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    Seeking advice for a budget iron block build

    Hello, Looking for advice to finally put together a short block. I have been acquiring parts for a long time now for an all out Aluminator block build, but figured before I go building a high dollar engine, it would be best to cut my teeth on something more budget friendly to avoid the...
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    High Compression N/A with over bore

    Hey everyone, Not an engine building expert so wanted to ask some advice. Doing a budget build and have some random parts I've got a cobra iron block that needs to go to 0.0020/30 over. I was wanting to do a higher compression N/A build, possibly low boost in the future. Using h beam rods...
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    WANTED: ISO WANTED Passenger side DOHC 4v 9 thread cylinder head

    Title says it all. Let me know what you have. Does NOT need to be complete. Does not need to be ready to go. All I need is a good core with no spun journals, don't even need cams. Located in raleigh, nc Thanks! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
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    Best stock cams for a budget build?

    I have a set of 4v heads and the only cams I have right now is a set out of an 05 aviator. Looking to see what the best option is for an upgrade using ford parts. Using a stock m112 blower and compression around 9.5:1 Would stock gt500 cams be the best bet? I'm no expert on cams. Guessing I'm...
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    Need advice on pistons

    Hey guys, Putting together a budget friendly rotating assembly for a mild performance build. Have a Kellog crank, set of stock cobra rods, just looking for a good set of forged pistons. No plans to run crazy boost or anything like that. Looking to run 9+:1 CR. Any good reccomendations for...
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    Advice about rods after melting pistons

    So I picked up a low mile cobra engine that was rebuilt with the cheapest Taiwan special pistons I've ever seen. It had melted 2 pistons and blew a small hole through both of them. When the piston blew through, it deposited a small amount of melted piston on 2 of the rods as you can see in the...
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    Leaned out 1 piston

    I have a chance to snag a low mile 04 cobra short block for cheap. Problem is 1 piston leaned out and melted the top ring land a bit. Could this cause damage to the rods/crank? Thanks! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
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    WTB / ISO 99 to 04 cobra passenger exhaust manifold

    I am in need of 1 passenger side exhaust manifold from 99 cobra. Afaik 99 to 04 should work, but if you have a 99 let me know. Thanks! Rob Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
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    Holley vs MS3Pro

    Looking for an aftermarket ignition for my motor. Im running an 04 cobra motor that's going to be swapped into a crown vic. Been debating on what aftermarket ecu to go with, the MS3 looking great with the whole dash control/plug and play aspect which could make things a bit easier. But everyone...
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    Which gasket?

    Hello all, I'm building a high boost ford racing boss 5.0 stroker with 2v TFS heads but can't find gaskets for this application. Could someone point me in the right direction? Thanks :)
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    Which gasket?

    Hello all, I'm building a high boost/high compression boss 5.0 stroker with 2v TFS heads but can't find gaskets for this application. Could someone point me in the right direction? Thanks :) Heres a link to the block: http://fordperformanceracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=9778

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