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Olivethefet

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My car has SVO X303 heads on it. I dont really know anything more about them. They came on the car. I also dont know what cam is in it. The car has decent pep in its step, and with the 3.73 gears it will light um in a rolling second gear stomp! Once I get to the point where I want to tear the motor down for a rebuild and freshen up I was going to look into the pros and cons of having the heads redone vs looking for something better.
 
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BlakeusMaximus

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2000xp8 said:
I had both sets of x's and Y's.

I got the Y's NIB for $699, which was quite a deal. They were said to be take offs from crate engines, but it was odd because they literally came packaged in their own factory boxes new.

I think i got the X's for $500 for the pair.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy X's and send them to the machine shop. A little cleanup and valve work and they will produce more than 300rwhp with a modest cam and intake.
They just aren't so great out of the box or at whatever ridiculous price they cost new.

I really wouldn't be surprised if X's or Y's could be obtained for $500 or less these days.

I'm telling ya, be really nice to do an all ford racing build, E cam, X's and tubular gt40 on a clean unmolested car.
I'm just a little bit past that point, lol.
Would also be the perfect mods for a 93 cobra.
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The way Ford should have built these?? My car isnt too molested, pretty clean, and that sounds fun to me as well!
 

LILCBRA

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Olivethefet said:
My car has SVO X303 heads on it. I dont really know anything more about them. They came on the car. I also dont know what cam is in it. The car has decent pep in its step, and with the 3.73 gears it will light um in a rolling second gear stomp! Once I get to the point where I want to tear the motor down for a rebuild and freshen up I was going to look into the pros and cons of having the heads redone vs looking for something better.
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On paper, the X303s are comparable to most other aftermarket aluminum heads from what I read on the spec sheet. I'm sure they could be improved on further by porting and going up a size on the valves. I wouldn't think it would take much for someone experienced to give them a boost. But since you already have them you might be money ahead having them gone through with some light port work, a valve job, and new supporting hardware.....
 
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BlakeusMaximus said:
The way Ford should have built these?? My car isnt too molested, pretty clean, and that sounds fun to me as well!
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It's at least the way the 93 cobra should have been built.
I have my days where i wish i did exactly what i just suggested to you.

I even consider a boss 302 block with Z heads from time to time (i could get a set from a friend literally dirt cheap, NIB, but i think some other complications come from using them).
Something about keeping it all ford brand inclusive is very attractive.
 
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2000xp8 said:
It's at least the way the 93 cobra should have been built.
I have my days where i wish i did exactly what i just suggested to you.

I even consider a boss 302 block with Z heads from time to time (i could get a set from a friend literally dirt cheap, NIB, but i think some other complications come from using them).
Something about keeping it all ford brand inclusive is very attractive.
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Yeah I really like that idea as well. I’ve got a lot to think about.
 

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You’ve got plenty of info to chew on. It’s your money so your decision to make.
 
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I appreciate everyone's insight on this. Really do.
 
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I received the parts in the mail yesterday. Hopefully Ill have some time to install this weekend. Its been probablt 15 years since I installed these things. I think the last time was in my 88 convertible. I remember the quadrant being a pain in the ass. Going to pull the seat out. Im 6'2". It supposed to be sunny and in the 50's Saturday. Looking forward to getting that clutch were I want it.
 
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Just take the front seat completely out.


You're welcome.
 
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I’ve never looked to see what was up under there but look like there a single hook Hays quadrant already installed. I figured the car still had the stock quadrant.

I did buy the UPR adjuster. I might just start with that and leave the quadrant. What do you guys think?
 

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Potomus Pete

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Looks stronger than most, and you really didnt want to do that anyway. Worst job=mod ever.
 

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I’ve done it in the past, I know it’s just hard to get up in there. I can’t find much info on that brand online. Would the double hook Steeda quadrant I bought benefit me at all over this?
 
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From what I understand the Steeda allows for use of different type of cables or adjusters.
As far as strength, that Hayes one looks like it’s a lot stronger than stock. Id probably leave it and just do the adjuster.
 
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Found a listing for it on Amazon. Jegs sells the Hays cables. Looks like the quadrant that’s in my car.
 

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Looks like Hays was one of the many companies swallowed up by Holley of China.
 

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Probably right. I thought for sure that my car had the original quadrant. I’m surprised. I bought this car from a one of my friends dads in 2016-17? I’m the third owner. He had that car forever. Maybe my friend put that in for him after the stock quadrant broke.
 

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I shouldn’t have a problem with using the existing single hood quadrant with my stock style cable and firewall adjuster, right?
 

General karthief

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That is what I did and am wondering if it will be ok, kinda tight and I do not look forward to changing it if I have to.
 

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Reading up on single, double and triple hook quadrants, adjustable and non adjustable cables has me a little confused. Anyone have any suggestions? I just dont want to have to do this twice .
 

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There is no adjustable cable on the planet that I would pay money for. That eliminates all the finger wringing for me.
 
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