GT40 Intakes- Explorer?

squid · 10-21-2002, 08:26 PM

I was looking for a GT40 upper and lower intake for my 93GT and when I started searching I came across alot of GT40 Explorer intakes for sale. The looks of these "Explorer" intakes seem alot different (price also) than the regular GT40 tubular design ones. Can someone give me some clues as to why they are both being called GT40 intakes and how does each compare to the other as far as performance?

Thanks again everyone.

UglyFast88 · 10-22-2002, 01:48 PM

Hey squid-

Put it this way. We're big into the Explorer engines over here. We've got a few of them running 12.20's with P heads, and Explorer uppers and lower intakes, along with exhaust, roller rockers, CAI's, 3.73's, and timing. I'd say if you need heads, buy an Explorer engine from the boneyard, you'll get the GT40P heads, and the intakes together for $500, sell the block (unless you want it) for $200, and you'll have for sure, a low 13 second car for $300.00 No reason to blow $900 for heads, and $600 for intake kits to go no faster...

Good luck!
JoeDirt

bigred90gt · 10-22-2002, 03:10 PM

I hear alot of people talking about doing this. What year Explorer would I be looking for? How would I know it has the gt40p heads and intake? Are there any other mods required, or is it a direct bolt on? How much of a power gain can you expect to see? Finally, would this combo handle the needs for the 70mm TB listed in my sig? Thanks
Caymon

10-22-2002, 04:32 PM

Not sure about the years of Explorers?? But yes, the 70mm T/B would work great with the Explorer heads & intake.

bigred90gt · 10-22-2002, 04:42 PM

Would the explorer intake and gt40p heads off the explorer be a better performing combo than a cobra intake and the gt40p heads?
Caymon

Falcons Talon · 10-23-2002, 08:41 AM

I called my local junkyard yesterday and they said they have the explorer upper and lower for 93-97 explorers for $110.00. What performance gains am I looking as compared to stock upper and lower? They don't have the heads, but I can wait on that anyways. They said the heads usually run for $150.00 each. Are the explorer intakes automatically GT-40s? My 92 car is mostly stock.

fiveohpatrol · 10-23-2002, 11:45 AM

the explorer lower is almost exactly the same as the GT40 lower, except you will have to drill and tap a hole in the #5 runner for the ACT (air charge temp sensor), no big deal at all. The upper is quite a bit different than the GT40, but is close to a Cobra intake inside. Box stock, it flows just a tad less than the GT40/Cobra intake due to small differences in the upper, but with a little porting, the explorer is a GREAT intake for the money.

Here's a picture of mine so you know what to look for.

It sure is an ugly thing compared to the GT40 and the Cobra

Falcons Talon · 10-23-2002, 12:02 PM

Thanks...I guess I'll go and pick them up this friday when I get paid. As far as performance, would you say that there is a noticeable gain in low end? How is MPG affected, driving style not being changed? The only real performance mods I have are pulleys, black magic fan, K&n box filter, and that's about it. I haven't even advanced the timing yet...Gas is just too expensive...getting about 18 mpg. I have the stock 3.27's in the rear.

mjacoby321 · 09-20-2010, 09:12 PM

The GT40 explorer intakes when replaced improves the mileage and yes it affects the MPG of the car, I guess it's better if this is replaced.

mjacoby321 · 09-22-2010, 03:01 AM

and also, some ford parts will do in replacing the intakes of the mustang... goodluck on the install!

10-21-2002, 08:26 PM	#1
squid Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, OHIO Posts: 73	GT40 Intakes- Explorer? I was looking for a GT40 upper and lower intake for my 93GT and when I started searching I came across alot of GT40 Explorer intakes for sale. The looks of these "Explorer" intakes seem alot different (price also) than the regular GT40 tubular design ones. Can someone give me some clues as to why they are both being called GT40 intakes and how does each compare to the other as far as performance? Thanks again everyone. __________________ 93'GT 5spd. Underdrives, FMS clutch, adjustable quadrant,Flowmasters, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, 3.73 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax. JBA shorties, BBK h-pipe. More to come.

