03/04 Cobras

[04Mach1Stang]

First off I would like to Thank You toeveryone who posts here on SVTP seems to be a great bunch of people. I have been lurking the last few months, and now decided to register.

My current car is an 2004 Mach 1 Comp Orange, as you can tell by my screen name. Only have a few small mods to it. K&N drop in filter, Mac O/R H-Pipe and Flowmaster 40 series welded into stock catback. Just turned 23,000 miles.

I've been looking around that last few months for an 03/04 Cobra. Looking for something with under 30,000 miles. I know some information on these year of Cobras. Out of the 2 years is their one year that is better then the other? Just need some input on what you guys think. I would like to keep it some what stock for the time being. I would probably add exhaust if it doesnt have it already, and pulley swap to start with. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Sorry for the longer post too.

 

[97StangSVT]

This website is a great resource!

Terminator FAQs

Differences between 2003 and 2004 Cobras from Cobra Bob's website.

Changes were mainly limited to color and trim. New exterior paint offerings for 2004 were Torch Red (re-introduced after being discontinued mid-year on the 2003), Screaming Yellow and Competition Orange. An optional Mystichrome package with an exterior paint treatment that changes color when viewed from different angles was offered for 2004. Inside the Mystichrome Cobra, the leather seat inserts and the steering wheel cover also shift colors. Interior wise, the 2004 Charcoal Gray seating added dark gray inserts. 2003's were lighter gray. Other differences:
● The 2003 radio decks came with an AUX 20 pin port in the back and the 2004 had the SAT button.
● The door lock on the drivers side on 2003 Cobras were black, 2004 Cobras were chrome
● The 2004 the cats were bigger
● The 2003 had a small interior headliner cargo net. It was deleted for 2004.
● The computer codes were different between the two model years

 

[97StangSVT]

A pulley, exhaust, and intake will give you a good boost in power. Make sure you get a good tune!

 

[01cobravortech]

John Coletti drove an 03 Zinc Yellow Cobra. I believe he sent a cryptic message to the masses with that move.

 

[Mystic03]

John Coletti drove an 03 Zinc Yellow Cobra. I believe he sent a cryptic message to the masses with that move.

:rockon:

 

[04Mach1Stang]

This website is a great resource!

Terminator FAQs

Differences between 2003 and 2004 Cobras from Cobra Bob's website.

Changes were mainly limited to color and trim. New exterior paint offerings for 2004 were Torch Red (re-introduced after being discontinued mid-year on the 2003), Screaming Yellow and Competition Orange. An optional Mystichrome package with an exterior paint treatment that changes color when viewed from different angles was offered for 2004. Inside the Mystichrome Cobra, the leather seat inserts and the steering wheel cover also shift colors. Interior wise, the 2004 Charcoal Gray seating added dark gray inserts. 2003's were lighter gray. Other differences:
● The 2003 radio decks came with an AUX 20 pin port in the back and the 2004 had the SAT button.
● The door lock on the drivers side on 2003 Cobras were black, 2004 Cobras were chrome
● The 2004 the cats were bigger
● The 2003 had a small interior headliner cargo net. It was deleted for 2004.
● The computer codes were different between the two model years

Thanks for the information, and the web site. There is one hell of alot of info on that. Thanks Again!!

A pulley, exhaust, and intake will give you a good boost in power. Make sure you get a good tune!

Thanks! What pullies do you recommend?

 

[619Cobra04]

BF 2.76 upper with metco dual bearing idlers with bracket. Best pulley setup IMO.

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

This website is a great resource!

Terminator FAQs

Differences between 2003 and 2004 Cobras from Cobra Bob's website.

Changes were mainly limited to color and trim. New exterior paint offerings for 2004 were Torch Red (re-introduced after being discontinued mid-year on the 2003), Screaming Yellow and Competition Orange. An optional Mystichrome package with an exterior paint treatment that changes color when viewed from different angles was offered for 2004. Inside the Mystichrome Cobra, the leather seat inserts and the steering wheel cover also shift colors. Interior wise, the 2004 Charcoal Gray seating added dark gray inserts. 2003's were lighter gray. Other differences:
● The 2003 radio decks came with an AUX 20 pin port in the back and the 2004 had the SAT button.
● The door lock on the drivers side on 2003 Cobras were black, 2004 Cobras were chrome
● The 2004 the cats were bigger
● The 2003 had a small interior headliner cargo net. It was deleted for 2004.
● The computer codes were different between the two model years

The key difference for me besides color choices was nearly all 2004s have 9 spark plug threads in the head.
Nearly all 2003s have 4 threads.

 

[08mojo]

^ there is the reason for wanting a 2004 over a 2003

 

[hiimdrummer03]

Also half as many 04s made than 03s.

 

[zinc]

Its also nice that an 04 books a couple grand higher for loan value

 

[97StangSVT]

Thanks! What pullies do you recommend?

Billetflow or Metco. I am looking into a 2.93 for my car. I already have an exhaust, so I will be adding a JLT intake and tune.

 

[Competition]

04s are faster

 

[Silver2003Cobra]

John Coletti drove an 03 Zinc Yellow Cobra. I believe he sent a cryptic message to the masses with that move.

BUT Coletti showed up at the Chicago Auto Show in a Sonic Blue Cobra..