New member needs advice on purchasing a Cobra Kit

[bly123]

Looks like everything is pointing to Lone Star so far. I just wish I could get the newer Cobra SVT motor in it. The guys at lone Star said it won't fit. And to get a 351 Winsor, I thought it would be great to get the Supper charged SVT motor in it. Pacific Roadster said theres will work with this motor. Any thoughts on this?

[randlej]

It might fit if you fabricate your own motor mounting points. If you do that, you could choose your own motor isolator types too. The ones for the lonestar kit are stock style and tall.

Maybe some small firewall and hood scoop mods. It is a big engine compartment.

[G_Edmonds]

The cobras I've seen with the supercharged motor had an issue with the upper pulley and the master cylinder. Master cylinders can be relocated but I don't know if you can lower the motor enough with custom motormounts to get it low enough to fit the pulley below the hood. There's also custom headers to consider.

-Greg

[Roush #1]

bly123,

You didn't mention why you wanted the Mustang motor. If you are getting it for gas mileage, you have made a wise choice over the Windsor.

If you want the Mustang motor just because you want it, then I would suggest you get it in whatever you can fit it into.

But, if you want it to go fast and be "streetable" don't count the Windsor out.

Here is a link that has a bit more detail.

Gobra @ Tulsa

Wonder what the Mustang motors are doing?

J

[lovehamr]

Originally Posted by bly123

Looks like everything is pointing to Lone Star so far. I just wish I could get the newer Cobra SVT motor in it. The guys at lone Star said it won't fit. And to get a 351 Winsor, I thought it would be great to get the Supper charged SVT motor in it. Pacific Roadster said theres will work with this motor. Any thoughts on this?

I'll say it again Bly, with your size and desires, if you're not looking at Backdraft then you're probably missing out.................................

VMS / COYOTE 5.0 Install Complete

And the main BDR facility in FL is doing a SC version as we speak (write?) heck, it might be finished by now.

Steve

[G-Pete]

Originally Posted by bly123

Looks like everything is pointing to Lone Star so far. I just wish I could get the newer Cobra SVT motor in it. The guys at lone Star said it won't fit. And to get a 351 Winsor, I thought it would be great to get the Supper charged SVT motor in it. Pacific Roadster said theres will work with this motor. Any thoughts on this?

SVT? Who needs a SVT ---- hehehe