A 900HP Terminator Cobra Was Chevy's Worst Nightmare
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- Опубликовано: 15 май 2023
- The Terminator Cobra is widely regarded as one of the best American cars ever made. With it's howling 4.6L supercharged V8 with forged internals - it was an absurd beast for the early 2000's. The Terminator Cobra was a response to the 99-01 Cobra Mustang being a slow poke in comparison even to its SVT Ford Focus little brother - and SVT had to act with drastic measures. What they got was one of the best American cars the world had ever seen - so let's talk about it.
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What's the best sounding car of all time?
I was waiting for this video to come out lol I did a review on this same car last year when it was 800 hp ruclips.net/video/N9sDbeCQuGw/видео.html
Fiat 500 abarth
Carrera GT
Terminator or LFA
Can’t beat the sound of a PD blower Mustang
I'm simple, I see Terminator I hit like.
I m also a man of taste
🖤
Gotta love SN95’s 🤩
Agreed 👍 brother, ain't nothing wrong with simple!👌🦾🦾🦾
Same here, now if only I could afford one/find one
I’ve had my 03 sonic blue cobra for 19 years and I still love it so much. Makes 750hp now and tons of fun. I’ll never sell it
Lucky bastard🤣🤣🤣
I just bought a sonic blue 03’ with a SRA and 3.4 Whipple
Same here. I just have to get that whipple out of the box and on the car.
@@kj385 Sounds like so much fun
Hell yeah
Yeah those Terminators are just timeless machines. The coolest thing about them is the fact that all car guys love em (minus EV guys cuz they don't count 😂). JDM boys love em, Chevy guys love em, Mopar boys love em and so on. 20 years on and those cars still break necks.
They'll Be Back !!!!
There was a kid that had graduated the year before me when I was in Junior year, and he came back to just say hi to my teacher( This was late 2000s, so schools werent as on edge about potential tragedies yet). And He had a red 04 cobra. A few of my classmates and me drooled over it sitting outside. It even made other faculty and passing students stare and check it out.
These cars have and always will be iconic. hardly anyone dislikes them. I'd say theyre more loved than Supra's
Ev guys aren't even car guys. If they were they wouldn't be ev guys lol
@@joshuakhaos4451 man tragedies in schools were happening long before late 2000s lol. But I degress...
Corvette owner here. Can confirm. If I could find the right terminator to add to my car collection, I’d buy one in a heartbeat. but only sonic blue.
If you grew up during the 2000s and were into cars, this was one of the most iconic cars of that decade and you for sure lusted after them. Even in high school during the late 2000s, Getting one of these or an SVT Lightning was definitely a big want after high school.
FACTS! I graduated in 04’ and had a poster of the Sonic blue cobra on my wall. Would change every single computers wallpaper to it.
Nah
These things are absolute weapons on the street, even now it's an achievement to beat one.
It depends on what mods are done. Bolt on cars go like high 11 but blower swapped cars can get into the 9s with a stick shift without too much hassle. They're really cool. Their potential is awesome.
@@midnight347 Some ''full send'' mods with this same supercharger (Whipple 3.0) are above 1k RWHP and some of then are in the high 8´s to low 9´s.
The fastest i know (with more or less the same config as this car is a 8.51 @ 160mph. 3.0 gen 5 Whipple supercharger >>>>STICK SHIFT
Wow funny my cam only trans am ws6 beats them all the time and makes 435whp after cylinder heads. Now I'm installing a procharger and with 8.5 of boost and meth. I wonder what's gonna happen after that? Lol
Honda with a laptop has arrived
@@ryryy1980 guaranteed your trans am only beats eaton cobras
After just about 20 years, I still drool whenever I see one of these on the road ... The sound is unmistakable.
Lived across the road from someone who owned one in the mid 2000's, it was the best alarm clock ever haha
I remember seeing these on the lot back in 03 when my parents were car shopping. then later during the late 2000s, I'd watch videos of these doing insane burnouts and running from cops before going to school in the morning. Growing up in the 2000s was awesome if you were into cars.
one of the greatest sounding cars of all time. song of my childhood
I go back to David's videos in particular here and there just to hear it scream
Man, even after watching your 6th or 7 to review of a terminator it never gets old
Same 😂
I remember in 2003 I was hanging out at my local tuner shop and a guy rolled up in a Mystique Terminator to have it tuned. It put down 600whp. I was blown away and the dude did a couple passes down the road being Sunshine Speedway. Thats was one of my best car memories as a kid.
