DSS Short Block

iwannagofast · 01-11-2008, 12:34 PM

So i think i want an older cobra because they are nicer for insurance. But all the ones i find that i like have a ton of miles of them, now i was thinking that if they have alot of miles that i should buy a short block of it off DSS so i could have a strong engine that i could shoot NO2 through. Or would it be better to find one with low miles? What are the pros and cons of buying an older car and replacing the block as opposed to just getting one with less miles?

*03gtmustang* · 01-11-2008, 12:36 PM

Other things wear besides the engine.

iwannagofast · 01-11-2008, 08:20 PM

i know that, but isnt the egine usually the main concern?

r3dn3ck · 01-12-2008, 09:05 AM

I'd put a new engine in it regardless of how many miles it has. Older motors were made for leaded gas and straight 30 weight oil and 8mpg. Also pull the tranny apart and replace bearings and fluids in the back end.

iwannagofast · 01-12-2008, 12:56 PM

well im talkin like an SN-95 type cobra no older than 94

r3dn3ck · 01-12-2008, 05:25 PM

ahhh... then yeah. At least freshen it. I'd slap the built block in it so you can flog it hard later if you want. You should only have to buy a shortblock once if you can help it.

01-11-2008, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
iwannagofast Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Berlin, WI Posts: 5	DSS Short Block So i think i want an older cobra because they are nicer for insurance. But all the ones i find that i like have a ton of miles of them, now i was thinking that if they have alot of miles that i should buy a short block of it off DSS so i could have a strong engine that i could shoot NO2 through. Or would it be better to find one with low miles? What are the pros and cons of buying an older car and replacing the block as opposed to just getting one with less miles?

01-11-2008, 12:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,241	Other things wear besides the engine. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

01-12-2008, 09:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,859	I'd put a new engine in it regardless of how many miles it has. Older motors were made for leaded gas and straight 30 weight oil and 8mpg. Also pull the tranny apart and replace bearings and fluids in the back end. __________________ Built 5.5L 2v and Maximum Motorsports Max Grip box. www.squarerootofone.com My CarDomain Page

01-12-2008, 05:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,859	ahhh... then yeah. At least freshen it. I'd slap the built block in it so you can flog it hard later if you want. You should only have to buy a shortblock once if you can help it. __________________ Built 5.5L 2v and Maximum Motorsports Max Grip box. www.squarerootofone.com My CarDomain Page

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01-11-2008, 08:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
iwannagofast Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Berlin, WI Posts: 5	i know that, but isnt the egine usually the main concern?

01-12-2008, 12:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
iwannagofast Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Berlin, WI Posts: 5	well im talkin like an SN-95 type cobra no older than 94