Intake?

1989Gt. · May 8th, 2009, 12:57 AM

what one would be the best for a stock car... or whats a good way to get good hp from them? whats a good one?

CAMN89GT · May 8th, 2009, 03:49 AM

Most people would say go to the junkyard and pick up a GT40 or a Cobra. I say, save the hassle of finding one in the junkyard, cleaning it and porting it to even flow remotely badass numbers. Save all of the hassle. FOR you, a dam near bone stock car, you would see some HP gain in a trickflow street/track heat intake, or a holley systemmax. however, a man once said "Building a car isn't just one item, It takes several parts to go" If you change the intake, you mise well change the throttle body, then if you change those two items, you mise well add some sort of cold air intake(perferably a anderson ford motorsport piping) and if you change that, you mise well get a mass-air sensor to keep up with all that good stuff you just added. Then, you're heads are going to be dying for air. In all reality... I say, WAIT until you can afford a (Heads, Cam & Intake) kit. This is just me though, carry on.

haywood11 · May 8th, 2009, 06:13 AM

just go to the junkyard and find an explorer intake, it makes a bit of difference and if you plan on keeping your car under 300hp it will work just fine.

NeverEnuff · May 8th, 2009, 08:54 AM

I agree. Explorer intake is a good deal for the price paid.

I have an extra one that I won't be needing. 100 bucks+ shipping and you can have it. Its been cleaned pretty good. Soaked it in Purple power for a couple days, and then started to polish it, and then gave up. Just need to throw a can of engine temp paint on the upper.

PM me if interested.

Matt.

P.S. I could also port up the lower a bit and gasket match the upper to the lower...

JBIGBOOTSY · May 8th, 2009, 10:37 AM

Stock heads cant out flow a stock intake. The stock intake flows around 150-200 cfm from runner to runner #1, and #5 flow the worst.

So... Buy heads first.

88-gt-t-top · May 8th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

Stock heads cant out flow a stock intake. The stock intake flows around 150-200 cfm from runner to runner #1, and #5 flow the worst.

So... Buy heads first.

+1

Sleeper_Stang_89 · May 8th, 2009, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

Stock heads cant out flow a stock intake. The stock intake flows around 150-200 cfm from runner to runner #1, and #5 flow the worst.

So... Buy heads first.

took the words right out of my mouth...

95StangMX · May 8th, 2009, 12:59 PM

same question same answer a stock one...

95StangMX · May 8th, 2009, 01:03 PM

Throttle Body
Ok not exactly the same question but pretty much....and definately the same answer...Like CAMN said just changing an intake or a throttle body isnt going to help. They are supporting mods that go along with something like a H/C/I swap they are not going to net you any HP regardless of the ad that says it adds HP

1989Gt. · May 8th, 2009, 05:11 PM

ok so say i get gt40 heads? and got an upper intake how much hp do you think i could get from both of those?that would be oh say 1k? right depending on what i go with

baine21225 · May 8th, 2009, 05:26 PM

i'd do heads and intake at the same time, why pull the intake off twice?

1989Gt. · May 8th, 2009, 05:32 PM

thats what im gonna do i think imma get the holley kit or the trickflow one

baine21225 · May 8th, 2009, 05:58 PM

the trickflow top end kit is a great setup if you have 2500 to drop

1989Gt. · May 8th, 2009, 06:03 PM

lol right..... well its emissions legal right cause i livei n cali and i have to do it this year

95StangMX · May 8th, 2009, 06:22 PM

you should be able to get the gt40 heads and intakes at a salvage yard fairly cheap, and with a grand you should have enough/close to enough to get them cleaned up (valve job, magnafluxed to check for cracks, etc.) new springs but then you need to figure labor also.....are you going to do the swap yourself?

Iwannagofast · May 9th, 2009, 02:08 AM

i have heard its good to go with the trickflow but get a lil bit different cam with it....i think the stage 2 vs the stage 1

1989Gt. · May 9th, 2009, 05:30 AM

yeah im gonna do it myself. well thats the plan ok well im gonna check the salvage yards call around and i should have it in about a month or so illkeep you guys posted on it at least well i hope

davidnc · May 11th, 2009, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by 1989Gt.

ok so say i get gt40 heads? and got an upper intake how much hp do you think i could get from both of those?that would be oh say 1k? right depending on what i go with

I'll give you my personal experience.

All horse power referenced are via a in car dyno, but work good for comparison's sake.

My first gool was 300hp with junk yard add ons. My stock 95 started with 160hp with the aode. I added the GT40p heads and explorer and went to 230hp ($500). Added LT headers ($250) and went to 235hp. Installed a tweecer ($550) and tuned the egine and tranny and was getting to 245hp. Swapped in a TKO500 and got to 265hp.

Went with a warmed over 351w and first got 330hp with GT40 heads and stock headers (actual RR dyno results), and eventually 404hp at 5600rpm after extensive tuning and AFR heads and Lightning MAF. The 351w did use larger LT headers also.

Hope this helps.

1989Gt. · May 11th, 2009, 03:46 PM

265 after about a grand and a half basically yes this helps im actually gonna just build another motor

89lx · May 11th, 2009, 03:58 PM

is ur car 5 speed or auto?

