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Posted by 306mustang (Member # 9204) on :
 
I have some alum edelbrock performer heads rite now that I am gona put on my 95 cobra but was wonfering if I should keep them and get them ported and put them on or sale them to get afr heads?what should Ido?thanks
 
Posted by East Bay 50 (Member # 8081) on :
 
Whats the combo going to be?
 
Posted by 306mustang (Member # 9204) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by East Bay 50:
Whats the combo going to be?
trickflow track heat intake manifold those heads longtubes cai and 70mm tb and I think that's it for now.a sc in about a year
 
Posted by SPTVENM (Member # 7080) on :
 
both are good heads,depends......are u buying them new or used or did u come up on a good deal? all depends
 
Posted by blkfoxbody89 (Member # 8361) on :
 
I like my performers. they are gasket matched and flow great. with a setup like yours except I had a performer intake I hit 12's.. I also have never been beat by a person with 185's on a setup close to mine. but that's just my experience..
 
Posted by East Bay 50 (Member # 8081) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 306mustang:
quote:
Originally posted by East Bay 50:
Whats the combo going to be?
trickflow track heat intake manifold those heads longtubes cai and 70mm tb and I think that's it for now.a sc in about a year
what cam? if this is gonna be a regular 302 you would be better off just keeping you Edelbrocks. People usually put 185's on strokers with a custom cam in order to get the most use out of them.
 
Posted by kennebellgt (Member # 8395) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 306mustang:
I have some alum edelbrock performer heads rite now that I am gona put on my 95 cobra but was wonfering if I should keep them and get them ported and put them on or sale them to get afr heads?what should Ido?thanks
We should be hangin out i have a 95gt too [Smile]
 
Posted by HaulinAss Motorsports (Member # 541) on :
 
With your combo Id go with the Edelbrocks
 
Posted by 306mustang (Member # 9204) on :
 
Is this a good set up?
1995 cobra
Stock block with edelbrock performer heads,trick flow track heat upper and lower,70mm tb,bbk long tubes with off road hpipe,flowmaster cat back,trick flow stage1 cam,pullies and 3 55 gears.its gona be a daily driver just whant it to get to 12s and maby just a good tune from aed
 
Posted by East Bay 50 (Member # 8081) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 306mustang:
Is this a good set up?
1995 cobra
Stock block with edelbrock performer heads,trick flow track heat upper and lower,70mm tb,bbk long tubes with off road hpipe,flowmaster cat back,trick flow stage1 cam,pullies and 3 55 gears.its gona be a daily driver just whant it to get to 12s and maby just a good tune from aed
Your best bet is to call up shawn at aed and tell him what your goal is. I'm sure he can set you up with a nice package you would be happy with. the combo you posted should be enough for 12's though...
 
Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :
 
i was looking at a set of my buddys 185s and compared to my ported gt40s it looked like the only advantage they had on my gt40s were the 2.02 valves.
 
Posted by RED@7kVERT *8850GT* (Member # 5909) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 306mustang:
Is this a good set up?
1995 cobra
Stock block with edelbrock performer heads,trick flow track heat upper and lower,70mm tb,bbk long tubes with off road hpipe,flowmaster cat back,trick flow stage1 cam,pullies and 3 55 gears.its gona be a daily driver just whant it to get to 12s and maby just a good tune from aed
get those heads ported!! theres a guy on here local that ports....

thats a good street combo you got there. to the T what ide do...sounds solid!
 
Posted by RED@7kVERT *8850GT* (Member # 5909) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 306mustang:
Is this a good set up?
1995 cobra
Stock block with edelbrock performer heads,trick flow track heat upper and lower,70mm tb,bbk long tubes with off road hpipe,flowmaster cat back,trick flow stage1 cam,pullies and 3 55 gears.its gona be a daily driver just whant it to get to 12s and maby just a good tune from aed
get those heads ported!! theres a guy on here local that ports....

thats a good street combo you got there. to the T what ide do...sounds solid!
 
