I Bought An Abandoned 17k Mile SVT Cobra With 850 HP! Sat For 20 Years! Mystery Mustang!

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[@Not_Sucry]

Hello legitstreetcars I am big fan

[@douchedidit9222]

I am super excited for this car I hope u do more than just getting it running

[@douchedidit9222]

Plzz put stick back in it that car should only be stick make that car a triathlete aka jack of all trades master of none

[@douchedidit9222]

Mach 1000

[@russellsimmons5526]

The bracket on the back side of the supercharger is a coil bracket like what they used on the 1994 to 1997 thunderbird or the 1996 to 1998 mustang GT. There should be another one for the other bank of the engine. But the engine would have 2 coil packs that run 4 individual spark plug wires each. They are cheaper to replace too compared single single plug coils packs.

[@matthewsumrall4625]

You are finding some gems lately my man I’m so happy the way the channel is going

[@White.Elemant]

Hmmm... Edit: one third into the vid, not so sure that being a great find anymore 🥲

[@saud..-]

@@White.Elemantif you remember, he has a temporary engine in the SVT Lightning. The engine that is actually going in the Lightning might be ready so they now have an extra engine that they could put in this Mustang. 😉

[@qijuans2920]

I totally agree! Banger after Banger man! Awesome job finding these beauties!

[@shh1234]

I'm just trying to keep up... Tesla Caprice PPV Escalade SC Corvette SC Ruby Mustang TT Mustang Cobra SC F150 Lightning Trans Am WS6 1K Trans Am WS6 Benz Wagon Benz AMG Coupe Mitsu Eclipse I'm sure I missed one or two, the Alpina BMW and Rolls Royce sold on MnM Down to only two Benzes (aside from the MnM giveaway) ?

[@niagarajoe4402]

I don’t think it’s his car

[@jewelrycasa]

Hey guys, awesome find on the Cobra Mustang - I have already watched this episode and can't wait for the next one. You had asked in the video what you could use in the cylinders to "Free Up" the pistons from the rust. I have had amazing success using a product called - ( Metal Rescue ). I have literally removed all the rust in old motorcycle gas tanks with Metal Rescue. It's almost like magic how the rust is just gone in a day or two of just having it in there. Give it a try if you guys have a day or two to let is sit in the cylinders and do it's thing. Fellow Gear head here 😃

[@justinoliver1984]

If ANYTHING will break it free with minimal scoring, it'll be Metal Rescue!!

[@pussymonster6707]

Metal Rescue to the rescue

[@leakyboomboomman3098]

I think JR GO has used this product as well!

[@johnh2937]

check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eou5lZ6CjKaoqKc

[@eltazz760]

Your Awsome

[@Kbhatti604]

As someone that currently owns a Torch Red 2003 Mustang Mach 1 this project has me beyond excited. Just one request though, please keep it a 4V 4.6. Far too many people are ditching these engines for the coyote and it’s kind of a shame. These 4.6 engines have their own unique sound that I think is amazing! Also the CD that is in the cd player is “Back for the first time” by Ludacris. It was released in 2000 so it’s definitely period correct lol. The song that starts playing is “ U got a problem” which is the first song off the album.

[@DaddyMack001]

Just listened to the start of that song. Good ear man, lol.

[@standyourground9973]

As an LS guy, I have to give the old modulars their props for sounding pretty damn good

[@angelgjr1999]

I love the sound of the 4.6 Modulars. They sound like an old 60s iron block v8. I agree he should try to keep it.

[@xSinisterDrakex]

As a Mustang fanatic, you have definitely caught my attention with this one. It's a shame that there is rust in the engine, but I'm pretty sure that you guys can take care of that. I'll be watching for the next video when you try to get it running.

[@ianmullane6746]

Terry still runs a large aftermarket speed shop just outside Cincinnati OH. This car was featured on Inside Drag Racing/ESPN back in late 2000/early 2001. Was coverage from the NMRA race in Bowling Green. I made several passes in it when it had a Tremec 5 speed in it. Ran 10.80's then at our local track. I think that switch by the shifter might be for a lock-up converter. This video brings back so many memories. Fun to watch.

[@jackyou3145]

You mean this actual car?

[@Noah_Woodard]

@@jackyou3145 yes, that was terry reeves’ car. He owns one of the bigger performance parts cars. He’s only 20-30 min from me

[@ianmullane6746]

@@jackyou3145 Yes, this actual car.

[@Toxic2T]

Must feel good to find out that this car is still around in 1 piece. Must be like seeing your high school friend again.

