Pulling GT40 heads / What to do next

sniperd · May 15th, 2009, 04:58 PM

After only having my 5.0 for less then 2 weeks I have already put on a BBK intake, long tubes, H Pipe and a catback. So naturally after driving that for a few days im not satisfied.

Im short on cash but want to continue..... Has anyone ever went to a junkyard and pulled a GT40 lower & upper intake and heads off a vehicle? if so which vehicles had them? How much should I expect to pay? Is that all i need? It should just bolt on?

Should I do gears next instead?

From previous posts im thinking this is the next step, But should i focus on an electric fan or something (Best bang for the buck) as I heard removing that adds a good 15hp back from parasitic loss.

1993lxnotch · May 15th, 2009, 05:40 PM

the older 5.0 ford explorers had them not sure which years exactly but thats where i got my upper lower from. Im sure if you search here you can find the years

Iwannagofast · May 15th, 2009, 05:43 PM

im thinkin it 97 and a 1/2 and up had gt40p heads....im not sure when the gt40 started tho

BlessedHellride · May 15th, 2009, 05:51 PM

Gears should of been the first mod. It really makes a difference in how your car will accelerate and move outta the hole. If it is a 5 speed go with 3.73 and if it is an auto, go with 4.10.

superbean · May 15th, 2009, 07:13 PM

you will be surprised what some gears and p heads will do to that thing!

1slo5.0 · May 15th, 2009, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by Iwannagofast

im thinkin it 97 and a 1/2 and up had gt40p heads....im not sure when the gt40 started tho

Before 97 1/2 was GT40.

sniperd · May 15th, 2009, 09:06 PM

Thanks guys, much appreciated. I think I will go with gears first as suggested.

Iwannagofast · May 16th, 2009, 01:51 PM

so whats a reasonable price range for gt40 or gt40p heads from a junkyard

BlessedHellride · May 16th, 2009, 01:57 PM

150-200

5.0 street stanger · May 17th, 2009, 11:11 PM

i got my p heads for 48 bucks out the door. and the price was about the same for the explorer intake. But i bitched to the guy at the check out cause its not fair of them to charge for both the upper and lower just cause it comes in two pieces. so i got a decent deal on it.

88-gt-t-top · May 17th, 2009, 11:14 PM

lol, nice bartaring skills ^.... Is it a 5-spd or aod car? Daily driver? lots of highway driving?

May 15th, 2009, 04:58 PM	#1
sniperd Regular 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 reviews	Pulling GT40 heads / What to do next After only having my 5.0 for less then 2 weeks I have already put on a BBK intake, long tubes, H Pipe and a catback. So naturally after driving that for a few days im not satisfied. Im short on cash but want to continue..... Has anyone ever went to a junkyard and pulled a GT40 lower & upper intake and heads off a vehicle? if so which vehicles had them? How much should I expect to pay? Is that all i need? It should just bolt on? Should I do gears next instead? From previous posts im thinking this is the next step, But should i focus on an electric fan or something (Best bang for the buck) as I heard removing that adds a good 15hp back from parasitic loss.

May 15th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#4
BlessedHellride Regular 1988 Notchback 11.19 @ 122mph N/A Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DeRidder, Louisiana Posts: 424 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gears should of been the first mod. It really makes a difference in how your car will accelerate and move outta the hole. If it is a 5 speed go with 3.73 and if it is an auto, go with 4.10. __________________ FluffyTheRhino: One time, the tramp I was fornicating with farted, and I felt it blow my balls backwards. 1988 Notch 347 C4 w/brake 3.90 gear 11.19 @ 122mph 60' 1.67 N/A Full Interiored pump gas car

May 15th, 2009, 07:13 PM	#5
superbean Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Cobra 13.24@105.66 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,778 iTrader: 0 reviews	you will be surprised what some gears and p heads will do to that thing! __________________ weeee foooord!

May 16th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#9
BlessedHellride Regular 1988 Notchback 11.19 @ 122mph N/A Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DeRidder, Louisiana Posts: 424 iTrader: 0 reviews	150-200 __________________ FluffyTheRhino: One time, the tramp I was fornicating with farted, and I felt it blow my balls backwards. 1988 Notch 347 C4 w/brake 3.90 gear 11.19 @ 122mph 60' 1.67 N/A Full Interiored pump gas car

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May 15th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#2
1993lxnotch Newbie 1993 Mustang lx coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Davie FL Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	the older 5.0 ford explorers had them not sure which years exactly but thats where i got my upper lower from. Im sure if you search here you can find the years

May 15th, 2009, 09:06 PM	#7
sniperd Regular 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys, much appreciated. I think I will go with gears first as suggested.

May 17th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#10
5.0 street stanger Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 171 iTrader: 0 reviews	i got my p heads for 48 bucks out the door. and the price was about the same for the explorer intake. But i bitched to the guy at the check out cause its not fair of them to charge for both the upper and lower just cause it comes in two pieces. so i got a decent deal on it.

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