98 cobra with a 2003 terminator motor help
01-16-2010, 11:55 AM
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its really hard to prove a block failure vs internal failure ive seen what we think is the block failing on a termi, it had 1200 hp with an 88mm turbo looks like the main webbings cracked first and then the block cracked on a water jacket and hydrolocked. there wasnt much left of the motor to really tell what happend tho
01-18-2010, 09:11 AM
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im not on here to argue with you. and no i dont have any first hand knowledge of a teksid block handling as much power as i have stated. i am simply stating facts that i have researched extensivly over the past year and half that i have owned my cobra. the main sources that i have checked come from both mm&ff and 5.0sf. i have also checked with local ford dealers and some local machine shops. both magazine companies have stated that the teksid block can withstand more power and abuse than the wap. so you can sit here and say that i dont know what im talking about all you want when you yourself have simply stated that they are.
01-19-2010, 09:45 AM
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The teksid worship is unfounded. Most if not all big power builders would tell you to run an iron block. An aluminum block gets its strength from being heat cycled. Now think about boostn the **** out of a small displacement motor like a 4.6 to make 1500 hp, the teksid will lose strength over time and it might not crank but that doesnt mean that it holds form either. Aluminum blocks are also known for hot spots, keep the temps consistent is more important that it cooling off faster (the block itself anyway) because neither one is going to run hotter than the other in terms of how much heat it produces. A Teksid would be good for a bracket racer or an autox car were weight is important (where you are actually shaving every pound) on a street car or weekend warrior it will not make a difference. However, you will have paid alot more and it wont last as long as the iron block.
01-19-2010, 02:52 PM
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im not on here to argue with you. and no i dont have any first hand knowledge of a teksid block handling as much power as i have stated. i am simply stating facts that i have researched extensivly over the past year and half that i have owned my cobra. the main sources that i have checked come from both mm&ff and 5.0sf. i have also checked with local ford dealers and some local machine shops. both magazine companies have stated that the teksid block can withstand more power and abuse than the wap. so you can sit here and say that i dont know what im talking about all you want when you yourself have simply stated that they are.
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