May 8th, 2009, 03:49 AM	#2
CAMN89GT Banned 1988 Mustang Notch it's a bad bitch..i promise Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 980 iTrader: 0 reviews	Most people would say go to the junkyard and pick up a GT40 or a Cobra. I say, save the hassle of finding one in the junkyard, cleaning it and porting it to even flow remotely badass numbers. Save all of the hassle. FOR you, a dam near bone stock car, you would see some HP gain in a trickflow street/track heat intake, or a holley systemmax. however, a man once said "Building a car isn't just one item, It takes several parts to go" If you change the intake, you mise well change the throttle body, then if you change those two items, you mise well add some sort of cold air intake(perferably a anderson ford motorsport piping) and if you change that, you mise well get a mass-air sensor to keep up with all that good stuff you just added. Then, you're heads are going to be dying for air. In all reality... I say, WAIT until you can afford a (Heads, Cam & Intake) kit. This is just me though, carry on. __________________ '88 Notch ~ T-70 & Faceplated GForce! Tuned by [B][I][U]Kurgan Motorsports[/U][/I][/B]

May 8th, 2009, 06:13 AM	#3
haywood11 Regular 1988 mustang lx interior torn out! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: jacksonville,NC Posts: 273 iTrader: 0 reviews	just go to the junkyard and find an explorer intake, it makes a bit of difference and if you plan on keeping your car under 300hp it will work just fine. __________________ 88 5.0 with bbk shorties, bassani x-pipe w/o cats, custom 2.5in w/flowmasters. t-5 conversion, gt40p heads cobra upper and lower. stock SD. Plans: full black interior, black paint and supercharger???

May 8th, 2009, 08:54 AM	#4
NeverEnuff Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 LX Coupe 7.1@99mph Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,692 iTrader: 0 reviews	I agree. Explorer intake is a good deal for the price paid. I have an extra one that I won't be needing. 100 bucks+ shipping and you can have it. Its been cleaned pretty good. Soaked it in Purple power for a couple days, and then started to polish it, and then gave up. Just need to throw a can of engine temp paint on the upper. PM me if interested. Matt. P.S. I could also port up the lower a bit and gasket match the upper to the lower... __________________ 89 LX Coupe-Carb'd 32v-437rwhp NA, 592rwhp N20 01 Bullitt-32v swapped 96 GT-Cammed E85 www.KPERacing.com

May 8th, 2009, 12:59 PM	#8
95StangMX MM Fanatic 95 Mustang GT depends how many people are pushing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,243 iTrader: 0 reviews	same question same answer a stock one... __________________ People should think about boarding up their glass house before starting a rock fight!

May 8th, 2009, 01:03 PM	#9
95StangMX MM Fanatic 95 Mustang GT depends how many people are pushing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,243 iTrader: 0 reviews	Throttle Body Ok not exactly the same question but pretty much....and definately the same answer...Like CAMN said just changing an intake or a throttle body isnt going to help. They are supporting mods that go along with something like a H/C/I swap they are not going to net you any HP regardless of the ad that says it adds HP __________________ People should think about boarding up their glass house before starting a rock fight!

May 8th, 2009, 12:57 AM	#1
1989Gt. Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,797 iTrader: 0 reviews	Intake? what one would be the best for a stock car... or whats a good way to get good hp from them? whats a good one?

May 8th, 2009, 10:37 AM	#5
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stock heads cant out flow a stock intake. The stock intake flows around 150-200 cfm from runner to runner #1, and #5 flow the worst. So... Buy heads first. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

May 8th, 2009, 05:11 PM	#10
1989Gt. Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,797 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok so say i get gt40 heads? and got an upper intake how much hp do you think i could get from both of those?that would be oh say 1k? right depending on what i go with

May 8th, 2009, 05:26 PM	#11
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	i'd do heads and intake at the same time, why pull the intake off twice? __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

May 8th, 2009, 05:32 PM	#12
1989Gt. Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,797 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats what im gonna do i think imma get the holley kit or the trickflow one

May 8th, 2009, 05:58 PM	#13
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	the trickflow top end kit is a great setup if you have 2500 to drop __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

May 8th, 2009, 06:03 PM	#14
1989Gt. Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,797 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol right..... well its emissions legal right cause i livei n cali and i have to do it this year

May 8th, 2009, 06:22 PM	#15
95StangMX MM Fanatic 95 Mustang GT depends how many people are pushing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,243 iTrader: 0 reviews	you should be able to get the gt40 heads and intakes at a salvage yard fairly cheap, and with a grand you should have enough/close to enough to get them cleaned up (valve job, magnafluxed to check for cracks, etc.) new springs but then you need to figure labor also.....are you going to do the swap yourself? __________________ People should think about boarding up their glass house before starting a rock fight!

May 9th, 2009, 05:30 AM	#17
1989Gt. Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,797 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah im gonna do it myself. well thats the plan ok well im gonna check the salvage yards call around and i should have it in about a month or so illkeep you guys posted on it at least well i hope

May 11th, 2009, 03:46 PM	#19
1989Gt. Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,797 iTrader: 0 reviews	265 after about a grand and a half basically yes this helps im actually gonna just build another motor

May 11th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#20
89lx Regular 1989 LX coupe 5.0L Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NS Canada Posts: 496 iTrader: 0 reviews	is ur car 5 speed or auto? __________________

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