Mustang Trivia.
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TrueBlue02058
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I'm almost certain Canuck 166 has this one.
TrueBlue02058
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Jason is right.
The 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra's 4.6-liter, DOHC V-8 is equipped with an Eaton supercharger and new aluminum alloy cylinder heads that provide increased flow capabilities. The aluminum alloy 4-valve heads are new to the Cobra.
They were chosen because they also provide greater flow capabilities, and help give increased low-end torque without sacrificing peak horsepower.
The Eaton Roots-type supercharger is the same model used on the SVT F-150 Lightning, with a cast aluminum case, machined aluminum internal rotors, and its own dedicated drive belt. The supercharger compresses intake air to a pressure of 7.5 to 8.0 pounds per square inch, and under the supercharger the compressed air passes through a water-to-air intercooler. This removes heat gained during compression to make a denser, more powerful compressed air charge.
To provide strength necessary for the substantially increased torque output, the new Cobra engine is built on a cast-iron block. This unit contains the carryover forged-steel crankshaft, which is fitted with new Manley forged H-beam connecting rods, forged pistons similar to those in the SVT F-150 Lightning, and an aluminum flywheel similar to the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R's.
The engine is mated to a TTC T-56 6-speed manual transmission. Behind that, an aluminum drive shaft with upgraded universal joints connects to the rear axle, which has a 3.55:1 gear ratio.
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=....shtml&usg=AFQjCNHqS6FShTOuEgrSkbmWiDmhgbZmHg
The 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra's 4.6-liter, DOHC V-8 is equipped with an Eaton supercharger and new aluminum alloy cylinder heads that provide increased flow capabilities. The aluminum alloy 4-valve heads are new to the Cobra.
The Eaton Roots-type supercharger is the same model used on the SVT F-150 Lightning, with a cast aluminum case, machined aluminum internal rotors, and its own dedicated drive belt. The supercharger compresses intake air to a pressure of 7.5 to 8.0 pounds per square inch, and under the supercharger the compressed air passes through a water-to-air intercooler. This removes heat gained during compression to make a denser, more powerful compressed air charge.
To provide strength necessary for the substantially increased torque output, the new Cobra engine is built on a cast-iron block. This unit contains the carryover forged-steel crankshaft, which is fitted with new Manley forged H-beam connecting rods, forged pistons similar to those in the SVT F-150 Lightning, and an aluminum flywheel similar to the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R's.
The engine is mated to a TTC T-56 6-speed manual transmission. Behind that, an aluminum drive shaft with upgraded universal joints connects to the rear axle, which has a 3.55:1 gear ratio.
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=....shtml&usg=AFQjCNHqS6FShTOuEgrSkbmWiDmhgbZmHg
TrueBlue02058
Post King
SVT Cobra 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl S/C 6M)
SVT Cobra 2dr Coupe (4.6L 8cyl S/C 6M)
| drive type | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| base engine size | 4.6 L | 4.6 L |
| base engine type | gas | gas |
| horsepower | 390 hp @ 6000 rpm | 390 hp @ 6000 rpm |
SVT Cobra 2dr Coupe (4.6L 8cyl S/C 6M)
TrueBlue02058
Post King
Your up Jason :FordSmile
We have a winner.
Come on Ohtobbad, it's technically your car's predecessor!!
http://cdn.barrett-jackson.com/staging/carlist/items/Fullsize/Cars/79084/79084_Interior_Web.jpg
Come on Ohtobbad, it's technically your car's predecessor!!
http://cdn.barrett-jackson.com/staging/carlist/items/Fullsize/Cars/79084/79084_Interior_Web.jpg
homework 
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thundr
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With the recent news of a Barn Find 1966 GT350 Carryover car I thought this would be a good question, if not just interesting. At the end of the 1965 Shelby American production they would need cars for 1966. At the end of 1965 they were out of cars and for the next year they needed prepared cars to fill orders for 1966. Ford would have a retooling shut down between the 65 and 66 models. The new 1966 cars on order will not be available as soon as Shelby needed them to keep his production rolling. Recognising this Shelby ordered more 65 cars to keep his plant rolling during the Ford retooling outage. The question is – How many cars did he order? These cars are now considered Carryover cars. The barn find is reported to be as such. Not likely hard to figure out the car would have a Ford VIN for 1965 and the Shelby tag would be 66.
Prior to the Barn Find report, a friend of mine who races a 66 GT350 in the vintage series had a total loss on the track. He was hit from behind by much faster car that didn't have much of a driver. So he ended up selling the remnants and the serial number to an guy in Australia. He then bought a carryover car to replace the trashed car. One more hint, this is obviously a low production run as Carryover cars.
Prior to the Barn Find report, a friend of mine who races a 66 GT350 in the vintage series had a total loss on the track. He was hit from behind by much faster car that didn't have much of a driver. So he ended up selling the remnants and the serial number to an guy in Australia. He then bought a carryover car to replace the trashed car. One more hint, this is obviously a low production run as Carryover cars.
