Time for heads and cams, help please!!!

sleiman43 · January 29th, 2012, 06:55 PM

So my car wasn't running right and my mechanic diagnosed that one of the cylinder heads is cracked. So iv'e decided it time to buy some new heads and cams for the car . This car is my dd and i'm not planning on putting a s/c on it so what cams and heads would be the best for my application to give my car that extra power? and about how much would it cost to have heads and cams installed if any of you guys have had it done?

4vGT · January 29th, 2012, 06:58 PM

What else is done to the car? Nothing if you want to keep it streetable- get someone that knows what they are doing, maybe some mild cams in it, degreed, a good premium tune and leave it alone.

Cabikejumper · January 29th, 2012, 07:02 PM

Trick flow heads/ cams. Tune

sleiman43 · January 29th, 2012, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by 4vGT

What else is done to the car? Nothing if you want to keep it streetable- get someone that knows what they are doing, maybe some mild cams in it, degreed, a good premium tune and leave it alone.

Right now i have a cai, steeda pullies, flows 44s with o/r x pipe next im goin to get 3.73 gears soon.

Orange2V · January 29th, 2012, 08:37 PM

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NickPohlAandP · January 29th, 2012, 09:01 PM

TRICK FLOW!!!! 'nuff said

2VSouth · January 29th, 2012, 09:31 PM

Depends. What you looking to spend? Any power goals?

Look to spend anywhere between 650-1200 depending on the shop.

NickPohlAandP · January 29th, 2012, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by 2VSouth

Depends. What you looking to spend? Any power goals?

Look to spend anywhere between 650 (for cams) or 2200 (for the best heads).

fixed it for ya

2VSouth · January 29th, 2012, 09:38 PM

No. That was for labor, not the cost of the heads n cams.

NickPohlAandP · January 29th, 2012, 09:45 PM

Gotcha

sleiman43 · January 29th, 2012, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by 2VSouth

Depends. What you looking to spend? Any power goals?

Look to spend anywhere between 650-1200 depending on the shop.

Im lookin for something around over 300 horsepower and ill spend 3k will labor and parts, is that do able?

BaznastyDave · January 29th, 2012, 10:42 PM

Cheaper way would be some Stock PI heads, ported with some Stage II cams.

Nitmare67 · January 29th, 2012, 11:02 PM

Very unlikely the head is cracked. More likely a blown head gasket. Have the actual heads been removed and magnafluxed?

HighDensity · January 30th, 2012, 12:42 AM

I have not heard of the PI heads cracking.

Regardless, I have had a set of Patriot Performance Stage 2 heads on my '01 Roush from 18k miles to now 51k miles (odometer reading). Patriot sells their own cams (or at lease did) but I have a set of Houston Performance S292 cams. I have a D1SC @ 11lbs making 502rwhp.

2VSouth · January 30th, 2012, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by sleiman43

Im lookin for something around over 300 horsepower and ill spend 3k will labor and parts, is that do able?

Very doable. Here, check out MHS' head and cam packages. 300 is attainable with just cams and full bolt ons. With a set of nice ported heads, you'll get there with little trouble.

Nick McKinney, the owner of MHS, does some of the best work and I wouldn't hesitate from buying from him. He knows his shit and won't try and sell you something you don't need. I'd shoot him an email, tell him what you're looking for and he'll get back to you with a recommendation.
Modularheadshop PI heads

NickPohlAandP · January 30th, 2012, 11:19 AM

I've heard lot of good things about MHS as well, but if you're on a time constraint you might want to look into some off-the-shelf stuff. If you go custom porting and custom grinds on your cams you will be waiting a while.

saxmanJJ · January 30th, 2012, 11:50 AM

You could give Modular Mustang Racing a call. I'm running a set of their ported PI heads (stage II). It took me about 2 weeks to get a set from them.
They'll sell you cams too.

You'll be able to wind the motor out to 6500+ rpms with ported heads and cams!

