PI conversion
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85 Coupe 5.0
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i guess i'll be the 1st to chime in on this one.....
This is just my story, but i did my ENTIRE PI swap, for less than $700.00
This includes the head install kit, compete heads with cams+valve covers and all fluids to complete the swap.
Heads+Cams+Valve Covers $350.00 E-Bay
Machine Shop Work (mill heads, new stem seals, pressure check) $120.00
Intake $25.00 (have a friend that works at a parts store, he owed me a favor)
Head install kit (Joe Cooper Ford, Tulsa O.K.) $78.00
Misc. Hardware bolts for timing cover, heater tube, ect. $70.00
the rest was oil, torque converter seal, antifreeze.
I waited 6 months for a steal on heads, found a lot of good sets, but were all going high $400 or more! just kept bidding my max bid, finally won an auction, but it ended at like 1:20 in the afternoon, so i don't think the other bidders were watching and I won.
The intake was also another price chopper, that intake is normally like $300.00 or so, but i was owed a favor and got it for $25.00
Just my story, the PI heads+cams+intake swap made a HUGE difference! it's a whole new car, pulls soo damn hard up top now!
I used Windsor PI heads, hence me having to use the valve covers and different timing cover studs.
This is just my story, but i did my ENTIRE PI swap, for less than $700.00
This includes the head install kit, compete heads with cams+valve covers and all fluids to complete the swap.
Heads+Cams+Valve Covers $350.00 E-Bay
Machine Shop Work (mill heads, new stem seals, pressure check) $120.00
Intake $25.00 (have a friend that works at a parts store, he owed me a favor)
Head install kit (Joe Cooper Ford, Tulsa O.K.) $78.00
Misc. Hardware bolts for timing cover, heater tube, ect. $70.00
the rest was oil, torque converter seal, antifreeze.
I waited 6 months for a steal on heads, found a lot of good sets, but were all going high $400 or more! just kept bidding my max bid, finally won an auction, but it ended at like 1:20 in the afternoon, so i don't think the other bidders were watching and I won.
The intake was also another price chopper, that intake is normally like $300.00 or so, but i was owed a favor and got it for $25.00
Just my story, the PI heads+cams+intake swap made a HUGE difference! it's a whole new car, pulls soo damn hard up top now!
I used Windsor PI heads, hence me having to use the valve covers and different timing cover studs.
Outlaw97GT
Member
I one of those guys that don't buy used parts, unless I know who had them before.
But Im here to help...
For used PI parts check out the classifieds on this board, MPH, Modular Depot, ModularFords, Ebay ect. ect.
You'll always find ppl selling PI heads and intake cheap there.
For new parts check out this links...
http://www.parkwayperformance.com/2vheadswap.asp
http://www.steenracing.com/products.htm#headswap
http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com...th=64&osCsid=8523b23b8c9bc368fb6aeae4144fd8f2
Hope this helps
But Im here to help...
For used PI parts check out the classifieds on this board, MPH, Modular Depot, ModularFords, Ebay ect. ect.
You'll always find ppl selling PI heads and intake cheap there.
For new parts check out this links...
http://www.parkwayperformance.com/2vheadswap.asp
http://www.steenracing.com/products.htm#headswap
http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com...th=64&osCsid=8523b23b8c9bc368fb6aeae4144fd8f2
Hope this helps
Check on www.corral.net in the classifieds..
I pieced my PI swap together there for under $500 not including head swap kit etc...lots of good deals if you look around.
I don't know anyone who sells a complete used kit.
I pieced my PI swap together there for under $500 not including head swap kit etc...lots of good deals if you look around.
I don't know anyone who sells a complete used kit.
Outlaw97GT
Member
spierski0313 said:
I wouldnt recommand using Cobra heads on a GT block unless you rebuild the shortblock. The compression will be all jacked up.
It would be cheaper/easier to find a complete Cobra engine.
But either way its gonna cost ya....
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