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    Will be swapping in a built 99 Cobra engine.

    So, it’s getting close to time to start swapping out my stock 67k mile engine to a built cobra engine. Said engine has a Steele crank, h beam rods, and dss pistons. Block is suppose to be a teskid block as well. Exhaust ports have been ported on the heads and that’s about it.

    For those that don’t know, I broke a ring land in cylinder 3 last year and it’s been sitting every since.

    I guess I said all that to say, point me in the right direction for the best instructions and/or details on what needs to be done for this to work in the Marauder. Thanks in advance. A few pics I took tonight.

    While doing some research it appears I may have to use the oil pan from the Marauder and possibly the timing cover. I am doing some research myself, but I’m mainly seeing 03 Cobra swap write ups.









    The intake from the engine




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    I can tell you the timing cover and oil pan are Marauder specific for sure

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    So is the oil pick up tube
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    There is one bolt on the MM timing cover that wont get used

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    Thanks guys. I think I also saw something about a flex plate possibly being needed. Can anyone shed light on that?


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    Looks like a TEKSID block....3 pronounced braces cast on each side of the valley and square shaped cross hatching pattern in the middle.

    (WAP blocks have diamond shaped cross hatching.)

    Forged cranks use an 8 bolt flexplate vs. 6 bolt for OEM cast cranks.
    I have a non SFI rated 8 bolt flexplate...never installed.
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    I have the correct flex plate part number

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    Quote Originally Posted by musclemerc View Post
    There is one bolt on the MM timing cover that wont get used
    I believe you are thinking of an IRON block.

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    Quote Originally Posted by musclemerc View Post
    I have the correct flex plate part number


    I want to say I read where a guy said he used one from a specific year f150. 168 tooth I believe. Wasn’t expensive either


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    Quote Originally Posted by JBeezy View Post
    I want to say I read where a guy said he used one from a specific year f150. 168 tooth I believe. Wasn’t expensive either


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    Mid 2000’s E150 or F150 5.4 IIRC. 164 tooth 8 bolt


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    Will be swapping in a built 99 Cobra engine.

    Quote Originally Posted by justbob View Post
    Mid 2000’s E150 or F150 5.4 IIRC. 164 tooth 8 bolt


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    That’s it. Thanks Bob. Can you tell me if the diameter is suppose to be 14.25 O.D?


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    Quote Originally Posted by JBeezy View Post
    That’s it. Thanks Bob. Can you tell me if the diameter is suppose to be 14.25 O.D?

    Sorry no Jordan. But anyone with a stock flexplate can confirm as it’s the same as stock. I think I thru out my original.

    I believe the differences are mostly in bolt pattern to the converter and possibly the offset. I gambled on EBay for like $38 shipped and scored a used one that I never even used LOL. I gave it to LowbuckMM and it bolted up just fine on his. I think it was an ‘05 E150 or 250. Try to confirm first.
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    Quote Originally Posted by justbob View Post
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    I did. Looked it up in advance auto website. That’s what it gave me. I was just trying to confirm the O.D was correct.

    Also, is there something that has to be done to the oil filter location?


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    thats the wrong flex afaik they use the larger converter, been there done that

    prw makes an 8 bolt small converter pattern flex plate for the 10.5" gm torque converter pattern. Simply wallow it out slightly with a drill and its perfect everytime. Ive done it numerous times.


    PRW 1828111 Ford 4.6L 92-06 SFI 164T Steel Flexplate 8 Bolt Crank

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    http://forum.efidynotuning.com/viewt...hp?f=33&t=1134

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    This is what I used on my build too. I've read where some re drilled and some had to open holes. Mine fit the PI convertor no problem.

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