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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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Question 2v vs 4v

Jus got dis 04 GT wit cams, longtube headers full exhaust, n some ecu work. I wanted a cobra because of the 4v heads and im wondering 1. If cobra heads would fit a gt block? 2. Would the potential hp gain of the cobra heads plus cams be worth the trouble of the swap? 3. Would my exhaust bolt up to the cobra heads?

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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Youre way too badass, cant even put the T on the end of just or even take the extra milisecond to spell out "this". Im not hardcore enough for this thread so Im just going to duck out before thug money tries to do an E-driveby.
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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To answer your questions, it depends on the route you go with the swap.

If you're gonna be putting on ported 4v heads with aftermarket cams, and a ported/short runner intake, then the swap is worth it. Your compression will be down since the 4v heads have a bigger combustion chamber, though. That wasn't a big deal for me since I'm building a short block on the side.

I did the swap. You'll need to get exhaust manifolds for a 4v head, the ports are different. You'll also need a whole laundry list of little parts, so whether or not the trouble is worth it to you, you'll have to decide.
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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depending on what cams you already have, i say no?

if they are a good stage 2 cam i don't think itd be worth it.
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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just mod you 2v and be happy. If you want mow powa ad a blower.
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Xemeth


To answer your questions, it depends on the route you go with the swap.

If you're gonna be putting on ported 4v heads with aftermarket cams, and a ported/short runner intake, then the swap is worth it. Your compression will be down since the 4v heads have a bigger combustion chamber, though. That wasn't a big deal for me since I'm building a short block on the side.

I did the swap. You'll need to get exhaust manifolds for a 4v head, the ports are different. You'll also need a whole laundry list of little parts, so whether or not the trouble is worth it to you, you'll have to decide.
I gotta tell you man, that made my day. Had I been drinking anything, it would have been all over my screen.

Anyway, to the OP, just mod the 2V like everyone else said. It's too much of a pain to swap the heads over and get em working right.
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JC316
I gotta tell you man, that made my day. Had I been drinking anything, it would have been all over my screen.

Anyway, to the OP, just mod the 2V like everyone else said. It's too much of a pain to swap the heads over and get em working right.
Glad I could help. I have to say, the slender grasp on grammar that some people have is absolutely apalling sometimes.
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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OMG that made me laugh! That is awesome and was so perfect for this thread! thanks for posting that!
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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stage 3 2v heads w/ cams > than stock 4v heads.
Old Sep 19, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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it would be easier to just get a blower




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