Converting Saleen engine to 04 Cobra setup!

[AZSaleen04]

I've been giving some thought to the idea of converting my 04 Saleen 2V engine to a 04 Cobra 4V set up. Has anyone ever done this conversion?

I know I would need a new blower, heads, injectors as the main peaces however I'm sure I could find the parts used as many of you Cobra owners are swapping your blowers for KB.

What are your thoughts? Any suggestions on combinations or suggestions?

I've also been told that the 3V heads are just as good as well since they have less moving parts.

Thanks!

[wickedcobra]

I dont know much about doing it but I think it would be bad azz. There actually might be a setup for sale on here. Check the forums.

[AZSaleen04]

Thanks I've looked and haven't seen anything on here. It would be great if I know what I'm getting myself into with parts needed and anythhing else.

[AZSonicSnake]

i think it would be a good setup. though i would shop around and try to pick up a whole motor, as its the cobra's bottom end that makes it truely stand up to the torture we all like to put on our cars.

[wickedcobra]

http://www.highperformancestangs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4374

[chewbaccajones]

^^Yep, I was just about to post that. Looks like you may be in luck AZSaleen - already modded to around 531 hp and he may still has the IRS.

[AZSaleen04]

Thanks for the post. I'm not sure if I'm ready for an engine swap as only have 19K miles.

Are the internals different from a cobra to a saleen?

Thanks for all the help!

[jjmatheson]

Yes, the cobra has Manley H-beam rods, steal crank, forged pistons, and some SRP hardware.

[88BlownGT]

Sounds like a badass swap.

[wickedcobra]

do the swap if yo have the money, that motor has low mileage too if im not mistaken. Sell your motor after its out. Get some of the money back:pinkthumb:

[AZSaleen04]

Yes something to consider for sure!

[AZSaleen04]

Money is tight right now but what would I be able to get for my Saleen motor with the supercharger? Mileage 19,500.
I also need to consider labor for swapping out the engines. Any thoughts what that might be?

I would need to find out what parts are needed to make the Cobra motor fit the Saleen. I talked to someone and they told me wires need to be lengthened, not sure what else is involved.

[ASUSMC]

Don't lengthen wires. It can be done but its not the same. Do it right the first time. You will need a 4 valve computer and wiring harness.

You would probably get more money if you sold the blower and motor separately. A low mile PI 4.6 longblock could probably fetch about 2k without too much effort. The blower $1500-$2000.

[El Jefe]

If money is tight, then stop right where you are. Youre gonna need wiggle room once you start changing motors and adding more boost.

Id PM the seller of the 03 engine. He may have a lot of info that will help you

[chewbaccajones]

Here is another one for $5k.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=501504

[About2Bite]

Here is another one for $5k.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=501504

Nice find :pinkthumb:

[AZSaleen04]

Thanks everyone for the advice. I've decided to go for the 32V set up in my Saleen, however I've lost out on the one that was listed here for $5K as well as the one in CA.

If I could find a good deal on the motor and blower I will go through with it. Please let me know if you know of one for sale locally here in AZ with low miles.

Thanks again!

[chewbaccajones]

just keep checking the various stang sites and craigslist in the bigger nearby cities like SD, LA...

[Venomous Bite]

I did this swap on my Saleen about a year ago.

[AZSaleen04]

Thanks and I will keep and eye out. There were three that I knew of and they are all sold.

[El Jefe]

http://www.highperformancestangs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4374

[AZSaleen04]

Thanks for the link! That's the one I missd out on as it's sold!

[AZSaleen04]

Thanks everyone for your support on this swap! Great news I just picked up a 03 Cobra complete motor and 6 spd tranny that is being shipped to me with 20,150 miles on it. I'm excited for this swap!

I would like to sell the motor and 5 spd trans out of my Saleen to offset some of the cost. Please let me know if anyone is interests. As per my signature some bolt up parts 20,200 miles and I run full synthetic and it's never been raced or driven hard. I have the dyno video here on the site.

Thanks!

[El Jefe]

Thanks for the link! That's the one I missd out on as it's sold!
As far as I know, its still for sale. Havent heard in a month or so. Congrats on finding one though!

[AZSaleen04]

Yes that would of been ideal. I spoke last week with him and he has sold it and it was picked up.

Thanks