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Project ACES Part 1: 2000 Cobra R Head/Upper/Lower/TB Built 5.4 4v Build Thread
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<blockquote data-quote="Willens" data-source="post: 14379963" data-attributes="member: 155428"><p>[ATTACH]23454[/ATTACH]</p><p>After much consideration on which path I wanted to pursue with my trusty 281 4v in my 2003 SVT Cobra, I decided simply to pursue the most radical build I could possibly imagine within reason: A 004 top-halved 331 4v with a T6 4788. I started shopping for the difficult-to-procure 00R engine components knowing it would take some time, and that I am a year or two out from getting this all installed & tuned. Over the weekend, I purchased the arguably most expensive piece; a set of 00R cylinder heads. Along the way, I'll be looking for a lot of advice and input so rather than start a new thread every single time and clutter this up I thought it best to document progress and keep it consolidated.</p><p></p><p>Quick Background on the car:</p><p>2003 Sonic Blue Cobra, 19k miles, 1 of 23 Parchment Suede Sonic Blue Coupes made, second owner.</p><p>I bought the car stock sans an air filter and a catback. I have since powdercoated the valve covers, metco idlers, Posi port with BF 2.93 upper and Metco 6# lower, Dragon SBTB, 99-01 Amber Tails, EGR delete, Kooks stepped LT's o/r X pipe, double din, Hilton overlay, SD 63# injectors, boost a pump, Afco DP HE, plugs, 18" 9 & 10.5 wheels & Michelin Pilot Cup Sport tires 275/335, other stuff.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]23460[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I'll keep this updated as I procure; hopefully this is as exciting to others as it is myself. My first question is this:</p><p>What ECU/harness options do I have running the 5.4 4v? I know motor mounts will be something to source since the 00R intake sits 12mm taller. Any input from those with experience with this swap is appreciated.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for reading,</p><p>-Will</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Willens, post: 14379963, member: 155428"] [ATTACH]23454.vB[/ATTACH] After much consideration on which path I wanted to pursue with my trusty 281 4v in my 2003 SVT Cobra, I decided simply to pursue the most radical build I could possibly imagine within reason: A 004 top-halved 331 4v with a T6 4788. I started shopping for the difficult-to-procure 00R engine components knowing it would take some time, and that I am a year or two out from getting this all installed & tuned. Over the weekend, I purchased the arguably most expensive piece; a set of 00R cylinder heads. Along the way, I'll be looking for a lot of advice and input so rather than start a new thread every single time and clutter this up I thought it best to document progress and keep it consolidated. Quick Background on the car: 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra, 19k miles, 1 of 23 Parchment Suede Sonic Blue Coupes made, second owner. I bought the car stock sans an air filter and a catback. I have since powdercoated the valve covers, metco idlers, Posi port with BF 2.93 upper and Metco 6# lower, Dragon SBTB, 99-01 Amber Tails, EGR delete, Kooks stepped LT's o/r X pipe, double din, Hilton overlay, SD 63# injectors, boost a pump, Afco DP HE, plugs, 18" 9 & 10.5 wheels & Michelin Pilot Cup Sport tires 275/335, other stuff. [ATTACH]23460.vB[/ATTACH] I'll keep this updated as I procure; hopefully this is as exciting to others as it is myself. My first question is this: What ECU/harness options do I have running the 5.4 4v? I know motor mounts will be something to source since the 00R intake sits 12mm taller. Any input from those with experience with this swap is appreciated. Thanks for reading, -Will [/QUOTE]
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