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MATTHEW CUSA TERMI - 2004 COBRA

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THIS MUSTANG IS A COLLECTOR CAR...

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

As you see, this is a survivor. 1 of 281 Coupes produced in 2004 in this color. Mine pictured is #196. Hand built motor from Ford’s Dearborn Assembly Plant, each coupe was certified with an engraved plaque, mounted on the cylinder head cover with the two assigned engine builders names on each Mustang.

To me the 4.6L 281ci DOHC supercharged-V8 motor is an iconic legend, rated at 390 hp/390 tq which the overbuilt engine can produce, handle, and over 600 hp with a few modifications. The Tremec T56 6 speed can handle the power this beast produces and were only made with a manual transmission. Way ahead of its time, it’s code name, “Terminator” still lives on as a unicorn in today’s world if you are lucky to see one on the road.

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

This Mustang Cobra to me is one of the best sounding V8s Ford has ever made and is why I don’t listen to the Mach audio sound system that each Mustang Cobra was equipped with. Hands down. This Mustang is a collector car which is getting more recognition every year and is very rare.

Mods list are very few. It has a 2.76 Billetflow 4 pulley idler kit, Ford Performance clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, upgraded 6 speed Mcleod twin disc clutch setup with IRS brace, MGW short throw shifter for T56, Bassani headers with catback H pipe and chrome tips, upgraded 200 amp HO alternator, K&N cold air intake, and LED lighting throughout.

Special thanks to Team Swope Ford - AJ and Arraignments,

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

PHOTO CRED: JPETERSON

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in