My 03 cobra makes pretty good power with stock motor, an I want to either build the motor to handle any amount of power that I might throw at it or do I buy the aluminator long block. Basically I don't want to have to worry about the motor blowing up. So what do you think would be the best route for me to take. I mean what are the benefits of the aluminator vs stock build up besides the lighter block. Let me know what you think.....
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There have been several people that have had problems using the Aluminator. I would say if you want the light weight then just start with an Aluminum block and go from there. I would build the motor you have, so you know what you have and can control every part that goes into it.
I personally know someone who had a problem with the aluminator. Id just build ur motor or buy a built shortblock no need to pay for heads you already have.
The stock 03/04 Longblock has been documented handling 900 HP on some Turbo applications, are you needing more than that?
I have a 2.3l whipple now an I was thinking of maybe going to a twin turbo (61mm) set up or 3.4 whipple an, I just wanted to make sure that before I spent the money on that, that my motor was good enough to handle it. I know the cobra motors can handle alot so do I just change the pistons an rods to handle anything an then upgrade the boost. I would like to have 700-800hp on pump an 900-950hp on race gas.
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