The One That Started It All
Project Cobro, our 2003 SVT Cobra. The Terminator that launched Lethal Performance, back from retirement with a Gen 3 Coyote swap, a 10R80, and a 3.8L Whipple pushing past 1,000 whp on E85. Built with Lujan Motorsports.
The Ultimate Evolution: Coyote Swap, 10R80, and Whipple Power
After years of contemplation and dust accumulation, Jared decided to resurrect the Cobra with a modern twist. Working with Lujan Motorsports, the plan was ambitious. A Ford Performance Gen 3 Coyote 5.0L V8 replaced the original 4.6L, bringing modern performance to the classic chassis, backed by a 10R80 10-speed automatic fortified with a McLeod Racing steel and friction kit to put the power down cleanly.
The boost comes from a massive 3.8L Gen 5 Whipple supercharger, fed by a DivisionX triple-pump return-style fuel system and Injector Dynamics ID1300x injectors. A J2 Fabrication intercooler and a Derale transmission cooler manage the heat, while Baer brakes handle stopping power. Underneath, a full UPR Products suspension setup, Viking coilovers, Moser 31-spline axles, and a custom Driveshaft Shop driveshaft keep everything planted. Jon Lund Jr. of Lund Racing handled the custom tuning, and on E85 the combination makes over 1,000 wheel horsepower, with more left in it. The car that started Lethal Performance is once again one of the meanest things we've built.
Over 1,000 RWHP on E85
3.8L Gen 5 Whipple on a Gen 3 Coyote 5.0L
10R80 10-speed automatic
- Ford Performance Gen 3 Coyote 5.0L longblock with 10R80 and Control Pack
- Energy Suspension polyurethane motor mounts
- 3.8L Gen 5 Whipple supercharger kit
- Whipple 10-rib pulley kit with stock-diameter ATI balancer
- GripTec 3.625" pulley
- Custom J2 Fabrication intercooler
- DivisionX triple-pump return-style fuel system with Box 3 controller
- Injector Dynamics ID1300X injectors
- Boundary oil pump gears and crank sprocket
- Power By The Hour Gen 5 Whipple speed drive and Coyote-swap accessories
- Dakota Digital VHX gauges and BIM expander
- UPR Products catch can
- Ultimate Headers Coyote-swap 1-7/8" x 3" longtubes
- Miami Muffler custom 3" X-pipe with Jones mufflers and black-coated tips
- Magnaflow Magnapack catback for solid rear axle (99-04 Mustang GT)
- DivisionX triple-pump return-style fuel system with Box 3 controller
- Injector Dynamics ID1300X injectors
- Custom J2 Fabrication intercooler
- Derale transmission cooler
- Ford Performance Gen 3 Coyote longblock with 10R80 and Control Pack
- Stifflers transmission crossmember kit for 6R80 / 10R80 / MT82 swap
- McLeod Racing 10R80 friction plate and steel kit
- Circle D 10R80 245mm / 258mm torque converter
- Moser 31-spline axles
- T/A Performance 8.8 low-profile differential cover
- Driveshaft Shop custom carbon fiber driveshaft
- Ford Performance ring and pinion gears
- Eaton Detroit TrueTrac limited-slip differential
- OEM Ford 2011-2014 automatic shift handle and 99-04 shifter base
- UPR Products tubular chrome-moly K-member
- UPR Products front tubular control arms with sway bar mount
- UPR Products "The Shark" caster camber plates
- UPR Products Extreme Series bumpsteer kit
- UPR Products Pro-Series double adjustable upper control arms
- UPR Products adjustable lower control arms
- UPR Products Pro Street anti-roll bar kit
- UPR Products 8.8" rear end braces
- Viking Performance Crusader double adjustable coilovers, front and rear
- Flaming River steering shaft kit
- Baer 6P Pro+ brakes with custom painted calipers (14" front, 13" rear)
- CCW Classics in 18x9.5 and 18x11, matte black center with gloss black lip
Project Cobro Build Series
Follow the complete resurrection of our 2003 SVT Cobra, from a Gen 3 Coyote swap and 10R80 trans to the 3.8L Whipple, step by step.
The parts we used:
Griptec 10-Rib Supercharger Pulley - High Performance Upgrade for Whipple Supercharger Systems (Direct Bolt-On)
UPR Products 5030-230-1-CSS 2018+ Mustang GT with Whipple Supercharger or VMP Odin Single Valve Catch Can with CSS (Black Anodized)
Stifflers TCB-6R80-KIT Transmission Crossmember Kit for 6R80 / 10R80 / MT82 Swap
Circle D 46-07-04 10R80 245mm / 258mm Torque Converter (Forced Induction Version) (2018-2026 Mustang GT / F-150)
Viking Performance VRM309AM-175K 79-04 Mustang Rear Coilover Kit with Crusader Double Adjustable Shocks and 175lb Springs (High HP Drag)
The Gen 3 Coyote offers better breathing, more reliable high-RPM power, and massive aftermarket support. Paired with the 10R80's lightning-fast shifts, it's a modern powertrain that brings the 2003 Cobra platform into the present.
It was custom tuned by Jon Lund Jr. of Lund Racing, one of the most trusted names in modern Ford performance tuning.
Both the Gen 3 Coyote engine and the 10R80 transmission are controlled by a Ford Performance Control Pack, for plug-and-play simplicity and modern reliability.
Yes. The original dash stays intact, upgraded with a Dakota Digital gauge cluster that looks stock while offering full Coyote-platform compatibility.
With the 3.8L Gen 5 Whipple and E85, Cobro makes over 1,000 wheel horsepower, with more left in it.
Want a build like this?
Cobro is what's possible with a Coyote swap, a Whipple, and the right supporting parts on a classic chassis. Tell us your platform and power goal and we'll spec the build.