4,6 short block. need input on salvage cost

EXAM1999 · 02-01-2001, 01:36 AM

I hope you don't plan to do this soon to a 00 car. I want to build my engine also and have been doing research and every approach is pricey. A built Cobra Short block I believe is about 4K+ and a 99-00 Windsor block is similar. I think the big price difference is because of the heads. I think what alot of people don't realize is that the DOHC in full dress weighs more than the SOHC block in full dress. Also the Iron block can handle as much power if not more than the aluminum block. In short, I would build the block you have with a Forged rotating assembly, ARP fasteners and you would be able to put as much boost through it as you want provided you have enough fuel. If you can get your hands on the Feb issue of 5.0 Mustang, they break down the differences between the 96-98 romeo blocks, 99-00 windsor blocks and cobra blocks and they say that the 99-00 windsor blocks are an excellent foundation to build on.

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99 Silver GT
4R70W, ProTorque TC(3200), Transgo, FMS Cooler, Synth. ATF & 3.73 gears
Mac L/T, Cat-H, Borla Cat-back
V2 S-trim, AFR p/p, 70mm t/body, Pro-M80, 42# inj., 255lph pump, JMS chip
D&D K, A-arms, Coil-overs, KB Super Subs, Mac Adj. UCA/LCA, MM C/C Plates

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02-01-2001, 01:36 AM	#2
EXAM1999 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Oakdale, NY, US Posts: 50	I hope you don't plan to do this soon to a 00 car. I want to build my engine also and have been doing research and every approach is pricey. A built Cobra Short block I believe is about 4K+ and a 99-00 Windsor block is similar. I think the big price difference is because of the heads. I think what alot of people don't realize is that the DOHC in full dress weighs more than the SOHC block in full dress. Also the Iron block can handle as much power if not more than the aluminum block. In short, I would build the block you have with a Forged rotating assembly, ARP fasteners and you would be able to put as much boost through it as you want provided you have enough fuel. If you can get your hands on the Feb issue of 5.0 Mustang, they break down the differences between the 96-98 romeo blocks, 99-00 windsor blocks and cobra blocks and they say that the 99-00 windsor blocks are an excellent foundation to build on. ------------------ 99 Silver GT 4R70W, ProTorque TC(3200), Transgo, FMS Cooler, Synth. ATF & 3.73 gears Mac L/T, Cat-H, Borla Cat-back V2 S-trim, AFR p/p, 70mm t/body, Pro-M80, 42# inj., 255lph pump, JMS chip D&D K, A-arms, Coil-overs, KB Super Subs, Mac Adj. UCA/LCA, MM C/C Plates