03 Cobra Skip Shift Delete

OcOnnor220 · June 20th, 2009, 10:45 PM

Ok, this question is positively for those who own this car...No know-it-all guesses please. I know that tuners do it, and I know there is even a cheap hook-up from Autozone that can do it...Obviously everyone who has an 03 Cobra knows what happens when you romp on 2nd just a little too hard and try to go to 3rd, computer says "no" and puts you in 4th. I know that theres gotta be a lot of power to be unlocked by getting rid of it, cause the blower would probably make 3rd gear even more awesome if I could get in it no matter how high I took 2nd...but is any bad side to doing this? My friend has a 02 WS6 stroker thats been tuned and as you know its got the same tranny, same problem until the tune took it out but thats also a much more powerfull, naturally aspirated motor. Somebody enlighten me on getting rid of skip-shift in the 03 Cobra so I dont wind up eating my gears.

ATLmustang · June 21st, 2009, 10:42 AM

to my knowledge i did not know the computer had any kind of shift block like what you are describing, i know there is a shift light on the dash but if you are having probs shifting at high rpms sounds to me like a clutch issue/ drivetrain.

Cricket · June 21st, 2009, 11:46 AM

Yeah man thats your drivetrain.

I was having issues getting into gear in higher rpms or when I was getting on it. Now that I replaced the clutch, flywheel, and TOB...it's like butter...warm soft butter. Not cold hard as a rock butter.

MyGT · June 21st, 2009, 01:26 PM

You're thinking about f bods.

forcefedcobra · June 22nd, 2009, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by MyGT

You're thinking about f bods.

+1 cobra's werent built with that gay crap.

Reloaded · June 22nd, 2009, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by forcefedcobra

+1 cobra's werent built with that gay crap.

But yeah, +1. No skip-shift on a T-56.

1StockGT · June 22nd, 2009, 07:39 PM

I've never had a problem going from 2nd to 3rd. I think you may be talking about something that has nothing to do with the tranny. If it's what I think you are talking about, it can be fixed with a tune.

AzSonicSnake · June 22nd, 2009, 07:42 PM

no problems going from 2nd to 3rd under full power here. and nothing special has been done to allow it. i do it frequently.

RS22 · June 23rd, 2009, 12:49 AM

I had a problem shifting from 2nd to 3rd on hard pulls originally, but an aftermarket short throw shifter fixed all my problems. If I don't get it into 3rd its cuz I CAN'T DRIVE L@L

But when I first got my car I did read on SVTP that this was a common problem w/ some 03/04s (2nd -> 3rd getting stuck). They suggested the short throw swap. I'd say it was money well spent. Quicker shifts too.

Mach Boy · June 23rd, 2009, 01:22 AM

Originally Posted by RS22

I had a problem shifting from 2nd to 3rd on hard pulls originally, but an aftermarket short throw shifter fixed all my problems. If I don't get it into 3rd its cuz I CAN'T DRIVE L@L

But when I first got my car I did read on SVTP that this was a common problem w/ some 03/04s (2nd -> 3rd getting stuck). They suggested the short throw swap. I'd say it was money well spent. Quicker shifts too.

Short throws can cause lock outs if they aren't adjusted properly. I don't know if it's the same for a t56 but on the 3650 if you make your own shift stops instead of using the built in ones then it can throw your car into neutral. Again, I don't know if the 56 has built in stops, but if it does and the OP has a short throw that might be a likely explaination.

AzSonicSnake · June 24th, 2009, 02:23 AM

from what i understand the t-56 does have built in stops. atleast this is what i was told when i put my pro50 on...

burnout5.0 · June 24th, 2009, 04:21 AM

yes when i did my MGW it also said the the T-56 DOES have built in shift stops.

mblgjr · June 28th, 2009, 09:40 PM

No 03/4 Cobra had the Skip-shift strategy. That belonged to the 'Vettes and F-body cars. Ford did not do it.

The T-56 in the 03/4 Cobra DOES have internal shift rail stops.

If you have a shifter that has stops, you can either set them correctly or remove them without fear, your choice.

If you're having shifting issues, go ahead and get a firewall adjuster and billet clutch quadrant. The Fiore pieces are top notch (lethalperformance.com) Combine that with a Max. Motorsports pedal height adjuster to get the pedal down where it's supposed to be; ymmv, but if you drop the pedal height any some suggest running the Steeda quick release quad. If you're running an aftermarket clutch with no or 1/2 the marcel of stock, then you don't have to, but otherwise you'll probably need it.

BoostFiend · June 30th, 2009, 10:13 PM

I was missing shifts with my '03 and it turned out my 10 spline input shaft was twisted. Havent' had the problems since I switched to a 26 spline and replaced my clutch.

Oh and as others have said there is no "skip shift" feature in the T-56 in the 03/04 Cobras.