That’s awesome bro
This thing, even all these years later, is still one of the most incredible and enjoyable vehicles ever created. Sounds great, looks great, drives great, HUGELY responsive to upgrades... true muscle car of a generation. Speaking of someone who's OF this generation.
Such amazing cars.
I had a terminator for a year or two. It had almost 70k miles when I sold it. It wasn't perfect and I wanted the perfect mustang. So I bought a mint, 1k mile '14 GT500.... I miss that terminator. It was raw, aggressive and fantastic. The 14 is sweet, but the terminator just holds the cup.
As a newly 03 Mach 1 owner from a former Civic Si owner, this video almost brought a tear to my eyes. Despite my car not being the Cobra, videos like this give me the confidence of not bring worried about my Mach 1 (love the all-natural pure V8 sound with no supercharger wine) and really appreciate the "modern" old schoolness of these Mustangs, compared to the hefty price tagged new muscle cars. Thank you!
I sold my 97 Cobra and bought an 06 Roush. Even with the supercharger on the 3v in the Roush, I still miss the NA 4v in my old cobra! Can’t beat the sound of a 32 valve 4.6 imo.
@Ethan Vanderpool 32 valve 4.6 is no joke. I was legit scared driving my Mach 1 for the first time (1st time V8 owner). I almost felt sick using the so-stiff clutch during the rush hour traffic when driving it home, but it was so worth it 😂. Love my all-black Mach 1.
The mach 1 4v is a beast dude hold onto it. I want one so bad.
@Matt Jingles I feel you brother. The Mach 1s are sadly harder to find but hey, the Terminators are kinda common here where I live. I hope you find one, clean.
I bought an 03 brand new and still have it. My Mach with twin 57s @ 4 psi on the stock engine ran 11.7s @ 120-121 ish in Gulfport MS. Now it's built with one bar and she scoots.
Mach4Life
Damn in a lot of ways the Terminato Cobra is the muscle car that somewhat started the Muscle car Supercharge straight out of the factory trend. This car paved the way for the Mustang GT500 and Hellcat
Ford Thunderbird SC did it first. IRS also!
A buddy of mine had one went for a ride after that i got a supercharger for my 1998 mustang gt
No
There's two cars that I usually go absolutely nuts for when I see them on the street. An mk5 Supra, because I personally love those things to death, and a Terminator Cobra. There's just no other car on earth like a Terminator, and there never will be again.
My two huge ones that make me all giddy when I see them are the Focus RS and the Terminator. The sounds are just unreal. I of course can’t afford either, so instead I own an ‘03 Mustang GT and a ‘16 Focus ST 😂
A hellcat ain't like a terminator?
@@first_last- Absolutely not. A Hellcat, as good as it may be, will never have the reputation and legacy of a Terminator Cobra.
Awesome video David and thank you for choosing my car to do a video on!
I knew this looked familiar. Rocking your 3 kit and alternators in all of mine.
She’s absolutely stunning
🐍🔥
Got one of your alternators on my 04 cobra, solid unit.
To this day, still my dream car.
same!
Lol I hope you get one one day!
Mine too bro, I will have one someday..
Simply an icon. Thanks John Coletti
This car will forever be in my Mount Rushmore of the auto world. Along with the MKIV Supra, C6 ZO6 and Coyotes
Glad I got to hangout with you while you filmed this car! And when you blasted the belt clean off it😂
Hopefully he posts yours next wanna see how that torc tech does
@@hs2v well it’s actually a Saleen kit, not a tork tech. Just has one part from a Tork Tech MP112 kit which is the inlet elbow
@@hs2vit's also a GT. If you know this kid personally please explain to him the difference between clones and fakes. Everyone welcomes a clone, no one appreciates stealing an existing number and passing a GT off as real.
