ported heads or Mach 1 heads?
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i say switch to mach 1 heads and 99/01 intake and then have them ported. talk about a hp boost. i thought about calling local junkyards and seein about getting 99/01 or mach 1 heads and intake but i don't know how easy it is to convert.
Ported Vs. Stock I would say go with teh ported B series heads.
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I've been looking into an '03 headswap (Mach 1 and 03/04 Cobra use the same heads). It looks like all that is needed are the heads, 99+ intake, fuel rails, and a maf to TB pipe for a 99+ (slightly different shape). That and of course you will need a new tune, but other then that, you are good to go. And hey, I figure while you're in there, you might as well install the FR500 valvetrain.
350-ish to the wheels? I'll take two.
350-ish to the wheels? I'll take two.
I dont understand why you would switch heads?The 96-98 cobra heads HELLO!TESKID HEADS AND BLOCK cast in Carmagnola Italy.WERE TALKIN HANDMADE HIGH QUALITY SHIT HERE!!OHH WHAT'S THAT YOUR FINGERs HURT???WELL YOU JUST PULLED LANDSCAPING DUTY. :whine:
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no matter the quality they still don't flow as well as the newer ones made right here in the good ole US of A.
I don't know about my fingers, but my eyes and head sure hurt after trying to read all that...
I would go with the mach head.
The tumble port heads are far superior, and have no imrc issues , or fuel puddle to contend with..
Just my opinion.
L.
The tumble port heads are far superior, and have no imrc issues , or fuel puddle to contend with..
Just my opinion.
L.
Stock for stock the Mach heads do flow better than the B series (93-98) BUT I have seen better numbers come from ported B series.
I would have a good shop work the head you have. Youll see more power for the same price.
I would have a good shop work the head you have. Youll see more power for the same price.
you mean 96-98...Oh,and they have flow numbers comparing the 96-98 heads to the 99/01 heads up on a 5.0 rag somewhere...guess what...The 96-98 heads were better(like Tim says)....And from past threads and research done on comparisons,their advantage gets bigger after they've been ported...Like I said, I'm not to sure on the Mach heads,but I'd rather get the stocker 96-98 heads ported since they are tried and true...And probly a whole lot cheaper...
Oh,and quality does matter when the numbers start to climb...:read:
The cheaper more cost effective way will be porting your current heads.
To make more power than porting yours, you would have to buy 03 heads and a 01 intake with intake plumbing and then get those ported.
Stay with what you have, unless you have the extra $$. If you do, you should be looking at getting the fr500 heads cams and intake.
To make more power than porting yours, you would have to buy 03 heads and a 01 intake with intake plumbing and then get those ported.
Stay with what you have, unless you have the extra $$. If you do, you should be looking at getting the fr500 heads cams and intake.
Let me throw my $.02 in here as well. Yes the 03/04 heads flow better out of the box. As stated above the B heads flow better than the 99-01 heads but they are really close. When it comes to porting you can make any of the heads flow decent numbers. For the cost of going to newer heads 99-01 or 03/04 say $650 for decent low milage heads, $375 for the 99-01 intake and you're still making stock type power with $1000 in parts plus labor. For the same money you van get a quality P&P on your heads and be well ahead of the game. The only reason I see to get the late model heads is if you want a KB blower. With the new style heads you can drop the soon to be released KB for the 99-01 on to your 96 and play all the games that the 03/04 boys are playing. 18+ lbs of boost 700+ hp and all the broken parts you can handle. Personnaly I say keep your heads and go turbo.
Yeah, but the problem with it is there is no intercooler with it. It's an easy way to bolt on 80 - 90 RWHP, but you can't take it much higher then that.
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