cobra crank in 2v block?

cooper58d2002 said:

A few months ago I switched my flywheel and clutch out and had to return the 6 bolt flywheel to get an 8 bolt cobra flywheel the guy at the shop said that my particular block used the cobra crank. I didn't think anything of it at the time just wanted to get my clutch done. Does the romeo blocks have cobra pistons/ rods as well or is it just the crank? Also does anywon know how much HP will my block hold before the limit? I am planning on a turbo setup when I get back from overseas and am debating on spending the money on a shortblock car is a dailly driver as all stangs should be driven. thanks for the info

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cooper58d2002 said:

I thought that was the case I guess I just had to hear it. I wonder what the deal with the 8 bolt crank vs the regular 6 bolt crank?

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san~man said:

Windsor versus Romeo

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stangGT97 said:

Precisely, all 2Vs come with a nodular iron crank, hypereutectic rods/pistons, Windsors have an 8 bolt crank whereas the Romeos have 6 bolt. The crank won't really be your power limitation here, the rods tend to be the weak point... you can easily run 500rwhp with a nodular crank, forged rods and forged pistons setup.

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PonyboyIsaac said:

so where on the car can i check to see where my engine was made???

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stangGT97 said:

Precisely, all 2Vs come with a nodular iron crank, hypereutectic rods/pistons, Windsors have an 8 bolt crank whereas the Romeos have 6 bolt. The crank won't really be your power limitation here, the rods tend to be the weak point... you can easily run 500rwhp with a nodular crank, forged rods and forged pistons setup.

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big T said:

Are the windsors better built from the factory? What's the diff in the romeo/windsor blocks besides the # of crank bolts? Are the heads interchangeable? Just curious as I have a windsor block in my car and installing p&p heads soon.

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cooper58d2002 said:

So if you get an aftermarket cam would you have to switch to the bolt on cam or do they sell pressed on cams?

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san~man said:

T,
The Windsor blocks are supposedly stronger due to the fact that they have more bolts on the main. The heads are interchangeable, don't worry.
San

PM me about what you decided to go with (head and cam wise).

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