SOHC to DOHC

dowork · January 14th, 2009, 05:41 PM

is it possible to go from SOHC to DOHC? if so how much and is it worth it?

ajm · January 14th, 2009, 05:46 PM

Yes, but its not worth the money. For the money youd spend doing a 4v swap you could get some nice heads, or some p&p work done to your current ones and build them up (springs,valves,retainers,etc) & some nice cams for cheaper. Youd need complete heads, front cover, pcm, valve covers, intake manifold, gaskets, and lots more just to give you a rough idea.

dowork · January 14th, 2009, 05:49 PM

yea prob wont do that then haha but def interested in gettin some new headers and mayb a mid pipe

Nossit · January 14th, 2009, 06:51 PM

Wait for the new Trick Flows >.>

UnixHH · January 14th, 2009, 07:52 PM

dont underestimate the MIGHTY 2v!!!!!!!!!

beast5319 · January 14th, 2009, 09:53 PM

+1
and when are the trick flows coming out again?

acg · January 15th, 2009, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by beast5319

+1
and when are the trick flows coming out again?

Sometime around April...

ReverendDexter · January 15th, 2009, 01:01 AM

For the time and money to do the 4v swap, you're better off just selling your car and buying a 4v.

But the new Trick Flows are supposed to flow every bit as well as the 4v heads, so unless you really want that aluminum block, I'd just stick with your 2v.

RALVAREZ26 · January 15th, 2009, 12:46 PM

5.4 2v swap is better IMO than swapping out for a 4v but that's just me!

Lefty · January 15th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Just buy a damn cobra or mach 1 if you want a DOHC

Black Bullitt · January 15th, 2009, 03:18 PM

+1!

Work your heads over with a custom ground cam and call it good.

CONDOR · January 15th, 2009, 03:19 PM

I was opting the same thing awhile ago, but decided not to. Not worth it. Wait for the Trick flow heads, and get some decent cams. You'll spend alot less money and end up with a lighter engine.

dowork · January 15th, 2009, 03:38 PM

what are the trick flow heads?

Black Bullitt · January 15th, 2009, 04:20 PM

Trick Flow 2v Heads Coming Soon! - Modular Depot Forums

casper gt · January 15th, 2009, 06:47 PM

my local shop charges 3500 out the door. their parts,labor & retune. just to give you an idea.

dowork · January 15th, 2009, 08:21 PM

thats an expensive mod haha

ReverendDexter · January 15th, 2009, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by CONDOR

I was opting the same thing awhile ago, but decided not to. Not worth it. Wait for the Trick flow heads, and get some decent cams. You'll spend alot less money and end up with a lighter engine.

Not lighter engine. Lighter heads. GTs use an iron block that's ~70 lbs heavier than the 4v aluminum block.

casper gt · January 15th, 2009, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by dowork

thats an expensive mod haha

it's one heck of a lot of work dont let anyone fool you. I've seen a bunch of them done at that shop & he earns that amount, IMO.

UnixHH · January 15th, 2009, 08:58 PM

yea.. your also paying for new bolts and gaskets... and a tune.. and the labor... thats a pretty good deal for those heads IMO

dowork · January 15th, 2009, 09:42 PM

i have a tuner so wont need the tune so i guess ill just need the heads and gaskets still prob around 3500ish?

January 14th, 2009, 05:41 PM	#1
dowork Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: northern VA Posts: 502 iTrader: 0 reviews	SOHC to DOHC is it possible to go from SOHC to DOHC? if so how much and is it worth it? __________________ k&n fipk, mgw shifter, eibach pro kit, grille delete, borla cat bac, sct tuner, steeda pulleys, bbk Lts and catted x pipe, aluminum d/s, and 4.10s

January 14th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#3
dowork Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: northern VA Posts: 502 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea prob wont do that then haha but def interested in gettin some new headers and mayb a mid pipe __________________ k&n fipk, mgw shifter, eibach pro kit, grille delete, borla cat bac, sct tuner, steeda pulleys, bbk Lts and catted x pipe, aluminum d/s, and 4.10s

