Teksid block vs. 05+ block

[1fast05]

You have to drill holes in the deck of the teksid block for coolant flow also

 

[19COBRA93]

Whether one is stronger than the other really is pointless. The fact is, not a single person on this forum will ever reach either one of those blocks limits.

 

[19COBRA93]

You have to drill holes in the deck of the teksid block for coolant flow also

I've never heard this.

 

[1fast05]

I was looking in to getting one and found it out , My wife's car is putting 540 to the tires so 620ish at the flywheel and hers has a teksid, if i can find the link about the coolant holes i'll put it up here

 

[Preston951]

Just Photoshop the graphs. I hear Fred is really good at it so he could lend a hand.

Haha dude I see you talking about Evo doing this all the time & I'd love to learn more about it... Do you have the Photoshopped graphs somewhere or something?

 

[GOTTORQ]

so what are the stock blocks good for power/boost wise? i wanted to buy a teskid and throw some forged internals in it and make decent power, but now i might as well buy a stock block in the mean time and build that

 

[1fast05]

Best In Stock
We always receive questions asking about "the best" stock pieces for building an engine. Years ago, back when 5.0-liter pushrod bullets were all the rage, the Internet was abuzz with enthusiasts sharing info on castings. We've noticed similar talk about the mod-motor components (Two-, Three-, and Four-Valve). Here is a rundown of preferred blocks and heads for high-output applications, according to Rob Deneweth and Jeff Lyjak of Ford Racing:
Blocks
•4.6 Cast-Iron Blocks: Windsor
•5.4 Cast-Iron Blocks: Windsor after 2001
•4.6 Aluminum Block: Three-Valve Mustang

Heads
•Two-Valve PI Heads: Windsor after November 2002; Romeo after November 2003
•Three-Valve Heads: All after October 2007; Mustang-only after 2009 model year
•Four-Valve Heads: 2C5E (Aviator, Mach 1, Marauder), Ford GT and Shelby GT500

 

[1fast05]

This was from the July 2010 5.0 Mustangs and Super Fords page 146

 

[KungFuHamster]

you really cant go wrong with most newer mod motor blocks...even back in the day i never heard of someone splitting a block (even the nastiest street cars)...engine failure was usually due to a piston or a rod or something like that.
i think that any differences are so minute its not worth any hassle. stock block FTW.

 

[mikeysgt]

I'm in the process of picking up Ed's stock shortblock to start a long build process of my own. Should pick it up next week from him.

 

[Mustang30212]

So much entertainment.....soooo little time to enjoy it.

RH

 

[US-1]

Now, now, SD, there's no need to be so hostile. It's much more important that you be nice than it is for you to provide accurate information.

Especially if you paid waaayyy too much for a Mustang GT with a stripe package, FRPP handling pack, and FRPP power pack.

You have to drill holes in the deck of the teksid block for coolant flow also

I've never heard this.

Yeah...coolant transfer hole in the deck face for the three valve heads. No big deal.

 

[NastyStang113]

Whether one is stronger than the other really is pointless. The fact is, not a single person on this forum will ever reach either one of those blocks limits.

How do you know that?

 

[05stroker]

How do you know that?

Yea ! 1500 rwhp ain't shit to us . LOL ! But a car that runs would be priceless .