Build Idea Discussion

[P72Ford]

Well, wouldn't you know it! The guy called me back. He told me that he decided to keep the heads, because he got another car to put them on. FML.

I am not willing to pay the full $1500 price tag for AFRs. I don't want to buy those listed in the ad above for 1250, because I'd like to see them before buying. This other set was just a few towns away from me.

[gadget73]

Depending what those GT40s came from, you may not need to have the holes enlarged. Apparently Explorer GT40 heads had 1/2" holes already.

[P72Ford]

I have another possibility for cylinder heads (which will outflow GT40s, and come close to AFR 185s), which I am currently researching.

[70torino429]

And they would be?

My best guess would be dart iron eagles.

[packman]

My guess would be RSH heads, they're cheaper and appear to have the same specs.



Packman

[Mercmarquis]

you mean RHS....

Good used heads can be had for a decent price over on SBF tech. Maybe you will find a local seller. I bought my world windsor sr's over there.

[P72Ford]

I looked at RHS, and World Srs and Juniors.

Neither of those. Kind of new on the scene, but I like what I am reading.

[gadget73]

Just tell me this: are they "offshore casting" or are they actually made somewhere with labor laws and quality control?

[P72Ford]

Just tell me this: are they "offshore casting" or are they actually made somewhere with labor laws and quality control?

They aren't the 'Pro Comp' Ebay specials...

Actually Thain, I don't know where they are made.

I am looking at Patriot Performance. I have read good things in the magazines, and I have seen them in person, at the Mustangs Unlimited booth at spring carlisle.

The castings are very clean; cleaner than AFRs in some respects. There was a side by side comparison at the booth, which is how I compared AFR/ Patriot. The numbers are similar as well. The AFRs are probably better, but we are talking a $500+ savings, here.

https://www.patriot-performance.com/...&cat=31&page=1

As it stands, my plan is as follows:

-Pull engine/ transmission, and seperate.
-Swap the necessary transmission components (shift arm).
-Pull the top end off the engine, and the pan.
-Inspect the bottom end, and make a decision on what needs to be done, if anything. It holds good oil pressure/ has good compression. I am on the fence about an oil pump, rod and main bearings. We shall see.
-Patriot heads
-XE262H Comp grind
-1.6 RRs
-Weiand Stealth
-My mangy 1406 for the time being. Probably a BG upgrade later one, as that seems to be the hot thing right now.

Also, I am going to frshen the engine bay, and replace other parts that are more convenient with the engine removed...

[mrltd]

IIRC patriots were some china AFR ripoffs...

[P72Ford]

The Patriot heads aren't going to happen.

No exhaust crossover, which means no EGR, which means I'd have pain in the ass at emissions testing time.

Also. I am temporarily putting this project on hold, as I got an interesting proposition for my F150. Someone possibly looking to trade an '89 Mustang; they're coming to see the truck tonight (along with 2 other people.)

I will keep folks updated on the plans.

[87gtVIC]

Update?

[P72Ford]

Update?

Its not time yet, grasshopper.

[87gtVIC]

No Mustang for you then?

[P72Ford]

No Mustang for you then?

Yeah, I finally went and picked up our '91 convertible. Been meaning to go and get it for months. Its wrecked.

But, no, I didn't trade for a Mustang.

Like I said, the project is on hold. Possibly indefinitely. (Until I find pre '88 police car, that is minty fresh).

If I can unload the truck, I may also try and unload my car, and get a different panther. Thinking aero TC, or '04+ P71. I don't really need a car, but I'd like a good driver. There are other possibilities too.