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Old May 3, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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Default Engine buildup

Well, im shopping around for an explorer motor.

What would be the ideal year to look for?? i want the gt40 heads....

I was told by a mustang guy, that i would want a 1996 motor, but he didn't tell me why?

I want to port the heads, and get the edelbrock RMP gap intake or w/e

But i still don't know what cam would be best?

What would you suggest for a cam.... LINKS TO THE SPECIFIC CAM IF POSSIBLE! ive been searching for a few hours now. and im undecided.

Any and all help will be appreciated.

Thanks for your time.
Old May 3, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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if you want the motor equipped with gt-40's and not the "p" heads then you need one from below the 97.5 year model split
Old May 3, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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so which heads are better?
Old May 3, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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The P's are generally better, yet you more than likely have to use special headers with them for spark plug boot clearance.
Old May 3, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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well neither IMO are superb but since budget often dictates choice..the p's are a little but port a set of gt-40's and you have a decent factory head capable of 275-300 rwhp with right combo of parts
Old May 4, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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haha okay, so i want a 97.5 or newer motor?

What cam and or other mods would you suggest?
Old May 4, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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haha okay, so i want a 97.5 or newer motor?

What cam and or other mods would you suggest?
yup^^^^for p head motors...as for cam?? do you plan to stay carb or FI??
Old May 4, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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You can buy them off Ebay of other places already ported. Check out Thumper
Old May 4, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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As for cams you best bet would be an E-303, maybe F-303, Copm Cams XE270 those are very nice cams. As for me i have GT-40P, Edelbrock intake and E-Cam and i love it.
Old May 4, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Yeah, i decided to stay with carb setup.

so what intake is better.... the explorer one, or the edelbrock preformer rpm gap or w/e?

How does the e303 do for power? i love the sound of it



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