new heads

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.

Heads and a better intake will net you 50-70 hp and if you add forced induction ????

the numbers look a lot better.

07-20-2001, 07:40 PM	#1
96GTfanatic Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 93	new heads 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?

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07-20-2001, 09:24 PM	#2
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	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. ------------------ 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

07-21-2001, 08:52 AM	#3
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	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. Heads and a better intake will net you 50-70 hp and if you add forced induction ???? the numbers look a lot better.