I’m restoring a completely stock 1999 tropic green SVT contour. Bought the car a few years ago taking my time to restore it properly. I also have a 97 sport model I daily drive and can’t wait to see what the difference is in the driving experience.
@@BlueSupreme I had that same car (color)! I would go to meets and see a sea of silver and red and my car would sick out like a sore thumb...loved it! Best color they made IMO. I put 190k on it and the person I sold it to put another 50k on it. I only replaced a clutch in my time with car. I take issue with performance not being available out of the box to people who can't afford a 50k+ price tag. My Contour new was about 21k but it was one of the funnest cars I've ever owned! Current car is a 2018 Focus ST also an affordable performance car no longer on sale! Duo!
My Dad bought my Mom one and had it less than 24hrs and 100miles and a I blew a rod in it dicking around on my way to the store. My dad somehow worked his salesman magic and had replaced with a used Taurus with 5k miles. I wasn’t allowed to drive their vehicles for the next decade
The 10th Gen Lightning was an absolute perfect hot rod truck. So glad you touched on the R model Cobras. The 2000 R will always be my favorite car ever!!! EVER!!!
Imagine a world where James died from the heart attack. Now think about how damn lucky we are that God said, "Nah" and didn't kill him. The hero we don't deserve, but the one we need. We love you, James.
Ugh ya kiddo, new to cars? Model years just about always come out the year before. So a model year 1999 car that was released in 1999 is pretty odd, normally a 1999 would be released in 1998.
Hey, James. I just wanted to stop and say that, I really, really appreciate what you do. I come from a family that is known for heart disease. My grandparents lost three of their five children to heart attacks. All three of them had one thing in common, they were all gearheads. They rode dirt bikes, raced late models, owned the most badass cars, (i.e. Ford blue 74 Torino Elite with the matching blue vinyl top), and nonetheless rode life balls to the wall. Thank you, James. Thank you so much for what you and the rest of the guys at Donut do. It means a lot more than you can imagine. -Shaun from IL.
The 95 mustang gts all had 5.0 , the 4.6 wasn't available until 96 . The 94 and 95 gt still had the 5 liter . They are easy to spot, the ones with the horizontal grate taillights , in 96 through 98 the grates were vertical.
They did but the cobra had a 4.6 4v. The same motor as in the Lincoln mk8. Made way for the mach 1 and later “C head” 4.6’s like the termi but a Mustang w w a 4.6 gt badge is nothing other than a 2v from 96-98.
@@hunterjernigan2535 interestingly enough the Mach 1 4v shares everything with the terminator aside from the intake and rotating assembly, whatever heads the terminator got, the Mach 1 also got the, so it's possible to find the AG and AF heads on a mach, but also the DA, DB, and DC heads on 2004 models, meaning if you strengthen it's rotating assembly, you can turn a mach 1 into a terminator
My neighbor has an SVT Cobra from the late 90’s in yellow with side exhausts, it is a beautiful car, pretty much like the one on the thumbnail but in the best color known to cars, Yellow.
I knew practically nothing about cars 2 weeks ago. But I’ve been watching HILOW and money pit religiously, and I’ve learned so much about cars how they work and how to do easy fixes! You guys are awesome and I can’t thank you enough!
@@negativeindustrial better than an ss chevy and at least it won't break down and catch fire due to faulty wiring from factory. Yeah gm still hasn't and never will learn not to go cheap on electronics lol.
Thank you guys for noting John Colletti. He was the the guy who made the Terminator Cobra so great by pushing Ford for the Eaton m112 supercharger and Manley rods. His book "Iron fist lead foot" talks about it all and is a good read.
James, I had a stroke at 37 years old this past January. Changes have to be made, but I know how hard it is to make them. With that being said, you're doing good brother!
Worry about these types of things. What types of lifestyle changes did you have to make; if you don’t mind my asking? I’m 39 and trying to live a healthier lifestyle.
And when he said the Cobra got the 5.0 in the SN95 that "normally got the 4.6." The 94-95 GT got the 5.0, and the 96 got the 4.6, when the Cobra moved to a 4 valve 4.6
Anyone else notice when he said they made 1,000 Terminators in Mystichrome? It was really 1,010, I guess he rounded pretty close but still, 1,000 is wrong.
