• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

lightning heads

  • Thread starter Thread starter Lang
  • Start date Start date Jul 3, 2006
L

Lang

New Member
Oct 17, 2002
17
0
0
Lorain, Oh
Jul 3, 2006
#1
  • Jul 3, 2006
  • #1
Hey, Is there any advantage to using the heads off the 351 lightning trucks or are they the same as the gt-40's or gtp's?

Thanks
 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
Mod Dude
Feb 18, 2001
43,154
17,844
224
Massachusetts
Jul 3, 2006
#2
  • Jul 3, 2006
  • #2
I beleive they are GT-40 heads
 

TheBocSez

New Member
Feb 3, 2004
652
0
0
Converse, TX
Jul 3, 2006
#3
  • Jul 3, 2006
  • #3
Lang said:
Hey, Is there any advantage to using the heads off the 351 lightning trucks or are they the same as the gt-40's or gtp's?

Thanks
Click to expand...


They are GT40 Heads, the down side of using them from a Lightning instead of a Cobra are

1. They have 1/2 inch bolt holes so you will need step washers or bolts. (not a big deal)

2. They have a larger combustion chamber 69cc I believe which will lower your compression ratio depending on your pistons to under 9.0:1.

You could mill them, but it would have to be a lot to bump the compression back up and for the amount you would spend, I would go with some GT40P's and new headers needed to make em work.
 

85_SS_302_Coupe

it sucks (I know) to be on the receiving end
15 Year Member
Nov 11, 2003
6,945
1,597
223
Northern KY
Jul 3, 2006
#4
  • Jul 3, 2006
  • #4
TheBocSez said:
They are GT40 Heads, the down side of using them from a Lightning instead of a Cobra are

1. They have 1/2 inch bolt holes so you will need step washers or bolts. (not a big deal)

2. They have a larger combustion chamber 69cc I believe which will lower your compression ratio depending on your pistons to under 9.0:1.

You could mill them, but it would have to be a lot to bump the compression back up and for the amount you would spend, I would go with some GT40P's and new headers needed to make em work.
Click to expand...

+1. I'm in the same boat though with some '69 351W heads....they're ported and polished really nicely though, probably will out perform P heads, but they need a new set of valves....
 
R

R2D2

Jul 4, 2006
#5
  • Jul 4, 2006
  • #5
85_SS_302_Coupe said:
+1. I'm in the same boat though with some '69 351W heads....they're ported and polished really nicely though, probably will out perform P heads, but they need a new set of valves....
Click to expand...
how about some aussie 2v closed chambers?


LOL j/k man
 

f4fntm

New Member
Oct 10, 2004
88
2
0
Olympia, WA
Jul 4, 2006
#6
  • Jul 4, 2006
  • #6
The low compression would be fine with forced induction, no?
 

85_SS_302_Coupe

it sucks (I know) to be on the receiving end
15 Year Member
Nov 11, 2003
6,945
1,597
223
Northern KY
Jul 4, 2006
#7
  • Jul 4, 2006
  • #7
sbftech said:
how about some aussie 2v closed chambers?


LOL j/k man
Click to expand...

Nah screw that, i'm all about some Boss canted valve heads
 

TheBocSez

New Member
Feb 3, 2004
652
0
0
Converse, TX
Jul 4, 2006
#8
  • Jul 4, 2006
  • #8
f4fntm said:
The low compression would be fine with forced induction, no?
Click to expand...


Sure. The lower compression would allow more boost with less chance of detonation and the lightning was supercharged.
 

rd

Founding Member
Jan 12, 2000
3,316
63
109
Ocean Springs MS
Jul 4, 2006
#9
  • Jul 4, 2006
  • #9
I believe they have the 62-64 cc chambers like other GT40s.

I have a set on my 82, milled a bit, and they were a big step up from stockers.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Engine Felpro 9333 pt1 (with 8psi boost)
  • JD1964
  • Jan 14, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
18
Views
633
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 1, 2026
Qtrhrse23
Q
G
Electrical Getting good ground in 1991 Fox Vert for amps - getting popping noise when I turn on the lights?
  • gvanginkel403
  • Apr 11, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
15
Views
255
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 9, 2026
CAMTWO1070
A
Old Holley head identification???
  • Ar15cobra
  • Jan 27, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
140
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jan 27, 2026
AeroCoupe
Engine Suggestions on an engine rebuild. Stock cam/GT40Ps or aftermarket on both for a fun weekend driver?
  • MadSquirrelTech
  • Apr 28, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
23
Views
575
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 7, 2026
MadSquirrelTech
9
Forced Induction Prepping for supercharger on non-stock build
  • 91fox427
  • Nov 25, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
366
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 5, 2026
Qtrhrse23
Q
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?