New Build - Preparing To Purchase - 99-04 COBRA SVT Donor Question!!

[tkilashot]

Hello Guys,

This is my first Thread, I have been looking to purchase a Type 65 Coupe kit for a long time now, checking the kit cost online i have been wondering about the donor options.

On the F5 webpage for the coupe they recommend the 88-93 Mustang, but for me, that is a very old car.

Can anyone help me? to know if the parts from a 99-04 Cobra SVT Mustang can be used?
- Engine and manual transmission? (I like this 32v V8 engine)
- Rear end?
- front and rear breaks?
- Other minor parts?
etc.

Thanks for the help.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Hello Guys,

This is my first Thread, I have been looking to purchase a Type 65 Coupe kit for a long time now, checking the kit cost online i have been wondering about the donor options.

On the F5 webpage for the coupe they recommend the 88-93 Mustang, but for me, that is a very old car.

Can anyone help me? to know if the parts from a 99-04 Cobra SVT Mustang can be used?
- Engine and manual transmission? (I like this 32v V8 engine) Yes
- Rear end?No
- front and rear breaks? Front as long as you use the FFR spindles. The rears will not since the 99-04 Mustang IRS is not compatible
- Other minor parts? Fuel tank will work, pedal box will not, radiator will not, a few odds and ends probably could be used.
etc.

Thanks for the help.

My opinion...in the end when building a coupe you'll probably do better without a donor car unless it is 2015 or later in which case you can use the Coyote and IRS.

Jeff

[tkilashot]

Thanks Jeff,

Good idea, I will check for a 2015+ GT Mustang on salvage auction, that is a better option.

Regards.