🚗The 1999 Cobra Mustang was the fastest Cobra in the world at its time, with about 800 horsepower.
🛠️I bought a supposedly good used engine for only $3500 to replace the blown engine.
🧐I thoroughly inspected the new engine to ensure its condition and found it to be in good shape.
🔧I encountered various challenges during the engine swap, including rodent nests and frozen bolts.
😷I also had to deal with some unpleasant surprises, including the discovery of 'Cobra vomit' in the exhaust.
What caused the blown engine in the Cobra Mustang?
—The exact cause of the blown engine is still unknown, but I suspect someone blew the engine and then left it to sit for 20 years.
What kind of engine did you buy to replace the blown one?
—I bought a supposedly good used Cobra engine with forged internals for only $3500.
Did you find any other issues with the car?
—Apart from the blown engine, I also encountered rodent nests, frozen bolts, and even discovered 'Cobra vomit' in the exhaust.
How much horsepower did the 1999 Cobra Mustang originally have?
—The 1999 Cobra Mustang was equipped with about 800 horsepower, making it the fastest Cobra of its time.
What challenges did you face during the engine swap?
—I faced various challenges, including rodent nests in the headers and frozen bolts that required special removal techniques.
00:00Introduction to the 1999 Cobra Mustang and its current condition
04:30Inspecting the supposedly good used engine and finding forged internals
08:00Removing the old engine and discovering rodent nests
10:20Removing the supercharger and inspecting it for damage
12:30Removing various components and disconnecting the transmission
15:00Discovering 'Cobra vomit' in the exhaust and addressing other issues
17:00Dealing with frozen bolts and challenges during the engine swap
19:00Summary and conclusion of the engine swap process
