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Old 08-21-2008, 08:56 PM
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Ok so i dont know about everyone else but Im sick of the 2v heads. So I am thinking about doing a cobra motor swap before I boost her. But I was wondering if there was an easier way because if I did the whole swap I would have to change computers and the harness just pain. Any way the cobra heads can just go on my block lol, that way I can just build the bottom end before boostin
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:03 PM
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Major PITA.
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:08 PM
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buy stage two heads and be done. imo
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:08 PM
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Thats the response I was Expecting
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:13 PM
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stage 3 heads or wait for this ever illusive new 2v head design...that i dont even think will ever exist. but i say just get stage 3 heads and healthy cams and that will be pretty efficient for 2v'ers and boost.
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:25 PM
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Is the cobra swap really a ***** anyone know of a write up on it?
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:35 PM
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It's probably no harder then installing upgraded 2v heads. But your going to also need coils since the 4v engine have a slightly different desighn. Also going to need timing chains, guides, front engine cover, Tune, injector harness. etc. So in the end it would be cheaper to upgrade your cylinder heads or even just swap a 4 v engine in.
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:38 PM
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Look on ebay and the heads, cams, timing cover, exhaust manifolds and intake for around $1300. Extend the wires in the harness. Use your computer and get it tuned. Its really not that hard. Maybe an extra 2 hours of work over just swapping ported 2v heads.
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:46 PM
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I'd keep your block and do the heads and an extreme cam profile. Then when you FI it you will be completely happy, you will be up there with the New GT500 supersnake
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I wonder what a 4v valve head would compare to. 2 or 3 stage cylinder heads for are 2v cars. Also if you ever wanted to upgrade cams later on there more then double the price.
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