Terminator survival rate?

Snake Pliskin · 10-21-2006

Years ago I read that less than 10% of a specific model make survived (was still on the road) after 10 years. Certain unloved models have higher rates of attrition while others like vettes might survive in much higher numbers. Since Terminators were priced right for the hot rod crowd, do you think they have had a higher death rate or have enough been sealed in former Grand National plastic bags?

NOSty Pony · 10-23-2006

if you look at MM&FF or 5.0 mags you see a lot of cars with terminator transplants. so there is some casualties. i would say more than a few.

pacificgreensvt · 10-23-2006

i see alot of them running around here with the boost way way up thats gotta be hard on the engine. time will tell.

pdiddy80 · 10-25-2006

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Originally Posted by pacificgreensvt

i see alot of them running around here with the boost way way up thats gotta be hard on the engine. time will tell.

You're probally right, but what a way to go!!

JD04COBRA · 10-26-2006

If you are going to go down, do it with all pistons blazing. Besides it is boring any other way.

pacificgreensvt · 10-26-2006

jd04cobra did you do the headers on your own? sorry kinda off subject.

JD04COBRA · 10-26-2006

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jd04cobra did you do the headers on your own? sorry kinda off subject.

Yes I did. I used my fathers garage though. Between having my wifes truck and my motorcycle there just wasn't enough room in our garage. Besides that I needed the extra hands and floor jacks and jack stands. We had to drop the k-member out and put the headers on one tube at a time. I work evenings so I only had a couple of hours before work, we managed to finish in three mornings. Or in about 8-9 hours, give or take.

pacificgreensvt · 10-26-2006

it sounds like a lot of work . could you feal any gain in hp? or did it just sound good. i was looking at bbk's longtubes.

JD04COBRA · 10-27-2006

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Originally Posted by pacificgreensvt

it sounds like a lot of work . could you feal any gain in hp? or did it just sound good. i was looking at bbk's longtubes.

Yes it was a good bit of work but, not to bad. I could feel a difference, throttle response was better. Not to mention it sounds mean as hell.

pacificgreensvt · 10-27-2006

well then looks like im going to give summit a call some time soon.

stangsucker · 11-13-2006

well someone help me out here. I have seen so many people talking about the terminator. I have done alot of research and i have not seen ford officaly release any cobra called that. Is it like some mod alot of people like? Body kit? I thank you for your time.

JD04COBRA · 11-13-2006

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Originally Posted by stangsucker

well someone help me out here. I have seen so many people talking about the terminator. I have done alot of research and i have not seen ford officaly release any cobra called that. Is it like some mod alot of people like? Body kit? I thank you for your time.

Terminator was the name ford used when developing the 03-04 cobra. It just kind of stuck when it was released.