Looking For A Cylinder Head Kit
05-05-2006, 07:36 PM
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Looking For A Cylinder Head Kit
Hey all. I'm looking to buy a decent set of performance heads for my mustang. It's in desperate need of new heads, so I figured if I get anything, why not get something worth it with a lil extra power to it, too. If I buy a set of heads, lets say like these: http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS or like these: http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS (which ever one is better), will I have to buy anything more than just the heads? Do I have to buy new studs or w/e? I have never done anything like this to a car, I'm a newb [:'(]. Any help will be appreciated because it sucks having to fill up my motor with motor oil everyday....
05-05-2006, 08:46 PM
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RE: Looking For A Cylinder Head Kit
the Twisted Wedge heads require a longer pushrod. you want 6.7" pushrods.
New lifters are cheap and would be a good idea too.
better roller rocker arms too. $200 or so.
ARP head bolts too.
New lifters are cheap and would be a good idea too.
better roller rocker arms too. $200 or so.
ARP head bolts too.
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OK. So if I buy those heads, all I need to do is just buy the heads?
OK. So if I buy those heads, all I need to do is just buy the heads?
05-05-2006, 09:19 PM
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RE: Looking For A Cylinder Head Kit
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the Twisted Wedge heads require a longer pushrod. you want 6.7" pushrods.
New lifters are cheap and would be a good idea too.
better roller rocker arms too. $200 or so.
ARP head bolts too.
the Twisted Wedge heads require a longer pushrod. you want 6.7" pushrods.
New lifters are cheap and would be a good idea too.
better roller rocker arms too. $200 or so.
ARP head bolts too.
ORIGINAL: SmokumsTheBear
OK. So if I buy those heads, all I need to do is just buy the heads?
OK. So if I buy those heads, all I need to do is just buy the heads?
05-05-2006, 11:56 PM
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RE: Looking For A Cylinder Head Kit
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Damnit [:@]! I was hoping I wouldn't have to spend more than $1300...See, I'm having my mom charge the heads to her credit card, and I'll be paying her the difference each month. Is there an alternative set of heads for possibly a little cheaper with the same benefits as the TFS Track Heat heads?
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you shouldnt have to spend much more than $1300
trickflow heads....... $1250
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=TFS-51400004
ARP head bolts ......... $50
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=ARP-154-3601
gasket set ............. $90
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=TFS-51400904
rocker arms ........... $270
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=TFS-51400510
push rods ............. $90
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=TFS-21406700
Total ............... $1750.00 ........ you could try and re-use stock rocker arms but most
people frown at that
that should do a good correct installation
If you want to save some money and still get some good performance check out
http://www.thumperoforangepark.com/
he has a $1000 kit with ported heads, cam and timing chain for under $1000.
comparison:
TrickFlow flow: 242 / 170 @ .5 lift
Thumper head flow: 219 / 154 @ .5 lift.
not as good as the TF heads, but pretty close
stock head flow is only 156 / 108
05-06-2006, 12:03 AM
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RE: Looking For A Cylinder Head Kit
Yep u sure can. with the older trick flows there was problems with the valves droping with the pedistal mount heads.
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may i ask why?
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make sure u get stud mount and not pedistal.
make sure u get stud mount and not pedistal.
05-06-2006, 12:22 AM
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RE: Looking For A Cylinder Head Kit
ORIGINAL: Tims 88GT
Yep u sure can. with the older trick flows there was problems with the valves droping with the pedistal mount heads.
Yep u sure can. with the older trick flows there was problems with the valves droping with the pedistal mount heads.
ORIGINAL: OnyxCobra
may i ask why?
ORIGINAL: Tims 88GT
make sure u get stud mount and not pedistal.
make sure u get stud mount and not pedistal.
05-06-2006, 03:29 AM
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RE: Looking For A Cylinder Head Kit
Unless you're spraying or running boost, you don't need to buy the O-ring'd heads. Google the part number for the regular TW's and you can find them for around $1050 new. And you can upgrade the valve springs as an option. Get used roller rockers off here or ebay and some pushrods...