Intakes
07-31-2006, 11:19 AM
#21
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RE: Intakes
ORIGINAL: jthorn9
OK to get a more real world idea, about how much real hp will an intake swap add, and then how much real world hp would a head swap produce. Also, what are some good sites or brands of heads to check out? Any recommendations on a mild cam, not looking to produce massive hp, but if I do a head swap, then the cams gonna come out to, any suggestions on a mild to light cam would be appreciated. Also, if I do a head swap or an intake swap, I'll have to upgrade to 24lb injectors right, or will my stock 19lbs work? Oh, my MAF is 70mm frontal opening, same as my old sixer, but what's a good aftermarket MAF for these types of setups? Sorry for all the questions, but my direct knowlege about these kinds of mods on 5.0Ls is limited, although I know exactly what needs to be done for a sixer, but the 5.0L is a whole different animal.
OK to get a more real world idea, about how much real hp will an intake swap add, and then how much real world hp would a head swap produce. Also, what are some good sites or brands of heads to check out? Any recommendations on a mild cam, not looking to produce massive hp, but if I do a head swap, then the cams gonna come out to, any suggestions on a mild to light cam would be appreciated. Also, if I do a head swap or an intake swap, I'll have to upgrade to 24lb injectors right, or will my stock 19lbs work? Oh, my MAF is 70mm frontal opening, same as my old sixer, but what's a good aftermarket MAF for these types of setups? Sorry for all the questions, but my direct knowlege about these kinds of mods on 5.0Ls is limited, although I know exactly what needs to be done for a sixer, but the 5.0L is a whole different animal.
BTW, you want to measure the back of your MAF to see the true diameter...the stocker has a 55mm hole thru the midddle of it, but the rest of it is bigger.
07-31-2006, 11:47 AM
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RE: Intakes
ORIGINAL: Twister
the new Chineese ones have ports that do not line up like the American ones, and there is a Ford Racing logo on the EGR area of the crappy ones, not to mention the MADE IN CHINA on the bottom of the upper....and no, THEY DO NOT FLOW THE SAME!
ORIGINAL: Dath
What casting identifications separate a used original Cobra intake and the newer chinese versions?
What casting identifications separate a used original Cobra intake and the newer chinese versions?
07-31-2006, 12:11 PM
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07-31-2006, 03:36 PM
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07-31-2006, 04:10 PM
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RE: Intakes
07-31-2006, 04:17 PM
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RE: Intakes
I have the Edelbrock Victor intake, and I am very happy with it. I also have the Nitrous Express plate system sandwiched inbetween upper and lower, and it flows very good. I have worked Edelbrock performer heads to go with the combo. Heads definately make more power if you can spend the extra money.
07-31-2006, 04:18 PM
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RE: Intakes
looks like u have a very nice set up TAPOUT
ORIGINAL: TAPOUT
I have the Edelbrock Victor intake, and I am very happy with it. I also have the Nitrous Express plate system sandwiched inbetween upper and lower, and it flows very good. I have worked Edelbrock performer heads to go with the combo. Heads definately make more power if you can spend the extra money.
I have the Edelbrock Victor intake, and I am very happy with it. I also have the Nitrous Express plate system sandwiched inbetween upper and lower, and it flows very good. I have worked Edelbrock performer heads to go with the combo. Heads definately make more power if you can spend the extra money.