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How much HP does gt40 heads add?

How much HP does gt40 heads add?

RE: WHATS THE HP GAIN STOCK TO GT40 HEADS you will need to find special headers to fit the 5.0 with the GT40P heads. Those heads can give you a decent 50 HP with a mild cam.

What cam works best with gt40 heads?

Stock H.O. cam with cobra roller rockers is a great combo with GT40 heads. The H.O. cam has a little better grind when combined with the 1.7 ratio cobra rockers giving you more hp/tq than the cobra cam setup.

Are gt40 heads aluminum?

They are cast iron. That’s right, the aluminum GT40 heads were/are sold by Ford Racing Parts as aftermarket parts, not installed at the factory. Some(most) of their crate engines are equipped them.

Are gt40 heads any good?

I havnt put them on yet but they are good heads. You may have header trouble if you still have the stock ones. 90 degree plug wires are needed with the P heads cause of there different plug location.

What explorers came with GT40 heads?

Which Vehicles Had GT40 Heads? The GT40 heads can be found specifically on the 1993-1995 SVT Cobra Mustang as well as the 1993-1995 SVT Lightning. These can also be found on the 1996-Mid 1997 Ford Explorer & Mercury Mountaineer SUV.

What are GT40P heads?

The Explorer/Mountaineer heads (GT40P) are somewhat smaller, measured between 58-61cc chamber volume. Thus, GT40P cylinder heads may give a small bump in compression.

Can you put 351c heads on a 302?

You can not fit 351c heads on the 302, entirely different block. Before the wide selection of aftermarket heads was available like they are today, people use to machine 351w heads for application to 302s.

Can a GT40 head be added to a Mustang?

Upgrading Fox Body Mustangs to GT40 heads became a popular modification. All of the power in your engine comes from fuel and air igniting in the combustion chamber.

When did the GT40 cylinder heads come out?

Between 1993 and 1995, Mustang Cobras came equipped with a type of cylinder head called a GT40. These cylinder heads were a vast improvement over the E7TE cylinder heads that came on most Fox Body Mustangs.

Can a fox body Mustang be upgraded to GT40?

Upgrading Fox Body Mustangs to GT40 heads became a popular modification. All of the power in your engine comes from fuel and air igniting in the combustion chamber. Though you might expect that the fuel is the limiting factor here, more often than not it comes down to air.

What kind of Head do I need for a Ford truck?

I’m building up an early 302 (1968) for my ’40 Ford Pickup and am considering a set of aluminum heads mostly for the weight reduction. I’m looking more for economy and driveability over performance.

What kind of cylinder head is a 302?

Cylinder Head, 180cc, Flat Tappet, Aluminum, Assembled, Ford, Small Block Windsor 289/302/351, Each Cylinder Head, Assembled, Aluminum, 60cc Combustion Chamber, Square Port, Ford, 289, 302, Pedestal Mount, Each Cylinder Head, Twisted Wedge® 11R 170, CNC Street Ported, Assembled, 53cc CNC Chambers, Small Ford, Each

What kind of head does a GT40 have?

What Are GT40 Heads? The Ford GT40 heads are a factory small block ford head found on certain vehicles, most notably, the Ford Mustang. They were most famous for their debut on the 1993 Cobra and were also found on the 1993-95 Ford SVT Lightning truck.

When did the GT40P come out on the Mustang?

They were most famous for their debut on the 1993 Cobra. GT40/GT40P heads were a more free flowing cylinder head that outperformed the factory E7 heads that were found on most 5.0 Fox Body Mustangs.

What kind of cylinder head does a 1968 Ford small block use?

The 1968 302-4V head is a good factory cylinder head if you’re interested in improved low-end torque with a basically stock 289/302-ci engine. However, it is a very difficult cylinder head to find because it was cast for one year only. Important! Here are the two types of rocker arms used on small-block Fords prior to 1978.

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