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stangbang302

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i've got a choice between a cobra intake or an explorer intake, my set up is ported polished gt 40 heads, e303 cam, stock headers o/r hpipe summit catback, 75mm t/b, 75mm mass air. which do you think i should use? performance wise really, if i wanted it for looks id choose the cobra intake. thanks.

 

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also another question..i want to get some roller rockers, what would be good for my set up?

 

stykthyn

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the runners are pretty much identical so they will both perform the same. Get whichever one is cheapest(exploder) and call it a day.

 

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If you use the Cobra intake, get an original one. The new Ford Racing units runners look like a box of rice crispy's on the insde.

 

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i actually have both intakes, my uncle is giving me the choice of which one i want, the cobra intake is original also.

 

tmoss

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pick the Cobra just for looks and value - no performance gain there.

 

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+1 on the cobra


I have both intakes, and the explorer plenum looks larger inside. Some say that the explorer upper flows more evenly than the Cobra, but with a stock lower it's not gonna matter. Pick whichever one looks better to you.

 

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alright sounds good to me, im goin with the cobra one then. thanks for the advice

 

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I've seen tests that show the two intakes perform identically. If you like the looks of the Cobra better, do it.

 

topless98gt

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Does the Cobra/Explorer intake similarities only matter if it's JUST the upper intake swap? A buddy of mine wants to buy a Explorer setup that comes with the injectors, rails, throttle body, upper intake and lower intake for around $200 after shipping. Is this a good deal?

 

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The stock lower will not work with either the cobra or the explored.. The ports are not the same..

 

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$200 is about right for a complete intake that includes shipping (~$30-$50).

 

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The GT40 looks great and would have been my only reason for using it. I went with the stock ported upper and lower (the full monty) by TMOSS.