Terminator Swap

Montanasvt · May 12th, 2008, 11:00 PM

Just recently locked up the motor in my 01 Cobra... i figured if im putting a new one in, i might as well go all out... I'd like to do a Terminator swap, incluing the T-56... Just wanted to know some opinions whether i should just rebuild my existing one ( bored, cam'd, etc.) or the terminator motor... and if i go with the 03 Cobra motor what all ( major) would need to be changed?

Doc8224 · May 12th, 2008, 11:18 PM

Are you planning on doing it with the eaton on the cobra motor or just the short block and tranny?

Montanasvt · May 12th, 2008, 11:39 PM

im wanting to find a complete 03 Cobra motor and tranny ( which ive found a few) and directly replace it with my motor and tranny... then part out my motor and tranny...

Doc8224 · May 12th, 2008, 11:56 PM

Depends on the price for the motor/blower setup. Remember you need the tank,fuel pump,heat exchanger,etc. if you wanna do the termi swap. But if you are gonna do a blower motor and just keep your tranny you could get it done cheaper and easier than a termi/t-56 swap.

weems · May 13th, 2008, 12:03 AM

why would you need the tank?

1StockGT · May 13th, 2008, 08:49 AM

The fuel tank in the Cobra has 2 fuel pumps, but I'm sure there's a way around that.

Doc8224 · May 13th, 2008, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by 1StockGT

The fuel tank in the Cobra has 2 fuel pumps, but I'm sure there's a way around that.

The cobra tank is a baffeled tank and you definatly want that in a supercharged drag car with a returnless fuel system. Unless you plan to baffle your current tank.

Avaric3 · May 13th, 2008, 09:01 AM

id just build the engine and trans you already have and put a blower or turbo on that. simplifies everything a lil bit

Montanasvt · May 13th, 2008, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Avaric3

id just build the engine and trans you already have and put a blower or turbo on that. simplifies everything a lil bit

it just seems like it would be easier just to get a termi motor and swap it out...it has forged internals and the right compression and everything... and i dont think my T-45 will hold up well...then to make some money back I can just part out my other stuff

Doc8224 · May 13th, 2008, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Montanasvt

it just seems like it would be easier just to get a termi motor and swap it out...it has forged internals and the right compression and everything... and i dont think my T-45 will hold up well...then to make some money back I can just part out my other stuff

If you get the ecu, cross member, drive shaft,etc from the termi it won't be too bad but again it all depends on how much the motor and trans and the extras runs you.

futureMACH1racer · May 13th, 2008, 04:50 PM

I priced this out both ways with my car, and it's cheaper to build what you have, than to swap on for termie. You could build your motor into alot badder of an engine for the money that it would cost you just to do the swap, and full boltons.

May 12th, 2008, 11:00 PM	#1
Montanasvt Regular 01 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Macon, Ga Posts: 349	Terminator Swap Just recently locked up the motor in my 01 Cobra... i figured if im putting a new one in, i might as well go all out... I'd like to do a Terminator swap, incluing the T-56... Just wanted to know some opinions whether i should just rebuild my existing one ( bored, cam'd, etc.) or the terminator motor... and if i go with the 03 Cobra motor what all ( major) would need to be changed? __________________

May 12th, 2008, 11:18 PM	#2
Doc8224 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 2,225	Are you planning on doing it with the eaton on the cobra motor or just the short block and tranny? __________________ *Under Construction* *Project N/A 4V Under Way* *Rep is always welcome*

May 12th, 2008, 11:39 PM	#3
Montanasvt Regular 01 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Macon, Ga Posts: 349	im wanting to find a complete 03 Cobra motor and tranny ( which ive found a few) and directly replace it with my motor and tranny... then part out my motor and tranny... __________________

May 12th, 2008, 11:56 PM	#4
Doc8224 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 2,225	Depends on the price for the motor/blower setup. Remember you need the tank,fuel pump,heat exchanger,etc. if you wanna do the termi swap. But if you are gonna do a blower motor and just keep your tranny you could get it done cheaper and easier than a termi/t-56 swap. __________________ *Under Construction* *Project N/A 4V Under Way* *Rep is always welcome*

May 13th, 2008, 12:03 AM	#5
weems just another mod. 2003 Mustang Mach 1 12.9@109.3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 2,231	why would you need the tank? __________________ Beautiful

May 13th, 2008, 08:49 AM	#6
1StockGT Regular 2003 Cobra Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport News Posts: 155	The fuel tank in the Cobra has 2 fuel pumps, but I'm sure there's a way around that.

May 13th, 2008, 09:01 AM	#8
Avaric3 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Ford Mustang the world may never know Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: M-Pan, NJ Posts: 2,120	id just build the engine and trans you already have and put a blower or turbo on that. simplifies everything a lil bit __________________ COMING SOON- FRPP Aluminum Drivshaft, VAP Windstar Upper Kit, VAP 1/2" Intake Spacer, MMR Front Coil-Overs, Eibach Sportline Rear Springs

May 13th, 2008, 04:50 PM	#11
futureMACH1racer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,714	I priced this out both ways with my car, and it's cheaper to build what you have, than to swap on for termie. You could build your motor into alot badder of an engine for the money that it would cost you just to do the swap, and full boltons. __________________ MM MACH 1 CREW MEMBER #2 REP IS APPRECIATED

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