2003-2004 SVT Cobra remains one of the most sought after New Edge Mustangs among enthusiasts. Thanks to the ground shifting performance that once kicked Camaro out of the game for many years, the SVT Cobra became the synonym of the raw muscle car power of 2000s.
Today’s feature is dedicated to this awesome turbocharged 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra owned and built by Zeke Malchow from Wisconsin, who was kind enough to share his build with us.
Cobra Build
This Terminator Cobra has undergone lots of performance upgrades, making it one of the fastest Mustangs around.
Under the hood is the legendary modular V8 with a custom turbocharger setup that produces some serious power. The suspension and brakes have been upgraded as well to handle extra power and speed at the track.
“Upon its debut, the 2003 SVT Cobra “Terminator” Mustang represented a major seismic event in the OE high-performance space, breaking the ceiling (again) in the horsepower battle between Ford and GM.” – HOTROD Magazine
Exterior
As you approach this Ford Mustang, the first thing that catches your eye is, of course, its stunning teal color. The black exterior accents perfectly complement this New Edge build, with beefy tires giving it a wide and aggressive stance.
But what really sets this Mustang apart is its track-spec Ninelives racing big wing kit mounted on the trunk lid. It helps to improve the downforce and stability at high speeds by loading up the rear axle.
Performance
Among the performance upgrades on this Cobra are Vibrant Performance Intercooler, Tial sport Blow Off Valve, SCT Performance slot style MAF, and a fully custom hood-exit exhaust.
Wheels & Suspension
The handling and grip have been further improved with an aggressive track-spec wheel and tire package. The suspension was stiffened and lowered using the Maximum motorsports setup, which in combination with 18×10 American Muscle GT500 Replica wheels makes the this SVT cobra handle corners as a dedicated sports car.
“Debuting in the spring of 2002, the 2003 Cobra came with a supercharged, 32-valve DOHC, 4.6-liter V8 engine rated at 390 hp (291 kW) and 390 lb⋅ft (530 N⋅m) of torque. Code-named “Terminator” by the SVT development crew led by John Coletti,: 22 numerous improvements were made to the powertrain and driveline to handle the power increase from the previous model’s set-up. ” – Wikipedia
List of Modifications
Performance
- Custom turbocharger setup
- Vibrant Performance Intercooler
- Tial Sport Blow Off Valve
- Tial Sport 44mm westegate
- On3 Gen1 Hotside with custom intercooler piping
- SCT Performance slot style MAF
- Hood exit exhaust
- Optima battery
- Cadillac ATS Brembo brakes
Exterior & Interior
- Ninelives racing Mustang big wing kit
- Professional awesome racing splitter rods and chassis mounts
- Modern Muscle Design mirrors,
- Getnrg seats
- Maximum Motorsports roll bar
Wheels & Suspension
- 18×10 GT500 Replicas from American Muscle
- 275/35R18 Tires
- Maximum motorsports suspension
- Maximum motorsports rear toe rods
Conclusion
With all these upgrades, Zeke’s Mustang became a real adrenaline getter. The result is one seriously mean machine that’s capable of churning out an impressive amount of power.
| Parts Category | Difficulty Rating* |
|---|---|
| Suspension Mods: | 10/10 |
| Performance Mods: | 10/10 |
| Exterior Mods: | 4/10 |
| Interior Mods: | 10/10 |
* Based on our build difficulty evaluation system ⓘ
But it’s not all about brute force with this Mustang; it’s also got the handling chops to back up its horsepower. With its lowered stance and sticky tires, this pony is ready to take on even the most challenging competitors.
Watch the progress and find out more about this Ford Mustang project by visiting the Instagram profile of the owner: @svt_zeke!
Photography by Scott Rolfs IG @beezermedia
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