price on gt-40 iron's??

Coupe50h · 02-21-2003, 07:46 PM

Guys i might buy some gt-40 heads off a guy that pulled them off a 97 explorer, he says they are not p's since the plug angle is traditional, im going to offer him 400$, does that sound reasonable? he says they have had a valve job and mill, and they have 3 bars cast into them, im going to look at them in the morning, so how much are they worth? thanx for any help....

srv1 · 02-21-2003, 08:21 PM

i believe in the middle of 97 the went to the P's. $400 sounds ok. i wouldnt pay more than that unless the heads have had some major work done to them.

lx5091 · 02-21-2003, 08:56 PM

If you go to www.GEFracing.com you'll see they sell GT40 heads Brand Spanking New for $480.....why would you pay $400 for a set that are 6 years old and are coming off a truck?! I mean I usually give used parts away that I didn't buy individually.....I mean I'm sure the trucks been paid for for a long time now....are they really worth that much to the owner? Just bringing it to your attention that $300 is probably more of a fair price because there exists plenty of them out there, it's not an extinct item. Just my 2 cents

If they've really had work done and I'ds examine the quality very carefully....maybe I'd offer $375 and if you could have them flowtested and they were sensational....then maybe I'd pay $425.....they're still only GT-40's

Coupe Devil · 02-21-2003, 09:16 PM

Just letting you know. I just bought a set of Gt-40 Irons, complete and stock from a board member here. Wont say names. I was going to pay him $300 dollars but we worked a trade for parts instead. Im just saying I think $300 is a very fair price.

Bradley

Coupe50h · 02-21-2003, 11:20 PM

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Originally posted by lx5091
If you go to www.GEFracing.com you'll see they sell GT40 heads Brand Spanking New for $480.....why would you pay $400 for a set that are 6 years old and are coming off a truck?! I mean I usually give used parts away that I didn't buy individually.....I mean I'm sure the trucks been paid for for a long time now....are they really worth that much to the owner? Just bringing it to your attention that $300 is probably more of a fair price because there exists plenty of them out there, it's not an extinct item. Just my 2 cents

If they've really had work done and I'ds examine the quality very carefully....maybe I'd offer $375 and if you could have them flowtested and they were sensational....then maybe I'd pay $425.....they're still only GT-40's

only gt-40's? yea only alot better then e7's, and came off a truck? what do you have?
well i'll try 375$ the guy works at a ford dealership, Im pretty sure he's a good guy, and will work something out, i will be having them ported and checked by a friend of mine at a machine shop before i install them.........thanx alot guys.

Coupe50h · 02-21-2003, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Coupe Devil
Just letting you know. I just bought a set of Gt-40 Irons, complete and stock from a board member here. Wont say names. I was going to pay him $300 dollars but we worked a trade for parts instead. Im just saying I think $300 is a very fair price.

Bradley

Bradley, Were they redone or original miles? 300$ is cheap, are they even worth the time and effort 'power gains? thanx a bunch.

Coupe Devil · 02-21-2003, 11:41 PM

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Originally posted by Coupe50h
Bradley, Were they redone or original miles? 300$ is cheap, are they even worth the time and effort 'power gains? thanx a bunch.

Original miles.. and yes it is worth the effort toget the power gains I am looking for.. I am running a set of 86 heads.. (fastburn heads --- junk) and since ive got the motor out of the car its easy to swap now.

Bradley

Coupe50h · 02-22-2003, 11:10 AM

Well the guy seems firm on his price, he says they were milled .10 thousanths, and valve job done, i still might get down to 425$ dunno.....

anyone know what i can expect on compression ratio using these?

BLOCKER · 02-22-2003, 03:45 PM

I just paid $300.00 for a set of GT 40 head (private) sale that came off a 94 cobra, I think $300.00 is fair price because I found junkyards that were selling them off ford explorers from ranges of about $350 - $700

srv1 · 02-22-2003, 06:26 PM

absolutely nothing wrong with the GT40's. even a decent set of iron heads run you at least $650. 88Workcar is kicking asz with E7's!! Just think what he could do if he had a set if GT40's! I would try to get the price down if you can, but look at it this way, after you port them, you wont be dissappointed and you wont be broke compared to the aluminum heads. i say go for it!

Coupe50h · 02-23-2003, 12:47 AM

Thanx guys, i got them today for 425$ from a guy that works for ford, they look really nice, im almost too excited to let them go to a machine shop, i just want to throw them on. im guessing with the machining they are around 62-64 cc.
If anyone seen my post about the 'what i think is a fuel pump problem' im facing that dillema, but the heads need a bigger pump anyway, great time to upgrade

wish i could post pics, they really look brand new!

should everthing bolt up as far as rockers? i have the crane cobra style 1.7's i would uprade the springs but i'll have to use whats there for now.... thanx for the feedback, i'll repost on e.t's im hoping to pick up 3 mph, i'll be happy.
finally some decent power. yes i know e7's make mad power when worked with, but i have no time to let my car sit that long.

i know a modded subaru wrx that needs a lesson taught.
one more thing, will i need washers for my head bolts? i'll be ordering some arp bolts, and then some felpro head gasket's.

srv1 · 02-23-2003, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Coupe50h

should everthing bolt up as far as rockers? i have the crane cobra style 1.7's i would uprade the springs but i'll have to use whats there for now.... thanx for the feedback, i'll repost on e.t's im hoping to pick up 3 mph, i'll be happy.
finally some decent power.

yes i know e7's make mad power when worked with, but i have no time to let my car sit that long. i know a modded subaru wrx that needs a lesson taught.
one more thing, will i need washers for my head bolts? i'll be ordering some arp bolts, and then some felpro head gasket's.