[@yoyodynepropulsion.systems]

2022 has been legit! I am loving every video, the stories and humor is great, I love Peter and Max...and you still keep to that LSC formula. This is the best the channel has ever been.

[@jmike8934]

So I know this car. It was brought to a Blue Oval Racing event back in 02ish? Word spread fast "Hey! That's the SC Cobra R that's making the magazine rounds!" This would have been around the time where there was a national battle of taking 4th gen modular Cobras and seeing how far you could get into the 11s with just bolt-ons. It made 2-3 passes and boom! 300ft of white smoke. They quickly packed it up and left which is understandable but everyone was kind of heartbroken as this was basically the hero car for the community at the time. It came out after the event that it kept breaking serpentines in the burn out box and the white smoke event was catastrophic and folks couldn't wait to see this car's new engine. It wasn't long after that the Terminator arrived on scene and this Cobra R faded into memory.

[@jasong712]

I hope Alex sees this! Good info

[@jerretschmidt4555]

Would definitely explain why it sat so long.

[@oldschoolman1444]

That engine is toast ! 😔

[@joefair3391]

@@oldschoolman1444 It could be rebuilt with a pretty good over bore, but, I do agree...in its present state, it's done.

[@angelgjr1999]

Yeah the early cobras were overrated until 03 and 04. Those are the sought after ones.

[@icantsaywhat]

Try something called evapor-rust. That stuff basically removes all the rust and puts surfaces back to almost ,almost good usable metal surface. I’ve seen it used on cars, guns and every other metal you can think of. It should work really well for this case and for your purposes. I think it usually takes about 24 hrs to do what it does.

[@james10739]

I'm not sure how well it will get to the rings but ya that's the best thing otherwise acid but it will also do damage to the rest of the metal but I'd probably leave it longer than 24 hours but definitely evaporust

[@ytmjdehlin]

+1 on evaporust. Good stuff

[@deezematz]

Man it makes it look completely normal when you pour that in the cylinders it blew me away when I seen it on a really bad engine

[@aizyyt3451]

KRUD KUTTER

[@mah8468]

Yes Evapo-Rust won’t damage the metal like acids do, it just converts the rust. You might get black spots on the metal but it won’t damage it. Also it’s reusable.

[@farewell_to_normalcy9352]

Compression button on the deck reduces the overall dynamic range of a piece of audio by detecting when it exceeds a specified level, and then attenuating it by a specified amount. Put simply, it narrows the difference between the loudest and softest parts of a track so that it's more consistent in level. Also, so glad that Alex is quickly turning into a Mustang guy. We welcome you!

[@distorted7920]

I’ve loved these cars since I’ve been 10 years old being driven in one for the first time. I have been looking for one of these cars for so long. I have currently a 2 valve car convertible and I love it to death. This model means a lot to me, it sprung my love for cars and molded my personality. These are the kinds of cars that people say have a soul, and with cars like these you understands why. I hope this turns out as good as I want it to. Good luck and do it justice

[@BoardwalkBullies]

If I remember correctly, the 1999+ cars were converted from a return style fuel system to a returnless system. The tuning tech probably wasn't around back then to properly tune a returnless style system to accomodate the mods so he may have installed a 1998 and older ECU setup (or a custom DFI) and as a result also a return style fuel tank (1997). It's a pretty common thing today with people who want to put a 1996-1998 4V engine (either from a Mark 8 or a Cobra) in a 1999+ 2V or V6 car. Even after the 1993 Fox body ended, the successor cars all the way up to 2004 were basically still a fox body underneath with minor differences.

[@TeamBeefcakeRacing]

your exactly right. tuning wasn’t great and fuel system options were more limited

[@BoardwalkBullies]

@@TeamBeefcakeRacing my knowledge is rusty all these years later but still mostly in tact 😉

[@tcfdod2007]

@@TeamBeefcakeRacing Beefcake has entered the conversation! Anything else you can share about this car??

[@TeamBeefcakeRacing]

@@tcfdod2007 lots lol

[@BoardwalkBullies]

@@TeamBeefcakeRacing I was an avid Jerry follower back then lol.

[@aboodmkm]

Hearing Alex say “from back in the day” about early 2000’s is hard for to sink in.

[@justanotherghost4589]

Usually I'm not crazy about drag racing and such, but this is awesome! I'd just keep it basically as is, it's really cool to see some period correct modifications and performance parts, and whatever else, at the least having them documented would be nice, it's super cool to see a survivor!

[@p.informatico1320]

If they let stay as it is, they can tow it to a junkyard, and scrap it... It should keep the engine mods, ditch the auto transmission, get rid of the rust, and fix the interior and exterior.