RALVAREZ26 · January 30th, 2012, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by BaznastyDave

Cheaper way would be some Stock PI heads, ported with some Stage II cams.

+1

if you are just looking for around 300rwhp then you can just find you some stock replacement heads and cams be be around that mark.

bottlefedbullitt01 · January 30th, 2012, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Cabikejumper

Trick flow heads/ cams. Tune

sleiman43 · January 30th, 2012, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by Nitmare67

Very unlikely the head is cracked. More likely a blown head gasket. Have the actual heads been removed and magnafluxed?

we compression tested two of the cylinders and they were well below the cr like the others. the car runs really bad and sounds like its cammed and when u gun it takes a while to get up there. He said it's either a bad head or bad piston. what do u think?

January 29th, 2012, 06:55 PM	#1
sleiman43 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: dearborn, mi Posts: 51 iTrader: 0 reviews	Time for heads and cams, help please!!! So my car wasn't running right and my mechanic diagnosed that one of the cylinder heads is cracked. So iv'e decided it time to buy some new heads and cams for the car . This car is my dd and i'm not planning on putting a s/c on it so what cams and heads would be the best for my application to give my car that extra power? and about how much would it cost to have heads and cams installed if any of you guys have had it done?

January 29th, 2012, 08:37 PM	#5
Orange2V Regular 04 GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SOMD Posts: 279 iTrader: 0 reviews	Trick Flow Specialties TFS-K519-390-375 - Trick Flow® Twisted Wedge® Top-End Engine Kits for Ford 4.6L 2V - Overview - SummitRacing.com DONE! __________________ Orange2V Build Thread

January 29th, 2012, 09:01 PM	#6
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	TRICK FLOW!!!! 'nuff said __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

January 29th, 2012, 09:31 PM	#7
2VSouth Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: 717 Posts: 2,383 iTrader: 6 reviews	Depends. What you looking to spend? Any power goals? Look to spend anywhere between 650-1200 depending on the shop. __________________

January 29th, 2012, 09:38 PM	#9
2VSouth Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: 717 Posts: 2,383 iTrader: 6 reviews	No. That was for labor, not the cost of the heads n cams. __________________

January 29th, 2012, 09:45 PM	#10
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	Gotcha __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

January 29th, 2012, 10:42 PM	#12
BaznastyDave MM Fanatic 2004 Mustang Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 4,336 iTrader: 4 reviews	Cheaper way would be some Stock PI heads, ported with some Stage II cams. __________________ 305/333 WHP/WTQ with CMS Stage II cams 440/552 WHP/WTQ on Spray 7.86 @ 89.1mph, 1.61 60 foot N/A 7.20 @ 98.8MPH 1.55 60 foot on spray Stock Longblock with Cams

January 29th, 2012, 11:02 PM	#13
Nitmare67 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Very unlikely the head is cracked. More likely a blown head gasket. Have the actual heads been removed and magnafluxed? __________________ 99 Mustang GT 446rwhp, Vortech Aftercooled, Killer Chiller @12lbs, HPX, 3.73s, MGW, Battery Relocation, Intercooler Tank Relocated, CF DF clutch, Steeda Quick Release Quadrant, 75mm TB, Ported C&L Plenum, Stock PI Cams Advance 4 degrees, Pro Chamber

January 30th, 2012, 11:19 AM	#16
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	I've heard lot of good things about MHS as well, but if you're on a time constraint you might want to look into some off-the-shelf stuff. If you go custom porting and custom grinds on your cams you will be waiting a while. __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

January 30th, 2012, 11:50 AM	#17
saxmanJJ Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 11.463@121.50 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 1 reviews	You could give Modular Mustang Racing a call. I'm running a set of their ported PI heads (stage II). It took me about 2 weeks to get a set from them. They'll sell you cams too. You'll be able to wind the motor out to 6500+ rpms with ported heads and cams! __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Member #5

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