5.4L in an 03 or 04 Cobra

[B_Pay]

This is probably a stupid question but I was just curious if anyone put a supercharged 5.4L block in an 03 or 04 cobra or if it even fits.

I know it's probably not worth it...just curious how possible it is and if it offers any advantage.

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[WhtSuperStang]

the modular blocks are all similar so it should fit...its just more displacement

 

[DSG03COBRA]

Didn't the Cobra R use the exact same framework as the 03/04 Cobra? That had a 5.4L in it... I'm sure it would fit, but like you said, is it worth the time, effort and $$$?

 

[CobraSusie]

This is probably a stupid question but I was just curious if anyone put a supercharged 5.4L block in an 03 or 04 cobra or if it even fits.

I know it's probably not worth it...just curious how possible it is and if it offers any advantage.

I was going to put a 5.4 into my 1999 Cobra, it will fit, but it is ALOT of work, so I bought the 2004 :biggthump = better bet :headbang: probably cheaper too
(in the long run)

 

[CobraSusie]

Didn't the Cobra R use the exact same framework as the 03/04 Cobra? That had a 5.4L in it... I'm sure it would fit, but like you said, is it worth the time, effort and $$$?

I had the engine, 2 mechanics, a shop, lift and it was still going to be a PITA
electrical, computer, etc. etc. etc. then a big hood too

 

[B_Pay]

Good to know....The GT500 is makin me a little nervous.

 

[-=SVT=-]

I think there was a guy at the Victor ford car show who had one in his 03 cobra. It was blown to if i remember it correctly.

 

[FR 500 HAND BUILT]

if u can get an aluminum block for it then it is worth it-- the iron block in the stang is just to heavy up front!

 

[Venomblue22]

iff i remember right there is a little modifiing of the firewall, power sterringpump and a few other things as well...im not sure about A/c tho. Thats just what i have been told tho, and i could imagine it waould be a pita

 

[Ear Rak]

you can use the short block. blocks are the same, just different rod lengths. bore size and crank are the same by measurements

 

[Mr. Unknown]

THERE iS A WHOLE FORUM ON THIS!! I wanted to do it a while back. I PMed a guy on svtp about it. Let me see if i can find the link to it.

From what I remember the guy saying is it's a lot of work.

 

[Mr. Unknown]

I couldn't find the PM

This might help

http://forums.modulardepot.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7

 

[Stangfreak91]

If not for swapping the 5.4 into a cobra. What about just the Blower alone from a GT500 on to a cobra? A bigger eaton would be cool.

Something tells me that sounds to easy. So it probably would never work. I'm sure its the M122 has got to be wider.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

i bet the gt500 engine is a drop-in.

the only thing stopping people from doing it to a terminator is the lack of an intake manifold. once hte gt500 engines are in the parts supply pipeline this will be a non-issue.

the computer doesnt give a shit what it controls so thats a non-issue.

headers are the issue now that the shelby bits are trickling in.

 

[SonicBlur]

Why waste the time using a Terminator for this? You are LIGHT YEARS better off buying a V6 Mustang and then you have the luxury of NOT having to deal with the IRS and such. Also, you'd be tearing apart a good Terminator for only a little more than a couple of extra cubes.

My dream is to one day build up a six-shooter with a good motor, trans, and rear-end. But I would never tear into anything as special as a Terminator.

-Mike

 

[ShelbyGuy]

you're way better off starting with a v8 car. trust me on that.

and there's nothing wrong with the irs. last i heard, the cars that broke at msc broke their rear ends, and they were solid axle cars....

 

[WhtSuperStang]

you're way better off starting with a v8 car. trust me on that.

and there's nothing wrong with the irs. last i heard, the cars that broke at msc broke their rear ends, and they were solid axle cars....

agreeed.

if you were starting with a v6 roller that was cheap as heck that would be an ok start but converting the v6 to a v8 would be too costly...mainly in wiring and drive train shit...since the v6 have the wimpy 7.5 rear end.