New 01 Cobra shortblock

[Udet]

So my rings failed a few weeks after my V-1 S-Trim install. Oh well, you have to pay to play. So rather than cry about it I went ahead and purchased a built shortblock (its in the process of being assembled)

I wanted to get everyone's opinions on where to go next...as well as get a general idea of what I can accomplish with this setup.

The block will consist of a brand new Ford Motorsport 4.6 Block (2003 Romeo), New Cobra Crankshaft, Manley Forged H-Beam Rods, Manley Forged Platinum Pistons, Speed Pro Competition Rod and Main Bearings, and Speed Pro Moly Rings.

Its still running the stock H/C/I

Any idea on how much boost I should be putting through this thing? Right now its setup with a 3.5 RR pulley with an AFM powerpipe.

Should I go ahead and start planning on a new set of heads and cams? Or will the stockers flow well enough to keep me satisfied for awhile?

Thanks in advance guys... its gonna be nice to have my baby back

 

[ChrisWeil]

If you're building the rest, why not get a nice set of blower cams to go with it? Unless you want to get really serious, you're probably ok without doing the heads, but it'll never hurt!

Boost is up to you. You'll overspin the blower before you're giving that shortblock too much boost. You should be ok with just about as much as you want. 15-16lbs always sounds nice!

Did you go with billet oil pump gears, trigger wheel, and cam gears? Those, especially the pump gears, are an absolute must at higher power levels.