The whine is incredible. 660 hp, and with a KenneBell blower/pulley swap, and a few other mods, 1000 hp is easily attainable. I just like the blower whine. Huge hp in one of these can be a very bad thing.
In the spirit of the original Shelby Cobras, this engine (while not period correct) is the most powerful production engine Ford produces (or produced). Months ago when AC was showing off its modern take on the Cobra, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, I was disappointed they were using regular Coyote 5.0s. Could not understand why they did not bother to drop in this engine, the spiritual successor to the old-school 427s which were the most powerful Ford engines at that time. I can only guess that while the run-of-the-mill Mustang GTs were offered in UK, the GT500 was not offered there, so they could not homologate the engine. I find that a big shame for wasting such an opportunity.
@@joshuaszeto when I got to look at one of these cars, there’s a decent amount of space upfront, but you’re right the hood would need to be modified along with a flat custom oil pan probably have dry sump system I just don’t like Ford motors
@@oler777 that would be one hell of a build. Although you might have to do away with the side pipes since a 2jz exhausts from only one side. You could do a hater pipe out the hood which would annoy a lot of classic car guys though haha. I'm a Toyota guy to the core so if I ever got one of these, I would probably do a 1uz with long trumpet itbs and just cut the hood and not have a scoop at all.
Ninety-nine percent of people wouldn't be able to use 300 horsepower in a Cobra replica. This car is clearly about bragging rights. But if you need this for your collection..
It's certainly a lot of car, and maybe too much for some people. We are definitely proud to have gotten the engine in this chassis as well, it just gives us another option for customers to choose. We hate having to tell people no.
If it had the proper 15 inch rims and Goodyear white letter racing tires, it would be BADASS. However, the fad 20 inch clown shoe rims and rubber band tires are what got put on and ruined it. 🙆👎
Drive it !!!
That is what it's built for!
Gearbox ?
Tremec TKX
A blown 5.8 (351) from a 13-14 GT500 would be even cooler.
The whine is incredible. 660 hp, and with a KenneBell blower/pulley swap, and a few other mods, 1000 hp is easily attainable. I just like the blower whine. Huge hp in one of these can be a very bad thing.
that would be cool
I want to hurt everyone's feelings and get this motor in the Corvette Grand Sport. 😆
Well... we haven't tried it, but if that is what you wanted we just happen to have a grand sport int he showroom ready for an engine!
That's more powerful than the supercharged 427 Cobra that Bill Cosby returned to Carrol Shelby and the next owner killed himself with that car.
With great power comes great responsibility
In the spirit of the original Shelby Cobras, this engine (while not period correct) is the most powerful production engine Ford produces (or produced). Months ago when AC was showing off its modern take on the Cobra, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, I was disappointed they were using regular Coyote 5.0s. Could not understand why they did not bother to drop in this engine, the spiritual successor to the old-school 427s which were the most powerful Ford engines at that time. I can only guess that while the run-of-the-mill Mustang GTs were offered in UK, the GT500 was not offered there, so they could not homologate the engine. I find that a big shame for wasting such an opportunity.
We think this is the correct engine for what we were trying to do. Glad that you see the reason why as well
One day I’m going to put a 2jZ in one of your guises Daytona Gts
that is a lofty goal! Not sure about how it will fit but if it fits..... would be cool
Why put that heavy ass jap engine in it
im all for 2jz motors but keep in mind the 2jz is 2 cylinders longer than this engine so you will more than likely cut the hood to fit it in there
@@joshuaszeto when I got to look at one of these cars, there’s a decent amount of space upfront, but you’re right the hood would need to be modified along with a flat custom oil pan probably have dry sump system I just don’t like Ford motors
@@oler777 that would be one hell of a build. Although you might have to do away with the side pipes since a 2jz exhausts from only one side. You could do a hater pipe out the hood which would annoy a lot of classic car guys though haha. I'm a Toyota guy to the core so if I ever got one of these, I would probably do a 1uz with long trumpet itbs and just cut the hood and not have a scoop at all.
Widow maker
Surprisingly it's not too bad if you stay out of the boost.
Watch WIFE CRASHES AC COBRA.
Lots of people have crashed them.... but more people have owned them and not crashed them
Ninety-nine percent of people wouldn't be able to use 300 horsepower in a Cobra replica. This car is clearly about bragging rights. But if you need this for your collection..
While you're right, it would take the undertaker 6 weeks to get the grin off my face! Hell, I'm 63! You gotta die of something!😂😂😂
It's certainly a lot of car, and maybe too much for some people. We are definitely proud to have gotten the engine in this chassis as well, it just gives us another option for customers to choose. We hate having to tell people no.
If it had the proper 15 inch rims and Goodyear white letter racing tires, it would be BADASS. However, the fad 20 inch clown shoe rims and rubber band tires are what got put on and ruined it. 🙆👎
Well they are 18" and that is how they are spec'd from the factory. Luckily we can sell you a set of 15's when you buy it
And……. All that talking….. and he doesn’t start the engine….