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Old 07-06-2007, 12:25 AM
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Default RE: GT 5.0 Head Swap

yea i half to agree with strkrstang87. im runnin 92 fox 331 stroker big lunati cam, trick flow heads with alot of machine work done to them. 4:10 gears and a lead foot. 7 miles to the gallon. no joke
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Old 07-06-2007, 04:19 AM
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Well my idea is pretty simple and its pretty cheap on how to do it, but I think If I get one, Its prob gonna gonna turn into a full out fast car, which is what it was meant for
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Old 07-06-2007, 05:04 AM
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Quite a few years ago there actually was a DOHC head for the ohv 5.0. I think Dominion was the name. they popped up in an old stang mag and that was the last i ever heard of them. The company was bought out and the name changed but to what i cant remember.

But yes, there were DOHC heads for the 5.0 at one time. In the late 90s i think they were.

Mightve been in 5.0 Mustang. I have the mag somewhere, ill try to find it.
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Old 07-06-2007, 05:18 AM
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Here they are. The heads are made by Arao Engineering now.

http://www.araoengineering.com/Ford/frdsmb.htm
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Old 07-06-2007, 12:58 PM
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well there you go, have at it,
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Old 07-08-2007, 07:31 PM
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Nw Im thinkin possibly an engine swap to get the DOHC. Does Ford have any Mustang Heads that have Variable Valve Timing or anything aftermarket out there that could work, I understand I would need aaftermarket ECU to control it, question is is there anything of that nature out there
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Old 07-08-2007, 07:55 PM
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Why are you so set on the variable valve timing?
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Old 07-08-2007, 08:36 PM
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ORIGINAL: mustanglp87

AAAGREEED. if you want a dohc mustang, just get a 99-04 cobra.
or 96-98 Cobra or the 03/04 Mach 1s.
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Old 01-21-2008, 02:03 AM
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Default SCAMMED BY ARAO ENGINEERING INC, RUSSELL ARAO

In a word forget it. We ordered 32valve Ford Cleveland cyl heads from him on 2/1/06. Paid in FULL USD$11k + to expedite the order with a promised delivery date of 90days MFG. and so far we received some pictures and a whole lot of bull**** promises.

Unless you feel like throwing your $$$ down the toilet, don’t even go there, take it from our VERY bad and costly experience with Arao.

I can write you pages and pages regarding this order with Arao, but I will spare you the headache.

Short Story...On Saturday, January 21, 2006 6:26 PM I Kevin Gall made contact via email with a company located in California U.S.A. As you know the company is ARAO Engineering Inc. the owner is Russell ARAO . In my contact email to ARAO i enquired about a special order set of FORD Aluminum racing cylinder heads - a product ARAO advertises & manufactures. After receiving a reply and several emails i decided to place an order with ARAO The product is special order Automotive cylinder heads to suit a Ford V8 for racing use at a fax quoted cost of USD $11,000.00 manufacturing leadtime ARAO states on paper 90days for special orders.

On 31st January 2006 payment via Int'l Bank Wire of USD $5,500.00 & 6th February 2006 USD $5,500.00 was completed in FULL to ARAO Engineering Inc. Bank account. After several more emails to finalize details and special requests i was informed by ARAO were engaged and going. After some waiting i emailed ARAO on Friday, June 02, 2006 12:39 AM to ask if everything was on track, i received a response back from ARAO that everything was fine and on track.

Again after more waiting On Friday, September 15, 2006 03:05:42 i asked via email a good friend of mine that owns a reputable drag racing supplies shop located in Whittier, CA U.S.A. to contact ARAO by telephone. He spoke with Russell ARAO and he stated to he was waiting on parts from an outside supplier - hence the delay. In months to come i have made ALOT of repeated attempts in writing, faxes, calls, emails to receive a date for finalizing and completion of my special order. I still have not received a date at which my order will be finished.

As of today Sunday, Jan 17th, 2008 nearly two(2) years later i have not received my order from ARAO Engineering Inc, only BU**SHT PROMISES AND ABSOLUTE LIES. The only thing i have received is pictures of my heads un-finished. I believe i have been patient and understanding and more than reasonable considering that ARAO has not delivered as promised 90days to manufacture.

From my personal dealings I heavily caution anybody wishing to part with their money to purchase from a disreputable company like ARAO Engineering Inc. If you have any questions/comments please email anytime! ....Arao Engineering has been reported by myself to the L.A Better Business Bureau & also C.A dept of Justice ,The office of the Attorney General C.A. It is noted Russ Arao Failed to respond to any complaint(s).

**NOTE: I/We am willing to persue this matter all the way into a U.S Court. ANY support is welcome! This person/company CANNOT steal your money and think that it is right or acceptable -no matter what.
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Old 01-21-2008, 01:07 PM
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Wow, after reading that last responce I'm hesitant to mension this,but I read about an overhead cam setup for a 302 made by Eagle Gurney.I don't know about availability though.

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