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Old 11-23-2006, 06:24 PM
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Alright so soon I am about to dump my GT for about $6400 in a couple days. I am looking to spend less then $2000 on my engine in my notch. First I want to know what intake to go with: GT40, TFI, Cobra, (maybe typhoon). Heads (really want aluminum, is it worth it?) I know many are going to ask for the application, and I just want more hp, looking for 250rwhp atleast. Unfortunately it is an 87 so no MAF so I don't want to do a cam until later down the road.

What I have on the car right now is just 3.73s, and BBK shorty headers, and 65mm BBK tb. I want to really get GT40 intake because they look so damn awesome and look efficient, then the heads I am unsure of what is the best yield for price/performance. Also should I get 24's injectors if I get heads and intake? Anyhow I wont be making a move until atleast a week from now so I have time. What do you guys all think. I really would like to spend less then $1200, but I know to get a GT40 it is atleast $500. Also does anyone have a comparison chart between heads and intakes?
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Old 11-23-2006, 06:30 PM
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trickflow h/c/i kit best bang for the buck
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Old 11-23-2006, 08:37 PM
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trickflow h/c/i kit best bang for the buck
BULL****

i see people on here every day... "i did the trick flow top end kit.. and i make 270rwhp"

well ive got news for you buddy... ive got a bone stock cobra motor... and i make 276
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Old 11-23-2006, 11:29 PM
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trickflow h/c/i kit best bang for the buck
BULL****

i see people on here every day... "i did the trick flow top end kit.. and i make 270rwhp"

well ive got news for you buddy... ive got a bone stock cobra motor... and i make 276
on the squeeze? or on motor adder?
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Old 11-23-2006, 11:32 PM
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trickflow h/c/i kit best bang for the buck
BULL****

i see people on here every day... "i did the trick flow top end kit.. and i make 270rwhp"

well ive got news for you buddy... ive got a bone stock cobra motor... and i make 276
on the squeeze? or on motor adder?
398 on juice
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Old 11-24-2006, 12:59 AM
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Well since I am not getting a cam I plan to make my own set, maybe trickflow intake and some aluminum heads, unfortunately not looking to cam it. I have really just thought about buying a built motor probably about the same price.
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Old 11-24-2006, 01:10 AM
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if your going to limit yourself like that, go with the gt-40. i have a gt-40 but its not for sale and adder wnats it so if i was to get rid of it itd goto him. its the gt-40 from a lightning 1st gen, its the tubular one for the 351. but go with the gt-40 and if not that go with the edelbrock or if your doing the least costly way typhoon.
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