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[Xx02WS6xX]

Hi guys i am brand new to this site. I am looking into buying an 03/04 Cobra and would like to educate myself on what to look for when buying. I know everything about LS1's but very little about the 4.6 DOHC blower motor that came in these two years. What are some problems that these motors have or any problems in general these cars have so i can look for them when shopping. thanks. :beer:

btw..how do you post a picture

 

[Sniperfox]

Wheel hop can be a real problem coming out of the hole. And the tick,

 

[CentennialVert]

As for the pictures, you need a hosting service... try www.photobucket.com ...its free and easy

All your other questions can be answered by just reading. Ive spent more hours on here searching through the vast info than I have in school!


Oh yea, welcome!

 

[Xx02WS6xX]

img://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a322/dontry8/P1010422.jpg

 

[CentennialVert]

you need the

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[Xx02WS6xX]

 

[Mitch.Shea]

nice car welcome to the site.

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

Hi guys i am brand new to this site. I am looking into buying an 03/04 Cobra and would like to educate myself on what to look for when buying. I know everything about LS1's but very little about the 4.6 DOHC blower motor that came in these two years. What are some problems that these motors have or any problems in general these cars have so i can look for them when shopping. thanks. :beer:

btw..how do you post a picture

Welcome aboard.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171549

 

[Xx02WS6xX]

Thanks..can anyone tell me what to look for when buying? what ticking?

 

[Sniperfox]

Some of the engines develop a ticking sound. :mj: So far, mine hasn't. So far...so good.

 

[04MystiCobra]

You'll get this allot here. Use the search feature.
Rear diff cover cracks even with stock power. Easy cheap fix.
Enigne tick. Ford replaces head or get headwork. Hit and miss who has the tick.
Stall issue. Reflash from Ford or tuner.
Stock alignment car steers to the right. Get re-alignment.
Throwout bearing chirps. Ford fix
Wheel hop. IRS issue. Get 315s + bushings
Halfshafts break. Too much wheelhop or lots of power on drag strip launch.
Blown FPS and/or FPDM. Pressure spikes. Too many amps. ???
I'm sure theres more.

 

[Sniperfox]

You'll get this allot here. Use the search feature.
Rear diff cover cracks even with stock power. Easy cheap fix.
Enigne tick. Ford replaces head or get headwork. Hit and miss who has the tick.
Stall issue. Reflash from Ford or tuner.
Stock alignment car steers to the right. Get re-alignment.
Throwout bearing chirps. Ford fix
Wheel hop. IRS issue. Get 315s + bushings
Halfshafts break. Too much wheelhop or lots of power on drag strip launch.
Blown FPS and/or FPDM. Pressure spikes. Too many amps. ???
I'm sure theres more.

And in spite of these problems, it's still awesome. epper: :banana: epper: :banana: epper: :banana:

 

[Xx02WS6xX]

Is the ticking noise like a lifter hitting the valve cover noise or what? Im used to my LS1 piston slap..the all aluminum engine is quite noisy

 

[Constable]

the tick is caused by poor coolant flow through the head. The rear cylinders get "warm" coolant and the valve guides eventually warp, causing the valve stem to slap around a bit. Once in a while a little puff of smoke can be seen in the exhaust (minor oil burn). The main issue is a loud "ticking" sound that develops from the rattling stem. It's annoying and just basically sounds like trash. My Marauder had it and the noise was audible from 50' away. Doesn't hurt performance or effect reliability though. It's just an annoyance.

 

[Xx02WS6xX]

Pic of my ride.
img://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a322/dontry8/P1010456.jpg

 

[Xx02WS6xX]

oops

 

[Xx02WS6xX]

last time i promise

 

[knowfreed0m]

Shit I'm not complaining, keep the pics comming! :rockon:
Car looks very sick, and welcome to the site :beer:

 

[ls1marine]

last time i promise

dude keep this bad ass car man..................... go ls1's

 

[LTHL SVT]

Nice car and welcome :beer: