Budget h/c/i

[the5.ohh]

Looking to do a h/c/i swap in the summer but on a tight budget. Not looking for 300hp or anything, just a quicker more aggressive car. I want to do the following:
5.0 Explorer Upper & Lower Intake
GT40 or Ported stock e7 heads
E303 Cam
75MM Throttlebody
Shorty Headers
Question is, what else would I need? Would I need a throttlebody adapter and if so where can I find one? The car only has a little under 54k on it, I don't want to get into the valve springs, rr's etc... Think I should be at atleast 220rwhp right? Thanks

 

[BigBore96]

You will need one. Here ya go. I'd go the cheap satin one if it were me. Check classifieds as well.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/Mustang-Throttle-Body-Spacers-And-Adaptors

As far as the intake/heads. I'd go to a junkyard and get a set of gt40p's. Make slightly more power than gt40s and are super cheap.

 

[the5.ohh]

Thanks man. I plan on getting the intake from the junkyard and the heads too. I'll get that one off LMR that you posted. ty again

 

[white95]

I'd go with a 70mm tbody

 

[sleepn_sn95]

If you plan with going with a cam I would go ahead and get some new valve springs to handle the lift. I will be going with the f cam and am using the trick flow springs designed for factory iron heads. Ive heard Alex's Parts also sells a set of valve springs which are a little cheaper. You should be fine with the stock pushrods and rockers just make sure you check clearances. I would also add a new fuel pump to that list

 

[the5.ohh]

I'll look into valve springs. Would the trickflow ones work with the gt40p heads? Would a 255 lph fuel pump be good?

 

[the5.ohh]

I'll get the 70mm tb aswell instead of a 75mm

 

[the5.ohh]

Would these be good?
http://www.alexsparts.com/sb-ford-gt40-drop-in-valve-spring-kit-hyd-roller/

 

[the5.ohh]

Or this complete kit? http://www.latemodelrestoration.com...low-50l-302-Mustang-Valve-Springs-Upgrade-Kit

Kinda like the trickflow kit better, should work with gt40p heads right

 

[sleepn_sn95]

The trick flow set is the one I ordered

The ones from alex's parts you linked to are for gt40's so if you go with gt40p's make sure you go with the right ones
http://www.alexsparts.com/sb-ford-gt40p-e7-drop-in-valve-spring-kit-hyd-roller/

 

[sleepn_sn95]

And yeah a 255 pump will work fine

 

[the5.ohh]

That trickflow set would work with gt40 or gt40p heads? Should I get an adjustable fuel pressure regulator too?

 

[the5.ohh]

Actually decided to go with the Trickflow Track Max Stage 1 Cam, would that trickflow spring upgrade kit work with this cam and gt40 or gt40p heads?

 

[rz5.0]

Youll be fine with that.. No need for a adj fuel pressure regulator..

 

[the5.ohh]

Sounds good thnx man

 

[i_love_my_stang]

i think the gt40P heads need different headers dont they? hopefully you have better luck then i did trying to find gt40 parts.

 

[the5.ohh]

Yeah they do, I'm gonna get the regular GT40's instead. I hope i find the parts too lol, big junkyard here so it shouldn't be hard

 

[RichV]

With the GT40 heads, intake, headers, and e303 cam, you should be in the 260rwhp range.

Interestingly I just read a Ford Dyno Combination book that tested various motors with larger throttle bodys, and a stock 60mm unit shows it is sufficient for the smallblock. Even with larger aftermarket MAFs, aluminum heads, and much more n/a power.

 

[CC'S95GT]

subscribed.
I'll be doing a GT40p topend this spring too.
Gt40p heads take special headers. Mac, FRPP, and Summit make P specific swap headers. I have heard BBK shorties willand willnot also fit P heads, but don't know of anyone that has them. Might be something about newer vs older BBK's.
I already have the 5.0P exploder motor in the garage, BBK shorties and a 65mm throttle body (currently installedon the GT). I still need to get elbow, springs, and top end gaskets, timing chain kit, and decide on a cam.(I'll need it to pass emissions test annually).
Will this set up need a "tune". or will it be good to go as is?

 

[Raffaelli]

I prefer the AlexParts springs over the trickflows. Have both.