My old man had one too! Lol 2003 5door, sonic blue with the limited edition SVT 18s and the European appearance package, plus it had every option including a freaking block heater for the winter lol it was like number 230 of 300 and something for that year with those options. Awesome little car. It's why I bought a SVT Contour for my first car years ago lol
My best friend still has his 03 SVT with both euro and cold weather packs, and upgraded 6spoke SVT wheels (he dented his 5 spokes when we were young hooning around). His car is the reason I got into cars myself-and the reason I own a GTI today. I would still love to be lucky enough to find one. I drove his a few months ago and I loooooved how notchy that hear box was with that mega light clutch. 🥰
@@travisburch4907 My first car was a 85' GTi 1.8L 8v I still think about it now. It could redline all day and would shoot flames out the tailpipe. When I traded it in for another car it 425k miles on it and could still shoot flames out the tailpipe!
I hoping you were going to go more in detail with the 03-04 mustang terminator. This car is seriously a monster, and was the dodge demon in it time and probably still is. A car that can make 800 hpwith a few mods and still be dependable. Overall this was a great video and i have been waiting for a up to speed on svt since last year
My neighbor across the street from me has a blue '01 SVT Lightning and my other neighbor down the block has two Kenne Bell Cobras. He's got an orange and black '03 coupe and a Mystichrome '04 convertible. They let me ride in them a few times and once they trusted me enough, I got to take them for a test drive. I also drove a Focus ST and an RS when I used to work valet in college. If I ever get to drive a Cobra R and a Shelby GT500, my SVT dream will be 100% fulfilled.
10:01 actually the first 2 years of the SN95 platform (94-95) they kept the 5.0 in the GT it wasn't until 96 that the 5.0 was dropped and the modular 4.6 was put in every GT and Cobra except the Cobra R in 95 which got a 351.
I bought a 1998 Ford SVT contour in silver and put dark grey BBS wheels on it and eliminated the mufflers , , put a cold air intake and at the time 1998 it was a bad ass beast! I used it for years and it tore up competition back then. Loved it!!!
Got Goosebumps like 5 times watching this.. SVT baby , pops got a 99 cobra back in 07 and been with it ever since, first car I drove manual in... respect.
@@bleuoval64 except it is free. Everything has to have a "no purchase necessary" clause in it. Scroll down towards the bottom and you'll see the link "enter without purchase" or something of that effect.
Agreed, I was expecting to see more about the SVT Focus. As far as the tuner hatchbacks, it was one of America's biggest players in it's day and gave the Si of similar generation a run for it's money, having more HP + TQ and weighing only a few lbs more.
I have been asking for up to speed on focus for so long. There's 4 generations man its time for up to speed on ford focus! And the resurgence of ST and RS from the ashes. They have euro and us versions there so much stuff they could talk about. focus so underrated imo. I love my ZX4.
Just wanted to point out that the 2000 Cobra R's 5.4 isn't the same as the lightning's "without the blower". Its a completely different engine, with 4v heads and way higher compression. Otherwise, this was an awesome video! Nice to see the 99 cobra get some love 😁
@@miguelochoa2103 Yeah that's not true at all. James said in his Instagram post after his heart attack that it was a combination of genetic predisposition, poor diet, and having been a 15 year smoker.
@@miguelochoa2103 No, that was just a (kind of hilarious coincidence) 200mg of caffeine isnt giving anyone a heart attack. It was just really bad and hilarious timing.
Was hoping you’d make a bigger deal of the Terminator. That car is a legend. Still to this day when I see one I smile like I did the year I graduated...2003
gotta say guys, the SHO is seriously my all time favorite car. I daily drive a 90' model, and I honestly just love this car, so I'm really glad we got, like, a 3rd time mentioning the SHO on the channel. Hopefully it gets more young people interested and buying them up so I get some newer information to see how to fix mine instead of looking at forums from 2006 lmao
I really do love James, I’ve been watching the podcast with my ears and I’m feeling pretty pumped on that it gets me through some workdays! I’m gunna need the two hour episode about Manufactures working together to build vehicles for war effort as much as I need a episode of up to speed on James dad!!!
Fun fact: SVT actually helped with the development of the 7th gen Fiesta ST (and I believe Focus ST as well) But they may be the last SVT passenger cars we see sadly...
My dad has an 03’ terminator (550 to the wheel) and our neighbor had one of those mystic paints on theirs, sadly they moved out eventually, was to young to notice how cool it was
I love how many times James has to remind us how very very impressive something was at the time. I am braindead now because of all of these 1000+ horsepower cars
13:17 “this thing wasn’t meant to haul just sheet rock!” He’s gonna say it “It was meant to haul” Here it is! “BOOTY!” Not quite what I expected but LOL all the same
I wish James would have gotten into the Mystic Chrome a little more. It's tens of thousands of dollars a gallon and for a body shop to even spray it, a rep from Ford personally brought the paint and then took the remainder back afterwards, and would oversee the work to make sure it was only sprayed on the approved vehicle. There's so much more to it, and is crazy that Ford was able to make a paint so rare that it was worth so much. I think the only car that was ever sprayed with it aftermarket was a GT50, and cost dude like 100k. It's been a while since I read about the paint, so I don't remember everything about it, but it could be it's own Up To Speed episode.
