5.0 gt40 heads

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Aug 3, 2010 | 01:46 PM

aubreydavis0416

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5.0 gt40 heads

What will i have to have to install gt40 heads on my 87 f-150 4x4, 4 speed manual?

Aug 3, 2010 | 04:59 PM

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A lot of machine work.. because heads don't normally mount on a transmission.

Aug 3, 2010 | 09:02 PM

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Obviously I'm being a wiseguy, but it's for good reason because you didn't specify what motor you're putting the heads on(5.0 or 5.8) or what motor they came off.. and it makes a difference in both cases.

Aug 4, 2010 | 07:13 AM

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302 or 5.0

They are going on a efi 5.0. In the title it says 5.0 gt40 heads. I was just stating that i had a 4 speed manual.

Aug 4, 2010 | 07:27 AM

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So in your case if those heads came off a 5.0 motor then it's a simple bolt on no changes necessary, but if they came off a 351 then the bolt holes will be larger and you'll need a set of head bolts with a 1/2" diameter collar at the top. For reference the 5.0 motor uses 7/16" head bolts while the 5.8 uses 1/2".