96 teksid and crank

[650rcode]

would it be wise to buy a 96 cobra teksid stock shortblock and re- use the stock crank? is the crank forged? found one for a deal and want to make sure i can use forged pistons and rods with this block/crank combo.

also, what modifications will be needed to bolt up 04 mach heads and terminator timing cover?

thanks

[littlemags]

use the block...get your own rotating assembly....
http://www.modmaxracing.com/product_p/99025246.htm

using termi front cover and heads install will be straight forward

[650rcode]

looking to push somewhere in the 550 range, so the stock 96 crank won't hold up?

[littlemags]

Originally Posted by 650rcode

looking to push somewhere in the 550 range, so the stock 96 crank won't hold up?

I am sure it will hold no prob....usually the crank doesnt fail....it is rods or pistons.

[650rcode]

looking to get manley rods, what pistons would hold up to 600 hp with a compression ratio between 9:1 and 10:1 without breaking the bank? block may be bored .020 over

[littlemags]

Originally Posted by 650rcode

looking to get manley rods, what pistons would hold up to 600 hp with a compression ratio between 9:1 and 10:1 without breaking the bank? block may be bored .020 over

what Power adder are you using?? centri, PD or turbo...? I am a fan of diamond pistons.
Make sure you upgrade your rod bolts if you use manley's...

[650rcode]

will be using an eaton off of a cobra. will probably use ARP hardware for rotating assembly. as far as head bolts what do people think of the ford racing kit that includes bolts and gaskets?

[helomech74]

All cobra cranks from 96-04 and Manual trans Mach 1 cranks are the same (Forged 8 bolt Kellogg pieces.) If the crank is good and doesn't need work, I would use it along with the block. The cranks are no longer offered by Ford and becoming more and more difficult to find, so if the price is right I would pick up the combo and use it.