Heads??

98greengoblin · 05-01-2008, 06:03 AM

hey guys, did most of the cosmetic stuff now i gotta get goin on perf. i was gonna get heads first, what do u recommend and from where? Any other ideas would be awesome , thanks!

*Randy Stinchcomb* · 05-01-2008, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98greengoblin

hey guys, did most of the cosmetic stuff now i gotta get goin on perf. i was gonna get heads first, what do u recommend and from where? Any other ideas would be awesome , thanks!

well Steen Racing in Norfolk has made some pretty good #'s wth Pi and Non-Pi heads, so it depends on how much you what to spend

spike_africa · 05-01-2008, 06:43 AM

Whats your budget thats the real question. If moneys tight a straight used Pi swap from a 99-04 GT will give you the better heads,intake and bump the compression up aswell. Or if you have more money you can add a set of aftermarket cams to the stock PI heads. On top of that you can get ported PI heads if you can afford that.

98greengoblin · 05-01-2008, 08:48 AM

what are ball park prices on these?

WhiteStang97 · 05-19-2008, 09:04 AM

with that massive hood scoop you got in your sig why don't you save your cash and throw a 5.4 in it!

As Far as cost goes this is what i figure...

PI heads ~ 250-300 (Used)
PI Cams ~ 500 (New) Might be able to find some on the forum classified
Port The Heads ~ 500

*03gtmustang* · 05-19-2008, 09:22 AM

Not sure how much you can find used PI heads for, but you can find used PI cams for around $100. Id say around $800 for port and polish.

WhiteStang97 · 05-19-2008, 09:33 AM

i was talking about aftermarket cams though

i was quoted around 550 i think for a "street port" from kendrick automotive in san antonio, tx

there "racing port" was around 800 i believe

98greengoblin · 05-19-2008, 09:45 AM

i was actually thinking of the 5.4 swap , just don't know exactly what to look 4?

WhiteStang97 · 05-19-2008, 11:02 AM

have you read some on the sticky that r3dn3ck started...im sure if you post up over there they will answer any question you have....
i am in the process of doing the swap right now

96blackgt54 · 05-21-2008, 06:22 AM

Yes that hood cowl would work great for the 5.4l swap!

Go over and read the forum......all 135+ pages LOL!

I'm building my 5.4l with Steen Racing NON-PI heads with PI cams. I choose NON-PI heads becuase I am supercharging it. Not looking to squeeze every drop out of it, but to have fun with the build!

WhiteStang97 · 05-21-2008, 10:42 AM

well im building my with forged rods and pistons...the new hps intake when it comes out...ported pi's with xe278ah's...and a 200 shot of the giggle gas...lol

should run pretty good

96blackgt54 · 05-22-2008, 05:30 AM

Should run pretty good........my a$$! It will run wicked!

98greengoblin !

Look for a good used 5.4l with PI heads. If you want N/A power a stock 5.4l will do just fine. All of your bolt on's will work with the bigger engine. The only down fall will be the intake you have now. You should know that the stock NON-PI intake you have is very resticked. A new PI intake with a set of adapters to make up the width diffrence should work out fine.
start asking questions over at the 5.4l forum.

WhiteStang97 · 05-22-2008, 07:49 AM

lol...yea thats what i was shootin for
should be a decent street crusier and then when its time to get serious i got another 200 horses at a flick of switch...lol

98greengoblin · 05-22-2008, 08:03 AM

lol that damn hood does more harm than good. lol. well as of right now im busy with school and racing my big car, so as long as i have my 7 second dragster, my street car can be slow , its all good lol. but thanks alot for the tips guys!

98greengoblin · 05-22-2008, 08:16 AM

Chasinsparks · 05-23-2008, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Stinchcomb

well Steen Racing in Norfolk has made some pretty good #'s wth Pi and Non-Pi heads, so it depends on how much you what to spend

Last I knew steen went under, how ever they did make good heads did mine..

05-01-2008, 06:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
98greengoblin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 105	Heads?? hey guys, did most of the cosmetic stuff now i gotta get goin on perf. i was gonna get heads first, what do u recommend and from where? Any other ideas would be awesome , thanks! __________________

05-01-2008, 06:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,444	Whats your budget thats the real question. If moneys tight a straight used Pi swap from a 99-04 GT will give you the better heads,intake and bump the compression up aswell. Or if you have more money you can add a set of aftermarket cams to the stock PI heads. On top of that you can get ported PI heads if you can afford that. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

05-01-2008, 08:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
98greengoblin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 105	what are ball park prices on these? __________________

05-19-2008, 09:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,247	Not sure how much you can find used PI heads for, but you can find used PI cams for around $100. Id say around $800 for port and polish. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

05-19-2008, 09:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
98greengoblin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 105	i was actually thinking of the 5.4 swap , just don't know exactly what to look 4? __________________

05-19-2008, 09:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
WhiteStang97 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19	with that massive hood scoop you got in your sig why don't you save your cash and throw a 5.4 in it! As Far as cost goes this is what i figure... PI heads ~ 250-300 (Used) PI Cams ~ 500 (New) Might be able to find some on the forum classified Port The Heads ~ 500

05-19-2008, 09:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
WhiteStang97 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19	i was talking about aftermarket cams though i was quoted around 550 i think for a "street port" from kendrick automotive in san antonio, tx there "racing port" was around 800 i believe

05-19-2008, 11:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
WhiteStang97 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19	have you read some on the sticky that r3dn3ck started...im sure if you post up over there they will answer any question you have.... i am in the process of doing the swap right now

05-21-2008, 06:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
96blackgt54 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lawrenceburg,KY Posts: 154	Yes that hood cowl would work great for the 5.4l swap! Go over and read the forum......all 135+ pages LOL! I'm building my 5.4l with Steen Racing NON-PI heads with PI cams. I choose NON-PI heads becuase I am supercharging it. Not looking to squeeze every drop out of it, but to have fun with the build!

05-21-2008, 10:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
WhiteStang97 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19	well im building my with forged rods and pistons...the new hps intake when it comes out...ported pi's with xe278ah's...and a 200 shot of the giggle gas...lol should run pretty good

05-22-2008, 05:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
96blackgt54 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lawrenceburg,KY Posts: 154	Should run pretty good........my a$$! It will run wicked! 98greengoblin ! Look for a good used 5.4l with PI heads. If you want N/A power a stock 5.4l will do just fine. All of your bolt on's will work with the bigger engine. The only down fall will be the intake you have now. You should know that the stock NON-PI intake you have is very resticked. A new PI intake with a set of adapters to make up the width diffrence should work out fine. start asking questions over at the 5.4l forum.

05-22-2008, 07:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
WhiteStang97 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19	lol...yea thats what i was shootin for should be a decent street crusier and then when its time to get serious i got another 200 horses at a flick of switch...lol

05-22-2008, 08:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
98greengoblin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 105	lol that damn hood does more harm than good. lol. well as of right now im busy with school and racing my big car, so as long as i have my 7 second dragster, my street car can be slow , its all good lol. but thanks alot for the tips guys! __________________

05-22-2008, 08:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
98greengoblin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 105	__________________

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