Funny, you walk into a Ford dealer right now pop open a hood of any sick 5.0 and somewhere... just somewhere... your still find a good old "SVT" on it ;)
Oh, common, not even all motorcycles rev that high, specially big V-twins and single cylinder bikes. Over 8000 rpms is pretty high for a production car engine short of Hondas S2000 and other crazy engines.
A 4 valve 4.6 will rev to 8 grand stock if the rev limiter is removed. Lots of car engines can. They won't make any power up that high stock so there is no point.
LOVED THIS EPISODE!!! Of course being a Ford Guy forever...had the first year Taurus SHO...was DEFINITELY a love hate relationship...CREDIT to Ford...at 50k miles and burning up the first clutch at a mere 5k miles...they took it back as a Lemon here in CA! Then I had a ‘98.5 Contour...LOVED that sleeper!!! Thank you for reminding me of cars I had almost forgotten!!! By the way...I defected to Dodge in 2007...WHY? THE MAGNUM SRT8!!!! PLEASE do a cast on that AMAZING BEAST of a “station wagon”!!!!!!! Sadly not even 3 full years in production ☹️ Can personally verify my ‘06 STOCK....WAS capable and surpassed the factory stated top speed of 172MPH!!!! A STATION WAGON!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I literally worked on that c8 stingray today, came in as a used car and the dude only put 1000 miles on it. Worked on the Z06 c8 from last year and 1 looked way cleaner and 2 actually came in a manual. I understand this one’s with the mid engine they just started doing but it just doesn’t make up for the rest of the negatives that come with ot
SVO/SVT FTMFW, I mean some of my favorite cars were under these badges! Taurus SHO (esp. first gen) SVT Lightening SVT Contour SVT Cobra R (THANK YOU GRAN TURISMO) SVT Focus (ESPECIALLY) SVT Terminator
A few mistakes and missed details but great video guys. -SVO mustang was a 2.3lt not 2.4 ( it was half the 4.6lt modular v8 not the 5.0) -Recalled 1999 Cobras were recalled and some made theyre way to Tickford Australia and remain one of the rarest sn95 mustangs. (you can see many Unique Australian saftey changes. eg side blinkers and foldable side mirrors.) -1998 Cobra R had a 5.8lt Ect ect
7:05 I wish today's car ads were this catchy.
Agreed ⚡
Yea me too
I wich the car comercials were like the the old ones
Just look at the Pontiac GTO comercial 🤣🤣
Guilherme Batista exactly, now it’s just shit.
I was expecting a bit more about the 2004 Mustang Terminator A.K.A The Terminator Cobra 😕😯
The SVT Contour was one of the weirdest but most fascinating cars I've ever driven. Nice work my dudes!
I’m restoring a completely stock 1999 tropic green SVT contour. Bought the car a few years ago taking my time to restore it properly. I also have a 97 sport model I daily drive and can’t wait to see what the difference is in the driving experience.
Used to own a 1998 E0 Silver frost in high school and it was amazing. Except I replaced like 35 water pumps...
@@BlueSupreme I had that same car (color)! I would go to meets and see a sea of silver and red and my car would sick out like a sore thumb...loved it! Best color they made IMO. I put 190k on it and the person I sold it to put another 50k on it. I only replaced a clutch in my time with car. I take issue with performance not being available out of the box to people who can't afford a 50k+ price tag. My Contour new was about 21k but it was one of the funnest cars I've ever owned! Current car is a 2018 Focus ST also an affordable performance car no longer on sale! Duo!
I loved my Svt contour!!!! It ate alternators and starters but I really miss it. Super fun car to drive.
My Dad bought my Mom one and had it less than 24hrs and 100miles and a I blew a rod in it dicking around on my way to the store. My dad somehow worked his salesman magic and had replaced with a used Taurus with 5k miles. I wasn’t allowed to drive their vehicles for the next decade
Grabbing a beer with James should be an Omaze prize. Flight included 🙂
I agree man
I'd buy so many entries for that one!
I doubt he drinks if he had a heart attack 🤷🏻♂️
@@shawnkurtis984 I'd talk over milk
Or making a line with him
Things you need to mention for a good up to speed video
1. Oil crisis
2. Post Malone’s birthday
3. Hrsprs
4. “Win on Sunday sell on Monday”
U forgot mopowababeh
And his dad.
