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Old 03-06-2011, 10:22 AM
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So... I have a small head gasket leak (had it for a little while now) and I am going to be tearing apart the motor sometime with the next month or so to replace that. While I'm doing that I will be replacing the timing chain, tensioners, etc. So my question is, since I'm going to be having the front timing cover and heads off anyway should I A) Do a set of stock 4v heads/intake/cams or B) Stay 2v and do a stage 2 head with a stage 2 blower cam?
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Old 03-06-2011, 10:31 AM
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Kerns..How many miles on your 99 ?
If it was me id go 4V .why not while its apart?

just my 2
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Old 03-06-2011, 10:32 AM
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I drive the hell out of it so it has like 153k right now... I have put around 60k on it in the last 2 1/2 years
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Old 03-06-2011, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Kerns
I drive the hell out of it so it has like 153k right now... I have put around 60k on it in the last 2 1/2 years
Very Nice !!! One strong 4.6 ltr
I have about 90K on mine but its N\A.

Thanks for info,as for your question go 4V..Just Do It
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Old 03-06-2011, 11:58 AM
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4v>2V If you have the money for the new computer and everything that you would need for the 4v swap then i say do it
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Old 03-06-2011, 12:20 PM
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i would say 4v
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Old 03-06-2011, 12:30 PM
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Go go 4v!! What are you wanting? Tumbleports or b heads?
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Old 03-06-2011, 12:44 PM
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4v all day my man. Build it so you can up that boost!
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Old 03-06-2011, 01:30 PM
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When Swapping 4v heads, isnt their alot more stuff you have to buy?

Computer
Wiring Harness?
TWO Sets of cams lol

My guess it would be alot more expensive.. (again not sure if stuff above is needed, just figured it would be)

What is your final goal for your car? 1/4 wise?

You can build your motor and have a 700whp car on a 2v... or Build your motor and Get a TT kit and have 1k+ hp??

I just like the idea of having a powerful 2v...Nothing feels better than beating people with a GT... lol
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Old 03-06-2011, 01:35 PM
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^Ryan your voice is like a mixture of Fergie and Jesus...
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