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I know its not wise to ask this on a stang only fourm but I figured the lot of you would know probably more then most fourms. I have a 96, 4.6L V8 in the Thunderbird. I know the engine is the same base as the stangs, with different cylinder heads, and higher compression pistons. I was wondering what are some of the simpler ways to draw out decent horsepower gains for the 4.6L. Ive considered fuel injectors, MAF, and Cobra intake. I also have ripped out and replaced the entire exhaust system getting rid of those stupid 3 Cat's and replacing them with 1 duel in duel out High flow catty. 2 3/4 inch pipe baby =). Any information your willing to share would be greatly apperciated.
 

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ge PI heads and intake. the Cobra intake won't fit on the SOHC heads. fuel injectors aren't needed unless you are going forced induction or near 300rwhp. underdrive pulleys and a timing adjuster will add about 10-15rwhp total.
 
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Thank you, so the first step for a serious increase would be to pull the bull'Kiss Me''Kiss Me''Kiss Me''Kiss Me' sohc heads, and drop some dohc? or a different set of SOHC? Im not hugely knowlegable about Ford engines quite yet. =). What heads are available? and prices if you know a range.
 
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