I've watched hundreds of car reviews on RUclips and my absolute dream car is still a Terminator
FACTS
Still the only Mustang that I like. Not a ford guy but damn the 03 04 cobra is so bad ass. And the Best exhaust note ever IMO!
Yeah. I want one but man people still want like 25k for these cars.
It's gotta be considered a top 5 car ever made in history....it's quite perfect from all categories
I remember one of my neighbors who lived three house down from me used to own an all murdered out Terminator and as I kid that was the baddest car to ever exist
This had to same impact as the C6 ZR1 did later on. Put out a heafty amount of power from the factory, loves bolt-ons and was in competition with cars that far exceeded it's price range.
Exactly. Both cars were ok in stock form when compared to the competition they were slated against. Minor mods and good fuel and they were nearly unstoppable for their time. ZR1’s are still one of the best bang for your buck super cars
I love my 2004 Competition orange Cobra terminator. Such an iconic car. Whipple swapped and such a blast to drive. Thoroughly enjoyed the video!
Even NA 4.6 4 valves have so much potential. Great motors for their time
When I was in the military, after I got out of the dorms one of my roommates had a bright yellow 2003. These pull so hard and the supercharger whine is just on another level. They just don't make cars like they used to.
I remember back in the day it was just nothing but street races with Terminators, Ls1 Camaros and Supras.
Fuck yeah, dude. Love these cars!
I've got one that just cracked 30,000 miles, pretty stock still, and I've already taken it on a couple of four-digit road trips. Hoping it lasts a long time yet!
Thanks for not forgetting about one of my favorite cars ever made!
Same here dude, got an 03 silver anniversary edition with 35k miles on it last yr and I've never taken this long to start tinkering with it because this beast is still badass in just bone stock mode.
Saved sacrificed and killed myself working for 10 years to get mine. Just got it last October. Picked up a 2003 dsg with 43k for $35k. Almost stock. Love it
I will say I’m glad I was given the opportunity to own one of these amazing machines and I will never sell it either
The terminator is by far one of my absolute dream cars. I will own one, one day. I have a 94 GT right now. They will always be iconic and a forever machine. Whether your a mustang fan or not, most all true car guys love them.
John Colletti's legacy build. I think JC was light years ahead of his time. One of the best cars ever built 🙌 Merica! 🇺🇲🇺🇲
this comment right here!!!
My first GT was a SN95 and I still look for them from time to time. Knowing this build is one from the ground up basically is amazing!! And you’re right…they sound great and are fun to drive!! Great review!!
David I found your channel from the OG Terminator Cobra review of Jordan’s black Cobra. I was just graduating high school/home school when your review for it came out. I left public school in 10th grade and was homeschooled until I graduated and while I was doing my homeschool work I watched the Terminator, Mach 1 , 2 valve and 3 valve reviews that you done back then religiously as back ground noise while I did my schooling. My wife and I have an 02 GT and my grandfather and I have a 66 coupe Mustang project as well. Thank you for making more Mustang content David! The Mustang videos you’ve made over the years will forever be my favorites!
The Terminator literally went head-up with the C5 Corvette.
If Pontiac/Chevrolet had released a high horsepower Camaro/Trans Am Firebird, Ford would had responded back
The Terminator was more potent than all but the 2002+ C5 Z06... a normal C5 had nothing for a terminator.
@@S8ERBS...in fact all of the LS1 cars had ETs and trap speed within a driver's race of a stock Terminator. The Z06 was a full half second and 5 mph quicker.
@@SpeedDemon88X Fair, but you can't put a smaller pulley on a LS1 :)
@@gforce_117 no but these days I can buy and build an F body and spend 1/4 of the money and beat one.
@@AlexPerkins252 You can if all you care about is being faster to say your faster. Can't get the same experience with a different car.
My favorite mustang ever made. My uncle had 2 terminators and 2 sn95’s before I could remember anything but sold them when he had his first kid. My dad has a picture of him and his brother standing in front of them 🙌🏽
Hope your uncle gets one back 1 day
@@luismagana9784 he lives in AZ now so he’s in the PERFECT state to get a older mustang, no road salt, no cold weather, barley any rain.
