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gt40 vs gt40p

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  • Start date Start date Apr 4, 2006

Foxfan88

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how much of a difference is there really b/w the two. i have heard locally that the Pheads are ALOT BETTER. I always thought they were very close.

all i need to get is heads for my motor!!!!! making progress !
 

bluevenom867

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I though you were porting a set of E7's?

What happened to thous?

The P head flows ever so slightly more.....

But the GT40 will be sure to fit.

Get witch ever comes first,cheapist.
 

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depends on your goals mang, i went with the gt40 ones a)because they were available and are a good upgade to teh e7's
b) i found out later the regular gt's will not change the combustion chamber size much, which is good. i plan on going single turbo in a year or so, and the p heads would make the comp ratio a little much for forced induction.

n/a the p heads will perform better but i doubt it's worth getting different headers (or aguably different plug wires and header wrap.) just for that much gain. either one with a little work done will easily support what my goals are anyway, so its really up to you
 

85_SS_302_Coupe

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Exact same heads except that the Ps provide a more efficient combustion because of spark plug placement. It doesnt sound like much but it's enough to make more power. Also i believe the combustion chambers are shaped/cc'ed differently but i don't have exact numbers.
 

Foxfan88

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i got realistic and sat them aside for now, i figured as much money as i spend getting them fit for a new motor, i could buy a decent set of gt40s , plus i doubt if i finished porting the heads they wouldnt even flow as good as stock gt40s anyway
 

bluevenom867

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Foxfan88 said:
i got realistic and sat them aside for now, i figured as much money as i spend getting them fit for a new motor, i could buy a decent set of gt40s , plus i doubt if i finished porting the heads they wouldnt even flow as good as stock gt40s anyway
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Thats none sense foxfan,un worked the gt40 heads shouldnt flow more than your ported E7's.

You could put the money into a good SS valve with undercuts stems,and a pro 3 angle valve job
 

Roland69

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the P's require new headers
 

Roland69

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Go for the GT-40's and they should be cheaper to
 

bluevenom867

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Roland69 said:
heads
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headers...

lol,we know what you meant though
 

Roland69

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I'll fix that hang on
 
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