I am 'Ruining' a Collector Cobra - The I'm making your low mileage stock cobra more valuable Build

[95Cobra_Iowa]

I recently purchased a low mileage 2003 cobra anniversary edition that was completely stock. I'm going to use this thread to document the changes that I make as I progress through the build. I would like to keep the drivability and characteristics of the car stock-like. My updates will be to modernize the car. What effiiences have been had over the last 20 years? and make a new cobra with 2023 era technology or efficiency.

First updates to the car are cosmetic in nature for the most part and simple bolt ons.

Install a MGW Shifter.
Remove the stock catback exhaust and replace with an SLP Loudmouth (I couldn't live with the stock exhaust!)
Install a JLT Ram Air intake.
Window Tint
Ceramic coat and front clear wrap on the bumper, front edge of the hood, etc.

 

[Bdubbs]

440 original miles? I wouldn't do a damn thing to it...

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[ZiaRunner]

I don’t see the point to molest one with under 500 miles. Why not just buy a modern Cobra (13-14 Gt500 or 20+GT350/500)?

 

[Roots-type]

This car fell into the wrong hands. But whatever.. do it.

 

[COOL COBRA]

……..

 

[BlckBox04]

 

[Bullitt1448]

So far nothing that isn’t reversible

 

[Relaxed Chaos]

This car will be worth North of $150K once no more new ICE mustangs are available. If you **** it up by changing it from stock it will be worth $30K.

Just saying.

 

[mysticsvt]

Should have bought a 14 Shelby

 

[95Cobra_Iowa]

I absolutely know the car will be worth less when modified. I have no intention to sell the car, but would rather customize the car to my liking and put miles on it.

I didn't purchase this car as an investment but I want to enjoy the car as a nice day driver and to take the kids out for a ride.

 

[Bullitt1448]

Your car, your choice

Not what most of us would have done but you can do as you please with it

 

[mysticsvt]

Are you happy with the power? That car is amazing with just a port and polish, upper and lower pully, CAI, throttle body, full exhaust and heat exchanger swap. And tune of course...

 

[robvas]

Whipple

Whipple

Whipple

 

[COBRA_ESQ]

No matter what you do to it you will never make it a 2023 Cobra out of it (it’s called a GT500) and it will eliminate the stock characteristics and drivability you want to keep.

 

[95Cobra_Iowa]

Are you happy with the power? That car is amazing with just a port and polish, upper and lower pully, CAI, throttle body, full exhaust and heat exchanger swap. And tune of course...

Whipple

Whipple

Whipple

This is the big debate in my head. Whether to go with a 2.3 Whipple or a ported blower setup. I am going to leave the cats on, i don't want to go return style fuel system.

I've owned a 1000+hp Twin Turbo street cobra, which was a great car, but ultimately problems pop up with that much power. I'm fortunate to have another faster toy around. I want some more speed without sacrificing reliability.

My initial gut reaction is a 2.3 whipple with stock throttle body with the 3.5 pulley running 15lbs of boost.

 

[gimmie11s]

Screw all that noise. As if it’s some damn gullwing Benz or something.

Build it and drive the shit out of it OP!


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[HEMI LOL]

these cars where built to be driven, not to sit. Do it man, go crazy, soon enough it will all be illegal...

 

[LS WUT]

I don’t even have the words..

 

[mysticsvt]

If you're even considering a twin screw then forget about a ported blower, screw that heat. As far as cats are concerned, they are not friends with blown engines...and a risk I'd rather not take. I would atleast replace with high flow if not delete and add a resonated X/H-pipe.

 

[Defknotzero]

Good. I hope you drive the shit out of it. Like it was meant for.