89 top end kit

danny250r · November 15th, 2009, 12:19 PM

hey guys please help me decide. im thinking about getting a top end kit from late model resto but whinc one . cobra,trick flow ,or holly .. i allready have a bbk intake but i decided to dump it and start new , or should i just keep it and go with a low boost vortech v3 kit . help me spend the $2000 i have in pocket lol thanks guys for any help

ReverendDexter · November 15th, 2009, 12:26 PM

Blower will make more power, but I didn't know you could get a whole kit for $2k.

Of the three you've listed, I'd probably go Trick Flow, but there's something in the back of my head that's thinking you need different pistons to go with the TF heads.

88-gt-t-top · November 15th, 2009, 12:39 PM

that's been flying around here more and more often and it's simply not the case, needing new pistons. Thats why the trick flow "twisted wedge" heads are a much better choice for us mustang guys. Because the valves are in the head a certain way that allows these heads to work on our blocks, even using a 2.02 intake valve....

to the O.P. my vote is TF as well...

Devine · November 15th, 2009, 12:39 PM

I went with Trick Flow and am pretty happy with it, other than they sent the wrong rocker arm studs.

Depending on what you're planning on doing with it, you can come out a little ahead buying parts individually and using a track heat intake and a stage 2 cam (instead of the street heat and stage 1 those kits normally include)

the twisted wedge shouldn't have any issues with hitting factory pistons in an 89 to my knowledge

danny250r · November 15th, 2009, 01:28 PM

yeah you can get the vortech sci v3 kit for under 2k 5-6 psi

ReverendDexter · November 15th, 2009, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by danny250r

yeah you can get the vortech sci v3 kit for under 2k 5-6 psi

Is that 50-state legal?

ironsteed5.0 · November 15th, 2009, 01:42 PM

From what I was told by one of the mechanics at Amp Perf. in Phoenix, the track heat top end kit can bolt right up and not have any PTV issues on stock pistons.

97S281 · November 15th, 2009, 01:50 PM

Sounds like the TF setup is the favorite choice. That is what I'd do if I had the 5.0 motor as well.

.................................................. Nevermind that 351 roller block in the corner.

November 15th, 2009, 12:19 PM	#1
danny250r Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	89 top end kit hey guys please help me decide. im thinking about getting a top end kit from late model resto but whinc one . cobra,trick flow ,or holly .. i allready have a bbk intake but i decided to dump it and start new , or should i just keep it and go with a low boost vortech v3 kit . help me spend the $2000 i have in pocket lol thanks guys for any help

November 15th, 2009, 12:26 PM	#2
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,233 iTrader: 0 reviews	Blower will make more power, but I didn't know you could get a whole kit for $2k. Of the three you've listed, I'd probably go Trick Flow, but there's something in the back of my head that's thinking you need different pistons to go with the TF heads. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\ Buy my Bronco, special deal for MM folks

November 15th, 2009, 01:50 PM	#8
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Zebulon N.C. Posts: 6,259 iTrader: 13 reviews	Sounds like the TF setup is the favorite choice. That is what I'd do if I had the 5.0 motor as well. .................................................. Nevermind that 351 roller block in the corner. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

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November 15th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#4
Devine Regular 1992 LX 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 334 iTrader: 0 reviews	I went with Trick Flow and am pretty happy with it, other than they sent the wrong rocker arm studs. Depending on what you're planning on doing with it, you can come out a little ahead buying parts individually and using a track heat intake and a stage 2 cam (instead of the street heat and stage 1 those kits normally include) the twisted wedge shouldn't have any issues with hitting factory pistons in an 89 to my knowledge

November 15th, 2009, 01:28 PM	#5
danny250r Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah you can get the vortech sci v3 kit for under 2k 5-6 psi

November 15th, 2009, 01:42 PM	#7
ironsteed5.0 Regular 91' 5.0 LX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 231 iTrader: 1 reviews	From what I was told by one of the mechanics at Amp Perf. in Phoenix, the track heat top end kit can bolt right up and not have any PTV issues on stock pistons.

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