what is teksid?

[stangerbanger!]

what is a teksid block? is it like a mexican block for the mod engines?

[Agent Jones]

i always thought it was the s95 "old edge" cobra motor

[Graves]

Only 96 or 98 (can't remember for sure) model year Cobra's came with a Teksid block. It's aluminum...aka lightweight.

[stangerbanger!]

got me there buddy. ive never had a mod motored vehicle mor read up on them.

[stangerbanger!]

well someone on here is selling one from a lincoln and i would like to purchase it but would like to know what hp its capable of? he said it was teksid.

[timpryor]

Its from 96-99 Cobras its a forged block made in Italy, its capable of 850HP+

also came in some lincons, its basically the best & strongest block ford put in a factory car

[stangerbanger!]

850 damn! i dont think ill see that but at least i know it ll handle it thanks for the info!

[timpryor]

Thats just the BLOCK, not the pistons/rods & i doubt the crank

[stangerbanger!]

ya the motor for sale is knocking or something so i will get rid of all that!

[lazer96gt]

Originally Posted by timpryor

Its from 96-99 Cobras its a forged block made in Italy, its capable of 850HP+

also came in some lincons, its basically the best & strongest block ford put in a factory car

correct. Made by Fiat at the same plant that made Ferrari blocks.
6 bolt main

[tpcobra95]

the 4.6 aluminum blocks manufactured from 1993-1998 and some 1999's were manufactured in Italy by Teksid. these were a very expensive block for Ford to have made and are probably one of the most durable blocks produced for the 4.6. these blocks are very desirable among racers. these blocks can be used for any 4.6 engine build with any of the 2valve, 3valve or 4valve heads including Cobra R heads.

the strongest Teksid block produced of that vintage was the front wheel drive block in the 4.6 Lincoln Continental due it's added ribbing in the sides for it's East/West fitment in the FWD Continental. motor mounts become difficult with that block but the added strength makes up for it!

most of the aluminum and cast iron blocks can all be interchanged for whatever application is needed. special attention needs to be given to Windsor iron blocks which have a big "W" cast in the block. while some say it's a stronger block, some problems can occur when installing the timing cover. it's possible not all bolts will line up on the Windsor blocks. (usually not a huge problem)

The newer aluminum blocks can be used in an earlier applications by simply drilling out and re-tapping the knock sensor holes in the valley from 5/16" out to 3/8". basically a newer 2003 block can be used in a 1996 Cobra since the early Teksid blocks are harder to find. in fact, Ford discontinued the service short block for the 1996-98 Cobras due to the expense of the Teksid Italian block. the 1999/01 Cobra short block can be used as a replacement by drilling out the knock sensor holes as described above.

[95 GTS]

Originally Posted by stangerbanger!

what is a teksid block? is it like a mexican block for the mod engines?

more like an aluminum dart block

Its made by the same company that manufactures some of the best blocks for exotics

[95 GTS]

Originally Posted by Graves

Only 96 or 98 (can't remember for sure) model year Cobra's came with a Teksid block. It's aluminum...aka lightweight.

cobras 96-99 half way through

it is also in many mark VIIIs of that era

[03 R Code]

I've always been told that some early production Mach 1's had them too... Never found any proof of this though...

For the OP I would jump on an Teksid block quickly. Especially if the seller doesn't know what it's really worth. The internals are not top notch parts but the block is worth a lot to a lot of hot rodders!

[stangerbanger!]

thanks for all the info fellas! if i make my purchase i will have many more questions cause this will be my first mod build!