Yes. The “Gas Crisis”.
We *need* to talk about that.
We *have* to talk about that.
"This is for you blue oval boys" inserts add for a Corvette giveaway 😂
(Thinks about if I win I sell it to buy Mustangs)
J I plus those mustangs will come with a complimentary purse and make up set
“Blue oval babies”
-James, referring to ford
*sad Subaru noises
Top comment
Because its “blue oval dude bros” for subies
*sad boxer-4 engine noises
Sad cvt noises
sad coolant smells
A heart attack,
wow
I'm Glad you're doing well now.
just wanna let know whoever edits these thank you so much for adding that yellow line that tells us when the ad ends you’re a hero
I might be slow. But what does it do to actually help us?
@@James-es1fg to show you how long the ad is
@@James-es1fg so u can just skip it🤣
Colby Mann wait is it actually you who edits these videos.
EDITOR: start doing a live count for each time James switches which hand he holds the mic with
Now that's all I can look at now ./.
That would be GOLDEN
Take a shot every time he switches hands 🤣
What? A drinking game where you have a shot of tequila everytime he changes of hand? I'm in!
Ricardo E. Slap this on with the boys and salud 🍻
The 10th Gen Lightning was an absolute perfect hot rod truck. So glad you touched on the R model Cobras. The 2000 R will always be my favorite car ever!!! EVER!!!
Video : SVT
Sponsorship : C8 Corvette
*_real smooth_*
IKR🤣
Right!?!
Is the sponsor omaze
Cha,cha, REAL smooth.
1:48 finally a mustang driver that can slide around a corner with out hitting a crowd
He’s one of the few that figured out you can take out the pedestrian tracking software
@@PuffPuffPassTheJenkem I laughed. Well played.
Watching this after seeing a 2000 SVT R on the road last night. That car is hands down the coolest American car ever made.
i gotta say the chapters division makes it more professional. Keep up the good work doods
Imagine a world where James died from the heart attack.
Now think about how damn lucky we are that God said, "Nah" and didn't kill him. The hero we don't deserve, but the one we need. We love you, James.
13:57 “the 1999 cobra SVT R was released in 1999” lol when you got a 1000 word essay
Hmm yes the floor here is made of...floor
Ugh ya kiddo, new to cars? Model years just about always come out the year before. So a model year 1999 car that was released in 1999 is pretty odd, normally a 1999 would be released in 1998.
99 svt was not a R
Ahhh yesss
10,000 word essay had to write one
'SVT' stands for Seriously Vicious Tomatoes.
Give this man a prize.
Edit: Thanks for the likes
Yes 100 bucks
I heard Tornado 🌪🤨
Seriously Vicious Tornados
James: THIS IS FOR MY BLUE OVAL BOYS
Subbie bros:*blows sick vape cloud* When did svt tune subaru's? oooh its ford
Hey, James. I just wanted to stop and say that, I really, really appreciate what you do. I come from a family that is known for heart disease. My grandparents lost three of their five children to heart attacks. All three of them had one thing in common, they were all gearheads. They rode dirt bikes, raced late models, owned the most badass cars, (i.e. Ford blue 74 Torino Elite with the matching blue vinyl top), and nonetheless rode life balls to the wall. Thank you, James. Thank you so much for what you and the rest of the guys at Donut do. It means a lot more than you can imagine. -Shaun from IL.
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1:58 "We gotta talk about their daddy SVO"
Donut comments section be like "But James, what about an up to speed on your daddy???"
we neeed one YYEEHHAAAaA!!!🐴🐴🤠🤠
Parker, you're fired!
@Federal Bureau of Investigation Ohai there!
@@ultraguy8771 ey EY! That's Mr. Parker to you!
@@bruno1700 Oh god. Not another Old town road remix lmao
The 95 mustang gts all had 5.0 , the 4.6 wasn't available until 96 . The 94 and 95 gt still had the 5 liter . They are easy to spot, the ones with the horizontal grate taillights , in 96 through 98 the grates were vertical.
Also don’t the later GTs have a GT 4.6 badge on the side?
They did but the cobra had a 4.6 4v. The same motor as in the Lincoln mk8. Made way for the mach 1 and later “C head” 4.6’s like the termi but a Mustang w w a 4.6 gt badge is nothing other than a 2v from 96-98.
