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Old 03-21-2002   #1 (permalink)
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I'm thinking about getting a pair of GT40P heads that are mildly ported. Is this a good idea? Which heads are a better choice and which do I want to stay away from. Also, I am thinking about getting a Trick Flow Track Heat intake and an e303 cam. Does this sound like a good setup or what else should I consider? Thanks guys.

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One more question. I really wanted to go with all Trick Flow parts(heads,intake,cam). Someone told me that if I go with TFS heads I have to use their pistons is this true or can I use the stock pistons? Thanks again.

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Doug,

There is alot to consider as far as what heads to buy for your application. How serious do you want to get? Thats a question you need to ask yourself.

I do have a few tips for you.

GT40 heads are wonderful. You can get big power out of them, and they are very easy to find and generally pretty cheap (comparitively) to buy and work on. You can probably find a set of nice, cast iron GT40 heads for around $400. These heads were factory stock on some cars, and all sorts are floating around.

If you want to step it up a notch, FMS offers higher performance "GT40X" aluminum heads, which offer superior flow rates and are made of lighter aluminum. These heads are harder to come buy and more expensive, but are still easy (for shops) to work with.

I'd avoid buying a set of heads that's already been ported, unless you trust the shop that did the work, and the seller has a flow-bench reading and reciept of the work. Do not buy a set of "home ported" heads. They're probably more @#%$ up than improved.

Trick Flow heads are plainly awesome! You can use your stock pistons with TFS heads. You can also use most performance cams, including the FMS E cam you mentioned. That's the beauty of the TFS heads, you get the large 2.02/1.60 valves without having to flycut your pistons or sacrifice cam.

I also suggest that you stick with one brand for your heads/intake manifold combo, they generally match better and flow more that way. If you go with GT40 heads, get a Cobra intake manifold (and have it extrude honed). GT40 intake manifolds flow nicely out of the box, but are near impossible to work on. If you go with TFS heads, go with a TFS intake manifold.

Also, while many people have had great experiences with their E cams, many other people complain about surging problems and other issues. You may want to consider a different cam, though its hard to recommend anything specific at this point. Lots of people love the B cam, too.

I hope that helped.
 
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Default HELP- Cam to match P heads

Yeah, I was wondering about a lettered cam for my P heads. Anyone have any suggestions? I'll run my A9L with the 6,250 cutoff and a stock bottom end.
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Yeah, I was wondering about a lettered cam for my P heads. Anyone have any suggestions? I'll run my A9L with the 6,250 cutoff and a stock bottom end.
Since this is my first Mustang, I don't have anything to compare it to, but...I have an E cam with untouched GT-40P heads and intake from a 99 Explorer. Since the previous owner left the stock valve springs in, I'm a little hesitant to wind it up too much, but it pulls hard up to an indicated 6k rpm. Plenty of torque down low and it's a rocket from 3k rpm and up.
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Im wondering are these what heads your talking about? And on my 85 GT with say a stealh weiand intake, a TFS stage 1 cam ...will these heads work? produce alot of Power? plus te mods in my Sig...oh yeah will these be ok for Nitrous too?
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Yep, those are the same heads I have. I paid $300 for two, but mine were used.

I'm sure many people have run nitrous with these cast iron heads.
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