Sold the 99 picking up an 03 cobra tomorrow :)

4valvegt · August 5th, 2011, 10:20 PM

Well the cobra went down the road today but looking at getting an 03 tomorrow that probably is going to need a rebuild, has 107k on the clock and guy says it has a slight miss and compression is low on that cylinder. Going to trailer it home seems to be really straight from the pictures if i get it ill post some pics. 9k seem like too much for an 03 with possibly a bad motor if everything else is straight?

stal94gt · August 5th, 2011, 11:10 PM

I would pass on the car. But if your willing to build a motor it maybe worth it

4valvegt · August 5th, 2011, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by stal94gt

I would pass on the car. But if your willing to build a motor it maybe worth it

Thats the thing i can build the motor, i actually have a termi motor i could rebuild and throw in when its done. I just talked to the guy again he knows nothing about cars but says he cant feel the miss until he steps on it, cant hear any knocking or anything but he just knows its not running right. I guess a guy just told him it pry has low compression. Its a really clean car think im gonna do it maybe ill luck out and its just a coil or a plug but if its the motor i got another fun project to work on.

4valvegt · August 5th, 2011, 11:29 PM

Not a fan of these rims not sure what would look best with this color, def a 17 inch rim like its suppose to have though. Ill get more pics in the day tomorrow.

stal94gt · August 5th, 2011, 11:47 PM

i guess i got lucky on my cobra. its got a little higher miles as well but it runs like a champ and hulls ass down the track. i did a compression check on my car before i bought it and did alot of up and down checks on it. the only thing wrong with mine when i bought it is the diff bushings were shot but i had an sra to swap in when i bought it so it wasnt a big deal.

as for those wheels, they are ugly but its not a super expensive fix.

4valvegt · August 6th, 2011, 10:54 PM

Got the car home, alot more goodies under the hood than i thought but also alot more imperfections in the body than i thought but heres a couple pics.

DickH · August 7th, 2011, 12:00 AM

Dsg ftw

4valvegt · August 7th, 2011, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by DickH

Dsg ftw

so this is dsg or mineral grey?

4valvegt · August 7th, 2011, 09:01 AM

Did a compression test on the car, cylinder 1 has 60 psi of compression and the spark plug was flat sounds kinda familiar to what happened with my 99.

4valvegt · August 7th, 2011, 11:49 AM

RZNCAIN · August 7th, 2011, 11:58 AM

Looks like a project.

stal94gt · August 7th, 2011, 12:03 PM

Sucks on the low compression but the car looks good.

4valvegt · August 7th, 2011, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by RZNCAIN

Looks like a project.

Sure is, i have all fall and winter to work on it though so should be running and looking like new by next spring. Not sure what looks best for wheels with this color thinking anthracite fr500s like i had on my 99.

RZNCAIN · August 7th, 2011, 12:07 PM

I would say, anthracite or black.

You got your Halo car, and that is awesome for you.

4valvegt · August 7th, 2011, 12:25 PM

anyone want a set of 20 inch rims? Lol almost makes me sick looking at it with these on it tempted to buy rims before i even pull the motor.

RZNCAIN · August 7th, 2011, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by 4valvegt

anyone want a set of 20 inch rims? Lol almost makes me sick looking at it with these on it tempted to buy rims before i even pull the motor.

Lol

4valvegt · August 7th, 2011, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by RZNCAIN

Lol

They might look good on something else but totally the wrong offset for a mustang they stick way too far in dont think they make enough spacers to correct it.

stal94gt · August 7th, 2011, 01:37 PM

Those wheels are probably for 05 and up stangs probably look ok on one

Mach1dmb! · August 7th, 2011, 05:00 PM

Congrats on the buy, that's my favorite color for a Terminator. Good luck on the rebuild

4valvegt · August 8th, 2011, 10:31 PM

Question for you guys, so today i was under the car cause i was getting everything ready to pull the motor and i noticed something very interesting. I didnt find a cast iron block i found a nice shiny amuminum block with absolutely no corrosion on it all so i know it hasnt been in there long. Im almost 100% sure its a teksid but there is no date or webing stamped in it at all just the rough aluminum finish all the way around. No date stamped in either head either.

I should have the motor out tomorrow didnt have much ambition since I do nothing but turn wrenches all day at work.

August 5th, 2011, 10:20 PM	#1
4valvegt Enthusiast 03 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 809 iTrader: 1 reviews	Sold the 99 picking up an 03 cobra tomorrow :) Well the cobra went down the road today but looking at getting an 03 tomorrow that probably is going to need a rebuild, has 107k on the clock and guy says it has a slight miss and compression is low on that cylinder. Going to trailer it home seems to be really straight from the pictures if i get it ill post some pics. 9k seem like too much for an 03 with possibly a bad motor if everything else is straight? __________________ MM Cobra Club #86 2003 Mineral Grey Cobra 2004 True Blue F-150 FX4

August 5th, 2011, 11:10 PM	#2
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	I would pass on the car. But if your willing to build a motor it maybe worth it __________________ bone stock from the factory!

