It's a truck motor as noted above. Not made for high RPM. It's a perfect motor if you have a 4X4 quad cab and want to pull a trailer. Lots of low end torque but in a stock configuration I don't think it will even spin over 5000 RPM. My brother pulls a trailer with his and can hold the speed limit up the hills as he's passing motorhomes.
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My concerns would be parts and maintenance in the future.
Ford is dropping the V10 from production, don't know how long it was produced, but not long, or in much quantity in the grand scheme of things.
Lot of work, special parts, no future. I imagine everyone will ask "what is it", even today. Personally, I don't think it's a good looking engine. I'd go FE or SBF.
And what's the point of mountains of torque in a 2,000 pound Cobra? Are you going to be towing a 28' enclosed trailer behind it with the F-150 inside?
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What's the real objective?
Perhaps you can ask yourself and truly answer here first what it is that you are really hoping to accomplish or learn from installing a Triton V10 vs. other power plants:
- Just to do something different?
- A different look or size?
- Different sound?
- Power? (There are other options)
- Extra Torque? (not really needed)
I saw a Cobra with a Ferrari V12 in it about 13 years ago. It looked cool, sounded cool, was an interesting project to see in person - but something 99 of 100 Cobras owners probably would not do or care to do. So, it just depends, some folks like to do something different just because they can or want to be different. You can put two R1 Yamaha motorcycle engines in an Austin Mini Cooper and it will go like crazy too, but may not be for everyone.
I'd say once you figure this out with more certainty, you can make just about anything work with desire and willingness with customization. Good Luck.
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Perhaps you can ask yourself and truly answer here first what it is that you are really hoping to accomplish or learn from installing a Triton V10 vs. other power plants:
- Just to do something different?
- A different look or size?
- Different sound?
- Power? (There are other options)
- Extra Torque? (not really needed)
I saw a Cobra with a Ferrari V12 in it about 13 years ago. It looked cool, sounded cool, was an interesting project to see in person - but something 99 of 100 Cobras owners probably would not do or care to do. So, it just depends, some folks like to do something different just because they can or want to be different. You can put two R1 Yamaha motorcycle engines in an Austin Mini Cooper and it will go like crazy too, but may not be for everyone.
I'd say once you figure this out with more certainty, you can make just about anything work with desire and willingness with customization. Good Luck.
To me a lot of what makes these cars so cool is the sound of a free breathing V8 ... or a V12 for those Italian enthusiasts of 'other' cars.
Not sure what it is, but for me a V10 or even V6 for that matter, just does seen to sing the same song, so to speak.
That being said, Duane has a good list here to consider when selecting something besides a V8 for a Cobra.
For the 4.6 liter 32 valve motor ... it's Huge, because of the heads. There is an ERA FIA (ERA#2031) for sale on Cobra Country and they got the motor to fit, but it looks pretty darn tight.
I have an '01 Cobra Mustang and can tell you, that the 4.6 motor is a joy to drive and listen to, especially between 3500 to 6500 RPM, very smooth and balanced and sounds great.
You have a lot of good options and given time to look around, I am sure you will come up with something unique and that you like, which really is the bottom line. Have Fun!
To me a lot of what makes these cars so cool is the sound of a free breathing V8 ... or a V12 for those Italian enthusiasts of 'other' cars.
Not sure what it is, but for me a V10 or even V6 for that matter, just does seen to sing the same song, so to speak.
That being said, Duane has a good list here to consider when selecting something besides a V8 for a Cobra.
For the 4.6 liter 32 valve motor ... it's Huge, because of the heads. There is an ERA FIA (ERA#2031) for sale on Cobra Country and they got the motor to fit, but it looks pretty darn tight.
I have an '01 Cobra Mustang and can tell you, that the 4.6 motor is a joy to drive and listen to, especially between 3500 to 6500 RPM, very smooth and balanced and sounds great.
You have a lot of good options and given time to look around, I am sure you will come up with something unique and that you like, which really is the bottom line. Have Fun!
I see what you're saying, and after starting this thread and looking into things, I start to agree. I had an 01 Cobra myself a year back, and that was quite a motor now that I think about it, but it always seemed a bit lacking in low end torque, which is why I'm really liking the idea of a 5.4 with some mods done to it. The triton v10 sure can sound like thunder though...
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