SVT and FRPP showing some love to the 03 Cobra.

[Levi]

The Last Roundup: Ford corrals all its ponies in one last 601-hp Mustang

With more than a year to go until Ford’s Special Vehicle Team completes work on the next SVT Cobra (an ’07 model due in ’06), SVT and Ford Racing Performance Parts offer catalog suggestions for those who can’t wait for the ’07 SVT Cobra.

Starting with the current SVT Cobra (in this case an ’03 model) with a base price of $33,125, the Ford Racing/SVT partners propose adding nearly $14,000 worth of parts highlighted by a twin-screw supercharger, SVT Cobra R suspension mods and brake kit, and 18-inch chrome wheels.

What’s the sum of all these parts? Try 601 hp and 529 lb-ft of torque from an engine rated at 390 hp and 390 lb-ft in a garden-variety SVT Cobra. Ford folks say their tuner ’Stang is good for a 3.9-second 0-60 mph run, and an 11.9-second quarter-mile.

The best news is this beast’s road manners. Despite inoperative traction control (it would go crazy trying to manage all that power) and an exhaust report that will set off every car alarm in the parking garage, the modifications make this monster a reasonable everyday driver—especially for the everyday driver who likes a car that can burn rubber in three out of six gears.



INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY FORD

FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS HELP PACK MORE PUNCH
INTO THE 2003 FORD SVT MUSTANG COBRA

Jointly developed by Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) and Ford Racing Performance Parts (FRPP), this SVT Mustang Cobra project car showcases bolt-on performance modifications that are readily available in the FRPP catalog and from other aftermarket suppliers. With an estimated 690 horsepower, this modified SVT Cobra is the perfect remedy for performance enthusiasts who feel the stock 390 horsepower Cobra is simply "adequate."

Suspension
 Ford Racing 2000 SVT Cobra R springs, front and rear
o M-5310-R00/M-5560-R00
o MSRP $165/$139
 Ford Racing 2000 SVT Cobra R front brake kit (slotted rotors, four-piston Brembo calipers, competition brake pads)
o M-2300-X
o MSRP $1,295
 Ford Racing 2000 SVT Cobra R rear competition brake pads
o M-2200-R00
o MSRP $79.95
 Ford Racing "FR500" chrome wheels, 18 x 9.0-inch
o M-1007-F500C
o MSRP $350/each
 BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD tires, 265/35-ZR18 front, 295/35-ZR18 rear
o MSRP $1,150

Powertrain
 K&N FIPK air cleaner kit
o MSRP $149
 Ford Racing Whipple twin-screw supercharger (14psi)
o M-6066-CT46
o MSRP $3,150
 Ford Racing high-lift camshafts
o M-6550-T46
o MSRP $1,495
 Ford Racing high-flow 4-valve, DOHC heads
o M-6049-T46/M-6050-T46
o MSRP $795/each

 Ford Racing "Hi-flow" shorty headers (ceramic coated)
o M-9430-E465
o MSRP $355
 Bassani High-flow catalytic converters and X-pipe
o MSRP $699
 Ford Racing Borla Cat-back exhaust system
o M-5230-MSC
o MSRP $790
 Ford Racing 3.73 rear-axle ratio ring and pinion gearset (replaces standard 3.55 ratio)
o M-4209-F373-N
o MSRP $199
 Ford Racing Hurst Shifter with stock shifter handle
o M-7210-T56
o MSRP $189
 Paul's High Performance Fuel system upgrade:
o 60lb. injectors, injector harnesses, 90mm custom calibrated mass air meter, fuel rails & line kit, and 2 Motorcraft 190 lph fuel pumps.
o Ford Motor Company custom calibration

Interior
 Ford Racing 10th Anniversary SVT Mustang Cobra shift knob
o M-7213-C
o MSRP $49.95
 Ford Racing 10th Anniversary SVT Mustang Cobra shift boot
o M-7277-B
o MSRP $ 49.95
 Ford Racing 2000 Cobra R Recaro Seats
o M-16620-C
o MSRP $2,599 / pair
 Ford Racing Autometer gauge pod with boost and water temp gauges.
o M-17556-M201 / M-10883-A200 / M-11622-A200
o MSRP $74.95 / $75.00 / $59.95

Base Vehicle MSRP: $33,125.00
Subtotal of parts: $13,908.75
TOTAL VALUE: $47,033.75

Power Rating: These modifications result in 601 horsepower, and 529 pound-feet of torque, measured at the rear wheels. Assuming the typical 15% powertrain losses, engine output is estimated at 690 horsepower, and 620 pound-feet of torque at the flywheel.

Autoweek

[Firme]

big question is... is it still warrantied in that configuration.

[jimmysidecarr]

Originally Posted by Firme

big question is... is it still warrantied in that configuration.

I'm going to risk a ... (not very risky) guess... and say...



NO FREAKING WAY!!!!.....

Although the CD player would still be covered

The roasted pistons in the left bank are going to be ...
"The owner's responsibility"

My $.02

Jimmy

[Codes]

Crap...we bought ours to soon

[Firme]

Originally Posted by Codes

Crap...we bought ours to soon

don't fret little budy, you can prolly do everything listed there for cheaper than they quote.

[Codes]

Originally Posted by Firme

don't fret little budy, you can prolly do everything listed there for cheaper than they quote.

Yea, me and dad were talking about it last night and decided that was a whole lot of money...and that we could probably do it cheaper.