Heads/Cam????

evilmustang · 03-27-2001, 12:13 AM

Well I decided to do the Heads and Cam (I posted a message a while back "Heads or Nitrous"). I was thinking about GT-40 Turbo Swirl Aluminum heads and a E303 cam. And later a GT-40 intake. Does this combo sound okay or do you guys have a better suggestion? I was also thinking about Edelbrock setup? But not sure about it. Also anyone know of a book that will help with the instalation process? Thanks in advance.

DirtKing · 03-27-2001, 06:39 PM

go with the afr 165's...much better head

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gt93mustang · 03-27-2001, 07:52 PM

What is your budget for the heads and cam? The Edelbrock's are good heads, but there are definitely better heads out there if your bank account will allow. As mentioned, the AFR's are one of the better heads on the market.

As far as installing tips, don't forget to add all the prices for gaskets, oil, RTV, coolant, new lifters (if necessary) new timing chain, new pushrods (again, if necessary, etc.... All the little things add up to alot of money on top of the price of the heads and cam.

How many miles on your motor? What other mods do you have?

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MAC equal length headers, MAC Off-Road H-Pipe, Flowmaster mufflers, 373's, March ram-air kit, underdrive pulleys, 73mm MAF, 75mm TB, Saleen Intake (ported), Edelbrock 6037 heads (ported, polished, 3 angle valve-job 255CFM @.500), 1.6 FMS RR's, Wolverine 1087 Cam, 24lb injectors, MSD 6AL, Subframe connectors, Griggs Adustable Lower Control Arms, Lakewood 50/50 shocks, SSM Upper Control Arms... and probably some more in there I forgot

93CobraR · 03-27-2001, 09:18 PM

Personally I would save your money and get a set of GT-40 irons. Have them fully ported with bigger valves and get a good intake with a decent cam like the Crane Compucam 2031. Look at my sig. I run high 12's untuned, with ported GT-40's, stock intake, stock throttle body, stock bottom end with 128,000 miles on it and a stock cam to top it off. When i get my 2031 cam in this week with my intake it should be deap into the 12's for a fraction of the cost. Also those times are on a full weighted 87 GT on slicks.

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87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's.
Best time 12.96
Best MPH 103.42
Best 60' 1.695

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evilmustang · 03-28-2001, 08:13 AM

Money is not an issue, just emissions. Since I live in CA it needs to pass smog.
Thanks for all your help.

dinomite · 03-28-2001, 03:20 PM

well if money isn't a concern you could have one helluva mustang.....check out http://www.fox-lake.com. Order their catalog. Maybe someone here can say something about them, I've never delt with them, but they hag a nice selection of stuff the port and sell.

03-27-2001, 12:13 AM	#1
evilmustang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: compton, CA, USA Posts: 63	Heads/Cam???? Well I decided to do the Heads and Cam (I posted a message a while back "Heads or Nitrous"). I was thinking about GT-40 Turbo Swirl Aluminum heads and a E303 cam. And later a GT-40 intake. Does this combo sound okay or do you guys have a better suggestion? I was also thinking about Edelbrock setup? But not sure about it. Also anyone know of a book that will help with the instalation process? Thanks in advance.

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03-27-2001, 06:39 PM	#2
DirtKing Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: brooklyn center,mn,USA Posts: 169	go with the afr 165's...much better head ------------------ 88LX notch, Speedpro EFI Procharged!

03-27-2001, 07:52 PM	#3
gt93mustang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia, USA Posts: 252	What is your budget for the heads and cam? The Edelbrock's are good heads, but there are definitely better heads out there if your bank account will allow. As mentioned, the AFR's are one of the better heads on the market. As far as installing tips, don't forget to add all the prices for gaskets, oil, RTV, coolant, new lifters (if necessary) new timing chain, new pushrods (again, if necessary, etc.... All the little things add up to alot of money on top of the price of the heads and cam. How many miles on your motor? What other mods do you have? ------------------ MAC equal length headers, MAC Off-Road H-Pipe, Flowmaster mufflers, 373's, March ram-air kit, underdrive pulleys, 73mm MAF, 75mm TB, Saleen Intake (ported), Edelbrock 6037 heads (ported, polished, 3 angle valve-job 255CFM @.500), 1.6 FMS RR's, Wolverine 1087 Cam, 24lb injectors, MSD 6AL, Subframe connectors, Griggs Adustable Lower Control Arms, Lakewood 50/50 shocks, SSM Upper Control Arms... and probably some more in there I forgot

03-27-2001, 09:18 PM	#4
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	Personally I would save your money and get a set of GT-40 irons. Have them fully ported with bigger valves and get a good intake with a decent cam like the Crane Compucam 2031. Look at my sig. I run high 12's untuned, with ported GT-40's, stock intake, stock throttle body, stock bottom end with 128,000 miles on it and a stock cam to top it off. When i get my 2031 cam in this week with my intake it should be deap into the 12's for a fraction of the cost. Also those times are on a full weighted 87 GT on slicks. ------------------ 87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 12.96 Best MPH 103.42 Best 60' 1.695 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

03-28-2001, 08:13 AM	#5
evilmustang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: compton, CA, USA Posts: 63	Money is not an issue, just emissions. Since I live in CA it needs to pass smog. Thanks for all your help.

03-28-2001, 03:20 PM	#6
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	well if money isn't a concern you could have one helluva mustang.....check out http://www.fox-lake.com. Order their catalog. Maybe someone here can say something about them, I've never delt with them, but they hag a nice selection of stuff the port and sell.