Who has gone from a S197 to an 03/04

gragra73 · October 16th, 2010, 06:22 PM

Has any one gone from an 05-09 Mustang GT to an 03/04 cobra? I have an 06 Mustang GT with minor bolt-ons. I love the car but I have a soft spot in my heart for the 03/04 cobra. I am just wondering if anyone here has done this swap.

rk_2000_Z/28 · October 19th, 2010, 09:29 AM

There is a guy on my local forum that traded in his stock (05 I believe) for a pullied, solid axle Sonic Blue 03 and, all though I don't know him personally, the last time he posted about it he loved it and had no regrets about it at all.

But I can't speek from experiance. I know the 03-04 platform is more primative than the S197 so expect more squeeks and rattles.

Seabee · October 19th, 2010, 09:33 AM

I have thought about doing it too. But can't bring myself to.

WhiteVenom · October 19th, 2010, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Seabee

I have thought about doing it too. But can't bring myself to.

you better not, your car is wayyyyyy to sexy and nice to go to a 03/04 cobra, i dont care how much faster it is

gragra73 · October 19th, 2010, 04:14 PM

It's a hard decision as both have their pros and cons. The wife would be upset because I already spent about $2000 parts and labor on my car for minor bolt ons.

Kimo · October 19th, 2010, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by gragra73

It's a hard decision as both have their pros and cons. The wife would be upset because I already spent about $2000 parts and labor on my car for minor bolt ons.

Keep fixing up your car! The longer you have it, the better it gets~!

gragra73 · October 20th, 2010, 12:58 PM

I think I will just keep my car. The wife even said she will help with the payments so I can pay it off in 6mths. While I was deployed, she used some of my combat pay to help pay for her car, so she is returning the favor.

03blackmach1 · October 20th, 2010, 01:28 PM

I agree with your decision, your car already has too much work into it to trade in, plus it is very sexy! Good choice on keeping it

RZNCAIN · October 20th, 2010, 01:41 PM

Keep it homie!

RetroGT2006 · October 24th, 2010, 11:47 AM

I've been wanting to do this trade, revert my 06 premium GT back to stock and bought a stock termi!

1999cobra92 · October 24th, 2010, 11:57 AM

just get a supercharger and you'll forget about the 03-04 cobra

RetroGT2006 · October 24th, 2010, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by 1999cobra92

just get a supercharger and you'll forget about the 03-04 cobra

Exactly, that was a while ago that i wanted to do the trade but thought about it logically.. I owe 1700$ left on my 06 GT, why would i want to take another loan out? So i went and bought a Precision SC6165 turbo and am slowly piecing together a turbo kit =).

Grabber523 · October 24th, 2010, 12:13 PM

I drove my buddy's 04 GT, and it was not fun. It felt loose, disconnected...like I got no feedback from the car at all...the shifter had so much slop that I had to second guess all my gear changes. I beat the hell out of my car, drag race it, powershift, corner way too fast, and I always know when it wants to get upset. Keep your S-197.

weems · October 24th, 2010, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Grabber523

I drove my buddy's 04 GT, and it was not fun. It felt loose, disconnected...like I got no feedback from the car at all...the shifter had so much slop that I had to second guess all my gear changes. I beat the hell out of my car, drag race it, powershift, corner way too fast, and I always know when it wants to get upset. Keep your S-197.

Sounds like your buddies GT was a turd.

drazga97 · October 24th, 2010, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Grabber523

I drove my buddy's 04 GT, and it was not fun. It felt loose, disconnected...like I got no feedback from the car at all...the shifter had so much slop that I had to second guess all my gear changes. I beat the hell out of my car, drag race it, powershift, corner way too fast, and I always know when it wants to get upset. Keep your S-197.

i thought we were talking about cobras and not GTs

RZNCAIN · October 24th, 2010, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by weems

Sounds like your buddies GT was a turd.

That is what I was thinking. I got them both, not a cobra, but both body styles and I honestly love driving both of them. I say to the OP keep the GT you got and supercharge it, but in the end do what makes you happy.

gragra73 · October 24th, 2010, 05:14 PM

I could supercharge mine but I would have to get a new clutch and replace my UDP also my car has 85,000 miles. Another option would be to looked for an S197 already supercharged. I have seen a few on various forums and they usually avg 18-25K.

Smoothgrandmama · October 24th, 2010, 05:39 PM

I have no experience with this subject matter at all.

98Cobra_sleeper · October 26th, 2010, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Smoothgrandmama

I have no experience with this subject matter at all.

lol typical grandma

fastlane · October 26th, 2010, 01:51 PM

Let me just say the 03/04 cobra is incredibly tight and well built especially the coupe version vs the 99-04 'non cobra' stangs. Add a Kenny Brown ladder type subframe connector for a few hundred bucks and it is better balanced than a 05-09 IMHO.

October 16th, 2010, 06:22 PM	#1
gragra73 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	Who has gone from a S197 to an 03/04 Has any one gone from an 05-09 Mustang GT to an 03/04 cobra? I have an 06 Mustang GT with minor bolt-ons. I love the car but I have a soft spot in my heart for the 03/04 cobra. I am just wondering if anyone here has done this swap. __________________ RIP 06 Mustang GT New Ride 04 GTO K&N intake, Dynatech Long Tube Headers, Magnaflow catted X, Flow 40s, MS3 Cam and dynotuned by Texas Speed.

