03-04's come stock with an iron block and Manley forged H-Beam Rods mated to a stronger piston.
99-01's are virtually the same, the stock crank is Very Stout capable of holding 1000HP but the rods and pistons are the weak link if deciding to turbo or supercharge, the shortblock will have to be rebuilt if pushing more than about 12lbs of boost.
The 96-98's have cylinder heads and intakes that don't flow as well as the New Edge's (99-01)and the cams are different..
The biggest advantage of the 96-01's is the lighter Aluminum block!
This site says that the WAPS are stronger and better than the Teksids, my 98 Cobra would have a wap in it. About how much power and torque can they handle?
This site says that the WAPS are stronger and better than the Teksids, my 98 Cobra would have a wap in it. About how much power and torque can they handle?
Teskid blocks are much stronger and they can handle over a 1000hp WAP can handle close to that but im not sure how much exactly. You have a Teskid block in yours so your all set
Teksids lose a bit of durability if you bore the cylinder sleeves more than .020 over, it's best if you can keep the standard bore piston when doing a Forged rebuild but I didn't have that luxury, Cylinder #7 was scored from a spark plug blowout!!
They are all great engines, unless you plan on attacking the 10.5 world record you should just buy the most car you can afford..Terminator being best/most expensive
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1995 Mustang GT Cnv 347(427 stroker being built!) almost done!
1996 Cobra with Kenne Bell 2.1 Supercharger and every other conceivable part you can bolt on it...650hp upgrade in the works
2003 Infiniti M45 V8 340 hp...a methadone treatment for reformed Mustang drivers
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Pros and cons of the different DOHC engines over the years... 
