gt40 question

w3s1c0a5t · August 9th, 2006, 08:47 PM

i hear that the 5.0 explorer had the gt-40 heads on them i have a 95 gt pretty much stock. would these fit and if so would they help over the heads that r on now i think i can get them pretty cheap

Twist 2 Go · August 9th, 2006, 09:23 PM

yes, they are the gt40P heads. they will be an improvement over the stock heads but be aware new headers will be needed as the P heads use a different header tube configuration

w3s1c0a5t · August 9th, 2006, 10:08 PM

ty for the reply. Do u have any idea wut kind of improvement to expect. also wut should look for when i grab them from a junkyard. and will like mac shortys or pretty much any aftermarket head bolt up with them?

w3s1c0a5t · August 9th, 2006, 10:09 PM

*header

Twist 2 Go · August 9th, 2006, 10:12 PM

If memory serves me correct, it's like 25-35hp. As for the headers, there are only a few that will fit both heads w/o issues of plug wire interference. Maybe Darrell or someone else will chime in here w/ some part #'s or some more info

w3s1c0a5t · August 9th, 2006, 10:16 PM

well do u think even if i got like 20-25 hp out of it it would be worth the cost and however hard it would be to put them in?

Twist 2 Go · August 9th, 2006, 10:18 PM

as long as you can get the heads for a good price, yes. Do the math, you can buy a set of alum heads for around $1000 time it's all said and done.

w3s1c0a5t · August 9th, 2006, 10:20 PM

well did they make any alum for the explorers? and if not is the cast iron or w/e good enough?. also how hard would it be to switch them? and are there any special tools i would need?

Darrell · August 9th, 2006, 11:03 PM

A friend of mine put GT40P heads and Explorer intake on his bone stock 88 LX. With 26x8.5 slicks the car went 12.86. Nothing else was done to the car.

w3s1c0a5t · August 10th, 2006, 12:16 AM

darrell thats great man so i take it its a good mod to do to a 95 gt also? ohh darrell wut about headers?

w3s1c0a5t · August 10th, 2006, 12:24 AM

btw ty for help darrell these forums r great man i have learned a ton from readin yalls post

chvyeter · August 10th, 2006, 10:29 PM

I had a set of gt40p's and it's a big improvement over stock. I've got BBk shorty unequal length headers and the plugs went around them ok with the heads but have 45 degree angle plug wires to keep them from burning

w3s1c0a5t · August 12th, 2006, 01:37 AM

chvyeter hows ur sound buy the way? i was gonna do the heads and intake off explorer headers offroad x-pipe prolly flows after i get wheels and tires.. ohh and prolly gears.

August 9th, 2006, 08:47 PM	#1
w3s1c0a5t Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 34	gt40 question i hear that the 5.0 explorer had the gt-40 heads on them i have a 95 gt pretty much stock. would these fit and if so would they help over the heads that r on now i think i can get them pretty cheap

August 9th, 2006, 09:23 PM	#2
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716	yes, they are the gt40P heads. they will be an improvement over the stock heads but be aware new headers will be needed as the P heads use a different header tube configuration __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2158/ricksadql2.jpg

August 9th, 2006, 10:12 PM	#5
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716	If memory serves me correct, it's like 25-35hp. As for the headers, there are only a few that will fit both heads w/o issues of plug wire interference. Maybe Darrell or someone else will chime in here w/ some part #'s or some more info __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2158/ricksadql2.jpg

August 9th, 2006, 10:18 PM	#7
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716	as long as you can get the heads for a good price, yes. Do the math, you can buy a set of alum heads for around $1000 time it's all said and done. __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2158/ricksadql2.jpg

August 9th, 2006, 11:03 PM	#9
Darrell MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 6,579	A friend of mine put GT40P heads and Explorer intake on his bone stock 88 LX. With 26x8.5 slicks the car went 12.86. Nothing else was done to the car. __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

August 9th, 2006, 10:08 PM	#3
w3s1c0a5t Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 34	ty for the reply. Do u have any idea wut kind of improvement to expect. also wut should look for when i grab them from a junkyard. and will like mac shortys or pretty much any aftermarket head bolt up with them?

August 9th, 2006, 10:09 PM	#4
w3s1c0a5t Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 34	*header

August 9th, 2006, 10:16 PM	#6
w3s1c0a5t Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 34	well do u think even if i got like 20-25 hp out of it it would be worth the cost and however hard it would be to put them in?

August 9th, 2006, 10:20 PM	#8
w3s1c0a5t Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 34	well did they make any alum for the explorers? and if not is the cast iron or w/e good enough?. also how hard would it be to switch them? and are there any special tools i would need?

August 10th, 2006, 12:16 AM	#10
w3s1c0a5t Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 34	darrell thats great man so i take it its a good mod to do to a 95 gt also? ohh darrell wut about headers?

August 10th, 2006, 12:24 AM	#11
w3s1c0a5t Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 34	btw ty for help darrell these forums r great man i have learned a ton from readin yalls post

August 10th, 2006, 10:29 PM	#12
chvyeter Newbie 1985 GT none yet Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 30	I had a set of gt40p's and it's a big improvement over stock. I've got BBk shorty unequal length headers and the plugs went around them ok with the heads but have 45 degree angle plug wires to keep them from burning

August 12th, 2006, 01:37 AM	#13
w3s1c0a5t Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 34	chvyeter hows ur sound buy the way? i was gonna do the heads and intake off explorer headers offroad x-pipe prolly flows after i get wheels and tires.. ohh and prolly gears.

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