@@hunterjernigan2535 interestingly enough the Mach 1 4v shares everything with the terminator aside from the intake and rotating assembly, whatever heads the terminator got, the Mach 1 also got the, so it's possible to find the AG and AF heads on a mach, but also the DA, DB, and DC heads on 2004 models, meaning if you strengthen it's rotating assembly, you can turn a mach 1 into a terminator
u can tell james is genuinely into this episode...so glad he's back
Other dude was just cringey and bad
how can i pin this comment???
@@whatido30 only the creator can pin comments
SP0NGE whoooosh
My neighbor has an SVT Cobra from the late 90’s in yellow with side exhausts, it is a beautiful car, pretty much like the one on the thumbnail but in the best color known to cars, Yellow.
I knew practically nothing about cars 2 weeks ago. But I’ve been watching HILOW and money pit religiously, and I’ve learned so much about cars how they work and how to do easy fixes! You guys are awesome and I can’t thank you enough!
SVT stands for
S: super
V: Verrrrr
T: taabombombom
Shitty Vehicle Team
@@bruhnt5063 that's good, but super verrr taabombombom is better
I still agree James version. Serious Vicious Tomatoes lmfao
@@negativeindustrial better than an ss chevy and at least it won't break down and catch fire due to faulty wiring from factory. Yeah gm still hasn't and never will learn not to go cheap on electronics lol.
"Seriously Vicious Tomatoes"
Such moment shall be remembered.
I totally agree, but maybe the reason he doesn’t is because it’s a sore topic and he jokes to cope with it.
needs to be a shirt
@@mattsandoe1183 y e s
I can see a heavy metal themed shirt for that name.
Had a 99 cobra. Scored it for $500. Awesome car. After some minor repairs I was in it for 1800, sold it 2 years later for $6000. Should have kept it!
8:58 Cobra Charming LOL
Not just a Cobra Charming. Its SVT Cobra Charming. 🐍
The trucks turbo on the quarter mile scared my dog 😂
Thank you guys for noting John Colletti. He was the the guy who made the Terminator Cobra so great by pushing Ford for the Eaton m112 supercharger and Manley rods. His book "Iron fist lead foot" talks about it all and is a good read.
"This is for my blue oval boys, you guys tryna win a Corvette?"
when you're faster than the pagani guy who keeps asking about james's dad: *I am up to speed*
John-Tyler Trefil he got you by 20 minutes
Oh
Haha pagani gang always win lol
James, I had a stroke at 37 years old this past January. Changes have to be made, but I know how hard it is to make them. With that being said, you're doing good brother!
Worry about these types of things. What types of lifestyle changes did you have to make; if you don’t mind my asking? I’m 39 and trying to live a healthier lifestyle.
One thing about the 03-04 cobra is they were underrated in HP. They made quite a bit more than advertised.
Finally, I’ve been waiting for this for so long. But note, the svo had a 2.3L not a 2.4. And the 95 cobra R had a 5.8L not a 5.0.
There was so much incorrect information in this episode
ZRX_twin yeah bums me out a bit, still enjoyed it.
and.. the 94 and 95 were not available at all with a 4.6
You guys make me so proud. Took the words right out of my mouth.
Budget Power Garage it’s the least we can do
Me and my dads project car an 04 Mystichrome. It’s a rebuilt title and needed some work. But we brought it back to life. Super awesome car I love it.
One of my favorite trips to the junkyard was in a clapped out SVT Contour.
My first car was a base contour so now of course the svt version is on my dream list. 👌
When are you doing a Up To Speed on "Isle Of Man TT"
that'll be a hell of an episode!
I died a little when James said it was a 2.4L in the SVO.
bro same its a 2.3L dammit
I was thinking the same thing. Whoever did the research for the episode didn't do a very good job. They have a good bit of stuff wrong.
And when he said the Cobra got the 5.0 in the SN95 that "normally got the 4.6." The 94-95 GT got the 5.0, and the 96 got the 4.6, when the Cobra moved to a 4 valve 4.6
Nolan just sounds like he likes the regular plain Cheerios
Anyone else notice when he said they made 1,000 Terminators in Mystichrome? It was really 1,010, I guess he rounded pretty close but still, 1,000 is wrong.
My dad's SVT Focus is the sole reason my life revolves around cars now
My old man had one too! Lol 2003 5door, sonic blue with the limited edition SVT 18s and the European appearance package, plus it had every option including a freaking block heater for the winter lol it was like number 230 of 300 and something for that year with those options. Awesome little car. It's why I bought a SVT Contour for my first car years ago lol
@@Admiral_Potato41 I miss my SVT Focus so much. The MazdaSpeed3 is fun, but it's not quite as much of a driver's car as my SVT was.
