01 cobra shortblock in my 96 GT

caintcatchmyGT · September 26th, 2007, 10:27 PM

a buddy of mine wants to sell me his 01 cobra short block with 40k miles on it for $600. What all would it take to get this block in my 96 GT? I was thinking prob all the lil stuff like:
water pump
timing chain and cover
Alternator
pulleys

I am not too knowledgeable on trannys and clutches and pressure plates and all that. i have never taken one out or switched it out. I am assuming that i will need a new pressure plate, tranny all that crap....
what all am i missing? is it really worth it to do this swap?

stanglifemike · September 26th, 2007, 11:05 PM

If it was complete motor, that would be one thing. Just the block your gonna drop some cash.

caintcatchmyGT · September 26th, 2007, 11:23 PM

is it worth it since i can get the short block so cheap? I already have a top end...but i need a new forged bottom end. would i be better just going with DSS or somthing like that?

Yella01Stang · May 7th, 2008, 08:51 PM

DSS would be alot more than that price wise...but the 01 cobra bottom end isnt much stronger than yours, better off grabbing something for maybe 2x that price and get somthing stout, low mileage 03/04 motor or get your current block rebuilt at a local shop for a little more.

bigmike83 · May 7th, 2008, 08:56 PM

you could get that and put a good set of rods and pistions and still be cheaper than an aftermarket set up and be good for a whole lot of power too

September 26th, 2007, 10:27 PM	#1
caintcatchmyGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: still here in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma Posts: 349 iTrader: 0 reviews	01 cobra shortblock in my 96 GT a buddy of mine wants to sell me his 01 cobra short block with 40k miles on it for $600. What all would it take to get this block in my 96 GT? I was thinking prob all the lil stuff like: water pump timing chain and cover Alternator pulleys I am not too knowledgeable on trannys and clutches and pressure plates and all that. i have never taken one out or switched it out. I am assuming that i will need a new pressure plate, tranny all that crap.... what all am i missing? is it really worth it to do this swap? __________________ 1996 Mustang GT -MAC CAI -Polished 75mm TB and upper plentum -PI Intake Manifold -BBK underdrive pulleys -MAC Long Tube headers -Shorty H-pipe -Flowmaster Exhaust -18x9 275x35xR18 all around

September 26th, 2007, 11:05 PM	#2
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	If it was complete motor, that would be one thing. Just the block your gonna drop some cash. __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

September 26th, 2007, 11:23 PM	#3
caintcatchmyGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: still here in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma Posts: 349 iTrader: 0 reviews	is it worth it since i can get the short block so cheap? I already have a top end...but i need a new forged bottom end. would i be better just going with DSS or somthing like that? __________________ 1996 Mustang GT -MAC CAI -Polished 75mm TB and upper plentum -PI Intake Manifold -BBK underdrive pulleys -MAC Long Tube headers -Shorty H-pipe -Flowmaster Exhaust -18x9 275x35xR18 all around

May 7th, 2008, 08:51 PM	#4
Yella01Stang Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 77 iTrader: 0 reviews	DSS would be alot more than that price wise...but the 01 cobra bottom end isnt much stronger than yours, better off grabbing something for maybe 2x that price and get somthing stout, low mileage 03/04 motor or get your current block rebuilt at a local shop for a little more. __________________ 2001 GT Stang "Bullitt #5583 wanna-be" Best ET 13.8 104mph (b4 motor/gear) D.S.S. ProMod ShrotBlock, DiabloSport Predator, Steeda TriAX, FRPP 4.10s & D-shaft, FRPP 24# injct, Flowmasters, 03 Cobra Brakes, one awesome tune & much more ;]

May 7th, 2008, 08:56 PM	#5
bigmike83 Regular 1997 mustang gt 8.06 at 87mph 1/8th mile on a 50 shot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: clarksville TN Posts: 284 iTrader: 0 reviews	you could get that and put a good set of rods and pistions and still be cheaper than an aftermarket set up and be good for a whole lot of power too __________________ 97 gt with 2004 pi motor,acufab intake and 75 mm bbk cold air kit,bbk long tube headers, off road h pipe,2 chamber flow, 3:73, diablo chip with dyno tune 269rwhp 301rwtq 5.4 SOHC FOR SALE pm me for details

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