[@Washman-jw3hl]

I'm not much a mustang person. But that body style SVT Cobra-R was real sick looking, and the 4 valve Terminator sounded sick as well.

[@mgt92cobra1]

This was a great video and a trip down memory lane. I am the original owner of a 99 cobra with a vortech strim that made 465/410 on the stock bottom end. My car is "1 of the 7" that didn't respond to the Ford HP recall and I got a new long block from them. I have an entire fold of emails from Art Hyde with Ford at the time. The car would barely run 13.99 @99 stock with only mod of 4.10s. The new long block in 00 and the car went 13.5@105. These cars are near and dear to my heart. Slow for now days time but a hot tub time machine. Keep the good content coming.

[@solidtenpin]

Back in 2004 when I bought my 2002 Trans Am, the 03/04 Cobras were the biggest nemesis. Pully swapped versus the cam/heads LS was a good match. The fact that an NA setup could hang with a boosted car was a testament to that LS1.

[@mitchotoole9876]

Agreed. I had a 00 Camaro SS but always lusted after the Cobras. Now I have an 03 Cobra and they are both great for different reasons.

[@zackatron925]

I meannnnn, the Ford engine was smaller in displacement lol Ford has always punched out of its weight class with small blocks

[@solidtenpin]

@@mitchotoole9876 Yeah, I've always had a soft spot for those Cobra's. I'd own one.

[@joevega9855]

My 03 cobra is my new baby

[@JROC734]

I DD an 03 Cobra for 3.5 years, and an 02 Camaro SS for 4 years. I could write an essay on the advantages and disadvantages to both cars. Both very cool cars though. I loved them both.

[@LegitStreetCars]

What do you guys think? Will this engine run?

[@RealRickCox]

I have no doubt you'll get it running in no time. I think you'll end up with a great car that you can easily double your money on.

[@TeknoVkng]

I hope so! This is my dream car. My Dad had a V6 mustang before he went downhill. That was some of the best times I ever had with him. I have been looking for this body style but it is hard to find anything decent for a good price now days! This is such an awesome car find!

[@at_3831]

Yes aT some point if not within a few min of this video your a troubleshooting master!

[@OSXMan]

No, I don't think it will. Not with that engine.

[@armycsm]

Looking forward to the next video to see if the engine turns. Also, I think you should persuade your buddy to sell it to you!!! 😊

[@maximeparent3004]

Each time you hit so hard with these finds! I live for that too and can't wait to see how this thing is going to turn out!

[@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness]

It sounds like he isn’t the owner. Someone lucked out and bought a car interesting enough that Alex will fix it while making content

[@BoardwalkBullies]

@@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness although not so lucky now with that shortblock. Good thing about the 4V's is that other than the terminator, the shorblocks are pretty interchangable (it's the 2V's that get messy because there's so many iterations even though they all appear to be the same).

[@interesting7906]

Looks like another Legit Troll. The mission: making sh*t stink...Will they succeed? One has to wonder: has the wife been notified or is this gonna be another surprise? 💝

[@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness]

@@interesting7906 I think you’re the troll here bud

[@nathanpinnix4149]

I own my 2nd 1999 Red Cobra with only 45k miles on it now (got it 3 yrs ago - Apr '21 - with 36k miles on it), all original, no mods, excellent paint and interior. Looking forward to watching this series.

[@drip_17]

Clean 🔥should post the car sum

[@nathanpinnix4149]

@@drip_17 I will get around to creating a channel for my girl. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@howiefeltersnatcher]

Former Ford mechanic worked there from 95 to 2009. I remember this car when it came out I probably did the PDI on several for rust removal use this Evapo-Rust ER004, this stuff is so potent it use to come in a metal container, but after it would sit for six months to a year, it ate through the side so they switched to plastic

[@Joel-ed1os]

You and Peter are such great friends I love it! Your chemistry on the channel is great! Makes for lots of views! How long have you known each other

[@EBK_iN_MY_DNA]

I remember when he brought Peter to the chanel(I’d say 1-2 years lol) but obviously idk as I’m just a fan from nyc

[@imboredadr]

As someone who has been modifying an 04 Mach 1 for the last 3 years and other New Edges from 2011+ it is interesting to see how they built the car back then and what parts were available versus now.

[@noahsfifty]

By far the best automotive content on youtube.

[@ChicagoRob2]

Agree 100% - the best of the best.

[@Mattguidry401k]

So the last part when you are removing the gas tank has no sound for the rest of the video. I would really love to hear what is being said and what is going on. Is there any chance you might be able to reload the video? I'm too invested in this series now to miss out on this part!!!

