Notices
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks

HAHAHA :P

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 06:38 PM
  #1  
Hitokori's Avatar
Hitokori
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,244
Likes: 1
HAHAHA :P


so i been a little busy and got some things worked out with the VA and now im starting college this fall and uncle sam is paying for all of it lol but thats not what i started this for

i was kinda curious what kind of difference running gt40 heads (brand new ones not junkyard units) with 1.7 rockers (im trying to skip the cam) will do with SD... im going to upgrade my gears to 3.73 and probably put a AOD inplace of the C6....

ill be getting shorties with 3" exhaust....
maf conversion will have to wait but its in the works lol

and then for cosmetics its going to look like a lightning xD minus the wheels.... i dont like those lol

there will be other things done to it while im in school as soon as i figure out my schedule
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 07:02 PM
  #2  
cjben's Avatar
cjben
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 6,335
Likes: 6
From: Midwest
Club FTE Silver Member

you didn't say what engine,but 3" exhaust is overkill for the 5.0.
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 07:12 PM
  #3  
Hitokori's Avatar
Hitokori
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,244
Likes: 1
haha ooopsy yes its a 5.0 and not an over kill coz there will be a cat. on it and a muffler exiting with 2 2.5" pipes :P
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 07:49 PM
  #4  
94MustangGT's Avatar
94MustangGT
Laughing Gas
15 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 751
Likes: 0
From: NC
GT-40X heads?
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 08:04 PM
  #5  
86F150302's Avatar
86F150302
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,052
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville FL
Why NEW gt40 heads? Just go with some aftermarket.What is the point in swapping to MAF if your going to run a stock cam

And what truck is this that you are going to make look like a Lightning?
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 08:21 PM
  #6  
Hitokori's Avatar
Hitokori
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,244
Likes: 1
well when i swap to maf im going to have a 396 stroker built to set in it

i never said i wasnt going to swap cams i just said im trying to skip doing that... like put it off.... and new gt40 heads are fairly cheap and will make more power over these stock pos on it now but im open to suggestions....

lol the only thing im set on doing this summer is the gears transmission and upgrading from the fugly 88 front clip to a 92-96 with a lighting bumpers....

oh and yea im guessing they are the X ones because here is the manufacturers # M-6049-X306

im open to suggestions on parts
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 08:45 PM
  #7  
Hitokori's Avatar
Hitokori
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,244
Likes: 1
ok i done some more looking and i think im going to go with some trickflow twisted wedge heads....
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 09:34 PM
  #8  
mikehawk's Avatar
mikehawk
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
From: South Florida
^Yeah, summit had them for a really good price (about the same as a set of the gt-40x's). I just ordered a set. I've read that these heads require longer pushrods. They recommend 7.3" hardened pushrods for hydraulic flat tappet set-ups, and 6.75" hardened pushrods for hydraulic rollers.

They also recommend upgrading to 24lb fuel injectors, and a minimum of 2 1/2" free flowing exhaust. Of course, when you put in bigger injectors, you have to get it tuned.

http://static.trickflow.com/global/i...02%282%291.pdf
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-3

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-5

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 09:47 PM
  #9  
Hitokori's Avatar
Hitokori
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,244
Likes: 1
sweet thnks.....
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:56 AM.

story-0
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-2
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE