Cobra engine swap??

eburg_dub · 04-17-2009, 09:35 AM

Friend of mine got rear ended in his 04 cobra car is totaled. i can have the engine for dirt cheap is it possible to swap this out into my 05 merc???

symon_say · 04-17-2009, 11:59 AM

Eeverything is possible

Av8tor · 04-17-2009, 03:42 PM

If you dont do it ask if he is willing to sell all the front brackets and pullies and everything, I need it for my swap lol.

*CDW6212R* · 04-17-2009, 04:18 PM

The Aviator is the perfect OEM vehicle to mix parts with. So yes it should be minor trouble, but do it. I wanted to get the DOHC engine and add the KB Cobra supercharger to it in a truck. All I did before giving up the idea was buying a pair of new complete 2002 Cobra heads. Good luck with it.

Av8tor · 04-17-2009, 04:21 PM

I know personally i decided to just try with the stock eaton supercharger, but if it works well and handles the power i may go bigger down the road. Im really looking forward to things, just getting everything together for now, Already have the eaton, cobra crank pulley, and throttle body on its way.

slyfoxexplore · 04-17-2009, 05:12 PM

Should be a easy swap as long as you get the whole cobra.

*CDW6212R* · 04-17-2009, 05:22 PM

Get material on the Aviator to see how it differs from the Explorer, try DVD manuals etc.

jluv · 04-18-2009, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDW6212R

All I did before giving up the idea was buying a pair of new complete 2002 Cobra heads.

There is no such thing as a 2002 Cobra.

*CDW6212R* · 04-18-2009, 04:44 PM

Sorry for mis-naming, the heads came from a "1999-02 Cobra" crate engine. They are the best DOHC head and cams available before the cooling revisions late in the 2003 model year.

04-17-2009, 09:35 AM	#1
eburg_dub Wannabe Elite Explorer Eburg PA 2005 mountaineer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 38 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Cobra engine swap?? Friend of mine got rear ended in his 04 cobra car is totaled. i can have the engine for dirt cheap is it possible to swap this out into my 05 merc???

04-17-2009, 11:59 AM	#2
symon_say Wannabe Elite Explorer Dominican Republic '02 XLS Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 307 Vehicle Specs	Eeverything is possible __________________ 02' X HU: Kenwood X792 Speakers: PG Rsd6c Sub: Alpine Type R 15"@32hz almost done Spk amp: Profile Ap1040 Sub amp: Audioque AQ1200D

04-17-2009, 04:18 PM	#4
CDW6212R Elite Explorer Knoxville, TN 98 Mountaineer A4WD Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12,942 Vehicle Specs	The Aviator is the perfect OEM vehicle to mix parts with. So yes it should be minor trouble, but do it. I wanted to get the DOHC engine and add the KB Cobra supercharger to it in a truck. All I did before giving up the idea was buying a pair of new complete 2002 Cobra heads. Good luck with it. __________________ Don 91 Lincoln LSC/SE, 99/93 Explorer Limited 4WD, 98 AWD Mounty with 255/55/18's, big sway bars, and 12.75" x 1.25" rotors. Soon a BW4406, built trans, stereo and interior. The best thing that could help us all, is the Fair Tax Plan. Be American, Buy American (Manufacturer)

04-17-2009, 05:12 PM	#6
slyfoxexplore Wannabe Elite Explorer cheyenne wy 1996 xlt 5.0 awd Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 196 Vehicle Specs	Should be a easy swap as long as you get the whole cobra. __________________ 5.0 costom 3 inch dual exhaust torque monster headers,AIRaid intake,smoked alteza tail lights.and pro charger soon NEW BODY WORK (from your local cement barrier) http://s475.photobucket.com/albums/r...eestafford100/

04-17-2009, 05:22 PM	#7
CDW6212R Elite Explorer Knoxville, TN 98 Mountaineer A4WD Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12,942 Vehicle Specs	Get material on the Aviator to see how it differs from the Explorer, try DVD manuals etc. __________________ Don 91 Lincoln LSC/SE, 99/93 Explorer Limited 4WD, 98 AWD Mounty with 255/55/18's, big sway bars, and 12.75" x 1.25" rotors. Soon a BW4406, built trans, stereo and interior. The best thing that could help us all, is the Fair Tax Plan. Be American, Buy American (Manufacturer)

04-17-2009, 03:42 PM	#3
Av8tor Wannabe Elite Explorer Edmonton, AB '04 Lincoln Aviator Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 41 Vehicle Specs	If you dont do it ask if he is willing to sell all the front brackets and pullies and everything, I need it for my swap lol.

04-17-2009, 04:21 PM	#5
Av8tor Wannabe Elite Explorer Edmonton, AB '04 Lincoln Aviator Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 41 Vehicle Specs	I know personally i decided to just try with the stock eaton supercharger, but if it works well and handles the power i may go bigger down the road. Im really looking forward to things, just getting everything together for now, Already have the eaton, cobra crank pulley, and throttle body on its way.

04-18-2009, 04:44 PM	#9
CDW6212R Elite Explorer Knoxville, TN 98 Mountaineer A4WD Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12,942 Vehicle Specs	Sorry for mis-naming, the heads came from a "1999-02 Cobra" crate engine. They are the best DOHC head and cams available before the cooling revisions late in the 2003 model year. __________________ Don 91 Lincoln LSC/SE, 99/93 Explorer Limited 4WD, 98 AWD Mounty with 255/55/18's, big sway bars, and 12.75" x 1.25" rotors. Soon a BW4406, built trans, stereo and interior. The best thing that could help us all, is the Fair Tax Plan. Be American, Buy American (Manufacturer)