I was gonna buy my buddy's red SVT focus for my first car but I found a '92 Vette, Would love to get my hands on a '13-'15 ST
My best friend still has his 03 SVT with both euro and cold weather packs, and upgraded 6spoke SVT wheels (he dented his 5 spokes when we were young hooning around).
His car is the reason I got into cars myself-and the reason I own a GTI today. I would still love to be lucky enough to find one. I drove his a few months ago and I loooooved how notchy that hear box was with that mega light clutch. 🥰
@@travisburch4907 My first car was a 85' GTi 1.8L 8v I still think about it now. It could redline all day and would shoot flames out the tailpipe. When I traded it in for another car it 425k miles on it and could still shoot flames out the tailpipe!
I hoping you were going to go more in detail with the 03-04 mustang terminator. This car is seriously a monster, and was the dodge demon in it time and probably still is. A car that can make 800 hpwith a few mods and still be dependable. Overall this was a great video and i have been waiting for a up to speed on svt since last year
My neighbor across the street from me has a blue '01 SVT Lightning and my other neighbor down the block has two Kenne Bell Cobras. He's got an orange and black '03 coupe and a Mystichrome '04 convertible. They let me ride in them a few times and once they trusted me enough, I got to take them for a test drive. I also drove a Focus ST and an RS when I used to work valet in college. If I ever get to drive a Cobra R and a Shelby GT500, my SVT dream will be 100% fulfilled.
“This is for my blue oval bois” then a insert GM corvette omaze ad... haha
Hey I love Ford but I'd definitely take a free C8 Corvette any day of the week 😂 Those things are sweet
Was really hoping they’d go over the ‘95 cobra R...😭 EDIT: Oh so we gonna act like the ‘96 Mystic Cobra didn’t exist and the ‘04 was the only one
Same
He did go over it at 9:30
@@jac18 that's the 93
The 95 is a white sn95
Jose Cisneros lol
Yeah the 95 cobra R had a 351 in it. One of my favorite cobra R.
As a owner of 3 Ford Performance vehicles, I've waited so long for this episode. Thanks Donut!
Day 162 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad
I found you, my day is complete
Keep it going bro!!!!!
PaganiGaming
i came to the video just to see your comment.
He should totally do it
i predict it will be released at day 240
10:01 actually the first 2 years of the SN95 platform (94-95) they kept the 5.0 in the GT it wasn't until 96 that the 5.0 was dropped and the modular 4.6 was put in every GT and Cobra except the Cobra R in 95 which got a 351.
yeah he missed a few things
Yep! And he mentioned the IRS in 99, when they really started in 03 w the termi
Mitch Nelsen nope. 1999 was the first year with a 4 valve and IRS.
Mitch Nelsen 99 had irs. First year of it
@@therisensun9277 The 99 Cobra did have an IRS
I bought a 1998 Ford SVT contour in silver and put dark grey BBS wheels on it and eliminated the mufflers , , put a cold air intake and at the time 1998 it was a bad ass beast! I used it for years and it tore up competition back then. Loved it!!!
An episode of up to speed on the Ford Falcon would be awesome 👍
The second generation ford lightning is one of the most beautiful trucks ever
Got Goosebumps like 5 times watching this.. SVT baby , pops got a 99 cobra back in 07 and been with it ever since, first car I drove manual in... respect.
Some of the best vehicles I think ever glad you mentioned like ford gt, ford lightning, 2000 set cobra r and raptor all great vehicles
Donut: Ford SVT
Also Donut: Ad for a free giveaway of a C8 Chevy Corvette
Except it's not free, it's a raffle. You have to buy tickets.
@@bleuoval64 r/woooosh
@@redcar9949 WeirdChamp
🎻
@@bleuoval64 except it is free. Everything has to have a "no purchase necessary" clause in it. Scroll down towards the bottom and you'll see the link "enter without purchase" or something of that effect.
I had an 02' Sonic Blue SVT Focus and it was an awesome little car. Probably the best sounding 4cyl motor out there. IMO.
Miss my SVT Contour. Thanks for representing! Shoutout to the Contour.org bois
Hell yeah dude. I have a Sport LX now, but I want to get an SVT.
Please do a show about the Focus SVT specifically. I was excited to see your title but the video had almost no information about the Focus.
Agreed, I was expecting to see more about the SVT Focus. As far as the tuner hatchbacks, it was one of America's biggest players in it's day and gave the Si of similar generation a run for it's money, having more HP + TQ and weighing only a few lbs more.
@@kwbalance108 indeed, I've owned mine for a couple years and love it. The best fwd car I've driven. Not real fast but fun and practical.
