[INSTALLER020]

I am getting ready to put the following upgrades on my Mustang.

1. GT40P heads, just got them resurfaced, magnafluxed and had a valve job done.
2. 97 Explorer Intake Manifold and 65mm Throttle body
3. Ford E303 Cam
4. Cobra 70MM 19lb tuned Mass air
5. FR 3.73 gears, I am having shop do this.

I have purchased the entire FelPro gasket kit, new head bolts, timing chain gasket, thermostat, K&N filter, oil filter, oil, brake cleaner, anti-freeze and spark plugs. Is there anything else I should have on hand before we get into this job?

Thanks,
Matt

[Smirnoff]

make sure you bought the plugs for an exploder the e7 heads dont use the same plugs as the p heads

[Twist it up]

you gonna need special headers for those p heads...

[Tony_90fox]

I have a tip i used...Dont completely disconnect the fuel rails...Just move them from one side to another as you work on the opposite side...

Seriously though, good luck! I did an almost identical swap two summers ago....I think you'll be satisfied with it (that is until you get more money and want to go faster!)

[Hunt_chevs]

Originally Posted by Tony_90fox I have a tip i used...Dont completely disconnect the fuel rails...Just move them from one side to another as you work on the opposite side... Seriously though, good luck! I did an almost identical swap two summers ago....I think you'll be satisfied with it (that is until you get more money and want to go faster!)

+1,. they were so hard to disconnect when i was do my rebuild i was forced to move them to aside

[78mach1]

there is a special tool to disconnect those fuel lines, makes it really easy.

but i agree, just move them aside

[INSTALLER020]

Originally Posted by Twist it up you gonna need special headers for those p heads...

I thought I could get some 90 degree spark plug wires and would be ok.

Matt

[Smirnoff]

i just put p heads on my car and used the stock manifolds. i had to heat up the number 6 and 8 tubes and beat them in a bit to clear the plugs and then put some 90degree boots on those two...but all the other plugs fit fine

[stangfreak]

Originally Posted by Smirnoff i had to heat up the number 6 and 8 tubes and beat them in a bit to clear the plugs and then put some 90degree boots on those two

that sounds like a hack job

[Smirnoff]

the dents wont hurt the stock manifolds they're dented so much from the factory it didnt bother me until i get my lt's

[INSTALLER020]

Originally Posted by stangfreak that sounds like a hack job

OK, I want a budget job, not a hack job. What headers should I be looking for used/budget new for my car.

Thanks,
Matt

[Haggis13]

Advice - take pictures and write things down if you're not sure you'll remember them.

FRPP Shorty headers work with the P heads.

[93mustank]

90 dergree boots should work for you...

Word of advice ......lose the E CAM!!!!!!!!!

You will be disapointed.....

[INSTALLER020]

I checked and it turns out I have aftermarket headers on my Mustang. Will these work with GT40P heads if I use 90 degree spark plug wires.

86-93 HEADERS, EQUAL LENGTH, 5.0, 1 1/2" MUSTANG

Thanks,
Matt

[93hatch]

i doubt you can even get those on with the spark plug angle of the p's much less put some plug wires, but try it and let us know

[INSTALLER020]

Originally Posted by 93hatch i doubt you can even get those on with the spark plug angle of the p's much less put some plug wires, but try it and let us know

I will try it out and let you know if it works or not!!

Thanks,
Matt

[orcusomega]

I am in the middle of almost the exact same swap - I have a bunch of pics up on my site - Bob’s Slice of the Internet - not an in-depth, step-by-step thing, but i am doing almost the exact same thing. GT40 heads, explorer intake, Trickflow stage 1 cam, 24# injectors, BBK fuel pressure regulator, Walbro 255 lph pump, BBK shorty headers, the works.

Here's a pic of the current state of affairs:


Lemme know if you have any questions, I might be able to help.

[e3sean]

i disagree with the whole dont disconnect the fuel rail thing they are very easy to get off there is a tool thats cost like 4 dollars at checker that is one of the most handy tools to have they look like this http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/im...361-detail.jpg

there are different types but these are the cheapest and easy to use and they are needed on almost every car somewhere they are used on AC,tranny lines,collant lines,fuel lines. just go get them..

[INSTALLER020]

Will the gaskets that come in the Felpro kit work with the 96 Explorer intake I have purchased?

Will they work with the GT40P heads?

Thanks,
Matt

[The Novice]

Originally Posted by 93mustank 90 dergree boots should work for you... Word of advice ......lose the E CAM!!!!!!!!! You will be disapointed.....

I agree, i have one and i want to take it out and go bigger this winter. Its is obviously up to you but that is just my opinion. If you are looking for better HP gains, lose the E-cam, Z-cam perhaps? But i would go Trick Flow Stage 1 or Stage 2 cam.

Just remember you'll be stuck with whatever ya get. But as along as your happy, thats really all that matters.