96GTfanatic
07-20-2001, 07:40 PM
so to swap heads from a 96 GT, since they suck, it would require a whole ton of work ive realized...... but would it be WORTH IT to do a head swap eventually? and if so, what do you suggest?
91LX2Bfast
07-20-2001, 09:24 PM
IMO, you should just try to find a real low milage wrecked 99+ GT and snag the motor. The head swap takes 20+ hours of labor, so why not just drop in a newer engine and trans for close to the same money in labor. A guy in my club got a 99GT motor and trans w/ 5000 miles for only $900, so the deals are out there, but you just have to be lucky enough to find them I guess.
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1997 Thunderbird 4.6L: Dynomax exhaust, Lightning 80mm MAF with 7" powerstack cone filter, B&M 24,000GVW trans cooler, Inject-Tech chip, KVR Brake upgrade. 15.2 @ 91. Not bad for a 3800lb auto 4.6L
No Longer own: 91 LX 5.0L 5 spd
SMOKE
07-21-2001, 08:52 AM
That's a very good option otherwise.
But adding the 99 heads will up compression also, contributing to the increase in hp.
I think it's an ideal way to get started on getting your restrictive induction to breathe deeper and better. http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/smile.gif
Heads and a better intake will net you 50-70 hp and if you add forced induction ???? http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/smile.gif the numbers look a lot better.