The last mustang v8 to come with an iron block. New edge was my second car in high school. Extremely reliable car. Strong block. Terminator is awesome. Wish I had one today.
Not true. 2007-2010 GT500s have an iron block. And come to think of it, I think the Terminators actually have an aluminum block(not sure on this one)
@@chrishernandez2490 well shit you right they were iron blocks 07-10. And yes the cobra which was the new edge had an iron block.
i remember walking to school every morning in highschool and some kid would pull up everyday in his white terminator ever since then i fell in love with this car its still one of my dream cars till this day.
Never forget the first time I saw a comp orange cobra in 2004, my buddies brother bought it. fast forward 19 years I now have a comp orange cobra :)
I've owned a 2003 and a 2004. My 04' made over 500whp and was an absolute blast to drive. Added some 315 BFG drag radials and it never spun on the street.
All the terminator videos on streetfire is what made me fall in love with cars more and more everyday!
Same here!!
Man streetfire, that brings back so many memories
Thank you soo much for another Terminator Cobra episode!!! I own a yellow zinc 2003 Terminator that has a refreshed motor 5k miles ago, arp head studs, 80lb injectors, JLT intake, Twice ported Eaton and a handful of other mods thats dyno at 473 whp & 489 wtq 🙂
Just got my cobra back last month after like 4 years of it sitting due to it needing the transmission rebuilt since the previous owner must’ve drag raced it then sold it to the dealership broken and I bought it not knowing! After finally saving up to have the transmission rebuilt, plus new upgraded clutch, short throw and labor costs, I was finally able to drive her and I’ve fallen in love all over again. Also forever thankful for my boyfriend helping me go pick her up (3.5hrs away). ☺️
There would be no hellcat without this car!
Im willing to bet that a Hellcat has no chance against this on track
@@hybridAbsol Maybe because this is more of a performance and track car, Hellcat is more of a grand tourer. The comparison makes sense only if you look at them as "just American rwd car"
When you get the idea of how different the cars are, you won't compare them
@@egg0534 im currently making a touring car spec Challenger Hellcat in FORZA here, just weight reduction and endurance fuel and max handling, now i just need a late 90s or early 2000s Mustang SVT to start the test
@@hybridAbsolchallengers are BOATS
His son has a youtube channel with a Terminator vert.
Jordan’s black Terminator cobra review when it came out in 2014 was the one that got me hooked on car RUclipsrs and you were the first one I started to follow. Still my favourite car video to date 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Man this car brings back memories, when I was a kid my uncle had a 04 terminator in this yellow. Not sure what all was done to it but it was danm fast. The wine and exhaust note is something I will never forget and one day will have a terminator.
The thing I remember the most is the super stiff clutch pedal. And missing second a few times. And the in car sound was absolutely perfect.
Heaviest clutch in a modern production car. 58lbs of force needed. Hydraulic assist came out next year
I had a mach 1 for a while and the clutch was stiff as hell.
Props to the owner for not replacing the pony emblem in the front to a cobra.
I switch back and forth from time to time. Wheel choice definitely plays a roll. I just put Rovos on the car and put a snake in to see how it looks.
The snake grille was stock to a terminator
@@xGettinxMoneyx Are you sure? Cause I’m looking at a Motor Trend and Car and Driver from 2003 and they both have Pony front grilles. I believe the Cobra badge was one of those things that everyone and their mother did so people started thinking it came from the factory like that, when it fact it didn’t. The 2000 Cobra R and the 2001 Cobra also came with a pony.
@@Grifter371you are correct sir, they came with the ponies but it’s almost impossible to find an original terminator with the pony
I’ve owned all generations of Cobra’s including the 2004 in the color you’re reviewing, I’ve also owned the 2009, 2010 and 2013 GT500’s plus the 2016 GT350 and currently have a 2019 GT350. The two cars I completely regret selling are my 2004 Cobra and 2013 GT500 as they gave me the greatest enjoyment driving of any car I’ve owned! Keep up the good work.