[@SvetGolovkin1462]

Man both of you and Peter doing an excellent and exciting content! Plus tracking who's the original owner and what's done to the car back 20yrs ago was fascinating. 43mins of your videos felt like its only 10mins. Need more of this build/restoration of good ol american muscles and maybe some jdm legends too on a budget. Cheers from Canada

[@fast5ohh91]

Ran a Vortech s trim 97 cobra in the early 2000s. That idler pulley bearings always failed. I finally ordered specific high speed bearings for it, SKF I think, and didn’t have a problem after that. Also make sure the belt tensioner is good. I was constantly throwing belts, put a new tensioner in and never threw another belt. Car made 456 to the wheels and ran a best of 10.89 with 4.10s and 10.72 with 4.56s. Was a Tremec T-5 car. Lots of fun. That car should run into the 9s.

[@CiBaLLN]

This brings back so much nostalgia. I had a 35th anniversary edition 99 Mustang. I use to frequent the Mustang World forums I believe was the name. Beefcake’s cobra was a legend on the forums. Seem to remember he was always having numerous problems. Very cool it’s still around and you got it!

[@joelshannon6430]

😂 I love Peter he has been a great addition to the channel

[@joshuawood6244]

That compress button is probably a sound option. Generally compression balances volume and frequency so the music has a more consistent level throughout the song. Really great videos this year!

[@j_s0n]

Pretty cool to see a new edge on your channel, I've been watching a lot of your videos I love how you know so much about cars and how you explain what and why you're doing to them to fix them. I love these kinds of videos it's almost like opening a mystery box and coming to see what cool stuff you find, parts, work, and history. Keep up the great work you and Peter you guys are awesome!

[@NightShift7]

I remember the old days in the cramped garage at your house and now look at you. I'm very happy your channel is growing, and the team you've put together is awesome. Great content, great editing, just a great channel all around, my friend. KZbin is my TV nowadays and I always check for new videos from you every day.

[@TeamBeefcakeRacing]

looks familiar 👀👀

[@Mrnicguy00]

I'm curious how well Evaporust would work on those cylinder's? I've used it before and I was very impressed, just melts rust. But that's a big job. Help's that it biodegradable also.

[@matthewadkins9810]

Every time I see the Vette and Trans Am in the back it makes me happy. My uncle has a Red C4 ZR-1, with a similar body kit and a Black WS-6 Trans Am with a turbo. Has had them for the last 20 years and some of my favorite childhood memories are taking rides around the block in them.

[@oneslosnake2081]

Blaster, metal rescue rust remover bath. This stuff works wonders!! Fill up each cylinder with product, wait a couple days and the rust should be broken down almost completely. Hope that helps!

[@matthewadkins9810]

So sick! You guys have been doing some of my favorite American cars from my childhood and I love it. Really liked the panning shot where you get to see the 'Vette and Trans Am in the same room with this Cobra. Would love to see a photo shoot with all the 80's-2000's cars, clean and in one spot.

[@wyrien]

Made me wonder what 18 years old Alex would be thinking if he saw that.

[@tyronebuggums2954]

Been watching since the beginning...man yall are really hitting your stride! Good episodes!!!

[@Karston_]

I am extremely excited for this series! My 2004 cobra is about to be revived from a 2 year slumber due to a blown differential. At 14:50, that’s where the coil pack bolts in on 96-98 cobras which had Coil pack and wires. The 99+ cars had Coil on plugs. The vortech brackets are interchangeable between 96-99 cars, IIRC. Also, do NOT throw away that original motorcraft battery with the sight glass! Refurbish or gift it to someone that will refurbish it! Very cool. Those are hard to come by.

[@ryanbevington7730]

I've just recently started watching and what you guys do is off the hook I'm from Cali I'm a mechanic and just watching you guys you're not boring you guys have one of the most legit KZbin channels out there and the three of you crack me up.. you guys have probably already gotten the motor done with whatever you're doing but next time you run into this try using molasses in the cylinders I know it sounds crazy but I know a few people that have done it and it worked

[@avioncamper]

Another great find Alex !!! As for the low 17k mileage, that was a drag racer. As my father would say, "that engine was run hard and put up wet". That engine has some serious wear and tear on it. 8k was a good price for a great body, just needs a new long block? I bet the total cost of this project could be $20k on the high side.

[@andrews8259]

Max is doing a great job at these edits. They keep getting better and better!

