Can't decide . . . fix intake or get a new one TFS TH or Typhoon??

Zero Signal

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So I busts the corner of my Explorer upper when I put it on since I was retarded and didn't think about the 3/8" spacer compressing. As a temporary fix, I goo'd a crap load of RTV in there. It still leaks and I think the lower is leaking too.

So what do you guys think. Should I fix it, buy a new Cobra/Explorer/GT40 upper OR buy a new intake all together I can affords a new one BUT I'm undecided as to which one would be best for my setup and money.

I really like the TFS Track Heat but the Typhoon with the elbow + 70mm TB for $485 combo deal sounds really nice right now. I have all the porting equipment so cleaning up the Typhoon's casting is a non-issue for me. I just can't make up my MIND.

My combo is in my sig. My cam isn't a super high rpm cam, but the heads flow pretty well and the power doesn't fall off untill after 6000 rpm even with the Explorer on there. So I was thinking the Typhoon would be alright with it's short runners.

Here is where I cracked it. Could that be TIG welded?
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I'm sure some of you can help me decide

 

urban96

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i would get it welded

 

stprorolla49

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i think a new upper cobra/explorer/gt40 shouldn't be too hard to find used, and its probably the best bet....but it you were to go new, i'd say the trick flow is a better intake....even taking into concideration you could clean up the typhoon, the professional products tb's have been know to have some serious problems....its not worth the money....

one thing i keep meaning to ask you is about your heads....since i dont know a whole lot about what flow numbers mean (just vaguely) what are your ported gt40's comparable to?

 

Zero Signal

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They are comparable to the Edelbrock Performers but slightly weaker on the exhuast side by about 15-20 CFM IIRC at the highest lift due to some early boundry layer separation.

How much do you guys think someone might charge me to fix that upper?

 

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I thought I saw some TF intakes in classifieds. I like mine. I am curious which is the proven "better" intake.

 

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i have a Profesional TB, it works fine for me, the pettle was a little hard to give it gas, but it only took a day or to to get use to it.

 

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my ported gt40 is still for sale.

 

Zero Signal

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Roger, check your PM's.

 

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I have upper and lower for 125.00.

 

tmoss

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Get your intake welded - then port the lower. It's as good or better than the other intakes.

 

YEAHLOH95

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pm me ihave 2 intakes you might be interested in ..

 

Zero Signal

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Troy, will that Track Heat fit under the stock hood with the 1" spacer?

 

YEAHLOH95

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it should fit with out it but i can't use it with my new one so it goes along with it the other intake would bolt right on to your lower and is extrude honed

 

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Did you port your intake and heads yourself? If so, mind giving some tips?

How much would getting it welded cost? If pretty cheap, i would do that and put that couple of hundred towards something else.

 

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damn, what did you torque that to? 999999999 foot lbs?

 

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Dude I was torqing it by hand with a 3/8" ratchet. I was at maybe 15ft-lbs. The 3/8" spacer just compressed enough to cause too much stress in the plenum.

nmcgrawj - Yes I did the port work myself. It's pretty easy with cartridge rolls (standard abrasives kit from Summit) and a die grinder or flex-shaft grinder which I use. There's too much to write about in a post, it would make for a good thread though. On the intake, I didn't do a full port job like Tmoss does . I wanted to avoid having to weld it.

 

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I would go with the TFS if you have the money. I would probably stay away from the PP parts from what I have heard.

 

nmcgrawj

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Zero Signal said:

Dude I was torqing it by hand with a 3/8" ratchet. I was at maybe 15ft-lbs. The 3/8" spacer just compressed enough to cause too much stress in the plenum.

nmcgrawj - Yes I did the port work myself. It's pretty easy with cartridge rolls (standard abrasives kit from Summit) and a die grinder or flex-shaft grinder which I use. There's too much to write about in a post, it would make for a good thread though. On the intake, I didn't do a full port job like Tmoss does . I wanted to avoid having to weld it.

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So do u think u made a noticeable difference? Maybe i will start a seperate thread with guys who have done home porting to come in with tips and tricks.