Forged Block
03-17-2008, 06:06 PM
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Forged Block
So where are some good places to get a forged shortblock? I already know of MMR, but where else can I look? Also, may be a dumb question, but will a 03-04 Cobra shortblock work with 2v heads?
03-17-2008, 06:50 PM
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RE: Forged Block
DSS makes pretty decent shortblocks.
And technically an 03/04 shortblock will work with 2v heads, but why? if you are gonna go forged, you might as well do a 4v swap as well. I'd look into swappin a whole 03/04 motor in
And technically an 03/04 shortblock will work with 2v heads, but why? if you are gonna go forged, you might as well do a 4v swap as well. I'd look into swappin a whole 03/04 motor in
03-17-2008, 07:28 PM
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RE: Forged Block
No, the 99-01 Cobra longblock has different rods/pistons and heads/cams as the 03/04. The 03/04 has a steel crank, manley rods, and forged pistons (I'm pretty sure someone correct me if not) Also, 03/04 heads flow a little better box stock.
03-17-2008, 07:35 PM
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RE: Forged Block
ORIGINAL: WhiteFoxGT
DSS makes pretty decent shortblocks.
And technically an 03/04 shortblock will work with 2v heads, but why? if you are gonna go forged, you might as well do a 4v swap as well. I'd look into swappin a whole 03/04 motor in
DSS makes pretty decent shortblocks.
And technically an 03/04 shortblock will work with 2v heads, but why? if you are gonna go forged, you might as well do a 4v swap as well. I'd look into swappin a whole 03/04 motor in
MMR, Modular Power House, DSS, Sean Hyland Motorsports, Haney Motorsports, Coast High Performance, and several others.
I'm in the same boat, I can't decide which to go with. I've heard tons of great things about MPH, and of course SHM is like a legend in building Mod motors.
03-17-2008, 07:37 PM
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RE: Forged Block
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Cause a 03-04 cobra engine costs about 10 grand. A forged shortblock costs about $2500-3000.
MMR, Modular Power House, DSS, Sean Hyland Motorsports, Haney Motorsports, Coast High Performance, and several others.
I'm in the same boat, I can't decide which to go with. I've heard tons of great things about MPH, and of course SHM is like a legend in building Mod motors.
ORIGINAL: WhiteFoxGT
DSS makes pretty decent shortblocks.
And technically an 03/04 shortblock will work with 2v heads, but why? if you are gonna go forged, you might as well do a 4v swap as well. I'd look into swappin a whole 03/04 motor in
DSS makes pretty decent shortblocks.
And technically an 03/04 shortblock will work with 2v heads, but why? if you are gonna go forged, you might as well do a 4v swap as well. I'd look into swappin a whole 03/04 motor in
MMR, Modular Power House, DSS, Sean Hyland Motorsports, Haney Motorsports, Coast High Performance, and several others.
I'm in the same boat, I can't decide which to go with. I've heard tons of great things about MPH, and of course SHM is like a legend in building Mod motors.
03-17-2008, 08:05 PM
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RE: Forged Block
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I was thinking used rather than new. But to each his own. I just figured if hes gonna spend the cash for a forged motor, why not spend the extra now for some 4v heads
ORIGINAL: tbirdscwd
Cause a 03-04 cobra engine costs about 10 grand. A forged shortblock costs about $2500-3000.
MMR, Modular Power House, DSS, Sean Hyland Motorsports, Haney Motorsports, Coast High Performance, and several others.
I'm in the same boat, I can't decide which to go with. I've heard tons of great things about MPH, and of course SHM is like a legend in building Mod motors.
ORIGINAL: WhiteFoxGT
DSS makes pretty decent shortblocks.
And technically an 03/04 shortblock will work with 2v heads, but why? if you are gonna go forged, you might as well do a 4v swap as well. I'd look into swappin a whole 03/04 motor in
DSS makes pretty decent shortblocks.
And technically an 03/04 shortblock will work with 2v heads, but why? if you are gonna go forged, you might as well do a 4v swap as well. I'd look into swappin a whole 03/04 motor in
MMR, Modular Power House, DSS, Sean Hyland Motorsports, Haney Motorsports, Coast High Performance, and several others.
I'm in the same boat, I can't decide which to go with. I've heard tons of great things about MPH, and of course SHM is like a legend in building Mod motors.
03-17-2008, 08:46 PM
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RE: Forged Block
After checking out the cobra motors on eBay I think an MMR block (the 5.0 950 on sale for $3300) plus PnP heads would be the best route. I would like to stay 2v just to minimize additional parts. Plus a 700hp 2v is pretty sick. Oh well I got a while before I can get anything.... just kinda wishin now. (Wishing the block will blow so I can convince my wife a new motor is necessary lol).
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