NASTY Lil' Cobra Being Twin Screwed

Disclaimer: Despite the thread name this is not a porno video.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=104572

Patrick

wrote:
> Disclaimer: Despite the thread name this is not a porno video.
>
> http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=104572

Further proof to back up my claim that the 4.6L engine in the '03-'04
Cobras is one of the best, if not the best, engine EVER put into a
production car. They didn't even have to take the valve covers off to
make nearly 700 horsepower. That engine is one of the toughest built
SOBs from the factory ever produced.

Michael Johnson > wrote in
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> wrote:
>> Disclaimer: Despite the thread name this is not a porno video.
>>
>> http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=104572
>
> Further proof to back up my claim that the 4.6L engine in the '03-'04
> Cobras is one of the best, if not the best, engine EVER put into a
> production car. They didn't even have to take the valve covers off to
> make nearly 700 horsepower. That engine is one of the toughest built
> SOBs from the factory ever produced.

So goddammit, why doesn't Ford offer this thing as an option for the
regular ol' '08 GT???

Joe wrote:
> Michael Johnson > wrote in
> :
>
>> wrote:
>>> Disclaimer: Despite the thread name this is not a porno video.
>>>
>>> http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=104572
>> Further proof to back up my claim that the 4.6L engine in the '03-'04
>> Cobras is one of the best, if not the best, engine EVER put into a
>> production car. They didn't even have to take the valve covers off to
>> make nearly 700 horsepower. That engine is one of the toughest built
>> SOBs from the factory ever produced.
>
> So goddammit, why doesn't Ford offer this thing as an option for the
> regular ol' '08 GT???

Because it needs a blower to make the power due to its lower
compression. Plus, the parts used in that motor is complete overkill
for a garden variety Mustang GT that will stay mostly stock. The price
increase isn't worth it, IMO. It would be nice if they would make the
rods, crank and forged pistons in it an engine upgrade option for those
that know a blower is in their future. Just call it a blower friendly
bottom end upgrade.

Michael Johnson > wrote in
:

> Joe wrote:
>> Michael Johnson > wrote in
>> :
>>
>>> wrote:
>>>> Disclaimer: Despite the thread name this is not a porno video.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=104572
>>> Further proof to back up my claim that the 4.6L engine in the
'03-'04
>>> Cobras is one of the best, if not the best, engine EVER put into a
>>> production car. They didn't even have to take the valve covers off
to
>>> make nearly 700 horsepower. That engine is one of the toughest
built
>>> SOBs from the factory ever produced.
>>
>> So goddammit, why doesn't Ford offer this thing as an option for the
>> regular ol' '08 GT???
>
> Because it needs a blower to make the power due to its lower
> compression. Plus, the parts used in that motor is complete overkill
> for a garden variety Mustang GT that will stay mostly stock. The
price
> increase isn't worth it, IMO. It would be nice if they would make the
> rods, crank and forged pistons in it an engine upgrade option for
those
> that know a blower is in their future. Just call it a blower friendly
> bottom end upgrade.

If it's so dependable and rock solid, I still can't see why that
complete engine including the blower isn't offered as an option for the
GT.

Here's an idea: Dump the "specialty" cars like the GT500 and simply
offer the goodies that made that car a GT500 as options for the Mustang
GT. That's not far from what they did in the late 60s and early 70s, so
why not now? Seems to be a win-win deal to me...