[@riddlemethis01]

Killer video, I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys have planned for the old girl. Personally I'm digging keeping all the old school period correct mods and having the original engine refreshed. And of course I can't forget about detailing her and doing a paint correction and ceramic coating. I look forward to the upcoming series.

[@lebebop9931]

Living the dream Alex, happy the channel is thriving.

[@Leo-DaGreek]

Wow,great find, my wife a school teacher has bought a 99 new Edge -V6, 60.000miles Cobra blue /white 35 anniversary, garage kept she loves it and is fine still driving it

[@taylorboultinghouse8296]

That is a gnarly amount of rust! I use Hydroflouric acid to neautralize rust before painting steel. HYDROFLOURIC ACID will dissolve and neautralize the iron oxide in the cylinders. You can find this chemical at home improvement store labeled "concrete etch", or something similar. This stuff is very reactive with rust and when left in open air will dry to form a layer that is water soluble. Use proper protective equipment and do your research on this chemical. Watching the acid do it's work on the rust is really incredible. Good Luck and God Speed dudes!

[@ethanm3419]

Love this content! You guys are turning out the best car content on KZbin. Projects that we get to see from start to finish, unlike so many others. Love seeing it all. When will we see some updates on Peter's Starion?

[@Le42]

Maybe you could try with some Evapo-rust ? Love your channel btw keep up the good work !

[@LegitStreetCars]

Where my Mustang guys at? Comment what kind of Mustang you've owned or own now!

[@slimscooby6587]

Yep

[@brianthompson2367]

1999 GT, I’ve owned for 19 years and 2015 ecoboost performance pack. Love driving both of them!

[@thunderbirdustin]

Sn95! Love it!!!!

[@thegrimesreviews826]

02 mustang gt supercharged.

[@TheRvg03gt]

7 so far.. daily a 2019 GT 10spd now.. on E85 and tune made just shy of 500 hp.. its a beast I love it..

[@1BigNateTV]

That square mount on the supercharger bracket is for a coil pack for the earlier cobras Ford converted these cars to coil on plug and vortec never change the brackets from the old style

[@jamesexploringonline872]

Guys I not long lost my dad and am/was in a bad place with depression, today I've watched 3 of your shows and I haven't laughed so hard since the loss. I thank you for that lol Your channel is sick as 💯

[@andrewward4246]

That’s an amazing deal. You will do really well on that fixing and flipping it.

[@cipov3434]

Love your videos man. You and Peter are awesome guys. Big shout out to Peter for all the support. Keep the content coming.

[@willemp6432]

And the guy on the camera.....

[@MrShaggs1323]

Man the content just keeps getting better and better ! Excited for this one

[@rickb3288]

I'm only 17 minutes in, but I had to stop and say Peter is the BEST BFF you could have ever found! You are so lucky!

[@brianpulaski5396]

Love the video! I was in the mustang world back in the early 2000s (probably still have the magazine this car was in). I remember the name “Beefcake” from the forums, although I was a 5.0 guy, never had a 4V Cobra. Crazy with KZbin nowadays, looking back on old school message forums, and not being able to share stuff instantly, not everything was filmed and we relied on photos and words verse videos! I miss those days!

[@bobyblaccc30]

The cd in there is Ludacris" back for the first time "

[@Fasteddiebreakshearts]

🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁Alex always finds the coolest barn finds to restore 😎🤙🏾

[@sarahdell4042]

I miss the simple days, when something like this was insanely fast.

[@neilbrown82]

Lol never was insanely fast tho...

[@bmwm6cabrio06]

I cannot believe you're finally working on a cobra. Has been my favorite mustang ever since I can remember.

[@brucemoe9180]

Love your resurrecting all of these older Fords (Lightning, Cobra, etc.) The article you reference details a Cobra with a 5.0L engine while your car plainly has a 4.6L (different animal altogether). Keep up the good work... your videos are instructional as well as entertaining (LOL)!!!

[@petercheems8118]

The condition of that fuel tank is astonishing considering how long it sat

[@conrad463]

It has a hole in it....

[@Peteblz1]

That's too bad about the rust in the cylinders. I just don't think power washing did all that damage though. Love these videos! You guys are awesome.

[@andrewjohnson5275]

Same, feel like head gaskets and that’s why it sat for so long. The one cylinder looked like a valve touched down but with so much crap in the holes who knows if it did or not.

[@Peteblz1]

@@andrewjohnson5275 yeah that was my first thought. Blew the head gasket and let it sit for a while blown up with water/coolant in the cylinders.

[@andrewjohnson5275]

@@Peteblz1 “ran when parked” it ran before I parked it and I parked it cause it blew up.

