Are 2V and 3v blocks the same?
Are 2V and 3v blocks the same?
All 03-04 Cobra blocks are cast iron and nearly identical to the 2V blocks.
Where did the Ford Romeo engine get its name?
The Romeo engine gets it’s name from the engine plant it was manufactured in. The Ford Romeo plant is located in Romeo, Michigan and produced the 4.6L motors for Mustangs from 1996-2004 with most being from 1996-1998 & 2001-2004. The Romeo engine can be distinguished from Windsor blocks by looking for a “R” stamp on the block.
Is the cylinder head on a Ford 4.6 all new?
This provides a perfect NEW surface for the bearings to seat on and eliminates oil pressure issues and premature wear. Cylinder Heads on our Ford 4.6 engines are basically all new. The castings are reclaimed and remanufactured but aside from that we install all new parts valves,seats, guides all new to prevent any problems.
When did the new Mustang heads come out?
Heads produced prior to 1999 are referred to as the Non Performance Improved (NPI) heads and heads from 1999 are referred to as the Performance Improved (PI) head. These new PI heads offered improved flow and cam profiles. The new PI heads boosted Mustang horsepower from 215 with NPI heads to 260 with the PI heads.
How many Jackscrews are in a 1995 Romeo Block?
When you apply 7 ft-lbs of torque on the jackscrew, it applies tension to the block skirt and provides main cap security. The cross bolt, installed from outside, secures the main cap and jackscrew. The 1991–1995 Romeo blocks have eight jackscrews and cross bolts. The number-5 main cap is not cross bolted from 1991–1995.
The Romeo engine gets it’s name from the engine plant it was manufactured in. The Ford Romeo plant is located in Romeo, Michigan and produced the 4.6L motors for Mustangs from 1996-2004 with most being from 1996-1998 & 2001-2004. The Romeo engine can be distinguished from Windsor blocks by looking for a “R” stamp on the block.
Heads produced prior to 1999 are referred to as the Non Performance Improved (NPI) heads and heads from 1999 are referred to as the Performance Improved (PI) head. These new PI heads offered improved flow and cam profiles. The new PI heads boosted Mustang horsepower from 215 with NPI heads to 260 with the PI heads.
When you apply 7 ft-lbs of torque on the jackscrew, it applies tension to the block skirt and provides main cap security. The cross bolt, installed from outside, secures the main cap and jackscrew. The 1991–1995 Romeo blocks have eight jackscrews and cross bolts. The number-5 main cap is not cross bolted from 1991–1995.
What kind of thrust bearing does Romeo use?
Romeo blocks employ a three-piece thrust bearing; Windsor blocks use a four-piece design. When you order main bearings, be sure to specify which plant built your block. Romeo main caps use a jackscrew cross-bolt design.