Everything will bolt up just fine. Put oil on the threads of the head bolts and put some engine assembly lube under the head of the bolt so when you torque it down you get an accurate torque and the bolt wont bite into the head giving you inaccurate readings.

Coupe, i know you know all about the E7's, i was telling others.

James

Coupe50h · 02-23-2003, 11:15 PM

Gotcha srv1

I left them to a friend today for some work, probaly stage 3 port, with 3 angle job, i was in the machine shop today, we pulled off some springs and removed some valves, examining everything, also prepping for the extensive porting it will undergo, hopefully i can add a cam to all of this, that will add fuel to the fire...... litterally

02-21-2003, 07:46 PM	#1
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	price on gt-40 iron's?? Guys i might buy some gt-40 heads off a guy that pulled them off a 97 explorer, he says they are not p's since the plug angle is traditional, im going to offer him 400$, does that sound reasonable? he says they have had a valve job and mill, and they have 3 bars cast into them, im going to look at them in the morning, so how much are they worth? thanx for any help.... __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

02-21-2003, 08:21 PM	#2
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	i believe in the middle of 97 the went to the P's. $400 sounds ok. i wouldnt pay more than that unless the heads have had some major work done to them. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

02-21-2003, 08:56 PM	#3
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	If you go to www.GEFracing.com you'll see they sell GT40 heads Brand Spanking New for $480.....why would you pay $400 for a set that are 6 years old and are coming off a truck?! I mean I usually give used parts away that I didn't buy individually.....I mean I'm sure the trucks been paid for for a long time now....are they really worth that much to the owner? Just bringing it to your attention that $300 is probably more of a fair price because there exists plenty of them out there, it's not an extinct item. Just my 2 cents If they've really had work done and I'ds examine the quality very carefully....maybe I'd offer $375 and if you could have them flowtested and they were sensational....then maybe I'd pay $425.....they're still only GT-40's __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

02-21-2003, 09:16 PM	#4
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Just letting you know. I just bought a set of Gt-40 Irons, complete and stock from a board member here. Wont say names. I was going to pay him $300 dollars but we worked a trade for parts instead. Im just saying I think $300 is a very fair price. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

02-22-2003, 11:10 AM	#8
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Well the guy seems firm on his price, he says they were milled .10 thousanths, and valve job done, i still might get down to 425$ dunno..... anyone know what i can expect on compression ratio using these? __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

02-22-2003, 03:45 PM	#9
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	I just paid $300.00 for a set of GT 40 head (private) sale that came off a 94 cobra, I think $300.00 is fair price because I found junkyards that were selling them off ford explorers from ranges of about $350 - $700 __________________ -1988 MUSTANG COBRA GT (Canadian...eh!) -1987 Mustang LX coupe (2.3L) -1978 Harley Davidson FLH -2008 Harley Davidson Nightster 1200 -2008 Harley Davidson Night Rod Special -1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertable

02-22-2003, 06:26 PM	#10
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	absolutely nothing wrong with the GT40's. even a decent set of iron heads run you at least $650. 88Workcar is kicking asz with E7's!! Just think what he could do if he had a set if GT40's! I would try to get the price down if you can, but look at it this way, after you port them, you wont be dissappointed and you wont be broke compared to the aluminum heads. i say go for it! __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

02-23-2003, 12:47 AM	#11
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Thanx guys, i got them today for 425$ from a guy that works for ford, they look really nice, im almost too excited to let them go to a machine shop, i just want to throw them on. im guessing with the machining they are around 62-64 cc. If anyone seen my post about the 'what i think is a fuel pump problem' im facing that dillema, but the heads need a bigger pump anyway, great time to upgrade wish i could post pics, they really look brand new! should everthing bolt up as far as rockers? i have the crane cobra style 1.7's i would uprade the springs but i'll have to use whats there for now.... thanx for the feedback, i'll repost on e.t's im hoping to pick up 3 mph, i'll be happy. finally some decent power. yes i know e7's make mad power when worked with, but i have no time to let my car sit that long. i know a modded subaru wrx that needs a lesson taught. one more thing, will i need washers for my head bolts? i'll be ordering some arp bolts, and then some felpro head gasket's. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

02-23-2003, 11:15 PM	#13
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Gotcha srv1 I left them to a friend today for some work, probaly stage 3 port, with 3 angle job, i was in the machine shop today, we pulled off some springs and removed some valves, examining everything, also prepping for the extensive porting it will undergo, hopefully i can add a cam to all of this, that will add fuel to the fire...... litterally __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

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