Engine Swap - 04 Cobra

[Big House]

Hello CAMMERS....it has been a long time since checking in here. My dear beloved Beast has been down for about 2 years and it is time for the phoenix to rice from the dust of my garage. I have a question...I got a line on a low mileage complete 04 Cobra motor and I need the down and dirty to make the swap happen. If there is a preferred shop in the area as well I would appreciate the information as well. Thanks folks.

Big House

[mm svt]

It's a bit more work than a Jerry swap ( only one making brackets) but

Relocate battery to drivers side, relocate power steering resivore, relocate alt, add front heat exchanger pump and resivore for intercooler, relocate fuel regulator plug (extend to go to other side) remove cobra oil cooler and use stock filter adapter, custom cot, relocate under hood fuse box ( basically rotate it) and some things I might have missed

[Zack]

You're going to change the entire front dress to make it happen

[mm svt]

That's how this MM got boost, we did the swap and didn't have a cobra block

[Joe Walsh]

Tom Doan did this swap wayyyyy back when.
I can't remember who did the swap for him, but Tom lives in the Burtonsville, Md area.
I'll check his profile to see if he's logged in recently.

[Big House]

So would a rebuild and boost be more economical?

[mm svt]

If you have the cobra block most people might keep that, but I take the forged internals of that block replace the bearings rings and check it out, put those in tiles inside your aluminum block from the martyr then take the external parts of the cobra. It was nice to have the cobra crossover tube and the marauder crossover tube to make one, to fit under the snout and go towards the driver side radiator connection

[Big House]

I don't have anything right now. Just weighing the pros and cons of a rebuild versus a swap.

[sparker_1982]

Im also looking at building a terminator motor but looking for a complete parts list havent been able to find one yet. Been looking for the part number for the cast iron block

[mm svt]

Currently forged crank, Ross billet pistons, Manley h beam rods, stainless steel rings, king main and rod bearing- $ 3G. balance crank, bore/hone cylinder, line bore crank, 595$
Gaskets, timing chains ,guides, tensioner, 600$ plus new oil pump and pick up and more

Or

Crate engine 6600

[RubberCtyRauder]

Currently forged crank, Ross billet pistons, Manley h beam rods, stainless steel rings, king main and rod bearing- $ 3G. balance crank, bore/hone cylinder, line bore crank, 595$
Gaskets, timing chains ,guides, tensioner, 600$ plus new oil pump and pick up and more

Or

Crate engine 6600

Don't forget to add in labor, you can do your own, sounds like the OP does not, so prolly double the $ to be more closely estimated.

[SGT_MERC]

Here's a forged teksid short block for sale, 0 miles, 9.5 to 1 compression.

http://forums.corral.net/forums/modular-engine-parts/2348034-built-teksid-shortblock-eaton-swap-parts.html

[mm svt]

3000 buy it block, not the 99 heads I could be wrong

[martyo]

By the motor and send it in the car to me. I will make the rest happen.

[mm svt]

That's the answer right there

[Big House]

By the motor and send it in the car to me. I will make the rest happen.

I wish I were closer and had the time off.

[RubberCtyRauder]

I wish I were closer and had the time off.

I'm not close, don't have time off to use, my car is going there. it will be transported by a well known carrier in about 4-5 weeks for blower porting etc. and other items i want done.

[Seneca]

My vote is rebuild your current engine, what happend to the original engine?

[Big House]

Seneca,

One of two things I was told happened. Spun a bearing or threw a rod. It sounds like a freaking jackhammer. Ran fine before I dropped it off for a simple road force Balance job and went to start...it hesitated started and broke all in one action. I know the folks that had it broke it but cannot prove it.:mad2:

I have been quoted 5k for the pull rebuild install and tune. If I can get a cobra takeout with everything still attached...make sense to get it for a few grand more.

[vkirkend]

By the motor and send it in the car to me. I will make the rest happen.

What he said....
Or send and have him rebuild your motor.

[Big House]

Looking into transport companies now. If it is going to be done...it needs to be done by someone that knows these cars.

[compose]

so has there been any update to this. my motor just blew on the highway I'm waiting to hear back on cost to replace or rebuild

[mm svt]

Oh man, what happened? That's terrible

[compose]

So got the car back the local guy could not even give me a price. so I got it back, here is a quick vid on what it sounds like.

https://youtu.be/K7a8I7TP7wE

don't know what I did wrong, 162K this is (was) my commuter car 66 Miles a day.

[Davco]

So got the car back the local guy could not even give me a price. so I got it back, here is a quick vid on what it sounds like.

https://youtu.be/K7a8I7TP7wE

don't know what I did wrong, 162K this is (was) my commuter car 66 Miles a day.

"Video unavailable"

[compose]

hope it works now

https://youtu.be/K7a8I7TP7wE

[Gerry24]

hope it works now

https://youtu.be/K7a8I7TP7wE

I'm sorry to hear that:shake:, the guys here can probably tell you what it appears to be. Good luck

[SWOOSH]

I bought a used engine and had it replaced at the same shop. Really nice guy in PA.

[acurtis30]

By the motor and send it in the car to me. I will make the rest happen.I have 2003 mm with lower end knock i need new motor can you find me on also pm me price for motor plus labor please

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[MyBlackBeasts]

I have 2003 mm with lower end knock i need new motor can you find me on also pm me price for motor plus labor please

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https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showpost.php?p=1543673&postcount=1

[Lowndex]

Livernois (https://www.livernoismotorsports.com/ENGINES-SHORT-LONG-BLOCKS) is your friend. You can custom pick the forged internals (crank, cam, pistons, rods, rocker followers, etc...) or buy something ready off-the-shelf. Their testing (xray, cryo-freeze forged components, meticulous measurements) all help ensure a motor will last. Best of all, you leave all the parts needing relocating right where they are.

Another choice is what Lifespeed did - sent his stock motor to Livernois to rebuild, test and sent back to him. PM Lifespeed and ask for his thoughts and pictures of the finished product.

Um, you are planning to rebuild or upgrade your transmission and torque converter, yes?

Have your selection sent to MartyO

[acurtis30]

I would like to buy your wiring harness also the plumbing to this marauder please let me know asap.

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[RubberCtyRauder]

I would like to buy your wiring harness also the plumbing to this marauder please let me know asap.

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wiring harness does not swap when doing a motor swap, nor does the plumbing..His car is fixed now. You have a damaged motor, your harness is fine..either find a used marauder or aviator or mach 1 motor and swap the marauder specific stuff over or rebuild yours

[acurtis30]

My wiring harnes is damaged.

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[acurtis30]

Also looking for a driverside cylinder head and then my car should be ready.

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