2001 Cobra supercharge?
Anyone have any first hand experience supercharging (or turbo) on an all aluminum 2001 4V? My understanding is they will not take much boost...
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I have seen videos of 4V's making 24#'s of boost.
Those engines are great for making insane power number's! Referring to the 03-04's I'm a 5.0 guy, ill let someone like 1LOW03GT step in, he has more under his belt for the 4.6L but you will soon learn you have a engine that will amaze yourself :) |
big boost on '01?
All the information I've found states anything over 9 pounds boost on the 2001 is asking for trouble. I can understand big boost with the '03-'04 4V but I am concerned about the apparently weaker Al block on the '01.
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Weaker block, plus relatively high compression with pistons, rods, and crank not designed for boost. Wouldn't it make more sense to buy an 03-04 instead?
cheers Ed N. |
Yes, an '03 or '04 would make more sense but unfortunately :wink: I've got this low Km '01 'vert taking up space in my garage right now...Maybe she'll go up for sale later this year to make room for the next project. :) I would like to hear from anyone who has put 5-9 pounds to an '01 to figure out if it's worth it or not. Cost-wise I'm thinking it's not really worth it.
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Yeah,definitely not one of the best blocks to use for a blown application.Guys have done it with moderate boost to be safe.
I've seen pics,and videos where the rods have gone threw the side of the block LOL! |
The block and crank are not the problem, they will handle just about anything. It's the pistons (hyperutectic) and powdered rods that are the weak link.
With that said, get a good tune and don't get greedy with the boost and she should last for a while if the motors healthy to begin with. |
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I think I may stick with a good tune, gears etc. to be safe. I seem to exchange toys every two years anyway...wife loves that! Thanks for the input. :tup
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