[Tony03GT]

Well, Im getting a supercharger in a few weeks. Right now i have a chance to get a stroker kit very cheap along with other goodies. Only thing is i have to use my block which is still in my car and im out of town and can not pull it till i return. Which can be a very long time. ( Oil & Gas job ) My car is a 03. Would it be smarter to stick with my iron block or buy a used aluminum block they have sitting around so that it can be machined, ported and installed?? I know aluminum block heat faster but also they displace it faster then an iron block would. Give me some pros and cons if you dont mind? What is better? Thanks again guys.



EDIT: Stroker Kit is a Manley Rotating assembly 10.5 Dish Pistons

[Cabikejumper]

I'd go alm just to save on weight. But I'm not educated enough to answer what's better for sc and strojed. Wait for someone else to chime in.

[glittle75]

aluminum blocks are just as strong as their iron counterparts. if you have it in the budget, definitly get an alum. block.

Alum block + Tubular K and A's = very light front end.

[Tony03GT]

Originally Posted by glittle75 aluminum blocks are just as strong as their iron counterparts. if you have it in the budget, definitly get an alum. block. Alum block + Tubular K and A's = very light front end.

Ok great, now. It will just simply replace my block, everything else will fit right in? No issues with computer etc? (Dumb i know ) doesnt hurt to ask.

Thanks for the input fellas.

[glittle75]

yea, direct swap, no difference in the blocks other than material, and a few different ribs in the casting.

[Tony03GT]

Originally Posted by glittle75 yea, direct swap, no difference in the blocks other than material, and a few different ribs in the casting.

Great, Thanks again!

[2VSouth]

Depends if you care about weight savings. I really don't and im getting an iron block for mine. It's all preference and what your build calls for.

[jeep45238]

If I can afford it when my build time comes, I'll be getting a aluminum if I can afford it. I'm not going to sweat it a whole lot.


Personal opinion though - if you're carrying around some extra weight yourself, consider loosing that weight before having the engine loose some. You'll get better handling, accel/decel, just like the lighter engine, but will get some health benefits too

[Tony03GT]

Originally Posted by 2VSouth Depends if you care about weight savings. I really don't and im getting an iron block for mine. It's all preference and what your build calls for.

I wont be upgrading much after i put the kit in.
Im getting the stroker manly kit comes with crank, supercharger w/intercooler and blower cams from mhs. Fuel systems, small things here and there. Keeping stock heads, will have them worked. Still on the fence for a new intake manifold. 31 spine rear end with 3.73s. Will swap driveshaft out for alumn, also getting my t45 trans rebuilt. Will call it done from there.

[Tony03GT]

Originally Posted by jeep45238 If I can afford it when my build time comes, I'll be getting a aluminum if I can afford it. I'm not going to sweat it a whole lot. Personal opinion though - if you're carrying around some extra weight yourself, consider loosing that weight before having the engine loose some. You'll get better handling, accel/decel, just like the lighter engine, but will get some health benefits too

Rofl, Im roughly 165-170lbs, think im ok for 5'10''

Thanks tho!

[jeep45238]

Yeah, we're about the same build - I'm 172 5' 11.5". I've got about 10 pounds to loose and more strength training to go still.

[zigbigadoru]

140 lbs. @ 6'2". get on my level bro

[p4ndiamond]

Teksid aluminum will do you well. i saw one for sale on SVT or corral . like 500 bucks. all the block you will ever need lol.

[Tony03GT]

Originally Posted by p4ndiamond Teksid aluminum will do you well. i saw one for sale on SVT or corral . like 500 bucks. all the block you will ever need lol.

Getting mine for two fiddy

[Tony03GT]

Originally Posted by zigbigadoru 140 lbs. @ 6'2". get on my level bro

Twig lol

[WickedSnake00]

Originally Posted by glittle75 aluminum blocks are just as strong as their iron counterparts. if you have it in the budget, definitly get an alum. block. Alum block + Tubular K and A's = very light front end.

Actually the iron is stronger than the aluminum. But the strength limit is up in the 800-1000hp range, so it's something only a very few people are going to need to worry about.

Just remember Teksid is stronger than the WAP.

You also may or may not need to drill a hole or two for an oiling passage if you're re-using the 2v heads. I recall someone else mentioning it when doing a Teksid 2v.

Originally Posted by zigbigadoru 140 lbs. @ 6'2". get on my level bro

I thought everyone was 7' and 300lb of pure muscle on the internet?

[Tony03GT]

Originally Posted by WickedSnake00 Actually the iron is stronger than the aluminum. But the strength limit is up in the 800-1000hp range, so it's something only a very few people are going to need to worry about. Just remember Teksid is stronger than the WAP. You also may or may not need to drill a hole or two for an oiling passage if you're re-using the 2v heads. I recall someone else mentioning it when doing a Teksid 2v.

Interesting...

I wont be doing 800hp. Did some research after you mentioned drilling the hole. Its true, but is that IT? Anything else that might not fit?

[WickedSnake00]

Originally Posted by Tony03GT Interesting... I wont be doing 800hp. Did some research after you mentioned drilling the hole. Its true, but is that IT? Anything else that might not fit?

That's it as far as I know.

Think about it in terms of reciprocity. The Teksid goes in the 96-99 Cobras no problem. It also matches up to the 4v C heads on the 99 Cobra, and those same heads match up to the 03 Cobra who uses a Romeo iron block. If all that mixing and matching works, yours should be fine.

[p4ndiamond]

I got my teksid as a working engine for 141 bucks. u jelly ? lol. building it as we speak.

[Tony03GT]

Originally Posted by WickedSnake00 That's it as far as I know. Think about it in terms of reciprocity. The Teksid goes in the 96-99 Cobras no problem. It also matches up to the 4v C heads on the 99 Cobra, and those same heads match up to the 03 Cobra who uses a Romeo iron block. If all that mixing and matching works, yours should be fine.

Ya sounds very easy. Thanks for the information wicked.

Originally Posted by p4ndiamond I got my teksid as a working engine for 141 bucks. u jelly ? lol. building it as we speak.

Just a wittle ... 2v or 4v build?