dO WHAT i DID.........lol!!

I am at 451 hp/430 tq........New Alum. Cobra/truck (thicker cyl. walls) J&E Pistons, Manley Rods, etc........50lb injectors (600$)
Stage 2 ported heads, Intake (1,200$), Plenum (trick flow), 75mm TB, MSD ignition kit (600$), 3:73's, Griffon alum. radiator, Changed fuel system to Return style with Weldon Pump (must purchase 86-95 Fox body Sumped Gas tank), Vortech SC & Aftercooler, plus tons more. Too much to list........But basically if you want 450-500 hp your gonna have to spend approx. $15,000+........Even with Nitrous........
There are a lot of little things and changes that have to be upgraded that end up eating $$$$$$....
I am now having to get a Tremec TKO600 & Axels cause the stocj T45 tranny won't handle my HP much longer...so there's another $8,000 with labor & parts..........


But yes, I would recommend getting a "New" block (aluminum) and building that up....approx...3,500$ with internals).
Replace all stock parts (plenum, TB, intake, etc...) with aftermarket...
You will be using a lot of fuel too...I drive 60 miles total a day to and from work........I use a 1/2 tank of gas everyday!!!!

I'd go with used 03 Cobra motor.
Cheap mods pump out 502HP/510lbft. AT THE WHEELS!!!:drool:
See link:
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/116_0401_cobra/index.html

Have fun!

You can get a build short block here:http://www.dssracing.com/ Then add stage 2 heads from foxlake with cams and upgraded springs. After all that you should have a solid 300 rwhp N/A. Then its just your choice of power adder, my favorite for a mod motor is the KB...http://www.kennebell.net/ I could see spending $15k for all the goodies when its all tuned.

any chance of you selling current ride and buying an 03/04 Cobra?
Or, buying my 96? - probably cheaper in the long run either way.

You are going to need forged internals (atleast pistons and rods), a PI intake and PI cams, and a supercharger with about 12-15 psi of boost.

I'd definitely go for a cobra swap if possible, or just buy a cobra. Those are amazing engines, and if I could afford one, I'd have it. My only problem with pumping an extra 7 psi is that it mihgt hurt the engine life a bit.

Built block with forged internals, some type of power adder (pick your poison), built rear to handle the horsepower, and fuel system to handle the horsepower.
:eyepoppin

i'd leave dss alone and go with www.modularpowerhouse.com and or vt engines.

you will be looking at about 25k for a built motor, tranny, built rear, clutch, and blower.

you'd get somewhere about 400 hp with a blower and intercooler w/pi heads and intake. for 450 to 500 you'd have to get forged internals. it's cheaper to get the short block as a package instead of pulling your old motor and having it preped for forged internals.

Hah, I found your sig humorous.

WS6isKing said:

I'd definitely go for a cobra swap if possible, or just buy a cobra. Those are amazing engines, and if I could afford one, I'd have it. My only problem with pumping an extra 7 psi is that it mihgt hurt the engine life a bit.

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my1ststang98gt,

Seriousely, if the 450 to 500 HP is your goal, your cheapest/most powerful option is the used '03 cobra motor.
They come stock wth the forged crank, conn rods (Eagle H beam) and pistons. Make sure you also get the wiring harnes and the computer.
I never calculated it, but I think you should be able to reach your goals for just around $10K; but it requirs some custom maufacturing!
If you're lucky you might be able to get a motor and tranny rom a junk yard. That would mean that you don't have to worry about clutch or tranny being strong enough. A strong, rebuilt, 8.8" rear end is fine. Get a custom alumium drive shaft and you should be fine.
I had to mention the cobra again, because you don't want to spend $20+K for such a project.

By the time its all said and done he couls just sell his car and buy a 03-04 Cobra. Assuming he owns his outright. Those Cobra's drivetrains are super bad ass though!

engineer76 said:

my1ststang98gt,

Seriousely, if the 450 to 500 HP is your goal, your cheapest/most powerful option is the used '03 cobra motor.
They come stock wth the forged crank, conn rods (Eagle H beam) and pistons. Make sure you also get the wiring harnes and the computer.
I never calculated it, but I think you should be able to reach your goals for just around $10K; but it requirs some custom maufacturing!
If you're lucky you might be able to get a motor and tranny rom a junk yard. That would mean that you don't have to worry about clutch or tranny being strong enough. A strong, rebuilt, 8.8" rear end is fine. Get a custom alumium drive shaft and you should be fine.
I had to mention the cobra again, because you don't want to spend $20+K for such a project.

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Very nice input dollarbill!

You are totally right, they are tough PLUS you get the IRS.
Not everybody likes them, I do.

dollarbill said:

By the time its all said and done he couls just sell his car and buy a 03-04 Cobra. Assuming he owns his outright. Those Cobra's drivetrains are super bad ass though!

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if money isnt to much of an option go with something really custom like a twin turbo set up or a bigger blower w/ intercooler do something custom

LOL which part?

Romancer said:

Hah, I found your sig humorous.

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You can get a fully assembled (wire harness, Tremec 5 spd. tranny, exhaust, etc....keys)
2000 Cobra Engine+Tranny for $6,000 At Brothers Performance.......