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In the ongoing sage of rebuilding my 98 Cobra engine. I need to purchase a Dial Bore Gauge to measure for proper bearing clearances and confirm cylinder bore sizes. But can’t decide which way to go. Analog or traditional dial (indicator) bore gauges have been in use forever. Are accurate down to...

What happened to SHM, can’t find them online any longer?

There should be a plethora of data and information available by now of how much HP and Torque a 96-99 Cobra Teksid aluminum block can reliably withstand. Properly tuned with sufficient fuel, for a moderately abused daily driver. But I’ll be damn if I can find it and I’ve been looking. Can anyone...

Does anyone know how to determine radiator cooling capacity when power is increased by forced induction on a previously N/A engine? Determining cooling capacity seems to be an area where very little information exists, or I haven’t been looking in the right places for it. More power = more...

Looking for anyone with experience rebuilding a 4.6L aluminum Teksid block. And what method(s) they used to check main and rod bearing clearances during assembly. I’m leaning towards the older method of using a micrometer and lead impression wire to check clearance. This method is still...

I’m looking for performance numbers from those with experience using a T-trim SC on a 96-98 Cobra. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

98 Cobra vert owner here. I’m looking for recommendations on a higher cooling capacity radiator than stock. I’ve done some mods that have increased the power output to 500+ HP and 400 LBS/TQ. I live in Texas and have experienced cooling problems during hot summer days. So I am hoping y’all can...

According to my 98 SVT Cobra sales brochure, Cobra crankshafts were forged by Gerlach-Werke in Homburg/Saar Germany. So when did Ford begin using Kellogg crankshafts?

98 Cobra engine build underway. A little background info. Engine has low miles for it’s age 25,000 mi., One owner (me). Garage kept. Cylinders lightly honed, crank journal’s micro polished. Rotating assembly balanced with new Ross 2618 forged pistons & Eagle forged steel H-beam Rods. So here’s...

Hello all, Looking for help selecting main and rod bearings. Steel backed or aluminum backed? Federal Mogul, Clevite, King Bearings? Looking to make 600 to 650 at the crank. Street/Strip car, mostly street. Engine has 25K miles on it. Stock bore with lightly honed cylinders. Ross forged aluminum...

Picking up my Teksid block and rotating assembly tomorrow following light machining and balancing. The rebuild includes new forged 2618-T61 aluminum alloy pistons and forged steel H-beam rods. Along with a stud girdle to tie all the main caps together. Unfortunately the windage tray will no...

Eagle CRS5933F3D 5.933" ESP Connecting Rods 4.6L Ford Modular Does anyone have experience using these rods in a Cobra engine build? I'm in the process of building my 98 Cobra engine for 700 hp at 6800 RPM. Any thoughts?

Can anyone recommend a Machine shop in the Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding area with experience prepairing a Ford 4.6L DOHC Teksid block for Boost? I have a 1998 SVT Cobra I've owned since new and want to build the engine properly for 700+ HP with a supercharger. I'm looking for a reputable...

I was wondering why there isn't a Forum Under "Engine Specific Forums" for the 4.6L DOHC engine, considering how popular it's been? Thanks. 1998 SVT Cobra Convertible - Laser Red/Saddle-Black Interior/Saddle top - #2906 of 3480

Cruise control quit working. The fuse is good so I know it's getting power. The cable to the throttle body and electrical connections are fine. Car only has 23K on the odometer and I never used the CC much in the past so I don't believe it is worn out. It just occurred to me as I was writing...

What is the best coolant mixture for an air to water aftercooler that will provide the best heat transfer and still offer good corrosion protection. I've heard plain water with Water Wetter added because it contains corrosion inhibitors. I live in Texas so we don't see a lot of extremely cold...

Recently I changed my door and rear side trim panels to those from a 95 GT. I prefer the look of two tone panels that pick up the black from the dash and carry it to the back seat. The door panels are brand new but the rear panels came out of a 95 and need to have the black repainted. I ordered...

Does anyone know of a safe way to remove the engine build tag from the passenger side valve cover and the snake logo plate from the intake top hat? I am going to have the valve covers and top hat polished and show chromed but want to remove the tags undamaged. What kind of adhesive should be...

Does anybody know the capacity in GPM or GPH of the circulating pump that comes with a Vortech Maxflow Power Cooler. I've been through all the documentation that came with it but can't seem to find it anywhere. Also does anyone know how much heat in BTU's the Vortech Maxflow Power Cooler is...

Looking for a strut tower brace that doesn't hit the after cooler. I had one from a 96 - 97 Cobra but it hit the AC so I had to remove it. Anybody know who makes one that will work?

I am wondering if 10.4:1 CR with a superchager is a good combo. Will detonation be a problem? What would be the Max boost pressure and spark I could run. What octane gasoline will I need to use. I will also be running an air to water aftercooler.

Engine build question Will it be possible to get 600 RWHP out of a 98 Cobra with 10.4:1 CR stock bore pistons, S-Trim with after cooler, stock cams and heads with mild porting, rev limiter bumped up to 7200 on pump gas? On a tight budget and trying to consider all my options. Thank you

Does anyone use Plasti-Gauge for checking bearing clearance on the main and rod bearings? If so is it acceptable to check the clearance at only one location per bearing or should the readings be taken at several locations around each bearing journal? Back in my Navy days when checking bearing...

Can anyone recommend some good speakers that will work with the Mach 460 system. My factory speakers are going on 14 years old.

The 98 Cobra return fuel system used a 2 speed fuel pump. In slow speed a dropping resistor in series with the pump reduces voltage to some value in order to slow the pump thus reducing the volume of fuel being delivered. In high speed a relay closes across the resister delivering full battery...