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Old 03-19-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Default GT40x heads on a 1973 mustang?

I was wondering if i could put on gt40x heads on my 1973 mustang with a 302.
And if I can do I have to do any other modification???....If so then what???
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It should be a direct swap as far as I know, make sure that youre not loosing compression though. (by switching to a bigger combustion chamber, I dont think you should be though)
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Direct bolt up, but you'll lose a little compression do to the larger compression chamber. You can swap pistons or shave the head to gain back that compression, although I wouldn't be overly concerned. You do want to make sure you check piston to valve clearance, are you running an aftermarket cam?
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