Cost of GT-40 h/c/i swap?

[Iggyshane]

So I’m thinking about getting a H/C/I swap with gt-40 p heads and gt-40 or cobra intake… My car is pretty much completely stock motor wise so how much am I looking in to spending for this swap? And what do I need tb maf injectors fuel pump rolling rockers ? Sorry for the newb question

 

[MadHandle8169]

Depends what route you go. You can find the stuff out of an explorer or mountaineer in the junkyard for a cheap price.

The other alternative is to buy new. If you buy new I think you can get a much better combo for only a few dollars more than the GT-40 set up.

 

[Iggyshane]

yea, im going in to college so im thinking the junk yard route

 

[urban96]

i would go with the gt40p heads over old gt40. they also seem to be cheaper

 

[super302]

i would go with the gt40p heads over old gt40. they also seem to be cheaper

if you do this (which i also suggest) then you need to make sure your aftermarket headers will fit the p's

 

[Iggyshane]

yea im going with gt-40p heads but what is the normal cost for h/c/i so i know how much i need to save up? and do i need to change my distributer and and all the elctrical for this swap? i plan to do in the future but at this time do i?

 

[MadHandle8169]

I'm pretty sure you don't have to change your distributor but I'm not positive. Hopefully, someone with more knowledge will chime in.

As for pricing it really depends. These parts are hard to find but some have found a complete explorer motor for like $350. Just start calling your local junkyards and see how much they will charge.

 

[xkuntrycowboyx]

what years of explorers and what engine would you be looking for to find these parts.... i didn't know explorers had GT40 stuff... intake too??? or just the heads???

 

[xkuntrycowboyx]

and btw... this h/c/i abbreviation.... laugh as u wish...and no im not retarded...but im thinkin heads/??/intake???? ne ways help?

 

[MadHandle8169]

H-Heads
C-Cam
I-Intake

So you were pretty much right. I have not yet heard of switching the cam with the GT-40 Swap so IDK about that. I'm pretty sure it's just the Heads and Intake people sway out. I think the model year is something like 97-2000 with the GT-40Ps.

 

[urban96]

you could probably squeak by (buying parts seperatly... heads/cam/intake/rockers/pushrods/headers) for under $1500