which heads???

stang_guy_95 · 07-07-2003, 06:04 PM

I am looking into getting new heads for my car. I just wanted a few suggestions on which heads to get. I want to keep the price reasonable... preferrably lower than $1000. I've got a cobra intake and computer, flowmaster 3 chamber exhaust, 24 lb injectors, adj fuel reg, 65mm throttle body, 80mm mass air, 3.27 gears w/ posi, and a few more little things. I'm looking to get into mid 13's, I have not taken it to the track yet so I don't know what it runs right now. Anyway, what heads/cam would be best for the mods I already have. Thanks a lot.
~Jason

TMASTER · 07-07-2003, 07:42 PM

Mid 13's are easy to get, if your on a budget. You dont need expensive aluminum heads.
I run mid 13's with TFS intake/cast GT40 heads/stock cam, and all the little bolt-ons you can name.

If you do want aluminum, Id go with the TrickFlow Twisted Wedge heads and Stage 1 TrickFlow cam. Run you about $1150 for both.

You can get GT40 cast heads or windsor Jr. heads all day long for $400-500 all re-done, that will get you in the 13's.

stang_guy_95 · 07-10-2003, 10:03 AM

I stumbled across a pair of trick flow twisted wedge aluminum heads. The guy I am potentially buying them from said that they are the older style, with the 2.08 intake and 1.65 exhaust valves. He said that he paid $2400 for them and wants $1000 for them. Can anyone find the set I am talking about or maybe have them now and can tell me what you think of them....I looked thru summit and couldn't find them, the part # is 10497. Also, do you guys think that they are worth the $1000 investment?

Mach 1 · 07-10-2003, 10:12 PM

hmmmm......brand new heads, less than $1000.00, or used , old style from some dude for $1000.00....you make the call

Coupe50h · 07-11-2003, 03:09 AM

80 mm maf? that seems a little big, i would suggest steeper gearing, i run the 3.27, but i hate them now after driving a car with 4.10's....

aluminum heads will get you there in no time, and they are light.

ChunkFunky · 07-11-2003, 07:33 AM

just to give you an idea of what a set of TFS heads should cost used.... a new set goes for about $1000 give or take... used shouldnt be that much.. I bought my heads, street intake, with 70mm TB and EGR all for 1000 used...
-as

StangOnline · 07-11-2003, 01:12 PM

When people say "old sytyle" TFS heads, they are usually talking about the high-ports that require special headers. Are you sure he said twisted wedge?

Even if they are "old style" TFS TW heads, that would mean they were from when they first came out, I guess. I remember that - they had a LOT of problems with valve guides and such, avoid them.

Just pick up a new set of TFS TW, but you will be spending more that $1000 by the time you get pushrods, rocker arms, gaskets. Its going to be hard to get it done for less than about $1400, with good parts.

Jeff
www.stangonline.com - Mustang Auctions

Mach 1 · 07-11-2003, 03:17 PM

Or I recommend some edelbrock performer 5.0 heads which can use the same valvetrain hardware, this could save you some money, and the edelbrock heads are awesome heads also.

82 GT · 07-11-2003, 10:20 PM

Ever hear of thumper heads? Try this website and judge for yourself. You can have completely ported & polished E7 heads for $600

http://www.thumperoforangepark.com/

I was thinking about going with these heads myself but decided to have my 351w heads rebuilt instead.

07-07-2003, 06:04 PM	#1
stang_guy_95 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: michigan Posts: 56	which heads??? I am looking into getting new heads for my car. I just wanted a few suggestions on which heads to get. I want to keep the price reasonable... preferrably lower than $1000. I've got a cobra intake and computer, flowmaster 3 chamber exhaust, 24 lb injectors, adj fuel reg, 65mm throttle body, 80mm mass air, 3.27 gears w/ posi, and a few more little things. I'm looking to get into mid 13's, I have not taken it to the track yet so I don't know what it runs right now. Anyway, what heads/cam would be best for the mods I already have. Thanks a lot. ~Jason

07-07-2003, 07:42 PM	#2
TMASTER Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 161	hmmm Mid 13's are easy to get, if your on a budget. You dont need expensive aluminum heads. I run mid 13's with TFS intake/cast GT40 heads/stock cam, and all the little bolt-ons you can name. If you do want aluminum, Id go with the TrickFlow Twisted Wedge heads and Stage 1 TrickFlow cam. Run you about $1150 for both. You can get GT40 cast heads or windsor Jr. heads all day long for $400-500 all re-done, that will get you in the 13's.

07-10-2003, 10:12 PM	#4
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	hmmmm......brand new heads, less than $1000.00, or used , old style from some dude for $1000.00....you make the call __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

07-11-2003, 03:09 AM	#5
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	80 mm maf? that seems a little big, i would suggest steeper gearing, i run the 3.27, but i hate them now after driving a car with 4.10's.... aluminum heads will get you there in no time, and they are light. __________________ 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

07-11-2003, 07:33 AM	#6
ChunkFunky Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 465	just to give you an idea of what a set of TFS heads should cost used.... a new set goes for about $1000 give or take... used shouldnt be that much.. I bought my heads, street intake, with 70mm TB and EGR all for 1000 used... -as __________________ '89 GT Convertible: TFS TW Heads, TFS Street Intake, TFS Stage 1 Cam, FMS 1.6 RRs, 24# Injectors, Pro-M 75mm MAF, No Name CAI, 3.73s, O/R H-Pipe, FlowMasters, AOD w/ Trans-Go Shift Kit

07-10-2003, 10:03 AM	#3
stang_guy_95 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: michigan Posts: 56	I stumbled across a pair of trick flow twisted wedge aluminum heads. The guy I am potentially buying them from said that they are the older style, with the 2.08 intake and 1.65 exhaust valves. He said that he paid $2400 for them and wants $1000 for them. Can anyone find the set I am talking about or maybe have them now and can tell me what you think of them....I looked thru summit and couldn't find them, the part # is 10497. Also, do you guys think that they are worth the $1000 investment?

07-11-2003, 01:12 PM	#7
StangOnline Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 12	When people say "old sytyle" TFS heads, they are usually talking about the high-ports that require special headers. Are you sure he said twisted wedge? Even if they are "old style" TFS TW heads, that would mean they were from when they first came out, I guess. I remember that - they had a LOT of problems with valve guides and such, avoid them. Just pick up a new set of TFS TW, but you will be spending more that $1000 by the time you get pushrods, rocker arms, gaskets. Its going to be hard to get it done for less than about $1400, with good parts. Jeff www.stangonline.com - Mustang Auctions

07-11-2003, 03:17 PM	#8
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Or I recommend some edelbrock performer 5.0 heads which can use the same valvetrain hardware, this could save you some money, and the edelbrock heads are awesome heads also. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

07-11-2003, 10:20 PM	#9
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Ever hear of thumper heads? Try this website and judge for yourself. You can have completely ported & polished E7 heads for $600 http://www.thumperoforangepark.com/ I was thinking about going with these heads myself but decided to have my 351w heads rebuilt instead. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

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