put heads on, or keep it stock

WADS56 · 02-15-2001, 03:38 AM

I have a set of windsor jr's in my shop doing nothing except collecting dust. I also have a bone stock 93lx. I was thinking of installing them with a set of 1 5/8 unequals that i have, but it seems like when ever you crack that "factory seal" you start to have little annoying problems with the car. My car has 96k and it dosn't leak or use any oil or have any problems at all. This car is my daily driver, but camaros are picking on me and I hate it. Do you think I should leave it alone and hunt them down with my 79, or put the heads on and chance the problems that usally happen when you put the performance parts on? (surging idle, computer codes... etc)

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Blown 347 W/Canfield heads, solid roller cam, track times this spring mid 10's or bust

93lx 5.0 daily driver

vkaro45 · 02-15-2001, 04:07 AM

I say go for it. I know what you mean about the "factory seal" but I don't think you'll have any surging problems with just heads and exhaust. What about an intake?

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'89 GT work in progress
'66 289 coupe even more work

WADS56 · 02-15-2001, 04:43 AM

It has the stock intake, but i think the heads and exhaust will make it a fun street car to drive. I just don't want to get sucked into the performance upgrade fever with this car, I have one and I don't want another. It's so hard to leave it alone though. Maby I'll try to sell them, but there kind of worth more to me to keep them then what I could get for them.

chris91LX · 02-15-2001, 12:19 PM

Throw 'em on, but you should probably get an intake too, just to make sure you don't have any problems with those pesky slomaros. And heck, for a a few bucks more you can get the pulleys, and you probably ought to splurge for control arms and sub frames to get that new power to the ground and stiffen up the chassis. Well you might want to get a set of drag radials too, just to make sure you get the traction you need, but don't worry you can stop anytime you want...

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91 LX 5.0
Z t-5, 3:73 gear, Vortech 73mm Mass Air, Accufab 65mm TB, BBK underdrives, Crane HI-6S Ignition, BBK unequal length headers, Bassani x pipe, 2.5" Dynomax Super Turbo cat back, Kenny Brown Super Subs, Factory Five Control Arms, Mac cold air kit and more to come!

Green92LX · 02-15-2001, 12:24 PM

Put them on, those bugs you are talking about are mostly from people who don't have a clue sticking a wrench where they shouldn't be.. If you know what you are doin, then you should have no worries

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1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler

Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.

Skyman · 02-15-2001, 06:01 PM

If your worried about surging idle and such, just leave the cam stock.

I say throw on the heads and a Cobra inatke. Dont touch anything else you'll be fine.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shortys, Offroad-H, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, 15degrees timing, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb inj, Crank pulley, MSD6A, Alum driveshaft, ripper shifter, and turndowns.
13.2@106mph

Daily Driver
STOCK-1994 Integra LS
15.48@91mph

02-15-2001, 03:38 AM	#1
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	put heads on, or keep it stock I have a set of windsor jr's in my shop doing nothing except collecting dust. I also have a bone stock 93lx. I was thinking of installing them with a set of 1 5/8 unequals that i have, but it seems like when ever you crack that "factory seal" you start to have little annoying problems with the car. My car has 96k and it dosn't leak or use any oil or have any problems at all. This car is my daily driver, but camaros are picking on me and I hate it. Do you think I should leave it alone and hunt them down with my 79, or put the heads on and chance the problems that usally happen when you put the performance parts on? (surging idle, computer codes... etc) ------------------ Blown 347 W/Canfield heads, solid roller cam, track times this spring mid 10's or bust 93lx 5.0 daily driver

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02-15-2001, 04:07 AM	#2
vkaro45 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 54	I say go for it. I know what you mean about the "factory seal" but I don't think you'll have any surging problems with just heads and exhaust. What about an intake? ------------------ '89 GT work in progress '66 289 coupe even more work

02-15-2001, 04:43 AM	#3
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	It has the stock intake, but i think the heads and exhaust will make it a fun street car to drive. I just don't want to get sucked into the performance upgrade fever with this car, I have one and I don't want another. It's so hard to leave it alone though. Maby I'll try to sell them, but there kind of worth more to me to keep them then what I could get for them.

02-15-2001, 12:19 PM	#4
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	Throw 'em on, but you should probably get an intake too, just to make sure you don't have any problems with those pesky slomaros. And heck, for a a few bucks more you can get the pulleys, and you probably ought to splurge for control arms and sub frames to get that new power to the ground and stiffen up the chassis. Well you might want to get a set of drag radials too, just to make sure you get the traction you need, but don't worry you can stop anytime you want... ------------------ 91 LX 5.0 Z t-5, 3:73 gear, Vortech 73mm Mass Air, Accufab 65mm TB, BBK underdrives, Crane HI-6S Ignition, BBK unequal length headers, Bassani x pipe, 2.5" Dynomax Super Turbo cat back, Kenny Brown Super Subs, Factory Five Control Arms, Mac cold air kit and more to come!

02-15-2001, 12:24 PM	#5
Green92LX Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North Haven,CT Posts: 336	Put them on, those bugs you are talking about are mostly from people who don't have a clue sticking a wrench where they shouldn't be.. If you know what you are doin, then you should have no worries ------------------ 1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.

02-15-2001, 06:01 PM	#6
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	If your worried about surging idle and such, just leave the cam stock. I say throw on the heads and a Cobra inatke. Dont touch anything else you'll be fine. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, Edelbrock intake, E-303, 3.73's, 1 5/8 shortys, Offroad-H, 2chamber flows, 36psi FPR, 15degrees timing, 70mm tb, 73mm maf, 24lb inj, Crank pulley, MSD6A, Alum driveshaft, ripper shifter, and turndowns. 13.2@106mph Daily Driver STOCK-1994 Integra LS 15.48@91mph