1996 4.6L SOHC Block vs. 1996 DOHC Block

mustangman36578 · March 26th, 2007, 10:13 PM

i recently got a 1996 mustang GT block from a friend and, since i am starting with a bare block, i was wondering if it is possible to convert it to a DOHC Cobra. i go to school at an auto tech school (University of Northwestern Ohio) and am taking engine machining classes so machining it to spec. wouldnt be a problem.

MustangMatt96GT · March 26th, 2007, 11:57 PM

Not worth it! Possible, but not worth it. I would just use the SOHC block, or sell it for a DOHC block. The amount of work and time and money doing the conversion would be money that could be used on nice heads or cams.

Casper98GT · March 27th, 2007, 12:05 AM

Yes you can convert. since you can access to everything. You are going to need to drill extra holes for the front cover because it wont line up. But like above said...just get a better block made for the DOHC engines. The Cobra has a italian built TESKID block and is much stronger. Start from that and build a nice 4v insted of a 2v. You'll be happier.

halfountain · March 27th, 2007, 04:36 AM

im doing this mod right now actually. i got a set of 96 cobra 4v heads (ebay for $60 plus 40 ship) and had a 5 angle valve job dont on them. Bpught a complete intake manifold system from a 96 cobra(ebay-$215 with ship) timing cover bolts up (ebay $65).i have a cast iron 98 gt romeo block. I went the high route with a forged stroker kit for $1700 but you ca get stock kits much cheaper. waiting for more funds to buy valve covers, headers, and t-56 but all in all its a fairly easy mod which can be done by getting decent used parts on ebay

March 26th, 2007, 10:13 PM	#1
mustangman36578 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	1996 4.6L SOHC Block vs. 1996 DOHC Block i recently got a 1996 mustang GT block from a friend and, since i am starting with a bare block, i was wondering if it is possible to convert it to a DOHC Cobra. i go to school at an auto tech school (University of Northwestern Ohio) and am taking engine machining classes so machining it to spec. wouldnt be a problem.

March 26th, 2007, 11:57 PM	#2
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,171 iTrader: 3 reviews	Not worth it! Possible, but not worth it. I would just use the SOHC block, or sell it for a DOHC block. The amount of work and time and money doing the conversion would be money that could be used on nice heads or cams. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

March 27th, 2007, 12:05 AM	#3
Casper98GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 2,395 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes you can convert. since you can access to everything. You are going to need to drill extra holes for the front cover because it wont line up. But like above said...just get a better block made for the DOHC engines. The Cobra has a italian built TESKID block and is much stronger. Start from that and build a nice 4v insted of a 2v. You'll be happier. __________________ 91 LX, 5spd. Ex:Toyota/Ford tech Marine Machinery Technician, Department of Defense.

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March 27th, 2007, 04:36 AM	#4
halfountain Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	im doing this mod right now actually. i got a set of 96 cobra 4v heads (ebay for $60 plus 40 ship) and had a 5 angle valve job dont on them. Bpught a complete intake manifold system from a 96 cobra(ebay-$215 with ship) timing cover bolts up (ebay $65).i have a cast iron 98 gt romeo block. I went the high route with a forged stroker kit for $1700 but you ca get stock kits much cheaper. waiting for more funds to buy valve covers, headers, and t-56 but all in all its a fairly easy mod which can be done by getting decent used parts on ebay

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