Porting Heads and Intake? - Northern California Ford Owners

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Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :

I have a 92 gt with stock heads and cobra intake... I was just curious how much diffrence I would notice if I had my heads and intake ported. Thanks in advance. [patriot]

Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :

money would be WAY better spent on aluminum heads

Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :

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Originally posted by blind:
money would be WAY better spent on aluminum heads

I wish i could afford alumninum heads, but im only 16 and cant quite afford something like that.

Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :

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Originally posted by archersgt:

quote:
Originally posted by blind:
money would be WAY better spent on aluminum heads
I wish i could afford alumninum heads, but im only 16 and cant quite afford something like that.

porting the heads/intake and buying new gaskets to reinstall everything would be a minimum of $650 for something that would make any kind of difference.

you can pick up a set of used edelbrock aluminum heads for $750 no sweat, and not only gain power but also drop 60lbs off the front end!

Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :

quote:
Originally posted by archersgt:

quote:
Originally posted by blind:
money would be WAY better spent on aluminum heads
I wish i could afford alumninum heads, but im only 16 and cant quite afford something like that.

and being 16 and broke is all the more reason to either do it right or don't bother, it costs twice as much to buy stuff twice [patriot]

Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :

quote:
Originally posted by blind:

quote:
Originally posted by archersgt:

quote:
Originally posted by blind:
money would be WAY better spent on aluminum heads
I wish i could afford alumninum heads, but im only 16 and cant quite afford something like that.
porting the heads/intake and buying new gaskets to reinstall everything would be a minimum of $650 for something that would make any kind of difference.

you can pick up a set of used edelbrock aluminum heads for $750 no sweat, and not only gain power but also drop 60lbs off the front end!

Damn, I didnt know it would be that much. Thanks for you help. [patriot]

Posted by z pyro (Member # 3745) on :

it cost me $100 at most to port my heads, if it was going to cost 650 i would have bought new ones

Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :

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Originally posted by z pyro:
it cost me $100 at most to port my heads, if it was going to cost 650 i would have bought new ones

Really?.... How much diffrence did it make? Cause im just looking to get a couple more ponys.

Posted by 87 Saleen (Member # 1549) on :

when i was 16 i saved everypenny, $300 checks every two weeks. but that was just to buy the damn car. u already have it, u could have a nice lil h/c/i by the end of this year... maybe.

well anyway, you could also get some gt-40 irons. Nice budget head, and you'll feel the difference. Only run you about $400 for a good set with rockers.

Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :

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Originally posted by 87 Saleen:
when i was 16 i saved everypenny, $300 checks every two weeks. but that was just to buy the damn car. u already have it, u could have a nice lil h/c/i by the end of this year... maybe.

well anyway, you could also get some gt-40 irons. Nice budget head, and you'll feel the difference. Only run you about $400 for a good set with rockers.

I want to get heads and cam, but i have to find a job.

Posted by losbadgt (Member # 4394) on :

just port your own heads, that's what i'm going to do to mine for now, since i'm in a budget cause i'm saving for a house and my weeding.

Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :

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Originally posted by archersgt:

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Originally posted by z pyro:
it cost me $100 at most to port my heads, if it was going to cost 650 i would have bought new ones
Really?.... How much diffrence did it make? Cause im just looking to get a couple more ponys.

What is the rest of your combo? If you are just looking for a bit more HP then there may be other ways to do it besides tearing off the top end of the motor.

I tend to agree w/ everyone, if you are going to go to the trouble of tearing the motor apart then put a set of aluminum heads on. [patriot]

Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :

if you have the motivation, then you can port them yourself for a couple hundred bucks if you are in autoshop at school or something, thats what i did.
you'll need a rotary grinder, carbide bits, disassembly/reassembly of the heads, aftermarket valvesprings (recomended), seals, 3 angle valve job, and lots of time for research and porting. also add another 100 to mill them.
your intake doesnt really need porting, but you can clean it up just a little bit.
you can expect 15-20rwhp if done right.

