Just heads?

94Beast · August 2nd, 2011, 05:19 PM

So I know in order to get the most power I need to do the hci all at once and then a tune, but unfortunately my budget won't allow it right now. So what I'm asking is if I just buy the heads will my engine be fine or will I choke it down too much without an intake and cam? Would it make more sense to do all the bolt on right now?? Which of the 3( hci) would be the best by itself without the other 2?(if one even falls in the category) Thanks for your input!

99FiveOh · August 2nd, 2011, 06:33 PM

It won't hurt anything if you want to go ahead and replace the heads before the intake and cam. Since you can swap the heads without touching the cam that's a non issue. And the great thing is you'll still pick up a nice increase in power and when you're ready to add the intake and cam later, you won't have to disturb the heads!

So you will be alright either way you go.

wizwrath · August 3rd, 2011, 11:15 AM

Or you can wait till you get everything together, you can save money on the gaskets, etc.

johnGT · August 3rd, 2011, 04:25 PM

Heads would probably be the easiest thing to do first. The intake install isn't a big deal, but it would make your life easier to change them out at the same time as the heads if you can. Heads will also give you the biggest power gain out of the three. Unless you plan on going stroker or forced induction/spray, there is nothing really wrong with the stock cam. The only real gain you will see out of a cam swap is sound (which is important in its own right) and a change in the power curve with maybe a 10-15hp increase when combined with the heads and intake. Cam is definitely the last thing you should do to the motor...if at all.

94Beast · August 11th, 2011, 05:46 PM

Thanks alot, also if I get heads will i need to get ARP head bolts? and injectors? (i'm looking at TFS TW if that helps)

johnGT · August 11th, 2011, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by 94Beast

Thanks alot, also if I get heads will i need to get ARP head bolts? and injectors? (i'm looking at TFS TW if that helps)

More than likely you will need the head bolts. As for the injectors, the stock ones I hear are good up to around 325hp~ or so. I don't think you will need to change them out just upgrading the heads. After the other mods, you may need 24lb injectors or higher. Just depends on the tune.

August 2nd, 2011, 05:19 PM	#1
94Beast Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just heads? So I know in order to get the most power I need to do the hci all at once and then a tune, but unfortunately my budget won't allow it right now. So what I'm asking is if I just buy the heads will my engine be fine or will I choke it down too much without an intake and cam? Would it make more sense to do all the bolt on right now?? Which of the 3( hci) would be the best by itself without the other 2?(if one even falls in the category) Thanks for your input!

August 2nd, 2011, 06:33 PM	#2
99FiveOh Regular 1999 Mustang Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 204 iTrader: 0 reviews	It won't hurt anything if you want to go ahead and replace the heads before the intake and cam. Since you can swap the heads without touching the cam that's a non issue. And the great thing is you'll still pick up a nice increase in power and when you're ready to add the intake and cam later, you won't have to disturb the heads! So you will be alright either way you go. __________________ 1999 V6 Vert converted to 5.0 EFI with Vortech V2 SQ, Edelbrock Performer intake, BBK shorties, O/R H, Flowmasters, 42lb injectors, 75mm Pro-M with MAFia extender, 255lph fuel pump. SCT tuned 370 rwhp 400 rwtq.

August 3rd, 2011, 04:25 PM	#4
johnGT Regular 1995 Mustang GT vert Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: GA Posts: 499 iTrader: 0 reviews	Heads would probably be the easiest thing to do first. The intake install isn't a big deal, but it would make your life easier to change them out at the same time as the heads if you can. Heads will also give you the biggest power gain out of the three. Unless you plan on going stroker or forced induction/spray, there is nothing really wrong with the stock cam. The only real gain you will see out of a cam swap is sound (which is important in its own right) and a change in the power curve with maybe a 10-15hp increase when combined with the heads and intake. Cam is definitely the last thing you should do to the motor...if at all. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT vert: STOCK, AODE (B&M shift kit), 2.73 gears, red leather, 410,000~ miles. 2007 Mustang GT: 4.6, 5-speed, 3.55 gears, black on black. (dads car) 1975 Camaro LT: 305ci, TH-350, weiand intake, 600cfm carb, 3.42 gears.

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August 3rd, 2011, 11:15 AM	#3
wizwrath Regular Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 86 iTrader: 0 reviews	Or you can wait till you get everything together, you can save money on the gaskets, etc.

August 11th, 2011, 05:46 PM	#5
94Beast Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks alot, also if I get heads will i need to get ARP head bolts? and injectors? (i'm looking at TFS TW if that helps)

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