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Old 05-02-2010, 10:06 AM
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Im working on the car in my sig, and Im very disapointed in the performance the way the car sits right now, I just installed the trans last weekend, although it was a definated performance increase, this thing is still slow. I have $1500 set aside for parts, so whats next? I know I could buy heads, but then I need a throttle body, MAS air meter, injectors, and if I buy heads I wouldnt have enough left for those parts, so where do I spend my money? Any input would be much appreciated, Thanks guys
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Old 05-02-2010, 10:43 AM
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heads will run you $600-$900 if you shop around, TB will run you ~$100, you DONT need to upgrade your injectors, and a 70mm SN-95 maf can be had for cheap ($10-$20)
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Old 05-02-2010, 12:19 PM
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I saw an article in the newest MM&FF, where they used Flo-Tec heads, does anyone know anything about them? New they are $799
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Old 05-02-2010, 12:22 PM
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google them. you'll find more often than not, people are not happy.
you get what you pay for. if you wanna get a cheap pair of heads, buy a used set of good heads. not a cheap pair of new heads.
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Old 05-02-2010, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mattdel
google them. you'll find more often than not, people are not happy.
you get what you pay for. if you wanna get a cheap pair of heads, buy a used set of good heads. not a cheap pair of new heads.

+1, corral.net is your friend for finding used parts
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Old 05-02-2010, 03:46 PM
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what did you expect for a stock mustang motor with an e-cam??
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Old 05-02-2010, 04:07 PM
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ive got an SN MAF if you want it...
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Old 05-02-2010, 07:39 PM
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sn95 331 gt: PM sent

Thanks for the site luckythirteen13, you'd never belive it, but as soon as I read your reply I went on corral and found a set of Trick flow twisted wedge heads for 825 shipped, but it turns out the guy only lived 15 minutes south of me, so I went down to see them, gave him 725 and brought them home with me. What are the odds? Thanks a million
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Originally Posted by Matt90LX
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Thanks for the site luckythirteen13, you'd never belive it, but as soon as I read your reply I went on corral and found a set of Trick flow twisted wedge heads for 825 shipped, but it turns out the guy only lived 15 minutes south of me, so I went down to see them, gave him 725 and brought them home with me. What are the odds? Thanks a million
WOW thats awesome. and you were going to spend more on sh*tty heads. now you just need to keep looking for a decent intake and cam and youll have it made
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if youve got $375, ive got a nice TFS track heat that will do you nicely
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