How much abuse can the 96 teksid take?

4valvegt · November 11th, 2009, 10:32 PM

I am building a turbo kit for my 4valve project the bottom end is all forged but im wondering how much abuse and rpms the stock b heads can take?

98Cobra_sleeper · November 11th, 2009, 11:23 PM

well i heard SHM builds teksid blocks that handle up to 1300hp, and i've seen cars online revvin to 8k.

SWEET2KSTANG · November 12th, 2009, 12:41 AM

the teksid block itself can take a ton of abuse.

JC316 · November 12th, 2009, 12:44 AM

The block and crank can take a crapload. The rods are still the same crappy pressed powdered ones.

4valvegt · November 12th, 2009, 12:49 AM

I know the block itself can im just wondering if the heads will be any good? Or would i be better off using my 2 valve patriot stage 2 heads? The only thing that concerns me is that this motor only had 50k miles on it and when i took off the valve covers i found loose rockers layin in the head like someone over revved it and they flew apart.

4valvegt · November 12th, 2009, 12:52 AM

Does anyone know if i could use the 97 mark 8 intake manifold on this motor? and is it possible to remove the intake runners without any problems?

JC316 · November 12th, 2009, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by 4valvegt

Does anyone know if i could use the 97 mark 8 intake manifold on this motor? and is it possible to remove the intake runners without any problems?

Yes, you can use the 97 or 98 mark VIII intake. You have to buy the IMRC delete plates to get rid of them.

bitemark46 · November 13th, 2009, 09:25 AM

The block and heads will hold more power than your wallet can afford.

CammedMysticCobra · November 20th, 2009, 01:05 AM

Originally Posted by 4valvegt

I am building a turbo kit for my 4valve project the bottom end is all forged but im wondering how much abuse and rpms the stock b heads can take?

OK well bottom line is when I got my teksid found out so much sickness. Here come short tekside history lesson. Teksid was a company that ford of course contraced to put into the all 96 - 98 cobras some of these ended up in the a couple of the 2001 Cobras. Now How much abuse it can take the actual block. The reason ford went with Teksid is a Italian manufacture who makes blocks for Ferrari yeah get the fuck out here is right but wait they also make the blocks for Lamborghini, Fiat, Porsche and so rember all these cars deflty dont just rev to 6500 or 7 so this all equalls good for about 1500hp and more than you can throw at it for now lol.

Ryan Paymaster · November 27th, 2009, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by bitemark46

The block and heads will hold more power than your wallet can afford.

Yeah, even if your wallet can afford to do 1200 horsepower it's still going to handle more than you can afford. If you're going faster than that then you probably can't afford it anyways. 7 second cars take a lot of money to keep up.

96SNAKE · December 3rd, 2009, 12:06 PM

Does anyone know for sure on how much this 96 block can take before anything blows? In other words, pistons and rods? I heard more than 440 N/A on a stock (all together, internally) that you could be looking for problems. Trying to decide if I should just stay N/A and do bolt ons or get the KN 2.1L s/c. At about 7psi it puts me at 426 crank horsepower and 430 crank torque..

F8TL BYT · December 5th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by 96SNAKE

Does anyone know for sure on how much this 96 block can take before anything blows? In other words, pistons and rods? I heard more than 440 N/A on a stock (all together, internally) that you could be looking for problems. Trying to decide if I should just stay N/A and do bolt ons or get the KN 2.1L s/c. At about 7psi it puts me at 426 crank horsepower and 430 crank torque..

They can handle anywhere from 400-550whp. The reason i have so much space between the numbers is because it all depends on how good of a tune it is and how much you beat on it.

wraitherx · December 5th, 2009, 12:09 AM

it all depends on how everything acts with each other. the blocks can handle a good amount with the right parts working the way they are supposed to.

96SNAKE · December 5th, 2009, 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by F8TL BYT

They can handle anywhere from 400-550whp. The reason i have so much space between the numbers is because it all depends on how good of a tune it is and how much you beat on it.

Okay thanks. I might be going the supercharger route then here pretty soon. I just don't want to throw a rod or piston. I'm going to keep the engine all stock internally. Is the tune that comes with these superchargers able to be retuned through a dynotune or a preloaded tune?