David: "Terminated yo eardrums"
When I say I lost it 😭😭
I definitely want a 5.0 , 4.6 , or 5.4 swapped e30/e36 (unless I get a foxbody) after I finish building this ls swapped e36. I love the sound of the Mustang stuff super brutal . The ls' sound tough but those things have a bark to em
I will never not love the Terminator. It's an American icon.
The pull at 6:07! You can see you have fun but quickly have to respect the car and get serious, that car is a beast!
Very clean Termi. I saw one yesterday on Princess Anne Rd. Made me smile hearing the driver row through the gears.
Can’t afford a terminator right now but would definitely love to have an 01 cobra or Mach 1🤞🏽Although they’re also getting really expensive nowadays for clean examples.
Was fun hanging with you and filming this video🔥
I seen your Cobra in the rearview too. 😄🔥What an unexpected treat for us.
I live in Palm Coast FL and see this car all the time. It looks damn good. I always see it and the red vert parked in his yard when i drive by their house. Didnt know it was 900whp though lol. Sick.
They’re the ones that helped me motor and trans swap my car in their yard. Really smart guys
Stop by and say hello some time. 😊
We go to palm coast all the time too. Love us some Hulligans, best wings in Florida!
I was starting 9th grade when you reviewed Jordan Miller’s cobra, and before that I thought it would be cool to own one but once I heard the ataks with kooks, I was set. Now I’m 23 and can’t believe I’ve had my own for 4 years now.
Great work brother. Still love these cars. 🤗Oh nice! It's Kens Terminator. 🤩
I always loved new edges but the terminator always held a special place. I wouldn’t settle for anything but a sonic blue coupe. This car hands down is the most frustrating car I’ve had because of all the little issues I’ve had to deal with but I have never smiled so much driving a car in my life. Your video of the black car 100% sold me that I had to own one some day.
Terminator ownership has been just the same for me. This car can be very frustrating, same as you, mine always finds little issues to give me. But when I drive it, it is so much fun, I'm addicted to it.
@@JordanSVT after I bought the car I found out it leaked oil from everywhere, it started leaking coolant from the water pump, and the rear diff leaked from the cover. I pulled the engine out and did a complete reseal and modded the tensioners and billet oil pump for 2 step, installed headers and a new clutch, completely rebuilt the rear diff with new gears, bearings and clutches. I polished the tail pipes and after I broke the rear end in I changed the fluid with royal purple and the rear diff started leaking out the vent and ruined my polish job on the pipes. I got it tuned and then I started having issues with the fuel pump cutting out lol. I’ve come so close to wanting to get rid of it and then I drive it and I have so much fun I can’t get rid of it. Very difficult car to own.
@@WrecklessEnterainment When I got mine it started making a weird noise, turned out my tires were rubbing super bad in the rear, cutting into my tires. Then the car started killing batteries every week or two. I replaced the alternator, still killed batteries, replaced the terminals, still killed batteries, started doing a draw test on the battery and there was a significant draw on it. Turned out to be the Mach 460 amp fuse and fuse #39. I didn't know where to begin with fuse 39, until I found this 16 year old thread on some Mustang forums where they said to remove a wire under the dash and this would fix it with no known side effects, sure enough, it worked for me. The car bubbled all of its coolant out one time. Then my pilot bearing exploded, so I replaced a whole bunch of stuff in the transmission but then I had to get a new firewall adjuster, clutch quadrant, and cable with all that. All of that, and the car still has some minor things that need attention, but I just can't get rid of this thing. When I do get to drive it, it's just too good.
@@JordanSVT I totally understand your pain lol these cars are just frustrating. Especially if you own one that’s been slightly neglected. Makes me miss my 2 valve cars that I really never had any issues with lol
Owned mine since new. 45k miles and only recently had to change the alternator.
Dang, that first pull was crazy, David... looked so fast on my TV that the background was skipping frames. 😂
Havent seen a video from you in almost a year but then this pops up in my feed,to this very day i see a terminator in my feed and click on it,lol.Smiles per gallon 👍
I miss the simple days where these were king. Making 600-700hp back then seemed crazy.
I had a lot of scary moments in my 04….. 😅
I appreciate all the effort you put into every video and everything you do keep up the amazing work and videos 😊😊😊😊
Thanks so much man. It's a lot for a one man band but I do my best!