I inherited my dads, which he bought new. Its an amazing little car. Not too fast, but has handling so good I almost dont care
I have been asking for up to speed on focus for so long. There's 4 generations man its time for up to speed on ford focus! And the resurgence of ST and RS from the ashes. They have euro and us versions there so much stuff they could talk about. focus so underrated imo. I love my ZX4.
Thomas Kanalu there is an up to speed on the ford focus...
Just wanted to point out that the 2000 Cobra R's 5.4 isn't the same as the lightning's "without the blower". Its a completely different engine, with 4v heads and way higher compression. Otherwise, this was an awesome video! Nice to see the 99 cobra get some love 😁
James is looking good and all full of vital hrspers to promote good heart health.
Didn’t know you had a heart attack, truly pray for your health, you’re a great soul.
Jose Vega u been under a rock 😂
Basically cuz of the Nos energy drink he was drinking. Why do you think Donut isn't sponsoring NOS anymore
@@miguelochoa2103 Yeah that's not true at all. James said in his Instagram post after his heart attack that it was a combination of genetic predisposition, poor diet, and having been a 15 year smoker.
@@miguelochoa2103 No, that was just a (kind of hilarious coincidence) 200mg of caffeine isnt giving anyone a heart attack.
It was just really bad and hilarious timing.
We just gonna act like you didn’t have a heart attack?!
7:05 I wish today's car ads were this catchy.
Hey where’s the guy who always asks for an uptospeed on Jame’s dad ?
I hope he's alright.
James' Dad is in an undisclosed location.
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He shot himself in the back of the head twice. 🤷♂️
Why does donut not have 10 million subs yet. It definitely deserves 10 mil.
Was hoping you’d make a bigger deal of the Terminator. That car is a legend. Still to this day when I see one I smile like I did the year I graduated...2003
Now introducing: swiffer staybars
(It’s just a swiffer rod)
This is one of my favorite episodes with the animation, and James' s cobra impressions!!!!!
gotta say guys, the SHO is seriously my all time favorite car. I daily drive a 90' model, and I honestly just love this car, so I'm really glad we got, like, a 3rd time mentioning the SHO on the channel. Hopefully it gets more young people interested and buying them up so I get some newer information to see how to fix mine instead of looking at forums from 2006 lmao
The Capri was the Mustang of Europe
I really do love James, I’ve been watching the podcast with my ears and I’m feeling pretty pumped on that it gets me through some workdays! I’m gunna need the two hour episode about Manufactures working together to build vehicles for war effort as much as I need a episode of up to speed on James dad!!!
Fun fact: SVT actually helped with the development of the 7th gen Fiesta ST (and I believe Focus ST as well)
But they may be the last SVT passenger cars we see sadly...
*I couldn’t work out how to fasten my seatbelt.*
Then it clicked.
*inhales* BOI
5:34 Nope, it was a 2.3L turbo Pinto engine. The Pinto engine never came in 2.4L.
Yeah...I didn't want to be a captain know it all...but I concour...2.3 NOT 2.4L?
Yeah like 99.99% sure its the older 2.3 that was also in the Mustang II
Yup, 2.3, pinto, mustang ii, mustang, ranger, tractors, boats and so on
Glad you pointed that out but the engine platform is the 2.3 LIMA engine.
Yup 2.3 I got the same thing in my xr4ti
So sad the sn95 didn't get talked about more. I have a 96 cobra and was pumped to hear about them
Seriously Vicious Tomatoes- James 2020
I always loved the Terminator, has that mean look.
My dad has an 03’ terminator (550 to the wheel) and our neighbor had one of those mystic paints on theirs, sadly they moved out eventually, was to young to notice how cool it was
I love how many times James has to remind us how very very impressive something was at the time. I am braindead now because of all of these 1000+ horsepower cars
“this is all for you blue oval babies” *plugs corvette*
I have a 1997 V8 Taurus SHO, it's been a fun car for sure, love that V8 sound!!!
Ya but automatic.... the previous gen with the yamaha v6 and a 5 speed were better and didn't look like an egg.
13:17 “this thing wasn’t meant to haul just sheet rock!”
He’s gonna say it
“It was meant to haul”
Here it is!
“BOOTY!”
Not quite what I expected but LOL all the same
I own a contour, so I'm happy
SVT version?
I wish James would have gotten into the Mystic Chrome a little more. It's tens of thousands of dollars a gallon and for a body shop to even spray it, a rep from Ford personally brought the paint and then took the remainder back afterwards, and would oversee the work to make sure it was only sprayed on the approved vehicle. There's so much more to it, and is crazy that Ford was able to make a paint so rare that it was worth so much. I think the only car that was ever sprayed with it aftermarket was a GT50, and cost dude like 100k. It's been a while since I read about the paint, so I don't remember everything about it, but it could be it's own Up To Speed episode.