[ August 30, 2005, 11:14 AM: Message edited by: Hungry Hippo ]

Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :

http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/07/homeporting/index.shtml

Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :

http://www.fordmuscle.com/phpBB/viewforum.php?forum=11&291

Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :

Thanks for the help. [patriot]

Posted by onesicklx (Member # 285) on :

quote:
Originally posted by blind:

quote:
Originally posted by archersgt:

quote:
Originally posted by blind:
money would be WAY better spent on aluminum heads
I wish i could afford alumninum heads, but im only 16 and cant quite afford something like that.
porting the heads/intake and buying new gaskets to reinstall everything would be a minimum of $650 for something that would make any kind of difference.

you can pick up a set of used edelbrock aluminum heads for $750 no sweat, and not only gain power but also drop 60lbs off the front end!

Posted by z pyro (Member # 3745) on :

I have no idea what porting my heads has made, cuz im still making 177hp with all the mods below [Mad]

Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :

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Originally posted by z pyro:
I have no idea what porting my heads has made, cuz im still making 177hp with all the mods below

Because you have no idea of your tune. Once the A/F and timing are right you will see more. What is your base timing at? Also- did you get the valvetrain adjusted right?

Posted by SONIC LX (Member # 5850) on :

to tell you the truth that piece of shit will never be fast. just sell the parts for my beater. lol [Whoo Whooooo!]

Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :

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Originally posted by SONIC LX:
to tell you the truth that piece of shit will never be fast. just sell the parts for my beater. lol

Post up some pics of the gt. [Whoo Whooooo!]

Posted by phil a (Member # 3596) on :

haha jon's killin me here pretending he home ported those heads he sold me . . . . [Eek!]

HAHAHA good stuff man, they picked up a bunch of low/top end, especially with the new springs/RRs.

if you home port, do some reading from jim's site and also diyporting.com is the url i think, of mouse's site, helpful stuff there

Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :

Posted by MidnightNotchback (Member # 5242) on :

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Originally posted by silverLX:

DAMN THAT'S CLEAN!! Was this pic taken at a show? [Wink]

Posted by losbadgt (Member # 4394) on :

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Originally posted by MidnightNotchback:

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Originally posted by silverLX:

DAMN THAT'S CLEAN!! Was this pic taken at a show?

that makes me sick [Frown]

looking at that gt at that condition.

Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :

Lmfao... Damn your car is sick soniclx. [patriot]

Posted by stateokunfusion (Member # 5439) on :

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Originally posted by MidnightNotchback:

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Originally posted by silverLX:

DAMN THAT'S CLEAN!! Was this pic taken at a show?

DUDE, You dont even know dog [dance]

Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :

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Originally posted by stateokunfusion:

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Originally posted by MidnightNotchback:

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Originally posted by silverLX:

DAMN THAT'S CLEAN!! Was this pic taken at a show?
DUDE, You dont even know dog

For sheem. [Big Grin]

Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :

how much will you part with those rims for?

Posted by SONIC LX (Member # 5850) on :

ill do away with the rims for like 250. by the way steve, thats sick your car is good for 13's, i had no idea. it might be a race for my gt.

Posted by MidnightNotchback (Member # 5242) on :

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Originally posted by SONIC LX:
ill do away with the rims for like 250.

SOLD!

Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :

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Originally posted by MidnightNotchback:

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Originally posted by SONIC LX:
ill do away with the rims for like 250.
SOLD!

Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :

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Originally posted by SONIC LX:
by the way steve, thats sick your car is good for 13's, i had no idea. it might be a race for my gt.

I think I see a race in the near future, if you guys can somehow have your licenses at the same time [Big Grin]

Posted by MidnightNotchback (Member # 5242) on :

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Originally posted by silverLX:

quote:
Originally posted by SONIC LX:
by the way steve, thats sick your car is good for 13's, i had no idea. it might be a race for my gt.
I think I see a race in the near future, if you guys can somehow have your licenses at the same time

Posted by stateokunfusion (Member # 5439) on :

FOR PINKS! [Eek!]

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