After two months, three harness, lots of trial and error she fired up and roared today. that is my 01 4.6 cobra motor. Damn I'm all smiles!!!
Im posting this because I know there are a few of you out there doing the same or similar motor. I would like you to learn from my mistakes. I did it the hard way not knowing how or what to do to make it run. I thought if I used all the parts out of a mustang It would be easy not true well maybe it would be
if they all came from exactly the same car. That didnt happen.
Im using
01 cobra motor
01 cobra fuel tank
01 cobra dash
01 cobra motor harness
01 bullit engine bay harness ?????? runs but have to modify
had to have security system (pats) removed from computer

Im happy with what Ive got but if I had to do it all over I would do this.
Theres a place called the detail zone that re-flashed my computer 350.00 ouch
he also makes a harness for this install 850.00 more ouch but it will save you alot of time and frustration

 

Keith, congratulations! There is nothing like the sound of success. On a much less significant note I remember the feeling of firing up my 90 ranger after transplanting a 4.0 automatic (it was built with a 2.9 stick). Did not even pull in a code!

Your work on all fronts is an inspiration to all of us. Keep it up!

 

We've all been following your build Keith!! I was showing my buddy (54 fat) lastnight your truck. We think it's totally awesome!! Keep up the good work!!


Congrats on getting the beast running!

GOD bless

 

Congratulations, Keith!!!! Huge milestone. I remember looking at your install and not envying the electrical part of it. Way cool.

When do ya think it'll be painted? You may beat me back to the street!

 

I can't wait for finished pics of this work of art.

 

Congrats Keith! Sounds like the swap has been a challenge, but that baby is gonna scoot!

 

Don't Paint it, or do any finish work on the seams.

IT MUST BE PHOTOGRAPHED RAW!!!!!

 

It sounds like a Big hurdle you just crossed Keith, Keep going the Western Nationals is just around the corner.

 

Another EFI convert. Cool Beans, Cool Beans. Keep us posted. What about the hood hinges

 

I agree on this. Only you and Jimmy Shine. Paint after a full photo spread.
Anyway, congrats to you. Been waiting for the word and share your enthusiasm as I too got my Falcon started for the first time yesterday. It will be very helpful to learn from you on the harness issues as I have heard that that engine is a good cantidate for the 63 Falcons. I cant wait to see the truck in finished form. Kudos
Jon

 

Hey congratulations are in order for sure I wish I could see it in person because the pictures are teasers, I love your work.

John

 

We ran into that problem when my friend installed a Supercharged 4.6 out of a Lightning truck into his 50 Ford coupe. It wouldn't fire or start or even get fuel. He replaced several computer modules and nothing worked. After having several Ford guru technicians looking at his car, he did like you said and had this guy program his computer. It did cost some money, but it did dial in the motor and it started up. I'm no computer person or good with electrical things for that matter. I'd love to run a newer type engine with the fuel injection, etc, but I don't want even want to mess with the wiring and computers involved. I know your putting a lot of time and effort in that truck of yours, and at times it gets frustrating, but it'll all pay off when it's done. It's going to be sweet truck. And you know what they say, " A Cobra's venom is deadly"

 

Congrates on your engine starting. That's the nightmare I'm about to start on with my TPI. I'm not really looking forward to it but it has to be done.

 

HEY NOW!! I had thought of doing that with a 53 or 54 Merc. Not so much a Lightning, but just a good powered modern efi for daily driver duty.....Can you tell I'm getting bored with this Saturn, lol?

 

Lightnings have 5.4 supercharged engines, not 4.6.