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    XLT COBRA

    I am currently in the research phase of putting together a DOHC Cobra powered Explorer. Its a 2002 with 4X4. I have noticed a couple of people in this forum either attempting or completing a DOHC swap. Does anyone have any advice? Were you able to make the climate controls work? Did you need...
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    Lincoln Aviator / Cobra Engine Swap

    Hi, I am a newb to this site. I just bought an 03 Lincoln aviator with a blown motor. I was looking for help on swaping the motor. Since it shares ford dohc cobra motor. For the cost of another aviator engine it seems smarter to but a mustang cobra shortblock. So I was wondering if its possible...
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    2002 "hulk" explorer project

    i have an 02 ex that I only paid $500 for... yes only 500... long story... so before any one ask why I don't get a v8 one r 2wd that's why..... now I want to know would it be best to have the 4.6 v8 r the 5.4 v8........ or should I beef up my 4.0L v6..... and I also mite want to lower it or...
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    96 Explorer with Cobra engine

    Hi all, A few years ago my husband and I bought a 1996 Ford Exporer with a Cobra 5.0 engine. We don't know much about explorers, but our mechanic got really excited the first time he worked on the car said the engine looks factory installed, and that the car may have been custom ordered from...
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    97 Explorer 5.0 Cobra Intake?

    Hey everybody, I recently purchased a used 1997 Explorer XLT AWD V8. I am wondering, could I put an aftermarket intake manifold such as the cobra one, from a 93 mustang 5.0 onto my 97 explorer 5.0 with no custom fabrication or anything? Doesnt have to be cobra, can be trickflow, BBK, etc. (bbk...
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    For Sale 18x9 Chrome Cobra Wheels for 3rd Gen Explorer w/ tires

    For sale 4 18x9 Chrome 03/04 Mustang Cobra wheels with 285/50 18 Nitto NT 404 tires. Tires have around 2,500 miles on them as they were ran for one summer on my 2005 Explorer XLT. Wheels are immaculate. They have no curb rash or scratches. Tires and wheels fit great and have no rubbing issues...
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    About to dive into my 4.6L quad cam 93 Ex build

    I picked up a 2wd 93 Ex 5 spd for some small change I had in my pocket a while back. Its quick being a 5spd 2 door 2wd but I want it to be fast! I've been searching craigslist for the past couple of months looking for a mustang donor car to drop a 5.0L in but around here people think their...
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    02-05 explorer wheel options

    Does anyone out there have pics of their ex with Cobra R's or Bullits? Also what specs do i need to look for in wheels. I've never bought wheels before. what width works with my 05 explorer 4x4? will i need spacers if i get cobra r's? i am wanting to use the tires have so right now im stayin...
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    SVT/Cobra engine swap advice needed.

    Interested in swaping a 4.6 SVT or cobra 32 valves in my Explorer 2002 (4.0) I would like to have some imput here. Since I have easy access to parts (i.e. complete engine and trans, etc) what I need is technical advice. Somebody that either did it or try it before. Thanks
  10. F150CobraF1Hood

    F150CobraF1Hood

    Fiberglass hood
  11. 289 FIA Competition Cobra

    289 FIA Competition Cobra

    Here's my ERA Cobra replica parked on the grass outside the building where I first started working at Ford over 30 years ago. Car is powered by a Weber carbed BOSS 351 Cleveland engine with a solid lifter camshaft. This car has won "Best Cobra Replica" at 2 National Shelby...
  12. 289 FIA Competition Cobra

    289 FIA Competition Cobra

    This is my ERA replica of a 289 FIA Comp Cobra on display at Cobo Hall in Detroit, MI. Won 1st Place this year in the Handbuilt Sports Class.
  13. Cobra "R" wheels on rear

    Cobra "R" wheels on rear

    I am running 17"X9" Cobra "R" rims on the rear with 3/16" spacers. The tires are 295/55X17 Goodyears. I added a plastic wire tie to keep the e-brake cable from rubbing the backside of the tire.
  14. 17X8 Cobra wheel on front

    17X8 Cobra wheel on front

    I used 17"X8" Cobra wheels on front with 3/16" spacers. The tires are 295/55X17 Goodyears. They are so wide that they touch the ball joint without the spacer.
  15. My X

    My X

    driveway shot of a 96 lowered 2" with 17x9 R's an 255/50's front, 275/50's rear.
  16. tireslayer

    tireslayer

    this is what happens when you have a V8 and a heavy foot. no photoshop, no bleach/water, just the brake and accelerator at the same time...
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