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166 Merlo
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I got the gears, i got the shifter, I got the exhaust.
How about an intake now and some pullies?
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JohnB
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If I had $1400....
A set of GT-40 irons($400), 1.6rr($100), a Cobra upper/lower ($300), a E cam ($100), a 65mm TB w/ spacer($125), and a 70-73 MAF ($125)..all used...and all have been for sale here on the board recently. (get the feeling I don't buy new??) ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Adds up to $1150, factor in gaskets ($75?)..and it still leaves you with enough $$ to buy pizza and beer for your buds who helped you thrash on the car and complete it in one day. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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jayl
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gt 40 irons go for 400 a set??? i thought they were more than that
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Posts: 3821 | From: Hayward | Registered: Mar 2001
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166 Merlo
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im only 18 so maybe just pizza, i like ur idea, everything but the used heads and rockers
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flatacid
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you have an 87 saleen?
and pullies are great. i love mine.
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Posts: 573 | From: nowhere | Registered: Feb 2002
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I'll take a set of those GT-40's for $400 I would have to agree with John B. That sounds like a hella of a plan maybe sone injectors/ pump? Then you would be all ste for a little bottle action!! ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif) I duno maybe I'm a drunk but the beer did't sound too bad of an idea to me ![[Wink]](wink.gif) ![[dance]](graemlins/dance.gif)
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Posts: 2255 | From: Hayward | Registered: May 2002
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go to nmraracing.com and into the classified section. they have some sick ass deals on intakes etc... but i would work on good heads and rockers (GT40 are ok but i would get better) and a good intake, then work from there if you have money left
Posts: 877 | From: Benicia | Registered: Nov 2002
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cobraman_1994
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give it to the "get davids mustang a new motor" fund. were taking all donations as of now
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JohnB
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Unless someone is really in need of them, you won't get much more than $500 for a set of irons. And for that, they better be fresh...
If you want to put the $$ elsewhere, pick up a set of Eldebrock heads (two sets here for sale now for $700-$800), scrap the rollers and pick up everything else...and a set of pullies! You'll have enough to get the rollers too if you find a cheap set. The beauty of buying used is you nearly always get double your money's worth. Everything on my Coupe is used, save for the upper intake, which I got here on the board. Want a brand new lower Cobra? I got one..
The Iron GT-40's are perfect for a street car, and are still very plentiful. I picked up a set last week for a shade under 4 bills.
There's nothing wrong with buying used...as long as you get it checked out/know what you're looking at!
BTW..with that setup, you won't need injectors..stock 19lb ones are just fine...and yes, a new pump in the tank, along with a regulator, would be a good idea. New pump..about $125...used regulator? About $50..
[ December 31, 2002, 06:48 PM: Message edited by: JohnB ]
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BlackNGold
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Heads & Cam
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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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166 Merlo
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i got my eye on those afr 165's, i'll prolly get those new, along with the performer intake that a guy on this board is selling.
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'70 - Drop Cutthang
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'87 - 0166, Its real
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The Rick
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Originally posted by 87Saleen:
i got my eye on those afr 165's, i'll prolly get those new, along with the performer intake that a guy on this board is selling.
Please don't take this the wrong way but when I set out to change my heads I started with about a 1700$ parts list and ended up with 3100$ by the time I figured in all the little stuff to do it right like roller rockers, MAF, TB, gaskets, head studs, valve covers etc. It adds up fast man!
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Posts: 868 | From: plumas lake (sacramento area) | Registered: Jul 2001
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i agree with almost everything john b had to say. used parts are definately the way to go, unless you are starting from scratch and building something radical. i just finished building up my little 331 in my 67 and wound up spending near a thousand bucks just on little things...AN fittings, gaskets, etc...it does add up real fast.
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JohnB
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Agreed- if you are going all out, building something from the ground up, and very radical...go new. Do it once, do it right..go all new. It is very costly though. I built a 383 for a Bigblock Dart I once owned...the heads alone were over $2500 once I was done with valves, springs, porting, etc...
For what you want 87, I'd stick with used items. Unless, of course...you wanna dump mega $$$ into a great set of heads and head bolts! (which is what $1400 will get you...that's about it)
Also, if you want to see what works..what doesn't..start a post about the exact topic...get an idea for what everyone is running as far as combo's go. I think "most" folks here have their cars ironed out as far as build-ups go.
It might help ya out a lil more. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 6523 | From: Orlando FL/Redding CA | Registered: Mar 2002
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cobraman_1994
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what are your goals? i guess thats the most important question. lol
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Posts: 4882 | From: eldorado hills | Registered: Sep 2001
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JohnCM
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Shit yeah stuff addds up fast!
I thought I was going to be spending only 1200 on this engine, Now all is said and done. And after gaskets and misc. the price was almost 1500. ![[Eek!]](eek.gif) Still a damn good deal though.
Posts: 3545 | From: Roseville | Registered: Mar 2002
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