Rebuild or go Cobra swap?

[champ1173]

If your having it rebuilt, why not go with forged internals? Doesnt make sense not to, unless it's just going to forever be the standard grocery getter. If he hasnt started yet, tell him you want forged parts, otherwise if you ever want to make high power safely, youll be paying again to have forged parts put in it. Just my. 02.

Forged definitely would be better. I'm gonna find out a lil bit more, on what's going into it, tomorrow.

[Jeffonebuck]

It would all depend on the parts used for the rebuild, not everything i equal, nor equal in price, 4k to 20k, depends on the application.

I think these figures are in line. 4k being a basic parts and machine work build , would you have any kind of warranty ? Would your builder be looking out for you and replace or reuse parts that he thought could go a few more miles ? You have to have a mechanic that you have built a trust in and will look out for you. If your just rebuilding and going to stay NA and want to just enjoy this car find a decent salvage motor or invest in a good reman. If I wanted to spend the extra cash for some serious Hp i would trailor my car up and take it to some of the quality mechanics we have on this site


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[The Great]

You've peaked my interest but I wouldn't know where to start or how to go about something like that.

[justbob]

Don't even think about a Cobra block unless you are either F/I or you are looking to scale your performance waaaayy back..


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[Jeronimojc]

How about an Aluminator stroker short block for $4,600 delivered and with Ford warranty? The Aluminator 46X comes with forged internals, block bored and stroked to 5.0L. You keep your old block.

My take is if the plan is to add boost then this may be a good choice. If the plan is to stay NA, then rebuilding is probably a better way to go. If you do have time and knowledge/skill, then re-building is probably the cheapest way whether SC or NA.

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