Small block Combo ??'s

Coupe Devil · 12-04-2002, 06:46 PM

Was thinking of possibly tryin to change up my combo for when the 306 goes into the Coupe. I currently am running a stock cam and ported 86 model heads.. I have fugiured out in no short time this motor is a dog... I am looking for a set of stock Explorer heads. ( I was told these were gt-40's) and looking at running an "X" cam. Have a Weiand Stealth intake that I plan on reusing. as well as a Holley 650 D.P. This is a street car mainly that will see occasional strip action and im not worried about gas mielage.. Only crusing nights mainly. Now is my combo close to ok. good, or just plain stupid in you guys opinions. Looking for any opinons.. Also plan on running equal length shortie headers, off road H or X and Flowmaster cat back.

Thanks alot
Bradley

Eric4Nitrous · 12-04-2002, 06:51 PM

It looks good to me. Are you open to any suggestions on other heads or are you dead set on the Gt-40's??

Coupe Devil · 12-04-2002, 09:57 PM

Im open to other suggestions, Just was looking at those for a cost perspective.

Bradley

Eric4Nitrous · 12-05-2002, 08:38 AM

Well a buddy of mine is selling his Brodix st 5.0 heads for real cheap. Pm if your interested and i'll give you the details. Some guy is interested in them but hasn't come up with the $$$$ yet.

Coupe Devil · 12-05-2002, 12:39 PM

Well I can get complete - rockers Gt-40P's ofr $450.. So if he can beat t hat price im interested... if not .. No.. But I willl be interested in any other u7sed heads if any onw knows of any. Some AFR 's or Trick Flows would be ok.

Bradley

Eric4Nitrous · 12-05-2002, 07:02 PM

the guy came up with the $$$ today. Sorry Brad.

Skyman · 12-05-2002, 10:06 PM

Id run a smaller cam than the X. Mill the GT40P heads as much as you can to get around 10:1 compression.

Skyler

Coupe Devil · 12-05-2002, 11:08 PM

You say a smaller cam than the "X". I am open to any suggestions. Another Brand cam will be ok as well, Just found an x cam for 85 bucks.. so Im trying for as much power as possible with out going way outta budget.. ( typical right) Just dont wanna spend a fortune. Any good words about the trick flow cams? Cant afford a Custom grind now so I want something off the shelf.

Bradley

Coupe Devil · 12-06-2002, 12:17 AM

Also have the oppurtunity to trade some parts for some late 70's 351 heads.. Which would be ok if ported correct?? Would I need new headers for those?

Thanks
Brad

12-04-2002, 06:46 PM	#1
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Small block Combo ??'s Was thinking of possibly tryin to change up my combo for when the 306 goes into the Coupe. I currently am running a stock cam and ported 86 model heads.. I have fugiured out in no short time this motor is a dog... I am looking for a set of stock Explorer heads. ( I was told these were gt-40's) and looking at running an "X" cam. Have a Weiand Stealth intake that I plan on reusing. as well as a Holley 650 D.P. This is a street car mainly that will see occasional strip action and im not worried about gas mielage.. Only crusing nights mainly. Now is my combo close to ok. good, or just plain stupid in you guys opinions. Looking for any opinons.. Also plan on running equal length shortie headers, off road H or X and Flowmaster cat back. Thanks alot Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

12-04-2002, 06:51 PM	#2
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	It looks good to me. Are you open to any suggestions on other heads or are you dead set on the Gt-40's?? __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

12-04-2002, 09:57 PM	#3
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Im open to other suggestions, Just was looking at those for a cost perspective. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

12-05-2002, 08:38 AM	#4
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	Well a buddy of mine is selling his Brodix st 5.0 heads for real cheap. Pm if your interested and i'll give you the details. Some guy is interested in them but hasn't come up with the $$$$ yet. __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

12-05-2002, 12:39 PM	#5
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Well I can get complete - rockers Gt-40P's ofr $450.. So if he can beat t hat price im interested... if not .. No.. But I willl be interested in any other u7sed heads if any onw knows of any. Some AFR 's or Trick Flows would be ok. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

12-05-2002, 07:02 PM	#6
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	the guy came up with the $$$ today. Sorry Brad. __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

12-05-2002, 10:06 PM	#7
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Id run a smaller cam than the X. Mill the GT40P heads as much as you can to get around 10:1 compression. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

12-05-2002, 11:08 PM	#8
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	You say a smaller cam than the "X". I am open to any suggestions. Another Brand cam will be ok as well, Just found an x cam for 85 bucks.. so Im trying for as much power as possible with out going way outta budget.. ( typical right) Just dont wanna spend a fortune. Any good words about the trick flow cams? Cant afford a Custom grind now so I want something off the shelf. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

12-06-2002, 12:17 AM	#9
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Also have the oppurtunity to trade some parts for some late 70's 351 heads.. Which would be ok if ported correct?? Would I need new headers for those? Thanks Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

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