June 20th, 2009, 10:45 PM	#1
OcOnnor220 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 478	03 Cobra Skip Shift Delete Ok, this question is positively for those who own this car...No know-it-all guesses please. I know that tuners do it, and I know there is even a cheap hook-up from Autozone that can do it...Obviously everyone who has an 03 Cobra knows what happens when you romp on 2nd just a little too hard and try to go to 3rd, computer says "no" and puts you in 4th. I know that theres gotta be a lot of power to be unlocked by getting rid of it, cause the blower would probably make 3rd gear even more awesome if I could get in it no matter how high I took 2nd...but is any bad side to doing this? My friend has a 02 WS6 stroker thats been tuned and as you know its got the same tranny, same problem until the tune took it out but thats also a much more powerfull, naturally aspirated motor. Somebody enlighten me on getting rid of skip-shift in the 03 Cobra so I dont wind up eating my gears.

June 21st, 2009, 11:46 AM	#3
Cricket Air Embolism Assassin 2004 Cobra #2260/3768 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chesapeake Posts: 6,359	Yeah man thats your drivetrain. I was having issues getting into gear in higher rpms or when I was getting on it. Now that I replaced the clutch, flywheel, and TOB...it's like butter...warm soft butter. Not cold hard as a rock butter. __________________ MM Cobra Club #18 Bubba is my hero

June 21st, 2009, 01:26 PM	#4
MyGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 2@100000.67 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,039	You're thinking about f bods. __________________ Unite for Bubba SlowGT

June 22nd, 2009, 07:42 PM	#8
AzSonicSnake May ROTM 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 2,566	no problems going from 2nd to 3rd under full power here. and nothing special has been done to allow it. i do it frequently. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile HARDCORE CREW

June 23rd, 2009, 12:49 AM	#9
RS22 Regular 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 122	I had a problem shifting from 2nd to 3rd on hard pulls originally, but an aftermarket short throw shifter fixed all my problems. If I don't get it into 3rd its cuz I CAN'T DRIVE L@L But when I first got my car I did read on SVTP that this was a common problem w/ some 03/04s (2nd -> 3rd getting stuck). They suggested the short throw swap. I'd say it was money well spent. Quicker shifts too. __________________ 2003 SB Mustang Cobra \| MGW STS \| Spintech 333SCS mufflers \| MAC O/R H-pipe \| JLT CAI \| H&R Sport Springs \| MM Front Isos/Stock Rear Isos \| MM Caster Camber plates \| Spintech FLSFCs \| 18x9/10.5 Chrome Saleen Replicas \| S3 Roush kit

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June 21st, 2009, 10:42 AM	#2
ATLmustang Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Buford,GA Posts: 334	to my knowledge i did not know the computer had any kind of shift block like what you are describing, i know there is a shift light on the dash but if you are having probs shifting at high rpms sounds to me like a clutch issue/ drivetrain.

June 22nd, 2009, 07:39 PM	#7
1StockGT Enthusiast 2003 Cobra Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport News,VA Posts: 598	I've never had a problem going from 2nd to 3rd. I think you may be talking about something that has nothing to do with the tranny. If it's what I think you are talking about, it can be fixed with a tune.

June 24th, 2009, 02:23 AM	#11
AzSonicSnake May ROTM 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 2,566	from what i understand the t-56 does have built in stops. atleast this is what i was told when i put my pro50 on... __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile HARDCORE CREW

June 24th, 2009, 04:21 AM	#12
burnout5.0 Regular 2004 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 338	yes when i did my MGW it also said the the T-56 DOES have built in shift stops.

June 28th, 2009, 09:40 PM	#13
mblgjr Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	No 03/4 Cobra had the Skip-shift strategy. That belonged to the 'Vettes and F-body cars. Ford did not do it. The T-56 in the 03/4 Cobra DOES have internal shift rail stops. If you have a shifter that has stops, you can either set them correctly or remove them without fear, your choice. If you're having shifting issues, go ahead and get a firewall adjuster and billet clutch quadrant. The Fiore pieces are top notch (lethalperformance.com) Combine that with a Max. Motorsports pedal height adjuster to get the pedal down where it's supposed to be; ymmv, but if you drop the pedal height any some suggest running the Steeda quick release quad. If you're running an aftermarket clutch with no or 1/2 the marcel of stock, then you don't have to, but otherwise you'll probably need it.

June 30th, 2009, 10:13 PM	#14
BoostFiend Regular '03 Cobra, '91 Notch 11.63@120.08, Cobra Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 278	I was missing shifts with my '03 and it turned out my 10 spline input shaft was twisted. Havent' had the problems since I switched to a 26 spline and replaced my clutch. Oh and as others have said there is no "skip shift" feature in the T-56 in the 03/04 Cobras. __________________ Torch Red '03 Mustang SVT Cobra 10th Ann. Coupe Oxford White '91 Mustang LX 5.0 Coupe MM Cobra Club #36

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