yeah, but from what i understand the BLOCK itself is only capable of about 450hp, thats why i figure on buying this alluminator (8.5) for like 6,200 which is damn near what you're gonna spend on a rebuild and you get an aluminum block, basically its the 03-04 cobra engine with an aluminum block and can hold around 700whp, im not going for quite that the 500's are good for me, but i want it to be pretty reliable.

 

The block itself is a Teksid, which has proven themselves to be just as reliable, if not even more reliable, than the cast iron Terminator Blocks... its the internals, themselves, that are weak. Not the block.

 

So MFJ just forged internals would hold 500 rwhp pretty reliably? I am on a limited budget so the most cost effective wya would be great.

 

96-98s come teksid? wow i know less about my own car than i thought lol , also

would i be better off building my engine using the existing block? Not trying to break the bank but i want 525whp give or take, got a route better than the alluminator that i can do for say oh under 15k?

 

I own a 99GT, I know may be on the wrong part of the forum but I want to upgrade my 2V engine to a 4V and was thinking the aluminator is a great option.

Since you know pretty much about cobras, what do I need to fit the s/c aluminator engine on my GT? I know I may need an intake mainfold, plenum and TB, a desent CAI, but what about a computer, cooling...

Also, my stang is an auto tranny, and I'm thinking on swaping it for a T56 but in the long term. Can I still use my transmission with this engine?

 

you should have started a new thread buddy, you just revived a VERY OLD thread lol.

 

Believe me, I've search every 4.6 modular and subforums. If you could point me to the right direction or any word or phrase to enter on advanced search that would be more than enough. I've tried 4v, aluminator, 2v conversion, aluminator swap with no luck at all...

Hope you can help me.

 

Wow, you brought up an old thread... I am a moderator on two forums, but this isn't one of them, otherwise i would REBURY this...