Do you think SVT will strike gold with the new supercharged, 390HP 2003 Mustang Cobra

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Originally posted by Mercury:
I know I'm going to burn for this, but I'm looking for a set of cams for my 4.6, and I dont give much of a damn about emissions. On a side note, I've had people yell and scream at me while riding in my old stang, calling me Tree Killer, Destroyer of Mother Nature, Earth Killer, all kinds of nice things. I just give them the bird and go on my marrie Tree killing, mothernature slaying, Global warming, self.

If it makes you feel any better, trees thrive on automotive exhaust emissions. If you are a "gross polluter", you are actually doing more for the trees on this planet than your emissions friendly counterpart. if they give you a hard time, you can accurately tell them that you are actually saving trees.

posted by CactusHugger11:
I dont think cobras will be able to compete with vettes in performance. Like the wise man said there is no replacement for displacement. 4.6 vs. 7.0. I'll take the 7.0.

The one thing people seem to be forgetting is exactly what it is that a blower does. It increases displacement. Period. A 4.6L that acheives 9.65 pounds of boost, at sea level, will have exactly 7.0 liters displacement. Advantage: Ford. Why? Because the Ford will have the lighter weight and better economy of the 4.6, but on demand, will have the displacement of a 7.0. Meanwhile, the GM 7.0 will always be 7.0. When stuck in traffic, or going shopping, or dropping the wife off at the hairdresser, it will be a large, oversized engine, with lousy fuel mileage.

I'm still glad the idea is being discussed, but think about the pros and cons before you make up your mind. IMHO, a supercharged 4.6 is the smart choice.

Take care,
-Chris