Timing Cover - Help

[cobra3073]

As some of you may know. I am in the process of building a backup motor for my 2003 Marauder. While heavy into Ford pushrod motors, the Mod motor is relatively new for me as it come to modifying one. As a result, I am using this site extensively as I gather parts and information.

I have a '99 Teksid block and 2003 SVT Cobra crank and heads. I have come to understand there are possibly three different timng chain covers for the 4.6 DOHC motor and am trying to determine which timing cover I should use for this initial NA (I made go blown later) motor.

I am sure some of you have made or built a similar motor and I would appreciate any insights as to which timing cover was used. I am also interested in purchasing the timing cover.

Thanks!

~BT

[musclemerc]

All depends on what type of power adder you may end up with in the future.

Centri- I would use a 99-00 Cobra cover with a 3 bolt tensioner. This with an 8 rib setup will guarantee -0- belt slip

PD blower- Marauder timing cover with Jerry's HD Eaton swap brackets. Way cleaner than a Terminator front dress in my opinion

Turbski- Either will work as it wont matter turbo's aren't belt driven

[cobra3073]

Musclemerc: Thanks for your input!

Right now, my future plan is tentatively to go with the Eaton, so Marauder timing cover it will be.

Anybody here got one for sale?

~BT

[musclemerc]

Check with Curless.
He may have one laying around

[cobra3073]

Still looking for a timing cover.

Do anyone know whether or not the Aviator and Marauder have the exact same timing cover?

~BT

[musclemerc]

Nope, the Avaitor and MM are not the same.

The Mach1 is the same as a MM

[cobra3073]

GREAT!!

Thanks musclemerc; those should be easier to find.

~BT