what is the cheaper way to go?

energiesource · January 18th, 2007, 01:45 AM

would it be cheaper to buy a 2003 cobra, or just upgrade my gt to the same as a cobra? performance wise, i mean. cobras here cost about 50,000 which is whyim wondering

04Pony · January 18th, 2007, 01:50 AM

I would think it would be cheaper to find a Cobra motor and drop it in, I'm sure if you look hard enough you could find a wrecked car with good running gear for short money.

energiesource · January 18th, 2007, 01:52 AM

well im even thinking of buying a crate engine, btu i dont know if the 'terminator' is just a blown 4.6l 4v or waht

WilltheThrill · January 18th, 2007, 02:47 AM

Originally Posted by energiesource

well im even thinking of buying a crate engine, btu i dont know if the 'terminator' is just a blown 4.6l 4v or waht

yeah the terminator engine is a 4.6 block, but its made from cast iron which is much better for handling the extra torque and stress made by the supercharger, and the internals r all forged which makes the cobra engines alot stronger all the way through, like someone said earlier, it would be good for u to try to find a blown cobra engine to put in your car............u could supercharge a regular GT engine but then u would have a much higher chance of having permanent damage to that engine

Black Bullitt · January 18th, 2007, 10:03 AM

I would look for a Cobra else where in the US. Try ebay. Even if you have to ship it you'll probably come out about the same as buying and installing a Cobra Terminator block.

WAR-PARTY · January 18th, 2007, 02:50 PM

Check with DSS better a new motor, than a used motor.

WAR-PARTY · January 18th, 2007, 03:03 PM

I guess that was too simple an answer. You know what you got in your car, and what you have done to it. I would really advise you to get together a build plan, price it out and than make a decision. I've been working on my 01 GT for the last year and a half, spent about 24K on it but when I'm done....she will be bad to the bone and run in the low 9s. Best of all I know that she has what it takes to stay together for at least a little while in that environment....Building is not just a "I wanna do it" it is a decision that takes planning and some discipline..... And I really don't recommend major mods for a daily driver, it puts too much pressure on the you and the build.
Just my thoughts W.P.

MSTGGT00 · January 18th, 2007, 03:26 PM

Go with a new motor. Best bet.

WilltheThrill · January 19th, 2007, 04:35 AM

Originally Posted by MSTGGT00

Go with a new motor. Best bet.

+1

neckbonekat · January 20th, 2007, 02:58 AM

Get the Cobra. Who needs the extra hassle. If you buy a stock Cobra you know what you have, you don't have to upgrade anything and you can build from there. Makes more sense to me, but I'm not a gear head so I don't like to spend my days under a car. Adding a little something here and a little something there is fine with me, but that's a lot of time and labor you're talking about. The Cobra is good to go off the lot. My $.02.

WilltheThrill · January 20th, 2007, 03:16 AM

well put brother

neckbonekat · January 20th, 2007, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by WilltheThrill

well put brother

Hey, do those girls come with the car or to the car? LOL

WilltheThrill · January 20th, 2007, 03:33 AM

they come to the car, lol

thats from when I took the cobra to the local 1/4 mile track, LACR, they were NAPA showgirls hired by the track, and they were goin around letting guys take pics of them with their cars

MSTGGT00 · January 20th, 2007, 03:43 AM

Lmao. I want some.

neckbonekat · January 20th, 2007, 03:49 AM

Yeah right. Join the club. LOL

mnrlgry99gt · January 21st, 2007, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by neckbonekat

Yeah right. Join the club. LOL

I just did, Where the women at

January 18th, 2007, 01:45 AM	#1
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	what is the cheaper way to go? would it be cheaper to buy a 2003 cobra, or just upgrade my gt to the same as a cobra? performance wise, i mean. cobras here cost about 50,000 which is whyim wondering

January 18th, 2007, 01:50 AM	#2
04Pony Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 73 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would think it would be cheaper to find a Cobra motor and drop it in, I'm sure if you look hard enough you could find a wrecked car with good running gear for short money. __________________ 2004 Mustang GT, 5SPD, Black/Black, Steeda Tri-Ax, Steeda CAI, 3.73 Motive gears

January 18th, 2007, 01:52 AM	#3
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	well im even thinking of buying a crate engine, btu i dont know if the 'terminator' is just a blown 4.6l 4v or waht __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

January 18th, 2007, 02:50 PM	#6
WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,701 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Check with DSS better a new motor, than a used motor. __________________ How I met my wife! Our first date...

January 18th, 2007, 03:03 PM	#7
WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,701 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I guess that was too simple an answer. You know what you got in your car, and what you have done to it. I would really advise you to get together a build plan, price it out and than make a decision. I've been working on my 01 GT for the last year and a half, spent about 24K on it but when I'm done....she will be bad to the bone and run in the low 9s. Best of all I know that she has what it takes to stay together for at least a little while in that environment....Building is not just a "I wanna do it" it is a decision that takes planning and some discipline..... And I really don't recommend major mods for a daily driver, it puts too much pressure on the you and the build. Just my thoughts W.P. __________________ How I met my wife! Our first date...

January 20th, 2007, 02:58 AM	#10
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	Get the Cobra. Who needs the extra hassle. If you buy a stock Cobra you know what you have, you don't have to upgrade anything and you can build from there. Makes more sense to me, but I'm not a gear head so I don't like to spend my days under a car. Adding a little something here and a little something there is fine with me, but that's a lot of time and labor you're talking about. The Cobra is good to go off the lot. My $.02. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

January 20th, 2007, 03:49 AM	#15
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yeah right. Join the club. LOL __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

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