January 14th, 2009, 06:51 PM	#4
Nossit Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT 8.65@72.5mph 1/8th Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern WV Posts: 1,130 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wait for the new Trick Flows >.> __________________ 1999 Mustang GT - K&N drop in, Mac Prochamber, Mac CB, 555r's, 31 spline Strange axles, and 4.10's

January 14th, 2009, 07:52 PM	#5
UnixHH MM Fanatic 2003 Saleen S281 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 4,274 iTrader: 0 reviews	dont underestimate the MIGHTY 2v!!!!!!!!! __________________ 480RWHP 450RWTQ 15psi @ 15* on 91 octane

January 14th, 2009, 09:53 PM	#6
beast5319 Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 377 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 and when are the trick flows coming out again? __________________ 2000 AUTO GT (TOTALED): 17 inch anthracite bullit wheels (apparently 05+'s), chin spoiler and grill delete, tint. flowmaster 40 weld ons, sct x3 (FOR SALE!!!), 1.5" drop, 1" wheel spacers, and 4.10's (most of this stuff is ruined)

January 14th, 2009, 05:46 PM	#2
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,966 iTrader: 4 reviews	Yes, but its not worth the money. For the money youd spend doing a 4v swap you could get some nice heads, or some p&p work done to your current ones and build them up (springs,valves,retainers,etc) & some nice cams for cheaper. Youd need complete heads, front cover, pcm, valve covers, intake manifold, gaskets, and lots more just to give you a rough idea.

January 15th, 2009, 01:01 AM	#8
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: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	For the time and money to do the 4v swap, you're better off just selling your car and buying a 4v. But the new Trick Flows are supposed to flow every bit as well as the 4v heads, so unless you really want that aluminum block, I'd just stick with your 2v. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

January 15th, 2009, 12:46 PM	#9
RALVAREZ26 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DALLAS Posts: 1,333 iTrader: 0 reviews	5.4 2v swap is better IMO than swapping out for a 4v but that's just me! __________________ http://smokinperformance.com Slowmatic 2000 GT

January 15th, 2009, 02:52 PM	#10
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	Just buy a damn cobra or mach 1 if you want a DOHC __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

January 15th, 2009, 03:19 PM	#12
CONDOR Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was opting the same thing awhile ago, but decided not to. Not worth it. Wait for the Trick flow heads, and get some decent cams. You'll spend alot less money and end up with a lighter engine.

January 15th, 2009, 03:38 PM	#13
dowork Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: northern VA Posts: 502 iTrader: 0 reviews	what are the trick flow heads? __________________ k&n fipk, mgw shifter, eibach pro kit, grille delete, borla cat bac, sct tuner, steeda pulleys, bbk Lts and catted x pipe, aluminum d/s, and 4.10s

January 15th, 2009, 06:47 PM	#15
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	my local shop charges 3500 out the door. their parts,labor & retune. just to give you an idea. __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

January 15th, 2009, 08:21 PM	#16
dowork Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: northern VA Posts: 502 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats an expensive mod haha __________________ k&n fipk, mgw shifter, eibach pro kit, grille delete, borla cat bac, sct tuner, steeda pulleys, bbk Lts and catted x pipe, aluminum d/s, and 4.10s

January 15th, 2009, 08:58 PM	#19
UnixHH MM Fanatic 2003 Saleen S281 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 4,274 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea.. your also paying for new bolts and gaskets... and a tune.. and the labor... thats a pretty good deal for those heads IMO __________________ 480RWHP 450RWTQ 15psi @ 15* on 91 octane

January 15th, 2009, 09:42 PM	#20
dowork Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: northern VA Posts: 502 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have a tuner so wont need the tune so i guess ill just need the heads and gaskets still prob around 3500ish? __________________ k&n fipk, mgw shifter, eibach pro kit, grille delete, borla cat bac, sct tuner, steeda pulleys, bbk Lts and catted x pipe, aluminum d/s, and 4.10s

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