Joe wrote:
> Michael Johnson > wrote in
> :
>
>> Joe wrote:
>>> Michael Johnson > wrote in
>>> :
>>>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> Disclaimer: Despite the thread name this is not a porno video.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=104572
>>>> Further proof to back up my claim that the 4.6L engine in the
> '03-'04
>>>> Cobras is one of the best, if not the best, engine EVER put into a
>>>> production car. They didn't even have to take the valve covers off
> to
>>>> make nearly 700 horsepower. That engine is one of the toughest
> built
>>>> SOBs from the factory ever produced.
>>> So goddammit, why doesn't Ford offer this thing as an option for the
>>> regular ol' '08 GT???
>> Because it needs a blower to make the power due to its lower
>> compression. Plus, the parts used in that motor is complete overkill
>> for a garden variety Mustang GT that will stay mostly stock. The
> price
>> increase isn't worth it, IMO. It would be nice if they would make the
>> rods, crank and forged pistons in it an engine upgrade option for
> those
>> that know a blower is in their future. Just call it a blower friendly
>> bottom end upgrade.
>
> If it's so dependable and rock solid, I still can't see why that
> complete engine including the blower isn't offered as an option for the
> GT.
>
> Here's an idea: Dump the "specialty" cars like the GT500 and simply
> offer the goodies that made that car a GT500 as options for the Mustang
> GT. That's not far from what they did in the late 60s and early 70s, so
> why not now? Seems to be a win-win deal to me...

IMO, because Ford couldn't charge the outrageous prices for an option
package like they can for cars like the GT500. They are making insane
profits on the GT500 and will on he new Boss etc. Making these car's
components just option choices kills their exclusivity and therefore
profits.

"Joe" > wrote in message
...
> Michael Johnson > wrote in
> :
>
>> Joe wrote:
>>> Michael Johnson > wrote in
>>> :
>>>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> Disclaimer: Despite the thread name this is not a porno video.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=104572
>>>> Further proof to back up my claim that the 4.6L engine in the
> '03-'04
>>>> Cobras is one of the best, if not the best, engine EVER put into a
>>>> production car. They didn't even have to take the valve covers off
> to
>>>> make nearly 700 horsepower. That engine is one of the toughest
> built
>>>> SOBs from the factory ever produced.
>>>
>>> So goddammit, why doesn't Ford offer this thing as an option for the
>>> regular ol' '08 GT???
>>
>> Because it needs a blower to make the power due to its lower
>> compression. Plus, the parts used in that motor is complete overkill
>> for a garden variety Mustang GT that will stay mostly stock. The
> price
>> increase isn't worth it, IMO. It would be nice if they would make the
>> rods, crank and forged pistons in it an engine upgrade option for
> those
>> that know a blower is in their future. Just call it a blower friendly
>> bottom end upgrade.
>
> If it's so dependable and rock solid, I still can't see why that
> complete engine including the blower isn't offered as an option for the
> GT.
>
> Here's an idea: Dump the "specialty" cars like the GT500 and simply
> offer the goodies that made that car a GT500 as options for the Mustang
> GT. That's not far from what they did in the late 60s and early 70s, so
> why not now? Seems to be a win-win deal to me...

That would be TOO DAMN EASY!

That car has had everything short of being stroked done to it. If the
4.6 is so great, how come the first thing you modular guys do is is put
a 5.4 under your hood? Even then it is all you can do keep up with stock
5.0 with a little nitrous shot. The all aluminum cobra 5.0 was pound for
pound the best all around engine ford ever produced, followed closely by
the 5.4 in the lightnings. I know the FORD GT has the baddest engine
that ford and svt have ever produced, but it costs to much. Put some
cast iron heads on that 4.6 and lets see what you think about it then.

"Chris" > wrote in message
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> That car has had everything short of being stroked done to it. If the
> 4.6 is so great, how come the first thing you modular guys do is is put
> a 5.4 under your hood? Even then it is all you can do keep up with stock
> 5.0 with a little nitrous shot. The all aluminum cobra 5.0 was pound for
> pound the best all around engine ford ever produced, followed closely by
> the 5.4 in the lightnings. I know the FORD GT has the baddest engine
> that ford and svt have ever produced, but it costs to much. Put some
> cast iron heads on that 4.6 and lets see what you think about it then.

I still can't see an engine with a 3.33 bore and a 4.16 stroke being "high
performance." Just seems wrong

Al