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Building a 405-HP Cobra Engine
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This engine buildup shows the assembly of a 2001 4-valve Cobra engine. For this particular
buildup, we wanted to shoot for a broad and usable powerband that would be perfectly suited for a
daily-driven street car. To produce some solid, reliable power that wouldn’t cost us an arm and a
leg, we built this naturally-aspirated engine with forged rods and pistons, ported cylinder heads,
stage-1 camshafts, and a ported intake manifold.
After going through the proper break-in techniques, we performed a leak-down test to verify that
the rings were properly seated and the valves were sealing correctly. We decided to use 91-octane
fuel, a stock computer, 1 3/4-inch long-tube headers, and a 3-inch X-pipe to help simulate a real-
world, in-car setup. We were more than happy to find that our engine peaked at 405 horsepower
and 382 ft-lbs of torque and managed to produce the power in a very usable RPM range. Check
out the following pictures and the dyno chart to get the complete story.
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This is the installation of the front and
rear oil-gallery plugs.
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Install the main studs in the block. Just
tighten the studs until they are snug.
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Install upper bearing shells and
lubricate bearing surface with SAE 30
oil.
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With the crankshaft placed in the
crankcase, the crankshaft thrust
washer may be rotated into position
between the engine case and the
crankshaft thrust surface.
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After applying liberal amounts of SAE
30 oil to the crankshaft bearing
surface, the main bearing caps may be
set in place with a hammer.
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Torque main bearing caps in the
correct sequence.
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Install and torque the side bolts in
sequence. And don’t forget to check to
make sure the crankshaft rotates
smoothly after you’ve finished torquing
everything down.
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Crank end thrust clearance may be
checked with a dial indicator. The
clearance will be set at .008 of an inch.
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Rod-bolt stretch is measured
with a dial indicator to
determine the torque required
to achieve the desired stretch.
The free length of each rod
bolt is also recorded on the
build sheet for future
reference.
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This has been a sample page from
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How To Build Max Performance 4.6 Liter
Ford Engines
by Sean Hyland
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This revised edition features new and current
information throughout the text, an additional 16 pages,
and all-color photography.
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When the ’96 Mustang came out with the 4.6-liter V-8, some
performance enthusiasts were scared away by its technology. But
those days are long gone. Ford added horsepower and torque to
its 2- and 4-valve V-8s over the years, and the number and
quality of available aftermarket performance parts has exploded.
Ford took things to the next level with the new 3-valve Mustang
GT engine and the 5.4-liter GT and Shelby GT500, adding even
more high-performance options.
In this updated edition of How To Build Max-Performance 4.6-Liter
Ford Engines, Sean Hyland gives you a comprehensive guide to
building and modifying Ford’s 2-, 3-, and 4-valve 4.6- and 5.4-liter
engines. You will learn everything from block selection and
crankshaft prep, to cylinder head and intake manifold
modifications. He also outlines eight recommended power
packages and provides you with a step-by-step buildup of a
naturally aspirated 405-horsepower Cobra engine. This is the
definitive guide to getting the most from your 4.6- and 5.4-liter
Ford.
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Click below to view sample
pages from each chapter.
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Chap. 1 - Engine Block
Chap. 2 - Crankshafts
Chap. 3 - Rods
Chap. 4 - 4.6 Pistons
Chap. 5 - Cylinder Heads
Chap. 6 - Int. Manifolds
Chap. 7 - Fuel Injection
Chap. 8 - 4.6 Camshafts
Chap. 9 - 4.6 Exhaust
Chap. 10 - Ignition
Chap. 11 - Lubrication
Chap. 12 - Cooling
Chap. 13 - Power Adders
Chap. 14 - Packages
Chap. 15 - 405HP Engine
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This is a great book that any modular engine owner or enthusiast will enjoy!
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How to Rebuild SOHC & DOHC 4.6 / 5.4-Liter Ford Engines
The 4.6-liter can be built to produce any where from 300 hp up
to 2,000 hp, and in turn, it has become a favorite among
rebuilders, racers, and high-performance enthusiasts. How to
Rebuild 4.6-/5.4-Liter Ford Engines expertly guides you
through each step of rebuilding the modular 4.6- and 5.4-liter
engines, providing essential information and insightful detail.
This volume delivers the complete nuts-and-bolts rebuild story,
so the enthusiast can professionally rebuild an engine at home
and achieve the desired performance goals. In addition, it
contains a retrospective of the engine family, essential
identification information, and component differences between
engines made at Romeo and Windsor factories for identifying
your engine and selecting the right parts.
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