@@ThatDudeinBlue and you are doing really amazing at it 😊😊😊
Doesn't matter what cars you're in to. I drive an STi, but Terminators are just awesome. I hope the remaining owners take care of them, Not many of them left.
Drive my mystichrome coupe sometime. 560whp IRS 2.3L whipple etc. Has like 20k miles. Blast to ride in and the interior has full mystichrome accent on the shift knob, shift boot, and e brake boot. Of course has the factory seat, wheel and such in MC leather. I could watch these videos everyday. I've been here since the first terminator video. Keep them coming.
Still the best drivers car ever made. C6Z/Zr1 are right there as well 🐐. Time will never kill these cars if we as a community keep them alive 🔥🔥 #HPattern 👊🏼
This car doesn't even come close to being comparable to a C6 Z06 or ZR1. The only thing Ford produced that was in that category was the Ford GT. At the end of the day this was just a factory Mustang with a blower. Great bang for the buck though.
The best loooking Mustang period :)
Love the looks of it!
And the sounds, I am a JDM fan at heart but still this Mustang makes me feel something :D
David that intro was perfect. The music has that epic yet timeless feel to it, just like 03/04 Cobras
My dad's friend used to have one of these. Man put every bit of power he could fit in it back then and had it doing 9.5s at the strip, which was crazy fast for a street car in 2003.
David, you reviewed so many terminators… I think it’s time to buy one 😳
Hey, you can’t do that!
Terminator: Wrong.
I grew up in the 90s, so I was 12 when these came out, the a couple of years later RUclips made me fall madly in love with the Greatest Sounding Car America has ever made
I couldn't afford a new edge Cobra Tbh but I did end up with a nice 2v new edge and I'm happy with it. BEAUTIFUL cars!
The 2v is a great power plant
Legit review. Terminators are life.
You cant go wrong with a Terminator
You can do as many terminator videos as you want ill watch them like the first one you did..i love this car
Terminators hit different!! They feel like a pissed off go kart on steroids!! I miss both of my old termi’s 🙃
Oh this is gonna be a straight banger !!!!!!!!
The 2000 American goat 🐐
Dream car right there🤩🤩🤩
Oh my gosh I love the sound of a Terminator or Kenne Bell COBRA they sound like no other muscle car on the planet it's very distinctive!!
Greatest all around mustang ever. I own 04 redfire cobra convertible. Hearing the whine of the supercharger with top down is a pure thrill. Get one and it looks best topless!
Jesus Christian that sound makes me feel al tingly inside
Terminators are what got me hooked on cars almost 12 years ago😂 had a 99 gt that I made a termi clone, had a foxbody, then an 01 cobra. So many years later Ive yet to own an 03-04, and its fair to say its still my only affordable dream car.
One of my dream cars. Nothing like that sound of that supercharger.
The terminator is my fav mustang! Love the mustang reviews! Now I gotta go back and watch all your other terminator reviews again 😂😂
I have one of the KMJ alternators, for my 04 cobra. solid rig.
Great video and production. Excellent choice going with the Terminator. Such an amazing vehicle!!!
9 (!!!!!) Years ago i sub you bro after see that amazing video of cobra.
Im here with you and see how you grow and how Cobra get legend status.
Good luck bro
David, why do you keep looking in the rearview mirror when you get on it? LOL... Love the content as always homie!
The yellow does look good! I'm starting to miss that SN95 body style as we are heading into another generation of throwback styling.
Never gets old hearing about the “Termi”
Thankful to own one. I get likes, nods, etc from all car people. My favorite car of all time. Blessed to own one!
Back in the day, an apten or steggie ported cobra with bolt-ons killed the car meet scene! CLASSIC!!!!
Early 2000's was the beginning of the American Sports Car Renaissance. So many good cars were to come then on.
Love Screaming Yellow Cobras! SVTP had nice threads on this car back in the day. I had Lightning back then
I still go back and watch your video on the black one with borla attacks. The terminator has its name for a reason!!
I was 16 when these came out. I remember falling in love with JDM cars at the time, but when Terminators came out, they were my favorite car. These were like Hellcats backs then