BTW, your car is beautiful!!

Ryan Paymaster · December 5th, 2009, 10:17 AM

A KB isn't going to destroy your block. Extra strain on internal parts and such? Sure.

Everything should hold up but that doesn't mean it will. I managed to annihilate the spider gears on a car with just 300RWHP or so at the track with drag radials. Your stock transmission could probably go out soon depending on how you beat on it. (Weak spot in the car.)

If it's just a street car and you're just using it as a sweet cruiser then it may last forever.

96SNAKE · December 5th, 2009, 10:43 AM

Ryan, that's exactly what I'm going to be using it for.

Thanks man.

November 11th, 2009, 10:32 PM	#1
4valvegt Enthusiast 03 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 809 iTrader: 1 reviews	How much abuse can the 96 teksid take? I am building a turbo kit for my 4valve project the bottom end is all forged but im wondering how much abuse and rpms the stock b heads can take?

November 11th, 2009, 11:23 PM	#2
98Cobra_sleeper Enthusiast 1998 mustang cobra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: pa Posts: 617 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i heard SHM builds teksid blocks that handle up to 1300hp, and i've seen cars online revvin to 8k. __________________ HP twin turbo - 691hp/608tq with 15lbs huffed in (old setup) comin soon...ON3 turbo kit, PTE7175

November 12th, 2009, 12:41 AM	#3
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	the teksid block itself can take a ton of abuse. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

November 13th, 2009, 09:25 AM	#8
bitemark46 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 397 iTrader: 0 reviews	The block and heads will hold more power than your wallet can afford. __________________ -Mark- 98' N/A Cobra (Stock longblock) 11.79 at 114.64 (1.62 60ft)

December 5th, 2009, 12:09 AM	#13
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,568 iTrader: 11 reviews	it all depends on how everything acts with each other. the blocks can handle a good amount with the right parts working the way they are supposed to. __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

November 12th, 2009, 12:44 AM	#4
JC316 Regular 1970 Mercury Cougar. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 209 iTrader: 0 reviews	The block and crank can take a crapload. The rods are still the same crappy pressed powdered ones.

November 12th, 2009, 12:49 AM	#5
4valvegt Enthusiast 03 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 809 iTrader: 1 reviews	I know the block itself can im just wondering if the heads will be any good? Or would i be better off using my 2 valve patriot stage 2 heads? The only thing that concerns me is that this motor only had 50k miles on it and when i took off the valve covers i found loose rockers layin in the head like someone over revved it and they flew apart.

November 12th, 2009, 12:52 AM	#6
4valvegt Enthusiast 03 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 809 iTrader: 1 reviews	Does anyone know if i could use the 97 mark 8 intake manifold on this motor? and is it possible to remove the intake runners without any problems?

December 3rd, 2009, 12:06 PM	#11
96SNAKE Regular 96 Mystic SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Columbus, GA / Fayetteville, NC Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 reviews	Does anyone know for sure on how much this 96 block can take before anything blows? In other words, pistons and rods? I heard more than 440 N/A on a stock (all together, internally) that you could be looking for problems. Trying to decide if I should just stay N/A and do bolt ons or get the KN 2.1L s/c. At about 7psi it puts me at 426 crank horsepower and 430 crank torque..

December 5th, 2009, 10:17 AM	#15
Ryan Paymaster Enthusiast 1996 Ford SVT Cobra 13.36@102 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plainfield, IL USA Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	A KB isn't going to destroy your block. Extra strain on internal parts and such? Sure. Everything should hold up but that doesn't mean it will. I managed to annihilate the spider gears on a car with just 300RWHP or so at the track with drag radials. Your stock transmission could probably go out soon depending on how you beat on it. (Weak spot in the car.) If it's just a street car and you're just using it as a sweet cruiser then it may last forever. __________________ Slowly but surely creeping into the 12's on a stock N/A block...

December 5th, 2009, 10:43 AM	#16
96SNAKE Regular 96 Mystic SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Columbus, GA / Fayetteville, NC Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ryan, that's exactly what I'm going to be using it for. Thanks man.

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