"SVT" isn't a thing anymore its all under Ford Performance now
Funny, you walk into a Ford dealer right now pop open a hood of any sick 5.0 and somewhere... just somewhere... your still find a good old "SVT" on it ;)
It's really dumb that they keep changing the name.
Now my 10 year old Valve covers are out date. :D
@@kyleroberts6619 that's actually really cool
Yea. Same goes for the focus st which is the spiritual successor the the svt:)
James: "RPM rumored to be as high as 8500"
Me: Confused in motorcycle
Oh, common, not even all motorcycles rev that high, specially big V-twins and single cylinder bikes. Over 8000 rpms is pretty high for a production car engine short of Hondas S2000 and other crazy engines.
A 4 valve 4.6 will rev to 8 grand stock if the rev limiter is removed. Lots of car engines can. They won't make any power up that high stock so there is no point.
Aww man, I remember teenage me, searching junkyards for parts for my pos 93 cobra. Loved that car. Lots of memories.
Love the "chapter" style :D
LOVED THIS EPISODE!!! Of course being a Ford Guy forever...had the first year Taurus SHO...was DEFINITELY a love hate relationship...CREDIT to Ford...at 50k miles and burning up the first clutch at a mere 5k miles...they took it back as a Lemon here in CA! Then I had a ‘98.5 Contour...LOVED that sleeper!!! Thank you for reminding me of cars I had almost forgotten!!! By the way...I defected to Dodge in 2007...WHY? THE MAGNUM SRT8!!!! PLEASE do a cast on that AMAZING BEAST of a “station wagon”!!!!!!! Sadly not even 3 full years in production ☹️ Can personally verify my ‘06 STOCK....WAS capable and surpassed the factory stated top speed of 172MPH!!!! A STATION WAGON!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
7:10 that American flag radio antenna is legendary
If you look at the progress bar you'll see that there's a title that matches the chapters
Finally! My focus svt getting the credit it deserves while it slowly falls apart in 2020.
I was hoping they’d talk about it a little more. What number SVTF do you own? I’ve got a 02 # 941.
I literally worked on that c8 stingray today, came in as a used car and the dude only put 1000 miles on it. Worked on the Z06 c8 from last year and 1 looked way cleaner and 2 actually came in a manual. I understand this one’s with the mid engine they just started doing but it just doesn’t make up for the rest of the negatives that come with ot
SVO/SVT FTMFW, I mean some of my favorite cars were under these badges!
Taurus SHO (esp. first gen)
SVT Lightening
SVT Contour
SVT Cobra R (THANK YOU GRAN TURISMO)
SVT Focus (ESPECIALLY)
SVT Terminator
That earlier SVO IMSA car looked pretty sick taking a turn with flames blowing out of the side pipe 🔥
We need a Ford Australia video. Falcons, Territories and turbo whoosh sounds
agreed the Falcon needs to be done
Science Garage, when?
We want to see Bart on 2020, we missed him
I wonder where he be after he had his kid
He left donut
MindedRobin oh really? hadn’t realised
MindedRobin why he Leave on donut ?
@@mindedrobin6856 HE LEFT?!? I actually really enjoyed him, and I liked his stuff the most. That's really crappy to hear. :/
Day 8 of asking James to do an Up to Speed on Royal more powwaaaa babyyy Enfield.
Yessssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MO POWA BAYBAY
Day 14 of me ASKING for Science Garage and Bart to come back with: How Methanol Injection Works.
Yes I know about Bart but I’m just asking
What happened to Bart?
@@wiwbssjh8233 i think he's busy with his family he did mention it a while back
@@minethenriquez1226 he posted on Instagram a long time ago that he left Donut
I second this motion
Bart is science garage
I drive an SVT terminator Cobra convertible and I bought it last year. Thing is a beast
"a world car for the 21st century"
american advertising is funny
"Lighting Lighting Lighting " senior quote of 2020
Lightning*
A few mistakes and missed details but great video guys.
-SVO mustang was a 2.3lt not 2.4 ( it was half the 4.6lt modular v8 not the 5.0)
-Recalled 1999 Cobras were recalled and some made theyre way to Tickford Australia and remain one of the rarest sn95 mustangs. (you can see many Unique Australian saftey changes. eg side blinkers and foldable side mirrors.)
-1998 Cobra R had a 5.8lt
Ect ect