97 Cobra build/rebuild

[Addicted]

The 7 PPPPPPP's brother, the 7 P's.

 

[88stang88]

Started working in the garage today. Forgot to take pictures whenever I began but here are a few snaps.


Got it all broken down for the most part.

Here is a few preliminary findings. Took a break for dinner but will be removing the pistons and crank shortly

 

[white95]

Geez, hydro locking is no freaking joke... Good carnage pictures..

 

[88stang88]

Alright I am calling it a night from the garage. I have to say I have a new favorite tool tho. I bought a 3/8 electric ratchet today. Milwaukee brand....really cut down alot of wrenching time.



I for the love of god could not get the last bolt off holding the oil filter housing off. It will not accept any tool I own. However, the block is bare otherwise.



Now for the Initial Damage Report.

3 Bent Connecting Rods
1 Broken Connecting Rod
4 What appear to be straight but we will call them bent also Connecting Rods.
2 Damaged Pistons on the Rod side
No visible damage atm to the cylinder walls

Dropping the Block,Crank and Heads off to the Machine Shop first thing in the morning.

 

[Addicted]

I'm glad to hear that the block was not hurt, hopefully you get some great news from machine shop.

 

[88stang88]

Dropped the Engine,Crank and Heads off this morning at the Machine Shop. Just off look and feel he seemed to think I got really lucky. Still wont know tho until next week the extent of the damage.

 

[88stang88]

Figured I would push the car out and power wash the engine bay a little today since it’s high 80’s and sunny.

A couple before:


A few after:


Plus I have a bonus picture of the 4 amigos

 

[Addicted]

Looks like your uni-body is in great shape, theres nothing like having it rust free. We've both been blessed in that specific area. Since I purchased my mother's '99 Taurus last year, I now have a vehicle that I'm able to go anywhere at anytime. The weather dictated when and where I could drive with the stang. Rain and salt are our worst enemy's with these type cars. Glad to see that you're making process with your car, and I can't believe those connecting rods. Those are crazy looking! Forgive me if you've said it already, but you may want to look into the coyote connecting rods. Almost $300 shipped, and normally you can't purchase rods that are cheap, strong, and light all at the same time. If you're interested in them I will tell you where I purchased the them at.

 

[88stang88]

I have several vehicles to drive around for bad weather. My 2011 Fusion has some of the worst rust on rockers I have ever seen in a short amount of time.

I have heard the Boss rods several times from people. MMR has a set of Forged I-Beams for $379.99 I was looking into.

 

[white95]

I have heard the Boss rods several times from people. MMR has a set of Forged I-Beams for $379.99 I was looking into.

If I would’ve built my last engine with Molnar rods, I wouldn’t have sold it.

 

[88stang88]

If I would’ve built my last engine with Molnar rods, I wouldn’t have sold it.

Reason?

 

[white95]

I’ve heard of people having great success with them but I was sure they’d handle the proposed 20 psi I was going to throw at them. Then I got a deal on my Coyote and it pushed me over the edge.

 

[DKblue98GT]

Wow, that is some carnage.

 

[Boostr1]

Alright I am calling it a night from the garage. I have to say I have a new favorite tool tho. I bought a 3/8 electric ratchet today. Milwaukee brand....really cut down alot of wrenching time.

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How is the torque on that ratchet. I have the M12 system as well.

 

[88stang88]

It’s not strong enough to break anything loose that is torqued. But I used it to run things out after I broke them loose to speed everything up. It’s perfect IMO tho bc it never tried to rip out of my hand or break any knuckles. Best investment tool I’ve purchased in a long time.

 

[Boostr1]

I'm gonna look into one.

 

[Boostr1]

It’s not strong enough to break anything loose that is torqued. But I used it to run things out after I broke them loose to speed everything up. It’s perfect IMO tho bc it never tried to rip out of my hand or break any knuckles. Best investment tool I’ve purchased in a long time.

Is it the regular one, or the FUEL series?

 

[88stang88]

Just the Regular one. It was $119 for the tool and about the same for the battery and charger. In all about $250 after taxes but definitely worth the money in my opinion. I’ve had three shoulder surgeries so it saves some additional movements and allowed me to keep wrenching longer.

 

[joe65]

Alright I am calling it a night from the garage. I have to say I have a new favorite tool tho. I bought a 3/8 electric ratchet today. Milwaukee brand....really cut down alot of wrenching time.

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I for the love of god could not get the last bolt off holding the oil filter housing off. It will not accept any tool I own. However, the block is bare otherwise.

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Now for the Initial Damage Report.

3 Bent Connecting Rods
1 Broken Connecting Rod
4 What appear to be straight but we will call them bent also Connecting Rods.
2 Damaged Pistons on the Rod side
No visible damage atm to the cylinder walls

Dropping the Block,Crank and Heads off to the Machine Shop first thing in the morning.

I've been eyeballing that Milwaukee ratchet for a while now. I'm going to have to just get one. I have an impact (cordless) and i don't know how i lived without that for so long.

good pics, easy to see what you're doing. good luck with the project!

 

[BigBore96]

Those rods look good to me... jk
That sucks man if you run into any issues post away. I've been countless 4vs over the years.

Regarding the t45 or t56. I went built t45 route with the 26 spline. Cant say enough good things about this transmission and its under a lot of stress from the forged engine and turbo.

I know the t45source got bought out but you may still be able to get some of the billet internals for the t45