Opinions wanted on my Cobra

Shane361 · 04-17-2010, 04:18 AM

Here is the current plan....about saved up for the Aluminator long block. I am either gonna keep the 2.2 KB or go with a 3.4 Whipple if I can save enough before this deployment is over. Is this a route you would take? The long block is on the average around 7 grand. I tried the built block rebuild and got screwed so now I am looking for a warranty build. The 2.2 will net me around 600rwhp with pump gas. Guess that is around the 80-90% of that blower due to hearing high numbers with the blower. I do plan on racing this car yet still need street driveability. Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

PS..before it's said..trade it in for a Z06 C6...I agree..too expensive at the moment

LXtasy · 04-17-2010, 07:43 AM

trade it in on a regular c6 and procharge it

of course after you demod it a little. other than that i am no help to you except get rid of irs if you build it up

Illusions · 04-17-2010, 07:54 AM

X2, unless your Magoo the IRS is going to kill you at the track.

Magoo · 04-17-2010, 09:38 AM

Why not let somebody reputable rebuild the motor, seems like you always go to the unknown shops and get screwed man. IIRC the Aluminator only carries a one year warranty, has unknown piston's, and is only rated to handle about 700rwhp max. But if you're set on buying it Steve @ Tousley can get it for $6100 shipped.

I say keep the 2.2 and throw some good boost at it, get a stout fuel system, and convert to E85. Hello 700+rwhp on cheap pump gas! The IRS is fine, plenty of guys are running sick sick times on the totally stock rear. Just don't go out there on street tires and try to launch like a bat outta hell. Keep some nice slicks out back with a thick sidewall (ie: 15" or 16" wheel") and you'll be fine.

But I will toss in a vote to sell the Mach and get a C6Z, they're dipping down the mid-hi $30's if you look hard enough!

chrisheltra · 04-17-2010, 09:57 AM

Get a good motor built then throw that blower in the trash. Turbo's are where its at.

clubracergt1 · 04-17-2010, 11:50 AM

Or... Just turbo the Aluminator, and give me the blower.

Shane361 · 04-17-2010, 01:54 PM

Thanks guys...the Mach1 and the Cobra are getting their rear ends swapped out as soon as I get home. Should be a fun day at the hobby shop! Hell I even put my own gears in the Mach

Learning a little more everyday. Thanks again.-Shane

91notch · 04-18-2010, 02:14 AM

Built motor then Turbo

Shane361 · 04-18-2010, 04:23 AM

I will need to look into the turbo for a future endevor. I might run the Aluminator with two turbos in the future. That would make for a fun car for sure. Not sure how much or what the best kit would be for the turbos..ideas?-Shane

04-17-2010, 04:18 AM	#1
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	Opinions wanted on my Cobra Here is the current plan....about saved up for the Aluminator long block. I am either gonna keep the 2.2 KB or go with a 3.4 Whipple if I can save enough before this deployment is over. Is this a route you would take? The long block is on the average around 7 grand. I tried the built block rebuild and got screwed so now I am looking for a warranty build. The 2.2 will net me around 600rwhp with pump gas. Guess that is around the 80-90% of that blower due to hearing high numbers with the blower. I do plan on racing this car yet still need street driveability. Any thoughts greatly appreciated. PS..before it's said..trade it in for a Z06 C6...I agree..too expensive at the moment __________________ 2015 Comp Orange Procharged GT Mustang 2018 Grey Ford F150 XLT Sport 4x4

04-17-2010, 07:54 AM	#3
Illusions Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the Pits Posts: 2,247	X2, unless your Magoo the IRS is going to kill you at the track. __________________ Illusions Grafix A Pair of "Jackstand" 01 Xtreme Blazers

04-17-2010, 09:38 AM	#4
Magoo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 925	Why not let somebody reputable rebuild the motor, seems like you always go to the unknown shops and get screwed man. IIRC the Aluminator only carries a one year warranty, has unknown piston's, and is only rated to handle about 700rwhp max. But if you're set on buying it Steve @ Tousley can get it for $6100 shipped. I say keep the 2.2 and throw some good boost at it, get a stout fuel system, and convert to E85. Hello 700+rwhp on cheap pump gas! The IRS is fine, plenty of guys are running sick sick times on the totally stock rear. Just don't go out there on street tires and try to launch like a bat outta hell. Keep some nice slicks out back with a thick sidewall (ie: 15" or 16" wheel") and you'll be fine. But I will toss in a vote to sell the Mach and get a C6Z, they're dipping down the mid-hi $30's if you look hard enough! __________________ Black 2003 Cobra Ported, Upper/Lower Pullied, Sprayed......going corn Slow 2010 BMW 335i JB4-G5iso, DCI, E85 2002 GSX-R600 Full Bolt-ons

04-17-2010, 09:57 AM	#5
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	Get a good motor built then throw that blower in the trash. Turbo's are where its at. __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

04-17-2010, 11:50 AM	#6
clubracergt1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Great, white North (Chicagoland) Posts: 2,483	Or... Just turbo the Aluminator, and give me the blower. __________________ This space for rent

04-17-2010, 07:43 AM	#2
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	trade it in on a regular c6 and procharge it of course after you demod it a little. other than that i am no help to you except get rid of irs if you build it up

04-17-2010, 01:54 PM	#7
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	Thanks guys...the Mach1 and the Cobra are getting their rear ends swapped out as soon as I get home. Should be a fun day at the hobby shop! Hell I even put my own gears in the Mach Learning a little more everyday. Thanks again.-Shane __________________ 2015 Comp Orange Procharged GT Mustang 2018 Grey Ford F150 XLT Sport 4x4

04-18-2010, 02:14 AM	#8
91notch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: charleston, sc Posts: 1,131	Built motor then Turbo __________________ RTCTTFMF!

04-18-2010, 04:23 AM	#9
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	I will need to look into the turbo for a future endevor. I might run the Aluminator with two turbos in the future. That would make for a fun car for sure. Not sure how much or what the best kit would be for the turbos..ideas?-Shane __________________ 2015 Comp Orange Procharged GT Mustang 2018 Grey Ford F150 XLT Sport 4x4