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<blockquote data-quote="Ironhand" data-source="post: 11071046" data-attributes="member: 32955"><p>This is something that Ive been working on. Pulling info from everywhere for a more complete source of info. </p><p></p><p>Blocks:</p><p></p><p><strong>Teskid: 4.6L Aluminum</strong></p><p></p><p>96-98 Cobra Block Part Number: F6LZ-6010-AB</p><p>1999 Cobra Block Part Number: XR3Z-6010-CA</p><p></p><p>Weight: 85.40LBS</p><p></p><p>Originally used in the 93-98 Lincoln Mark 8, this block was cast in Italy by Teksid, a supplier to Ferrari and other manufacturers. The block is cast in SAE 319 modified alloy aluminum before it is heat treated and aged to achieve the desired characteristics. Overall, good results are achieved with this lightweight alloy block, as long you use care in its preparation. In 1999, Ford changed the main cap detail, eliminating the jackscrews that preloaded the side of the main cap. They also changed the width of the cap, and switched to a different side bolt with a higher torque value. The diameter of the hole for the knock sensor was also changed from M8x1.25 to M12x1.50. You simply drill and tap these holes if you are using the ’99-up block in an earlier chassis.</p><p></p><p>Another version of the aluminum block that you may come across is the front wheel drive (FWD) block. This block is modified for use in the FWD Lincoln Continental. Changes include a different coolant flow, additional bosses for engine mounts, and a unique bellhousing bolt pattern. The FWD bellhousing bolt pattern renders this block useless for rear wheel drive applications, as no </p><p>rear-drive transmission bolts up.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>WAP: 4.6L Aluminum</strong></p><p></p><p>Weight: 80.40LBS</p><p></p><p>In 2001, Ford changed the design of the block to a lighter-weight casting utilizing SAE 319 modified alloy, incorporating some interesting design changes. This block is known as the WAP (Windsor Aluminum Plant) block. The oil drain-back holes were changed to keep the oil as far away from the crank as possible, and the main bearing web area was changed to create a beefier structure. Extra external ribbing detail also contributes to a beefier appearance, although the lighter weight means that the extra ribbing has been added to compensate for a reduction of section thickness in the case. The NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) block is a derivative of the WAP block, but features a thicker pan rail for decreased noise. This seems to be the current block in production on the Marauder. Most of the time, people do not use the later block for any extreme horsepower applications, and some attempts by others have resulted in block failure. The normal recommendation is that the early block is the best foundation for power levels above 900 hp, although the later block certainly should be adequate for moderate power levels of up to 600 hp.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ironhand, post: 11071046, member: 32955"] This is something that Ive been working on. Pulling info from everywhere for a more complete source of info. Blocks: [B]Teskid: 4.6L Aluminum[/B] 96-98 Cobra Block Part Number: F6LZ-6010-AB 1999 Cobra Block Part Number: XR3Z-6010-CA Weight: 85.40LBS Originally used in the 93-98 Lincoln Mark 8, this block was cast in Italy by Teksid, a supplier to Ferrari and other manufacturers. The block is cast in SAE 319 modified alloy aluminum before it is heat treated and aged to achieve the desired characteristics. Overall, good results are achieved with this lightweight alloy block, as long you use care in its preparation. In 1999, Ford changed the main cap detail, eliminating the jackscrews that preloaded the side of the main cap. They also changed the width of the cap, and switched to a different side bolt with a higher torque value. The diameter of the hole for the knock sensor was also changed from M8x1.25 to M12x1.50. You simply drill and tap these holes if you are using the ’99-up block in an earlier chassis. Another version of the aluminum block that you may come across is the front wheel drive (FWD) block. This block is modified for use in the FWD Lincoln Continental. Changes include a different coolant flow, additional bosses for engine mounts, and a unique bellhousing bolt pattern. The FWD bellhousing bolt pattern renders this block useless for rear wheel drive applications, as no rear-drive transmission bolts up. [B]WAP: 4.6L Aluminum[/B] Weight: 80.40LBS In 2001, Ford changed the design of the block to a lighter-weight casting utilizing SAE 319 modified alloy, incorporating some interesting design changes. This block is known as the WAP (Windsor Aluminum Plant) block. The oil drain-back holes were changed to keep the oil as far away from the crank as possible, and the main bearing web area was changed to create a beefier structure. Extra external ribbing detail also contributes to a beefier appearance, although the lighter weight means that the extra ribbing has been added to compensate for a reduction of section thickness in the case. The NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) block is a derivative of the WAP block, but features a thicker pan rail for decreased noise. This seems to be the current block in production on the Marauder. Most of the time, people do not use the later block for any extreme horsepower applications, and some attempts by others have resulted in block failure. The normal recommendation is that the early block is the best foundation for power levels above 900 hp, although the later block certainly should be adequate for moderate power levels of up to 600 hp. [/QUOTE]
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