[@RealRickCox]

I swear you always find the COOLEST abandoned cars. You get better hoopties that Tyler! And you don't have to send your cars to an overpriced mechanic. :D

[@BoardwalkBullies]

Yeah, the only year where they were actually factory re-called for being "too slow". Looks like he fixed that 😅

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

For the 99 recall they ported the intake manifold, changed the exhaust, and then the tune. If the car had a bad alternator it could mean it also leaned out and being supercharged, melted a piston. With that much junk in the cylinders, it has to come apart

[@naphtalytheuri4771]

Thanks

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks brother!

[@paulsinnett85]

Love it, I think late 90s early 2000s mustangs are super underrated cars I love them

[@nicolashoyt5341]

Evaporust is incredibly powerful stuff. As you said, the engine may still not survive but that stuff WILL remove the rust and wont hurt the engine. I used it to rebuild rusted calipers for a motorcycle. $30 at Harbor Freight

[@Bullwinkle056]

"Compress" for the audio system means making the quiet parts of the music louder and making the loud parts more quuiet.

[@joshmori4930]

Motortrend seriously needs to contact you and get your own show,i have extremely bad high ADHD where i dropped out of high school,but this channel i can fully watch from start to finish with ZERO problems

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks Josh!

[@mgreflection]

I had a very good experience with white vinegar, was able to unlock a 85 honda goldwing four cylinder, fill all the cylinders let sit for three days, flush with clean water to get loose rust out, and repeat the process at least three more times, you should see on flushing that the rust will be less and less, then gently try and turn crank small amounts both directions, this worked for me.

[@Slider68]

I'm halfway through but wanted to say we used to buy old antique cars, trucks and tractors with seized motors, free them up and turn them into running and driving antique show exhibits. Almost always we'd drive the vehicles (even slow tractors) all the way to and from the shows and we'd also often drive the cars as daily drivers for a few months and put the tractors to use plowing fields. We got machines from the 1910's, 20's, 30's, 40's, and 50's that had engines so incredibly rusted and seized that you would never believe they would free up and run without a total rebuild. I don't believe we failed to free up an engine ever. Although we did try some penetrating oils, most of the time we just used a mixture of diesel (or kerosene) and automatic transmission fluid. For the badly seized engines we would fill the cylinders to the top, reinstall the plugs or injectors (if diesel) and let them sit for a couple of months. We'd also check and top up the cylinders weekly. If they didn't free up after a couple of months, we'd continue the soaking for another couple of months. Some took more than 12 months of soaking to eventually free up. For the first 10 to 50 hours of running we'd run the engine with a lubricant (ATF, engine oil, etc) added to the fuel. One thing we quickly learned is you don't want to force an engine to free up using too much torque. If you did the engine would often quickly destroy itself and end up with no compression. On the other hand, if you waited long enough, even with the worse cases, they would not only free up but they would almost always remain in running and driving condition after lots of driving. Previously badly corroded and seized engines would almost always end up with a few cylinders with semi-poor compression. Say when new they had 160psi, they might end up with 120psi in a couple of cylinders. That's still enough to easily start and run but would be noticeablya bit down on low rpm power and torque. High rpm power often ends up really good though, especially after a few hundred hours of running. I'd say the most important detail is not what fluid you use to free it up, but to take your time and wait for the rust to fully soften/dissolve before running it.

[@Slider68]

To add... If you think about it, waiting for the rust to really soften up deep down makes sense. Imagine a ridge of rust in a cylinder. If you just take off the outer 75%, that remaining 25% of a ridge will get hit by the rings every time the piston passes. This will quickly destroy the piston and rings. Waiting long enough for the entire ridge of rust to soften up allows the rings to clean away the rust away instead of crashing into it. Instead of a ridge though, your left with a small rusted cavity, which explains why the compression often remains down slightly. As far as what penetrating fluid to use, we were not in a rush so, as stated above, we mainly used ATF and diesel/kerosene. I'm sure there are faster acting fluids, but the same advice of waiting for the rust to fully soften still holds true if you want the best results.

[@JoshuasRecordings]

The biggest thing that always works for me is Marvel Mystery oil. I bought a 1970 Chevelle that was locked solid and dumped mystery oil down the cylinders, let it sit for a week and spun it over with the flexplate tooth by tooth. One year and 3k miles later that car runs great! And yes love the old Mach stereos. Fords factory radios typically suck but they really did the Mach and Shaker systems right.

[@SuperdutySupermanFjb]

I have a 1999 Mustang Cobra convertible and watching this is awesome cause I had many of those mustang magazines and still do. Watching you guys work on this car from 20 years ago from sitting is amazing! I'd love to buy an 03/04 Cobra next!