August 5th, 2011, 11:29 PM	#4
4valvegt Enthusiast 03 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 809 iTrader: 1 reviews	Not a fan of these rims not sure what would look best with this color, def a 17 inch rim like its suppose to have though. Ill get more pics in the day tomorrow. __________________ MM Cobra Club #86 2003 Mineral Grey Cobra 2004 True Blue F-150 FX4

August 5th, 2011, 11:47 PM	#5
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	i guess i got lucky on my cobra. its got a little higher miles as well but it runs like a champ and hulls ass down the track. i did a compression check on my car before i bought it and did alot of up and down checks on it. the only thing wrong with mine when i bought it is the diff bushings were shot but i had an sra to swap in when i bought it so it wasnt a big deal. as for those wheels, they are ugly but its not a super expensive fix. __________________ bone stock from the factory!

August 6th, 2011, 10:54 PM	#6
4valvegt Enthusiast 03 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 809 iTrader: 1 reviews	Got the car home, alot more goodies under the hood than i thought but also alot more imperfections in the body than i thought but heres a couple pics. __________________ MM Cobra Club #86 2003 Mineral Grey Cobra 2004 True Blue F-150 FX4

August 7th, 2011, 12:00 AM	#7
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,188 iTrader: 2 reviews	Dsg ftw __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

August 7th, 2011, 09:01 AM	#9
4valvegt Enthusiast 03 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 809 iTrader: 1 reviews	Did a compression test on the car, cylinder 1 has 60 psi of compression and the spark plug was flat sounds kinda familiar to what happened with my 99. __________________ MM Cobra Club #86 2003 Mineral Grey Cobra 2004 True Blue F-150 FX4

August 7th, 2011, 11:49 AM	#10
4valvegt Enthusiast 03 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 809 iTrader: 1 reviews	__________________ MM Cobra Club #86 2003 Mineral Grey Cobra 2004 True Blue F-150 FX4

August 7th, 2011, 11:58 AM	#11
RZNCAIN Shelby's Minion 2007 Mustang Shelby GT (Mach1) Sept. '10 ROTM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WI Posts: 11,482 iTrader: 2 reviews	Looks like a project. __________________ Sponsored by Specialty Coatings Car Salesman Club- Founder -------------------------- 2007 Shelby GT- Hardparked 2003 Mach 1- Hardparked 1988 LX 5.0- Umm...Driver?

August 7th, 2011, 12:03 PM	#12
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	Sucks on the low compression but the car looks good. __________________ bone stock from the factory!

August 7th, 2011, 12:07 PM	#14
RZNCAIN Shelby's Minion 2007 Mustang Shelby GT (Mach1) Sept. '10 ROTM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WI Posts: 11,482 iTrader: 2 reviews	I would say, anthracite or black. You got your Halo car, and that is awesome for you. __________________ Sponsored by Specialty Coatings Car Salesman Club- Founder -------------------------- 2007 Shelby GT- Hardparked 2003 Mach 1- Hardparked 1988 LX 5.0- Umm...Driver?

August 7th, 2011, 12:25 PM	#15
4valvegt Enthusiast 03 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 809 iTrader: 1 reviews	anyone want a set of 20 inch rims? Lol almost makes me sick looking at it with these on it tempted to buy rims before i even pull the motor. __________________ MM Cobra Club #86 2003 Mineral Grey Cobra 2004 True Blue F-150 FX4

August 7th, 2011, 01:37 PM	#18
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	Those wheels are probably for 05 and up stangs probably look ok on one __________________ bone stock from the factory!

August 7th, 2011, 05:00 PM	#19
Mach1dmb! Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Mach 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York Posts: 2,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	Congrats on the buy, that's my favorite color for a Terminator. Good luck on the rebuild

August 8th, 2011, 10:31 PM	#20
4valvegt Enthusiast 03 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 809 iTrader: 1 reviews	Question for you guys, so today i was under the car cause i was getting everything ready to pull the motor and i noticed something very interesting. I didnt find a cast iron block i found a nice shiny amuminum block with absolutely no corrosion on it all so i know it hasnt been in there long. Im almost 100% sure its a teksid but there is no date or webing stamped in it at all just the rough aluminum finish all the way around. No date stamped in either head either. I should have the motor out tomorrow didnt have much ambition since I do nothing but turn wrenches all day at work. __________________ MM Cobra Club #86 2003 Mineral Grey Cobra 2004 True Blue F-150 FX4

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