Woohoo!!

97 Stang · 08-21-2002, 03:05 PM

I got the heads in today for the 99+ conversion

But I do have a question. Do they need a break in period or can I just stab it from the start? It's going in the shop tomorrow and getting out most likely Friday if everything goes good. So I'm pretty freaked out right now, this is my first mod for my car, well, besides the taking the snorkel off the intake but that didn't do anything for it.

98SteedaGT · 08-21-2002, 03:39 PM

I wouldn't think so. The break in period allows for the crank to seat properly on the new bearings, and on center cam engines, it allows for the lifters to seat on to the new cam, etc... Since this is an OHC engine and you are only changing the heads, I wouldn't think that there is anything to "break in".. There might be some parts in the cam section of the new heads that might require it, but I don't know.... I would ask a Ford Tech or the mech you are bringing it to.

Badass_yellowGT · 08-22-2002, 12:03 PM

maybe some break in since there is realy no bearing or rings you should be able to punch it immediatly although roller fingers way need to break in a little i don`t forsee any damage and let me know what it feels like i have a 98 and want those heads bad

97 Stang · 08-22-2002, 01:29 PM

Thanks for the replies, and Badass_yellowGT, I should have them in at the end of the Friday workday. So if everything with the install goes right I'll tell you what I think of them sometime on Saturday. I would tell you Friday, but you know, I gotta go out and play

SMOKE · 08-22-2002, 01:53 PM

Enjoy.
I remember those mod days.

97 Stang · 08-30-2002, 06:29 PM

Good lord!!! Got my car back from the shop with 2001 heads in it. My god, it feels like a completely different car, especially from 4K+ rpms. The car pulls all the way to redline, and damn, this thing is so much quicker now. I would definitely recommend this swap to anyone who is thinking about it. I'm going driving tonight to put it to the test. I love it!!!

98gt5sp · 09-01-2002, 01:08 AM

I'm thinking of doing the same thing to my 98 GT. Would you mind telling me where you purchased them and how much they were? Thanks a lot,

-98gt5sp

97 Stang · 09-01-2002, 09:24 AM

I got mine from Parkway Ford, www.parkwayfordga.com They have the cheapest price that I could find so I went with them. The only problem that I had was that they didn't have the bolts, gaskets, and other miscellaneous things in stock. And they didn't bother telling us. So when we got the kit it wasn't complete so we had to scrounge up everything around here which delayed the install quite a bit. Only other thing was the alternator bracket didn't fit just right so they had to cut it. But besides that, the kit is complete and comes at a really good price. Have fun if you get it, it makes a big difference. The total price for the kit was a little over $1200, then $650 for the install. We know the guy who installed them so he gave us some slack in the price.

08-21-2002, 03:05 PM	#1
97 Stang Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 52	Woohoo!! I got the heads in today for the 99+ conversion But I do have a question. Do they need a break in period or can I just stab it from the start? It's going in the shop tomorrow and getting out most likely Friday if everything goes good. So I'm pretty freaked out right now, this is my first mod for my car, well, besides the taking the snorkel off the intake but that didn't do anything for it. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT 2001 GT heads MAC cat-back BBK H-pipe 4.10 gears

08-21-2002, 03:39 PM	#2
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	I wouldn't think so. The break in period allows for the crank to seat properly on the new bearings, and on center cam engines, it allows for the lifters to seat on to the new cam, etc... Since this is an OHC engine and you are only changing the heads, I wouldn't think that there is anything to "break in".. There might be some parts in the cam section of the new heads that might require it, but I don't know.... I would ask a Ford Tech or the mech you are bringing it to. __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

08-22-2002, 12:03 PM	#3
Badass_yellowGT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western,MA Posts: 254	maybe some break in since there is realy no bearing or rings you should be able to punch it immediatly although roller fingers way need to break in a little i don`t forsee any damage and let me know what it feels like i have a 98 and want those heads bad __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #55 For My car Specs Click the Home page link http://www.badassyellowgt.50g.com/

08-22-2002, 01:29 PM	#4
97 Stang Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 52	Thanks for the replies, and Badass_yellowGT, I should have them in at the end of the Friday workday. So if everything with the install goes right I'll tell you what I think of them sometime on Saturday. I would tell you Friday, but you know, I gotta go out and play __________________ 1997 Mustang GT 2001 GT heads MAC cat-back BBK H-pipe 4.10 gears

08-30-2002, 06:29 PM	#6
97 Stang Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 52	Good lord!!! Got my car back from the shop with 2001 heads in it. My god, it feels like a completely different car, especially from 4K+ rpms. The car pulls all the way to redline, and damn, this thing is so much quicker now. I would definitely recommend this swap to anyone who is thinking about it. I'm going driving tonight to put it to the test. I love it!!! __________________ 1997 Mustang GT 2001 GT heads MAC cat-back BBK H-pipe 4.10 gears

08-22-2002, 01:53 PM	#5
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	Enjoy. I remember those mod days.

09-01-2002, 01:08 AM	#7
98gt5sp Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 40	I'm thinking of doing the same thing to my 98 GT. Would you mind telling me where you purchased them and how much they were? Thanks a lot, -98gt5sp __________________ 1998 Silver Mustang GT 5sp My Mods My Web Page Rice Hater's Club - Member # 78

09-01-2002, 09:24 AM	#8
97 Stang Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 52	I got mine from Parkway Ford, www.parkwayfordga.com They have the cheapest price that I could find so I went with them. The only problem that I had was that they didn't have the bolts, gaskets, and other miscellaneous things in stock. And they didn't bother telling us. So when we got the kit it wasn't complete so we had to scrounge up everything around here which delayed the install quite a bit. Only other thing was the alternator bracket didn't fit just right so they had to cut it. But besides that, the kit is complete and comes at a really good price. Have fun if you get it, it makes a big difference. The total price for the kit was a little over $1200, then $650 for the install. We know the guy who installed them so he gave us some slack in the price. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT 2001 GT heads MAC cat-back BBK H-pipe 4.10 gears

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
WOOHOO! A good look at the new 2003 Cobra!!	Hammer	Blue Oval Lounge	20	08-06-2002 06:19 PM
Woohoo, Roy got bailed out!!	7up	Blue Oval Lounge	23	05-23-2002 11:08 AM
WOOHOO! Friday's the day!	Hammer	Modular Madness	6	04-28-2000 10:31 AM