Importance of heads on a turbo stock block car...

sniperd · July 31st, 2009, 01:32 PM

Im on the home strectch of aquiring all the parts for a T70 turbo setup, I also have a GT40 intake im going to put on at the same time, Also, I want to take the valve covers off and paint them.

My question is this - While I have the valve covers off would it be easy enough to replace the valve springs? Or do the entire heads have to come off? Also would just buying 'regular' valve springs be a fine replacement or should I not even bother if the car is running fine as is.

Also - From what I can gather their is really no reason for me to try and put different heads on this engine since I can throw enough boost at it to crack it in half, Or am I missing something?

Lastly - Anyone know if Pypes violator mufflers are chambered?

Thanks in advance

Traidmarx · July 31st, 2009, 01:38 PM

well i mean i dunno why you'd wanna put GT40 stuff on a turbo motor..

sniperd · July 31st, 2009, 01:50 PM

Why not? I mean I already have the thing, why not put it on? If nothing else It will give me a few horsepower off the boost, And probably more on.

Traidmarx · July 31st, 2009, 02:01 PM

i understand that...but what i'm saying is those heads aren't gonna flow good enough to support a turbo set up...at least i wouldn't think so.

sniperd · July 31st, 2009, 02:04 PM

Oh, It's a GT40 intake, not heads. The thing is you can run enough boost to totally destroy the stock block, So that's actually one of my questions. Is their ANY reason to run aftermarket head's when the stock block is the weak link? Im assuming their is some advantages (especially like getting into boost faster, and efficiency) - But actually worthwhile advantages?

Traidmarx · July 31st, 2009, 02:08 PM

yes...the flow better...and the heads are what controls letting air in and exhaust out...so you block will have a pro longed life if you can make it run more efficiently.

JBIGBOOTSY · July 31st, 2009, 05:01 PM

You can take a stock motor to the 10's with enough psi. the downfall is youll make tons of torque, and have far lower hp numbers.

If you wanna do it, avoid the inevitable, turbo your stock motor, while you save all your money for a dart based block, top it off with your choice of proven heads intake...

JBIGBOOTSY · July 31st, 2009, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by Traidmarx

yes...the flow better...and the heads are what controls letting air in and exhaust out...so you block will have a pro longed life if you can make it run more efficiently.

Actually the cam controls that.

Traidmarx · July 31st, 2009, 05:55 PM

yes i know i worded it wrong.

sniperd · July 31st, 2009, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

You can take a stock motor to the 10's with enough psi. the downfall is youll make tons of torque, and have far lower hp numbers.

If you wanna do it, avoid the inevitable, turbo your stock motor, while you save all your money for a dart based block, top it off with your choice of proven heads intake...

Yeah, that's my plan. Hopefully it holds out for 6 months or so..

grnstang · July 31st, 2009, 10:26 PM

my friend made 400/450 at 8 psi on a freshly rebuilt motor. stock cam, gt40p heads, and a typhoon intake

superbean · July 31st, 2009, 10:52 PM

just leave your stock heads and throw some boost at it.

nolife · July 31st, 2009, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by superbean

just leave your stock heads and throw some boost at it.

+1

MOTOIMPAIRED · August 1st, 2009, 07:46 AM

Bigger injectors and a MAF to match and boost that thing!! Your not going to split the block so dont worry about it..

July 31st, 2009, 01:32 PM	#1
sniperd Regular 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 reviews	Importance of heads on a turbo stock block car... Im on the home strectch of aquiring all the parts for a T70 turbo setup, I also have a GT40 intake im going to put on at the same time, Also, I want to take the valve covers off and paint them. My question is this - While I have the valve covers off would it be easy enough to replace the valve springs? Or do the entire heads have to come off? Also would just buying 'regular' valve springs be a fine replacement or should I not even bother if the car is running fine as is. Also - From what I can gather their is really no reason for me to try and put different heads on this engine since I can throw enough boost at it to crack it in half, Or am I missing something? Lastly - Anyone know if Pypes violator mufflers are chambered? Thanks in advance

July 31st, 2009, 01:38 PM	#2
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i mean i dunno why you'd wanna put GT40 stuff on a turbo motor.. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

July 31st, 2009, 02:01 PM	#4
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	i understand that...but what i'm saying is those heads aren't gonna flow good enough to support a turbo set up...at least i wouldn't think so. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

July 31st, 2009, 02:08 PM	#6
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes...the flow better...and the heads are what controls letting air in and exhaust out...so you block will have a pro longed life if you can make it run more efficiently. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

July 31st, 2009, 05:01 PM	#7
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can take a stock motor to the 10's with enough psi. the downfall is youll make tons of torque, and have far lower hp numbers. If you wanna do it, avoid the inevitable, turbo your stock motor, while you save all your money for a dart based block, top it off with your choice of proven heads intake... __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

July 31st, 2009, 01:50 PM	#3
sniperd Regular 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why not? I mean I already have the thing, why not put it on? If nothing else It will give me a few horsepower off the boost, And probably more on.

July 31st, 2009, 02:04 PM	#5
sniperd Regular 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh, It's a GT40 intake, not heads. The thing is you can run enough boost to totally destroy the stock block, So that's actually one of my questions. Is their ANY reason to run aftermarket head's when the stock block is the weak link? Im assuming their is some advantages (especially like getting into boost faster, and efficiency) - But actually worthwhile advantages?

July 31st, 2009, 05:55 PM	#9
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes i know i worded it wrong. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

July 31st, 2009, 10:26 PM	#11
grnstang Hardcore Enthusiast 91 LX 13.7@101 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwalk OH Posts: 1,426 iTrader: 1 reviews	my friend made 400/450 at 8 psi on a freshly rebuilt motor. stock cam, gt40p heads, and a typhoon intake __________________

July 31st, 2009, 10:52 PM	#12
superbean Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Cobra 13.24@105.66 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,778 iTrader: 0 reviews	just leave your stock heads and throw some boost at it. __________________ weeee foooord!

August 1st, 2009, 07:46 AM	#14
MOTOIMPAIRED Regular 1990 LX Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 343 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bigger injectors and a MAF to match and boost that thing!! Your not going to split the block so dont worry about it..

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