I've been on the lookout for a set of GT40 heads and Explorer intake for the '87. The only thing I could find in the junkyards is the GT40P stuff, so I grabbed that stuff just in case. One day, I called one of the local yards as kind of a last resort, and low and behold, they had TWO running '96 Exploders in their other location. Long story short, I got a complete running engine for only $226 out the door.
Going to pull the stock Mustang engine this winter and set it aside. Right now, I have the Explorer engine pulled apart ready to go in for a rebuild. The plan is better cam, BBK 70mm throttle body, egr spacer and mass air block.
This car is pretty much just a toy. Weekend cruiser type, but would like to see a bit more performance. It also has a mass air conversion with the harness out of an '89. I am also getting the Trick Flow valve spring upgrade kit.
Here's my questions on this:
1. Can I get away with 19 lb injectors, or should I go up to 24 lb ones?
2. If 19 lb ones are fine, should I use the stock ones or the four hole ones off the Explorer?
3. For relocating the air injection into the heads, should I put tubes in the headers or H-pipe to use this system?
4. Camshaft? I heard a bunch of people say they like the TFS Stage 1 cam. Any other suggestions?
5. Anything else I should consider or do to this engine?
Dave
Going to pull the stock Mustang engine this winter and set it aside. Right now, I have the Explorer engine pulled apart ready to go in for a rebuild. The plan is better cam, BBK 70mm throttle body, egr spacer and mass air block.
This car is pretty much just a toy. Weekend cruiser type, but would like to see a bit more performance. It also has a mass air conversion with the harness out of an '89. I am also getting the Trick Flow valve spring upgrade kit.
Here's my questions on this:
1. Can I get away with 19 lb injectors, or should I go up to 24 lb ones?
2. If 19 lb ones are fine, should I use the stock ones or the four hole ones off the Explorer?
3. For relocating the air injection into the heads, should I put tubes in the headers or H-pipe to use this system?
4. Camshaft? I heard a bunch of people say they like the TFS Stage 1 cam. Any other suggestions?
5. Anything else I should consider or do to this engine?
Dave