[Bullitt4995]

Are Cobra blocks aluminum or steel?

Thanks in advance. :smile:

 

[Bullitt4601]

All 4V (Cobra, Mark VIII, Lincoln Town Truck)modulars are aluminum

All 2V modulars are cast iron, at least today

 

[Bullitt4995]

Bullitt4601

Thanks

 

[01GTB]

Heres some pics of my 4.6 Explorer block, supposed to be the same as the Cobra block. It might weight 80-85# . The main caps are steel, with 4 bolts through the top and two through the sides. I got it when the getting was good :smile: Before Ford increased the price to over $1500. http://community.webshots.com/album/22409300tBfaJMaulF

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[Bullitt4601]

The Explorer had 2v heads, didn't it? I guess they were the Truck heads? How interchangeable is all this stuff?

None of my business, but why would you have the motor in your brand new truck apart?

 

[01GTB]

All I bought was the 02 Explorer block. They were available from Ford starting in late 2000. I caught wind of them early this year after their true identity (Cobra Block) was discovered. I got it for $370 or so. When I ordered it from a local dealer, they were on national back-order, but a parts manager of a local Ford dealership found one of five left in a warehouse, in Texas I believe. Within another hour, they were gone.

I bought it to throw together a Mod engine for my 1987 LX to run in Mod Motor class next year. But the Fun Ford rules have changed and the the older bodies will not be allowed.

 

[Bullitt4601]

Fascinating. Wonder why the Exploder rates an Aluminum block but a 2v Mustang doesn't? That would be an easy 50 pounds off the front end.

 

[01GTB]

Your guess is as good as mine on that one.