Posted by 306mustang (Member # 9204) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by RED@7kVERT *8850GT*:
quote:
Originally posted by 306mustang:
Is this a good set up?
1995 cobra
Stock block with edelbrock performer heads,trick flow track heat upper and lower,70mm tb,bbk long tubes with off road hpipe,flowmaster cat back,trick flow stage1 cam,pullies and 3 55 gears.its gona be a daily driver just whant it to get to 12s and maby just a good tune from aed
get those heads ported!! theres a guy on here local that ports....

thats a good street combo you got there. to the T what ide do...sounds solid!
can you get me his number or somthing.

i already got almost all off those parts i just need long tubes i got equal lenghts rute now and a cam and ama throw everything on
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 306mustang:
Is this a good set up?
1995 cobra
Stock block with edelbrock performer heads,trick flow track heat upper and lower,70mm tb,bbk long tubes with off road hpipe,flowmaster cat back,trick flow stage1 cam,pullies and 3 55 gears.its gona be a daily driver just whant it to get to 12s and maby just a good tune from aed
You're going to need at least 3.73's to even scrape 12s. With it being NA, you'll even want to think about 4.10s. Also, that track heat intake and the stage 1 cam is a mis-match. The setup would be better suited for the street heat version.

Remember to check your piston to valve clearance if your Performer's are 2.02 versions. Anything larger than .510 lift on a stock block with a inline head design is gonna be close.
 
Posted by blkfoxbody89 (Member # 8361) on :
 
[/qb][/QUOTE]You're going to need at least 3.73's to even scrape 12s. With it being NA, you'll even want to think about 4.10s.[/QB][/QUOTE]
I must have had a gifted car, because on 3.55's, and a very close combo to this I was a solid 12.9@108
 
Posted by SPTVENM (Member # 7080) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by blkfoxbody89:
You're going to need at least 3.73's to even scrape 12s. With it being NA, you'll even want to think about 4.10s.[/QB][/QUOTE]
I must have had a gifted car, because on 3.55's, and a very close combo to this I was a solid 12.9@108 [/QB][/QUOTE]

a few hundred lbs lighter than a sn95 yes....gifted no [Wink]
 
Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
If it were me I'd sell the performers and get AFR 165's. I agree 100% with JOHNB with the intake and cam. The 185's and notching your pistons to clear might work to... Then you could go bigger on the cam [burnout]
 
Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :
 
AFR all the way. Especially if you were going to stay NA. But if your going to charge it just keep the heads you got and you will still be in block splitting HP range.

As far as 12's with that setup NA. Id hope so I hit a 13.0 at 106 with a TFS 1 cam, performer intake and stock heads with a little cleanup. This was the 1st time at the track with the setup. It was a 90gt with a cage and full leather interior too.
 
Posted by 93fastfox (Member # 9404) on :
 
Bro if you are going to stay NA keep your edelbrocks. but if you are doing a Charger 185 without a doubt.
 
Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :
 
just realized you were talking 185's. If it was na with that setup you dont need anything better than 165's.
 
Posted by blkfoxbody89 (Member # 8361) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SPTVENM:
quote:
Originally posted by blkfoxbody89:
You're going to need at least 3.73's to even scrape 12s. With it being NA, you'll even want to think about 4.10s.
I must have had a gifted car, because on 3.55's, and a very close combo to this I was a solid 12.9@108 [/QB][/QUOTE]

a few hundred lbs lighter than a sn95 yes....gifted no [Wink] [/QB][/QUOTE]

My pal "kennebellgt" a few weeks ago went 12.6@112 with performers 3.73's and a steeda 19 cam.. in a sn95.
 
Posted by 306mustang (Member # 9204) on :
 
Yeah am just gona keep them but am waiting to get money to get them ported so I could put them on am job less at the momment lol ama sale a couple parts to get them ported.

Should I keep the trick flow track heat or should I go with a diff intake manifold with my edelbrock heads
 
Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :
 
Yeah I think you should get the trick flow street burner intaker or just an edelbrock performer. That Track heat has a higher rpm range than your cam and intake and will want more power than either can make. Definately make sure you check PTV clearance though.
 




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