combo engine components

vetteeatr · 09-05-2001, 05:33 PM

I was just wondering about companies that make combination engine comps. SUch as trcik flow wiht theere heads and intake. And other companies. I have a 302 wiht 352 head son it and other stuff but ti doesnt seem to run as well as just a combo kit thing with the intake and heads designed for each otehr. is it wise to matht the ccomponents together? WHat are the benifits and disadvantages? Just wondering

todd95GT · 09-05-2001, 07:54 PM

I was at a very well known, reputable, respected Mustang shop today having some work done to my GT. The owner and I were talking about such kits like the Holley Systemax, for example. I told him I wanted to keep my car a daily driver as it is my sole method of transportation. He was recommending items like the Cobra or Edelbrock Performer intakes and TFS heads. He isn't a big advocate of the kits, though he doesn't deny they might just work as evidenced by some of the guys on this site. There was a guy there with a '95 GT/T-5 making 300 rear wheel horsepower with a Cobra intake, iron GT40 heads, and a small cam. Goes to show that we all tend to look for brand name stuff and here's a car running quick on parts you could find lying around in most Mustang shops. He also said that with EFI, like carbs, bigger is not better, i.e: a Trick Flow or Performer RPM manifold is too much intake for a basically stock motor with bolt ons. Knowing the cars he puts out, and you've all seen them in magazines, I believe him.

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Todd
1995GT Cobra look-alike
pulleys; Flowmaster cat-back; 65mm TB; Cobra R's, front, and wing; FMS aluminum driveshaft

1BAD89 · 09-05-2001, 09:15 PM

I would go with TRICK FLOW intake, heads, and cam. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT, and those parts are made to work with each other.

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1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, Have many other parts 4 sale. All parts for sale now.

2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.7's bone stock.

1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

CRIPPLED PONY · 09-06-2001, 09:13 AM

You can also check out Excessive Motor Sports add in the Muscle Mustang and Fast Ford Mag. They show some combos for 12's, 11's and 10's. Just something to go by. Its on the second page of the 2 page add.

89 Cobra LX · 09-06-2001, 10:26 AM

DO NOT DEAL WITH EXCESSIVE MOTORSPORTS

Their adds are nice, but their service and products suck.

Rick 91GT · 09-06-2001, 03:08 PM

YES I SECOND THAT, STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE AND THEIR ADS, THEY WILL SCREW YOU WITH OUT A DOUBT

The Holley kit seems to work just fine for me

although I did swap cams eventually.

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon!
[b]12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree

09-05-2001, 05:33 PM	#1
vetteeatr Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Olney, Illinois, USA Posts: 212	combo engine components I was just wondering about companies that make combination engine comps. SUch as trcik flow wiht theere heads and intake. And other companies. I have a 302 wiht 352 head son it and other stuff but ti doesnt seem to run as well as just a combo kit thing with the intake and heads designed for each otehr. is it wise to matht the ccomponents together? WHat are the benifits and disadvantages? Just wondering

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09-05-2001, 07:54 PM	#2
todd95GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA Posts: 191	I was at a very well known, reputable, respected Mustang shop today having some work done to my GT. The owner and I were talking about such kits like the Holley Systemax, for example. I told him I wanted to keep my car a daily driver as it is my sole method of transportation. He was recommending items like the Cobra or Edelbrock Performer intakes and TFS heads. He isn't a big advocate of the kits, though he doesn't deny they might just work as evidenced by some of the guys on this site. There was a guy there with a '95 GT/T-5 making 300 rear wheel horsepower with a Cobra intake, iron GT40 heads, and a small cam. Goes to show that we all tend to look for brand name stuff and here's a car running quick on parts you could find lying around in most Mustang shops. He also said that with EFI, like carbs, bigger is not better, i.e: a Trick Flow or Performer RPM manifold is too much intake for a basically stock motor with bolt ons. Knowing the cars he puts out, and you've all seen them in magazines, I believe him. ------------------ Todd 1995GT Cobra look-alike pulleys; Flowmaster cat-back; 65mm TB; Cobra R's, front, and wing; FMS aluminum driveshaft

09-05-2001, 09:15 PM	#3
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I would go with TRICK FLOW intake, heads, and cam. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT, and those parts are made to work with each other. ------------------ 1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, Have many other parts 4 sale. All parts for sale now. 2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.7's bone stock. 1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

09-06-2001, 09:13 AM	#4
CRIPPLED PONY Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: BURLESON, TX Posts: 14	You can also check out Excessive Motor Sports add in the Muscle Mustang and Fast Ford Mag. They show some combos for 12's, 11's and 10's. Just something to go by. Its on the second page of the 2 page add.

09-06-2001, 10:26 AM	#5
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	DO NOT DEAL WITH EXCESSIVE MOTORSPORTS Their adds are nice, but their service and products suck.

09-06-2001, 03:08 PM	#6
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	YES I SECOND THAT, STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE AND THEIR ADS, THEY WILL SCREW YOU WITH OUT A DOUBT The Holley kit seems to work just fine for me although I did swap cams eventually. ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! [b]12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree