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05-09-2001, 09:06 PM | #1 |
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Cylinder Head Poll
I'm just trying to get some ideas on what to buy when I have the money. If it makes a difference I already have a GT-40 intake, 24lb. injectors, 1.6 fms roller rockers (not that I have to stay with the pedestal mount). Lets see what everyone has.
1) Brand of Head/model 2) best E.T./M.P.H. 3) Where did you get them/Price 4) If you had to do it all over again, would you get the same ones or something else (Brand/Model). The car will probably be 90% street driven until I buy another one. Any replies would be appreciated. ------------------ 1989 lx notch 89,000 miles bolt-ons,stock heads/cam 60'- 2.07, 8.90@78, 13.93@99 |
05-09-2001, 09:28 PM | #2 |
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1. Cast iron GT-40's
2. In the sig, stock intake and cam 3. Off line, $400 4. Yes, but I would have them ported, with bigger vavles. ------------------ 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 |
05-09-2001, 10:45 PM | #3 |
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from what ive seen the victor jr heads are the best heads but it would be better to get a set that matches your intake so if i was you id go with the gt40 heads
------------------ 1995 gt convertible: 3.55 gears, underdrive pulleys, cobra intake , fenderwell cold air, 65mm throttle body, 75mm mass air meter, off-road h pipe, borla cat back, custom diablo chip, 155lph fuel pump lentech aode street terminator w/ 10" converter stalls at 2800 rpms, yokohama a520(drag radials) 275s |
05-10-2001, 10:20 AM | #4 |
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GT-40P's - about $700 complete from Central Coast Mustang. They require P-specific headers though. I haven't run it, but I dyno'd 277 RWHP.
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05-10-2001, 04:15 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the replies....I don't mind the GT-40s or GT-40Ps, I think they make good affordable power. As of now, I'm leaning towards the Trick Flows. Anyways, lets keep the responses coming.
------------------ 1989 lx notch 89,000 miles bolt-ons,stock heads/cam 60'- 2.07, 8.90@78, 13.93@99 |
05-10-2001, 04:20 PM | #6 |
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I went with Trick Flows and I would do it again. I got them from Summit. Never been to a track, so I can't tell you. When I get the courage, I plan to go to a local dyno. I'll post those numbers when I do.
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05-10-2001, 04:39 PM | #7 |
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I haven't bought them yet, but as for flow numbers, the AFRs can't be beat. Comparing the street legal heads, anyhoo. I found it interesting their 1.94/1.60 valved head outflowed others with 2.02/1.60 valves. Must be something with that CNC-made ports and chamber. I think it was sedanman that talked with some dude that had an 11 second LX that ran AFRs. Check out their site here to learn more. Those heads look so nice, all made from aluminuminuminuminum....hehehehe.
Oh, with those 24lb/hr injectors, did you get a matched MAF sensor??? BTW, I'm getting a Cobra intake, 65mm TB, E303 (possibly a Novi2000), and I already have BBK full lengths, H-pipe, 24lb/hr juicers, and a 77mm ProFlo MAF. Hope this helps. ------------------ Capri306, Moderator, The Mustang Works Online 1979 Mercury Capri, 5.0L -- C4 -- 2.73 1987 Mustang LX Notch |
05-10-2001, 05:47 PM | #8 |
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1) TFS TW 2.02/1.9
2)12.7@111 on street tires 3)Saleen/$995 4)Love them, but I would try AFR or Canfield. Capri...I think the Canfields might flow a little better than the AFR's...IMO ------------------ Dustin 89 GT(Saleen Clone) 392 rwhp UNTUNED(TFS Intake, spacer,Heads and #2 cam, BD-11A 9#(only boosting 6???WTF),1.6 rr's,BBK 70mm TB,FMS 70mm MAF,MSD 6BTM,FMS 9mm wires,BBK longtubes and H-Pipe,American Thunder cat back,3.55 lots more... 12.564@118.49 on street tires is my best so far. Still untuned |
05-10-2001, 06:21 PM | #9 |
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edelbrock 6022`s
8.01 @ 85.71 local speedshop 1079.00 I would buy the same ones again ------------------ 85 mustang coupe with a 88 block,edelbrock 6022 aluminum heads,crane roller rockers,aluminum driveshaft,C-4 trans,3500 stall,3.73 gears,lakewood traction action liftbars with air bag in right rear spring,longtube headers,flowmasters, weiand stealth intake,600 holley, best e.t. 1/8 mile 8.01 best mph. 85.71 best 60 foot 1.72... |
05-10-2001, 08:27 PM | #10 |
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I chose the canfields and would never get another head. I did allot of research before buying, and a most of the people I talked to also agreed that the canfields are exellent. I also paid the big price that comes with them. 1700.00 stage 2 bare except the valves (ouch). I assembled them my self with better springs, locks, and retainers that they offered for less $.
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05-10-2001, 08:58 PM | #11 |
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I like my plain old common edelbrok 6032's. (ex. ported)and I have the small valves too. Velicity builds torque. Don't go too big with a street car. I think I might try the victor jr's next. You cann't go wrong with Edelbrok on it. Best time 10.13@135 mph
------------------ 302,vortech s trim @18-20lbs showing,edelbrock performer heads-o ringed,gt 40 upper&lower, mac 1 5/8"long tubes, sub frame connectors,50/50 rear, 70/30 front, manual rack,3:55 gears, c4 , best time 10.13@135mph |
05-10-2001, 11:48 PM | #12 |
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Capri...I am running a Pro-M Bullet calibrated for the 24lb. injectors. In cold weather the car used to die right away after the initial start-up. Also, it would have a bad idle surge when sitting at a stoplight. I think I remember seeing other topics about this before on this site (something to do with the fuel curve of the 24s being different than 19s). Anyways, one day I reset the TPS (.98v) and adjusted my idle (600-700 on factory tach) and haven't had a problem since. Now it idles perfect and never dies after I start it up in the morning.
WADS56...Do the Canfields have raised exhaust ports and require special headers? They're supposed to be developing some new small block ford head aimed at the street cars. 5.0 had an article about them. I called Canfield up awhile back and they said they were having problems with the coolant passages so the new heads weren't out yet. Thanks to everyone else that has replied. Looks like a lot of strong running cars out there. ------------------ 1989 lx notch 89,000 miles bolt-ons,stock heads/cam 60'- 2.07, 8.90@78, 13.93@99 |
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05-11-2001, 07:02 PM | #14 |
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WADS56...Out of curiosity, what are the flow numbers on your heads?
------------------ 1989 lx notch 89,000 miles bolt-ons,stock heads/cam 60'- 2.07, 8.90@78, 13.93@99 |
05-11-2001, 10:31 PM | #15 |
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TRICK FLOW STREET HEATS $899 at hawaii racing.
Yes I would get them again. 332rwhp 12.55 Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, E-303, edelbrock intake,70MM TB, 73mm MAF, off road H, headers and 3chamber flows. 12.55@107mph Mustang owners get a 15% discount! www.OJAIPCPROS.com |
05-12-2001, 03:30 PM | #16 |
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Sky...$900.00 is a really good prce. How many miles do you have on them?
Is there anyone running the Brodix 5.0 or GT-40Xs? ------------------ 1989 lx notch 89,000 miles bolt-ons,stock heads/cam 60'- 2.07, 8.90@78, 13.93@99 |
05-13-2001, 05:29 PM | #17 |
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Just seeing if I can get a few more replies...back to the top.
------------------ 1989 lx notch 89,000 miles bolt-ons,stock heads/cam 60'- 2.07, 8.90@78, 13.93@99 |
05-13-2001, 05:46 PM | #18 |
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1-Edelbrock 6037's
2-12.96@107.1 3-local speed shop (same price as Summit) 4-I'm real happy with 'em and I'd get the same ones again, although I'd like to check out a set of AFR's also. ------------------ 1985 Mustang GT '85 GT 12.96@107.1 / '72 Mach1 Long list...check website!! My Website |
05-13-2001, 06:07 PM | #19 |
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1. Edelbrock RPM (version w/ the thermactor
passage). 2. Haven't run at a timed event but I seem to run with hi 12 second cars. 3. BBK/$1100-1200 range. (this was like 5yrs ago). 4. I'd buy them again for the same goal I had 5 years ago. I'm in the process of 'upgrading' again to a street/strip combo with the emphasis on strip. I'd go with victor jr's or AFR's now but I'd also run more cubes. The Edelbrocks were quality all the way. |
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