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roush 97

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I was planning on a new intake for my car. I figured while I was at it I should do the heads and cam. The intake looks like a fairly simple swap. After I get the old intake off, how much more work is involved in replacing the heads and cam?
 

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Pretty much taking apart the entire top half,and front part of the engine
 

Michael Yount

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Replacing an intake is about 20% of the job that replacing the cam/heads are. Be sure you degree the cam before measuring p to v clearance.
 

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If you have never done a h/i/c swap before I suggest you locate someone to help you out.
 

5spd GT

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You take everything off besides (view from outside) the block/oil pan/ and pistons...

If want to do it right it can take some time...it helps a lot if you have some friends to help you out...
 
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Here's a guide to help you out http://users3.ev1.net/~voodoostang/headsswap.htm good luck.
 
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