Cobra aluminum block in GT
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save 80lbs, something has to be drilled on the block for coolant passage or something. I've seen a diagram and pictures of what needs to be done. Was either on www.corral.net or www.modulardepot.com go do a search.
The only disadvantage I can think of is additional heat under hood, because of how quickly aluminum transfers it in comparison to iron. I mean....mod motors already have aluminum heads, but with the block, there's that much more of it to conduct the heat.
Yea, I don't know anything about heat transfer. I sure can't tell any difference and the piss poor temp guage rides in exactly the same place. I drove my car 15 hours one day two weeks ago with no problems except for the fuel pump heating the gasoline, but that is common with my fuel system setup.Gearbanger 101 said:
I wouldn't think it would make itself really apparent until one started performing a lot of stop and go traffic on a really warm day. The aluminum transfers the heat out of the engine quickly, which is a good think since it will allow for more timing in the tune, but I'd feel bad for anyone running an open element filter tucked anywhere in the engine bay on a day like that. I suppose if one were to stick with some sort of inner fender induction with a composite or some other lesser conducting intake pipe, the air charge would be fine, but otherwise, I can't see it not being "spoiled" by the excess heat. 
I though I remembered reading that this was one of the reasons that Ford chose not to stick with the aluminum block on the ’03-’04 Cobra. For worries of soaking the already prone to heat Eaton blower?
I though I remembered reading that this was one of the reasons that Ford chose not to stick with the aluminum block on the ’03-’04 Cobra. For worries of soaking the already prone to heat Eaton blower?
You know, that's an interesting point. I am switching from a Novi 2000 to a KB 2.2 next week. I'll be interested to see if I develop any heat related problems.Gearbanger 101 said:I wouldn't think it would make itself really apparent until one started performing a lot of stop and go traffic on a really warm day. The aluminum transfers the heat out of the engine quickly, which is a good think since it will allow for more timing in the tune, but I'd feel bad for anyone running an open element filter tucked anywhere in the engine bay on a day like that. I suppose if one were to stick with some sort of inner fender induction with a composite or some other lesser conducting intake pipe, the air charge would be fine, but otherwise, I can't see it not being "spoiled" by the excess heat.
I though I remembered reading that this was one of the reasons that Ford chose not to stick with the aluminum block on the ’03-’04 Cobra. For worries of soaking the already prone to heat Eaton blower?
An additional coolant bypass was added later on. I remember the earlier '96-'98 Cars having cooling issues and a few updates needed to be made.
....but that's not what we're referring too. It's the under the hood "exterior" temperatures that rise, not the internal temps so much. The only thing that the "exterior" temps might affect is the incoming air charge, which if not dealt with properly, could cause a loss in horsepower. That’s why under hood turbo cars suffer from heat soak in stop and go traffic and performance is affected.
....but that's not what we're referring too. It's the under the hood "exterior" temperatures that rise, not the internal temps so much. The only thing that the "exterior" temps might affect is the incoming air charge, which if not dealt with properly, could cause a loss in horsepower. That’s why under hood turbo cars suffer from heat soak in stop and go traffic and performance is affected.
Can't remember. If Tom ever gets off his lazy ass, he's suppose to compare the two and get back to us. 
heres a link to a thread where they explain what u need for the swap.
http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=704651&highlight=aluminum+block
http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=704651&highlight=aluminum+block
I suggest upgrading the oil pickup with the oil pump, the cobra's are larger. I'm suprized that wasn't on the corral thread
brain - it was 96 when they had coolant problems, i think it was a simple fix of the water pump
brain - it was 96 when they had coolant problems, i think it was a simple fix of the water pump
tomustang said:I suggest upgrading the oil pickup with the oil pump, the cobra's are larger. I'm suprized that wasn't on the corral thread
brain - it was 96 when they had coolant problems, i think it was a simple fix of the water pump
there is another thread going on on corral about the explorer aluminum block, it discusses the cobra oil pump and pickup but i didn't feel like finding it.
tomustang said:it's pathetic, i can't even post on corral..
corral is for us old guys, we blocked all the youngens