October 19th, 2010, 09:29 AM	#2
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,311 iTrader: 0 reviews	There is a guy on my local forum that traded in his stock (05 I believe) for a pullied, solid axle Sonic Blue 03 and, all though I don't know him personally, the last time he posted about it he loved it and had no regrets about it at all. But I can't speek from experiance. I know the 03-04 platform is more primative than the S197 so expect more squeeks and rattles. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

October 19th, 2010, 09:33 AM	#3
Seabee Whatever it originally would be 05 Saleen #824 Fast as fuck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Ca/Beach Park IL Posts: 7,463 iTrader: 4 reviews	I have thought about doing it too. But can't bring myself to. __________________ MILITARY CREW ANTI ILLEGALS CREW FOUNDER

October 19th, 2010, 04:14 PM	#5
gragra73 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's a hard decision as both have their pros and cons. The wife would be upset because I already spent about $2000 parts and labor on my car for minor bolt ons. __________________ RIP 06 Mustang GT New Ride 04 GTO K&N intake, Dynatech Long Tube Headers, Magnaflow catted X, Flow 40s, MS3 Cam and dynotuned by Texas Speed.

October 20th, 2010, 12:58 PM	#7
gragra73 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think I will just keep my car. The wife even said she will help with the payments so I can pay it off in 6mths. While I was deployed, she used some of my combat pay to help pay for her car, so she is returning the favor. __________________ RIP 06 Mustang GT New Ride 04 GTO K&N intake, Dynatech Long Tube Headers, Magnaflow catted X, Flow 40s, MS3 Cam and dynotuned by Texas Speed.

October 20th, 2010, 01:28 PM	#8
03blackmach1 Regular 2003 mustang mach 1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: pei Posts: 178 iTrader: 0 reviews	I agree with your decision, your car already has too much work into it to trade in, plus it is very sexy! Good choice on keeping it

October 20th, 2010, 01:41 PM	#9
RZNCAIN Shelby's Minion 2007 Mustang Shelby GT (Mach1) Sept. '10 ROTM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WI Posts: 11,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	Keep it homie! __________________ Sponsored by Specialty Coatings Car Salesman Club- Founder -------------------------- 2007 Shelby GT- Hardparked 2003 Mach 1- Hardparked 1988 LX 5.0- Umm...Driver?

October 24th, 2010, 11:47 AM	#10
RetroGT2006 Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Windermere,Florida Posts: 956 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've been wanting to do this trade, revert my 06 premium GT back to stock and bought a stock termi! __________________ Daily Driver: 2006 Honda CBR600rr Weekend Warrior: 2006 Mustang GT

October 24th, 2010, 11:57 AM	#11
1999cobra92 Enthusiast 1999 mustang cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 882 iTrader: 1 reviews	just get a supercharger and you'll forget about the 03-04 cobra __________________ Black and White Crew Crew Member # 5 Check garage for mods and pics if you Los Angeles and want to ride send me a text (323) 270-6827 0% Wheel hop, 0% broken parts, 100% wheel spin

October 24th, 2010, 12:13 PM	#13
Grabber523 Your Mom's Favorite 2007 Mustang GT Eats Chevys, Shits Imports... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scott AFB, Illinois Posts: 2,490 iTrader: 0 reviews	I drove my buddy's 04 GT, and it was not fun. It felt loose, disconnected...like I got no feedback from the car at all...the shifter had so much slop that I had to second guess all my gear changes. I beat the hell out of my car, drag race it, powershift, corner way too fast, and I always know when it wants to get upset. Keep your S-197. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...p-vote-me.html TEAM RICER GT CREW MEMBER (11 SECOND RIDE WITH A 12 SECOND DRIVER) MEMBERS AGAINST MEMBERS AGAINST STUFF CREW FOUNDER TRUNK MONKEY CREW FOUNDER

October 24th, 2010, 05:14 PM	#17
gragra73 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	I could supercharge mine but I would have to get a new clutch and replace my UDP also my car has 85,000 miles. Another option would be to looked for an S197 already supercharged. I have seen a few on various forums and they usually avg 18-25K. __________________ RIP 06 Mustang GT New Ride 04 GTO K&N intake, Dynatech Long Tube Headers, Magnaflow catted X, Flow 40s, MS3 Cam and dynotuned by Texas Speed.

October 24th, 2010, 05:39 PM	#18
Smoothgrandmama Assistant to the Manager 12 GT 8.46@88 1/8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 7,136 iTrader: 6 reviews	I have no experience with this subject matter at all. __________________ Join The MM Facebook: Modded Mustangs Facebook Vote For Modded Mustangs Ride of the Month Eskimo Brothers To Smooth: Safi, Blitz34, Graystang01, WillTheThrill, Bwal, 101Fng

October 26th, 2010, 01:51 PM	#20
fastlane Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	Let me just say the 03/04 cobra is incredibly tight and well built especially the coupe version vs the 99-04 'non cobra' stangs. Add a Kenny Brown ladder type subframe connector for a few hundred bucks and it is better balanced than a 05-09 IMHO.

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