the chase. A few months ago I bought an 88 notchback (no engine no transmission) I got the car although it...

hello everybody, so I have just bought a 2003 zinc yellow terminator and this is my first time owning a terminator cobra my goal with this car for now is to try to push for 450whp to 500whp any recommendation on how I can accomplish that goal? And also any helpful tips I should know about owning...

Hello new member here, got my cobra last June 77k miles mild mods , had fun didn't know enough, long story short, should have done more research, ended up hurting it. Did a shit ton more research and now more aware of things for my car now, doing a build on it, the Eaton was steg IV ported, 2.9...

Jared’s first Mustang was his 2003 Cobra, which his son Luca claimed before he could even pilot a power wheels. Now, Luca is all grown up and it’s time to [re]build this 800hp monster.

I recently purchased an 03 Mach 1 with 155k on the clock, and yes it is an auto car.. oh well. So far I'm loving the car, but like with anything the new is starting to wear off and I'm getting the itch to modify. Currently I'm looking at minor "bolt on" mods, but eventually I would like to plan...

Finished my engine bay this weekend. I went all out with the car this year "no part untouched, built 5.3, 2.9 whipple crusher, ported heads comp 3 cams etc etc." I could not stand the holes everywhere in the factory panels so decided to go this route. I have never done any real body wok before...

Who wants to help virtually build an 03-04 cobra motor?? I got a block and heads that I'm getting ready to build and I want some suggestions on EVERY single part. pistons, rods, rings, crankshaft, vavletrain parts, studs, oil pump, literally everything. If you can supply brand names with part...

Inspired by @Paul. and his build thread - I'm gonna start mine here. Don't expect a ton of action tho for the next couple of months as it's January here in NY and I'm not starting on the heavy motor stuff for a few months. Still - my car is a 2012 Base GT Convertible - the only option on the...

I'm currently deciding on whether an 04 cobra IRS will be able to fit 17x9, 24mm offset and 5.94in backspacing into a foxbody mustang. The rim has Nitto 275's https://lmr.com/item/WTK-1007NZAK/Mustang-Pony-Wheel-Tire-Kit-5-Lug-17x8-9-Silver-Nitto-NT555 I have heard that some people mill down...

Challenge Accepted Sam Anderson challenged himself to build a 733-horsepower classic Mustang By Steve Turner Photos courtesy of Sam Anderson If you have built more than one project car, you always want to push the next one to a higher plane than the last. That was definitely the case for...

Savage Animal Timeless Kustoms is building an insane Fastback for the SEMA Show By Steve Turner Photos courtesy of Timeless Kustoms Each year the entire automotive aftermarket convenes in Las Vegas, Nevada, for The SEMA Show. As you know, this show not only brings out all the latest products to...

Big Package Inside Ford Performance’s big-bore, modular crate engine By Steve Turner Photos courtesy of Ford Performance Parts Recently we shared Ford Performance Parts’ announcement that the OE hot rodding division is now offering a 5.3-liter modular short-block (PN M-6009-B53; $6,800). This...

Green Party LMR builds up a Two-Valve New Edge for street/strip duty By Steve Turner Photos courtesy of Late Model Restoration If you’ve been on the Mustang scene for a while, you know that Late Model Restoration got its start offering restoration parts and upgrades for Fox Mustangs. Over the...

Boss Boost Jamie Linkenholker turned to JPC Racing for a turbocharged RoadRunner By Steve Turner Photos courtesy of JPC Racing Lately we’ve seen lot’s of feedback from people that believe it’s a little nutty to modify a road course-oriented Mustang like the new Shelby GT350. However, one...

so i have more done than i have time to list, but main things are lowered, boost a pump, 2.2 KB with pulleys, lines, injectors, bassani exhaust, cold air, hollowed out intake, blew a ring at the track so i decided to build the whole engine, about 5k just in the motor now, only thing used is my...

My car is currently making 600+hp and 500+tq to the back wheels. Its a daily driver for now but will be a drag focused car in the near future. I would like to be able to crank the boost and get around 800rwhp but I don't know which is better. Sell my engine and use that money for an...

Maybe it's just me but I have yet to own a vehicle that I didn't want to change something about. Aside from driving, personalizing and improving the performance of your car can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of ownership. We all know that one mod leads to another but when does it stop...

Hi all, ill try to be quick with this. I bought a teksid block recently, and it has the usual forged cobra crank inside it. For the build, Im going to use the forged crank (supposed to hold a lot of hp, cant remember the number) and have the block cleaned up. For the internals, what company is...

Hi all, Ill try to make this as quick as possible. Just reecently ran my 01 down my local strip, only to halfway down notice a weird noise and immedietly slowed down. Took it very easy the few minutes it took to get to my house, and than got to work. Took down the oil pan, and found the...

Ok here we Go I have a 2002 Ford Mustang Gt 5Speed Been putting together Parts for my SuperCharger build So here are some pics of my Kit. Getting ready to put it on just waiting on a few more parts and need to set an appointment for the Dyno Tune... So far this is what I have and What Im doing...

i'm new to having a cobra just bought it a few months ago only had 14,000 miles on it. it has 18,500 on it now. so i just got a full complete color change to it. as i am leaving the paint shop and i get on the freeway a few miles into it i see i big piece of metal shard on the road had no time...

The run down- CG forward facing headers coated in black to resist rust Still doing a 3.5in downpipe A/C delete with ribbed tensioner Laurel Mountain Mustang subframe connectors w/ seat brackets Got the Eboost 2 in the cluster bezel...PITA! All Star vented catch can I painted black TurboSmart...

i have a 2001 Cobra and am rebuilding the motor... trans is coming shortly after. im not sure yet as too if i want to go with the MMR 4.6L kit(400900RA) or the 5.0L stroker kit (400900SRA). i want to get some outside opinions on there products and some power numbers people got with both the 4.6...