spdpilot
Well-Known Member
Ok....so the wife gave me the green light on a new engine for the 98 Cobra!
I am determined to have this car in MvW next month. So keep in mind, either I get it done or I finish off the current motor at the event (which should make for exciting pictures).
I pretty much know what I want.... but need some help on where to go
The current setup is.....
49K mile stock motor with Kenne Bell running 8psi (non-intercooled). Custom CAI with factory TB., 42# injectors, 90mm Lightning MAF with screen, factory headers with factory h pipe. Mac Catback 3". I put down 360rwhp and 332rwtq on dynojet with diablo chip. The motor I am pretty sure has a rod knock.
Here is what I am thinking, given my "budget".
1) FRPP Aluminator forged short block for NA. Yes, it does have 10.1 compression, but considering my boost is limited to about 13psi on this blower, I will need it to make power.
2) Snow methenal injection kit.
3) Accufab Throttle Body
4) IMRC Delete plates from MMR.
5) ARP head studs and high seal head gaskets.
6) short tube headers. I would go long tube, but don't have it in the budget for new x-pipe.
7) Home made (me) intake port/gasket match.
8) of course all the other gaskets, etc.
9) Reuse of the current heads, chains, etc. As they only have 49K on them.
10) New Dyno tune.
My questions......
1) Who do you guys recommend I buy the Short Block from. Any club discounts at the Ford dealers?
2) Who do you guys recommend to do the engine install?? Dante?? I want it done right and quick and of course cheap. I can't afford JBA. I thought about doing it myself, but it has been years since I did an engine install and that was on fox bodies. My understanding is you must drop the K member on these. I would also like a second opinion about the Knock it has now, since if it is valve train, that will effect my budget.
Is Dante pretty quick about these things? Other places??? Help!!
I put under this forum because I need to have as many members opinions as possible.
I am determined to have this car in MvW next month. So keep in mind, either I get it done or I finish off the current motor at the event (which should make for exciting pictures).
I pretty much know what I want.... but need some help on where to go
The current setup is.....
49K mile stock motor with Kenne Bell running 8psi (non-intercooled). Custom CAI with factory TB., 42# injectors, 90mm Lightning MAF with screen, factory headers with factory h pipe. Mac Catback 3". I put down 360rwhp and 332rwtq on dynojet with diablo chip. The motor I am pretty sure has a rod knock.
Here is what I am thinking, given my "budget".
1) FRPP Aluminator forged short block for NA. Yes, it does have 10.1 compression, but considering my boost is limited to about 13psi on this blower, I will need it to make power.
2) Snow methenal injection kit.
3) Accufab Throttle Body
4) IMRC Delete plates from MMR.
5) ARP head studs and high seal head gaskets.
6) short tube headers. I would go long tube, but don't have it in the budget for new x-pipe.
7) Home made (me) intake port/gasket match.
8) of course all the other gaskets, etc.
9) Reuse of the current heads, chains, etc. As they only have 49K on them.
10) New Dyno tune.
My questions......
1) Who do you guys recommend I buy the Short Block from. Any club discounts at the Ford dealers?
2) Who do you guys recommend to do the engine install?? Dante?? I want it done right and quick and of course cheap. I can't afford JBA. I thought about doing it myself, but it has been years since I did an engine install and that was on fox bodies. My understanding is you must drop the K member on these. I would also like a second opinion about the Knock it has now, since if it is valve train, that will effect my budget.
Is Dante pretty quick about these things? Other places??? Help!!
I put under this forum because I need to have as many members opinions as possible.