10-22-2002, 01:48 PM	#2
UglyFast88 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fordland Posts: 117	Hey squid- Put it this way. We're big into the Explorer engines over here. We've got a few of them running 12.20's with P heads, and Explorer uppers and lower intakes, along with exhaust, roller rockers, CAI's, 3.73's, and timing. I'd say if you need heads, buy an Explorer engine from the boneyard, you'll get the GT40P heads, and the intakes together for $500, sell the block (unless you want it) for $200, and you'll have for sure, a low 13 second car for $300.00 No reason to blow $900 for heads, and $600 for intake kits to go no faster... Good luck! JoeDirt __________________ '88 Speed Density LX 1998 Explorer motor 1.7 Roller Rockers GT-40 lower ported & polished Cobra upper intake MAC CAI Aluminum Pullies FRPP P-Shortys Cop car cam (to insult) Competition Engineering F/R adjustables Flowmasters New black carpet and... '84 Racin' Tempo seats! Cars' best run in 2002 with stock 150,000 mile 302 with pullies, exhaust and roller rockers only... 13.27 at 101.5 mph

10-22-2002, 03:10 PM	#3
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	I hear alot of people talking about doing this. What year Explorer would I be looking for? How would I know it has the gt40p heads and intake? Are there any other mods required, or is it a direct bolt on? How much of a power gain can you expect to see? Finally, would this combo handle the needs for the 70mm TB listed in my sig? Thanks Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

10-22-2002, 04:32 PM	#4
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	Explorer parts Not sure about the years of Explorers?? But yes, the 70mm T/B would work great with the Explorer heads & intake.

10-23-2002, 11:45 AM	#7
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	the explorer lower is almost exactly the same as the GT40 lower, except you will have to drill and tap a hole in the #5 runner for the ACT (air charge temp sensor), no big deal at all. The upper is quite a bit different than the GT40, but is close to a Cobra intake inside. Box stock, it flows just a tad less than the GT40/Cobra intake due to small differences in the upper, but with a little porting, the explorer is a GREAT intake for the money. Here's a picture of mine so you know what to look for. It sure is an ugly thing compared to the GT40 and the Cobra __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

10-22-2002, 04:42 PM	#5
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Would the explorer intake and gt40p heads off the explorer be a better performing combo than a cobra intake and the gt40p heads? Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

10-23-2002, 08:41 AM	#6
Falcons Talon T.P.M. President Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brownsville Posts: 265	I called my local junkyard yesterday and they said they have the explorer upper and lower for 93-97 explorers for $110.00. What performance gains am I looking as compared to stock upper and lower? They don't have the heads, but I can wait on that anyways. They said the heads usually run for $150.00 each. Are the explorer intakes automatically GT-40s? My 92 car is mostly stock.

10-23-2002, 12:02 PM	#8
Falcons Talon T.P.M. President Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brownsville Posts: 265	Thanks...I guess I'll go and pick them up this friday when I get paid. As far as performance, would you say that there is a noticeable gain in low end? How is MPG affected, driving style not being changed? The only real performance mods I have are pulleys, black magic fan, K&n box filter, and that's about it. I haven't even advanced the timing yet...Gas is just too expensive...getting about 18 mpg. I have the stock 3.27's in the rear.

09-20-2010, 09:12 PM	#9
mjacoby321 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 15	Re: GT40 Intakes- Explorer? The GT40 explorer intakes when replaced improves the mileage and yes it affects the MPG of the car, I guess it's better if this is replaced.

09-22-2010, 03:01 AM	#10
mjacoby321 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 15	Re: GT40 Intakes- Explorer? and also, some ford parts will do in replacing the intakes of the mustang... goodluck on the install!

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