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How much HP a GT40 Cobra Block handle?

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Old 06-23-2006, 02:26 AM
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Default How much HP a GT40 Cobra Block handle?

Have a GT40 Cobra block with a lower end girdle it makes 410hp now at the crank how much more you think it has in it?
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Old 06-23-2006, 02:29 AM
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mabye around 100 more.
the splitting limit is around 500hp. some blocks will split at 350hp and some can go up to 650.
once you get to the 500hp mark then get ready to buy a dart block.
they are rated over 1000hp.
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Old 06-23-2006, 02:37 AM
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the block now is built for a supercharger with the lower end girdle, forged pistons,stiffer valve springs,arp studs/bolts,ford racing Z heads,holley systemax fuel injected intake......think its even worth putting a supercharger on it or do you think its not worth it? Shoul
d be right at 410 hp at the crank now
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Old 06-23-2006, 02:44 AM
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why not, the more power the better, if you do crack the block, you can always get a junkyard roller motor and switch everything over and do it again.
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Old 06-23-2006, 06:13 PM
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I was kinda wondering the same thing, Im running about 300rwhp but would like to get a supercharger for it, been hesitating cause I dont wanna F-up the block
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Old 06-23-2006, 06:27 PM
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If you are only running 300rwhp you shouldnt have any problems w/ a blower.
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