[@SUMDUDE.]

Brake fluid will eat the rust and free it up, have used everything you can think of and brake fluid works the best.

[@MichaelParker-mi6ie]

I have an 03 Ford Mustang GT that I bought with some slicked out chrome cobra rims that almost cost more than what i bought the car for. Almost feels dirty having them still on there five years later. Love watching your videos, especially on the 80s model mustang and learning something new about the cars ive owned since I started driving when I turned 18.

[@thaddeuskwasnik120]

My vote is for the Evaporust as well. Had an engine that was locked up tight and completely rusted cylinder walls. Filled the cylinder to the top with the fluid and gave it a week. Came back and the motor was freed up and the rust was completely gone.

[@MrFabioSsousa]

Perfect definition of Legit Street Car. I have the same mentality for my car: weekend drives + competent track car - full sleeper look, but all the relevant track suspension mods (shortly powertrain as well)

[@klyneis]

@LegitStreetCars 99, 01, and earlier 03 Cobra's had 4 thread spark plug holes. Late 03 Cobra's and all 04 Cobra's had 9 thread spark plug holes. If the heads are good, just making sure that the spark plugs are torqued in properly will make sure you don't blow the plugs out. If the heads are bad, getting replacement heads from an 04-05 Lincoln Aviator will ensure you get 9-thread heads. (look for DB or DC casting heads). If the block can't be cleaned up with a hone, the max you should bore it out is .020 over. The '99 Cobra came with a Teksid aluminum block. To get another one, you can look for a block from a 96 to early 01 Cobra (later 01 Cobra's cam with a WAP block), or a block from a Lincoln Mark VIII.

[@angelgjr1999]

IIRC ford fixed the modular plug issues in 03. That’s why I bought an older new edge. Zero problems from the engine so far. 🐎

[@tomgrantham2469]

I have used a 50/50 mix of ATF and Acetone to remover rust. This was used on on a adjustable wrench left outside over winter. It was really encrusted and jammed solid . Isoaked in aluminium tray for a few days , it attacked the rust but not the steel of the wrench . After I cleaned it up and it was rust free. So try in one cyclinder what have you got to loose. Cool car by the way. Regards Tom in the uk

[@angelgjr1999]

Sea foam worked like a charm in mine.

[@cjcoats5966]

Fun fact: I pulled the engine twice already because the dealership or as I like to call them the "stealership" messed up on a simple oil and filter change. Now I'm getting all the rotating assembly with harden forged crank, piston rods, and pistons. Plus, the best main + rod bearings you can buy....

[@Tezdontdoit]

that cd in there is ludacris back for the frist time album song U got a problem LOL that was my jam!!

[@highdefp-rm7zg]

You should say that the Carly unit is subscription based . To get the decent features you need to pay an ongoing fee. I sent my one back as I didn’t feel this was clear at the point of sale.

[@Cougracer67]

He DID tell us about the fee.

[@highdefp-rm7zg]

The yearly ongoing fee is as you say covered in the notes below but not in the video. Some other analysers carry a single fee and work forever . I have one car and the Carly model doesn’t work for me and many others ...a bit of a hot topic on google and trustpilot..

[@SicilianSVT]

I, along with the rest of your viewers wish i could wrench on cars with Alex and Peter. You guys are great and your literally living every one of our dreams….getting to work on cars all the time! I know i missed it but id love to have a link on purchasing one of the carly scanners you have! 😌👍🏼

[@bryantbartlett6823]

Also those 32 valve DOHC 4.6s can be found in some Lincoln navigators. And Lincoln Mark VIII called INTECH DOHC

[@YourSupportGroupPodcast]

Man y'all have been finding some fire classics lately, can't wait to see the end results on this one. I always wanted one of these but not with Ludacris - Back for the first time stuck in the CD changer 😂

[@shilonorman9096]

Had a 99 then an 03. Followed this build closely on blueovalnew where beefcake posted. Later, many moved to svtperformance. Did a quick search and saw posts on what happened to car. Blown engine after a few weeks so stock engine put in and car sold. So replacement engine also had a failure... forged engine got sold with the car. Info provided by a user named Coop on SVTperformance that had looked into buying the blown engine. Coop was a top poster and excellent mechanic I learned from back in my cobra days... Anyway, a source I definitely trust.

[@UberDAHnooB]

Wanna get that cd out? Grab another cd, stick it about halfway into the slot and hit the eject button again. 32:00 and dude just get some channel locks, grab the hose past the post and twist slowly back and forth until it comes free. Takes like 30 seconds tops.

