Has anyone had any problems with their 03 or 04 cobras? What are they? Is their a fix? Thanks

 

Other than the front end clicking noise, the leather/vinyl on the upper door panels began to peel by the external triangular speakers. Both were replaced.

 

Anyone heard of the 03 cobras with a piston knock?

 

I have heard of 03 Cobras built before a specific date (Cannot remember the date) expirencing a driver side head tick problem due to a cooling issue with the driver side head which causes the a valve guide to warp producing a ticking sound I know that if you call SVT they will tell you the build dates of concern, it is the ones that were first introduced. I also think there is a TSB out on this issue

 

so, are the 04 cobras all right to buy? Would I have engine problems with one if i bought it. (not due to past history of car)

 

If you bought an '04, engine problems wouldn't be a problem (still under warranty)

 

lol, I mean would it have problems

 

Easy...

 

Ultimately, the very earily 03's had the head-tick problem--if you chip or pully the SVT cobra it will void your engine warrenty if SVT finds out--I haven't had a problem with mine besides 03 Cobra internals are pretty tough, forged pistons /rods steel crank and clevite race bearings throughout--so as long as you have the right tune and keep the engine cool you should be OK

 

I thought so. The 03 cobra is only good until 1000rwhp, so I hear. Is this true? Then would the SHM Block take me to 2000hp?

 

when you build it, let me know, I want to see the first $200k cobra, oops, being a "Smart Alac"

 

I would not push 1000rwhp on the stock internals of an 03/04 cobra. Sure they are very capable motors, but at 700rwhp, i'd start looking at upgrading to some better pistons rods and crank. The block is good all the way up as far as I know, but the pistons at a certain point will be a weak link, even if they are forged. Ford didnt go all out with diamond CP pistons or anything, but they didnt go with the hypercrap stuff they normally use.

 

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