[@Keasbeysknight]

You can grab a mark viii engine and utilize the badass aluminum block they had in the 96-98 cobras. I think the 99-02 cobras we're the worst of the 4.6 cobras but you could Frankenstein a beast with what you have. I don't know if the heads and the connecting rods will still be ok, but drop those in a new block and youre ready to go!

[@dev894]

I'm full tubular suspension on my 94 but I'm building mine for track, this is cool to see

[@Jon_B_Quick]

If you are interested, there is an 18 wheeler race car trailer with a 1992 Mustang GT which was written up in all the Ford and Mustang magazines . It turned the fastest lap around Charlotte Motor Speedway during the 20th Annivrsary Celebration . The interesting thing about this car was it ran on pump gas, methanol, propane or compressed natural gas with the flip of a switch . This Mustang has been living in this race car trailer since 1995 . Also in that same trailer is a 1995 Cobra R Mustang with 12 miles on it and still wrapped in the factory plastic . There were two of them, but one was destroyed by the second owner in a crash at Watkins Glen during the IMSA Endurance Race. The car in the race car trailer was the backup car for the current owner's race team . This car never saw the track and spent most of it's life in hotel lobbies advertising the IMSA Championship Endurance series . The third car in the trailer is a Formula Firebird built by the factory Pontiac Race Team, Wheel to Wheel Racing . This car started as a body in white and was built from the ground up specifically for the IMSA Championship Endurance Series . This car actually won at Daytona in 1995 . The race car trailer has an upper level which holds 2 cars and down below is room for another car, plus the front half of the trailer is built out like a motorhome and has room to sleep 10 crewmen . There is another 18 wheeler trailer filled with an assortment of experimental parts used to by the race team and sold to the street car crowd . The owner is 70 years old and is no longer interested in building race cars or street cars . His wife passed away and he has lost all interest in that part of his life because it reminds him of all the great times he and his departed wife had traveling around the country racing . The race car trailer and the entire contents of the trailer, plus all of the experimental parts in the other trailer, can be had for a very modest sum . If you are interested please contact me and I will tell you all I know about the cars . If you will send me your contact information I will send you some pictures of the cars . Thank you for your time and attention . Sincerely, Jon B. Quick

[@rickyhart37]

Those are 4 thread heads ford didn't switch to 9 threads on the 4v tell 04 the 4 threads work fine as long as you don't over tighten the plugs im running 21 psi and a 125 shot on mine with no issues

[@clintschiffner6770]

Try using Evaporust in the cylinders. It's environmentally friendly and works very well.

[@davidjohnson8474]

I soooo remember this car! There is a product I think it's called rust rescue? You pour it in and leave and dissolves the rust. I used on really rusty tools and worked AWESOME! It's worth a try. I have bought it at Home Depot in the past in paint department

[@adrianresident9825]

Soak each cylinder with a 40/60 mix of muriatic acid (40) and water (60) let it sit for 1/2 hour then use a liquid vacuum pump to suck it out. Muriatic acid is a strong acid that eats rust. Do NOT use it full strength, it will start to eat into the metal too. But if used properly you can soak pretty much any rusty metal part in it and it will clean most if not all rust off. It's caustic so use proper PPE. I use it to soak rusty bolts, tools etc and have even brushed it on surface rust to help clean off panels with minimal sanding.

[@erickdavis2032]

Its the car i always wanted..now at 60 yr ill never see that dream come true...you are luckiest man alive...i love that car

[@devildogae]

Full rebuild is in order with those cylinder walls. I've rebuilt salt water boat engines worse than these before, needs a good bore and hone. Oversize if possible or hone and fit file rings. Good luck.

[@furthurondown]

had a 99 cobra, miss that car BAD! these are a lot of fun to work on, everything is really accessible albeit the heads are HUGE. i did pop a plug from one of my cylinders as well and had to helicoil it back in 2003.

[@jeffboyer8214]

There was a guy in my old hood that filled a 302 with kerosene. Drained oil and filled the entier block until it was full to the cap on the valve cover and pulled the plugs and filled each cylinder to the top. Let it sit for a week with a small heater on the oil pan to heat cycle the fluid inside. It's still runs to this day but it smokes a little if he gets on it hard. It can be done just how long and how much you want to invest your time & money into it.

[@got556]

I was on SVT Performance back in the day, 2003-2006 time frame. Used to run down to Gateway every year for Fast Fords. Back when everyone had a Notch and going way too quick for what those bodies could handle lol.