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Explorer heads

What is needed to use explorer heads on the Fila. I have Mac shorties that would go on them if they would fit. Would I have to do anything more then just swap them out or am I making a big ass deal about this? I was offered a good deal on a set of heads and maybe the intake's/TB too. Just don't wana waste the money.

Explorer heads

Reply #1 –
Not all at once now

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Reply #2 –
whats so special about exploder heads? no to hijack. and how much better then stock are gt40 heads, cause i can get a brand new 302 shortblock with gt40 heads and intake for 900 from this kid i know in maryland
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

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Reply #3 –
They will bolt on.No worries.All of your accessories will also bolt right on as well.You will need to check your piston to valve clearance,but I'd bet $10.00 you'll be in the clear.

Daboss,the Explorer heads ARE GT40 heads,just like the Mustang cobra.If you have $900.00 for the engine,and it's new,quit talking and go buy it.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #4 –
Mikey(think that's your name) you can use the exploder heads on your 5.0L,the only thing you will need to make them work are:
Special gt-40P headers and a much better flowing intake.
I realize that going SEFI is probably not in your budget but your better off ditching the worn non roller 84 engine and going 87-up roller 5.0L HO out of a stang with the conversion harness from an 86 bird(probably some parts cars around your area)this would be the best route.
Your cam and bottom end are just not real performers unless you stay old school and go carbed.
If you wanna stay with your block and go carbed you should try to pick up the following at swap meets or wreckers:
(1) Hydraulic camshaft with around .500" lift (don't wanna go too high in this area for a nice well rounded performer)
(2) Heads,E7TE,GT-40,GT-40P
(3) DUAL PLANE intake(gotta be dual plane for idle to around 55-6000rpm)stay away from single plane(all high end not enough low)
(4) Carb,try to stick with around a 550-600cfm,should do well for the above setup.
All of the above should net you at least HO power.
If you wanna go injected
(1)5.0HO complete from 87-93 stang
(2)in line high pressure injection pump(many companies make these and it would probably be the cheapest route,vs changing your tank to an 86tank)
(3) Fuel lines from an 86 5.0L car or adapt your lines with parts store repair kits)
(4) Wiring harness,86 sefi 5.0L SO engine.

Your choice,these are your best routes to get some balls out of the fila.

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Reply #5 –
Gt40 heads are woth about 20-30hp tops over stock e7te heads,much better designed head though,more potential when ported.

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Reply #6 –
If they are the "P" heads,you will need special headers like stated above.If they are the GT40 heads,standard Stang headers are the ones to use.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #7 –
Oh,and you can use a carb with them.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #8 –
They are from a 98 Explorer, but there is a 96 Explorer too. IIRC 96-7 are GT40, 98-00 are GT40P. Can I use the "stock" headers with a Stang H pipe? Just trying to make some cheap power. I was thinking the GT-40 intake on the cougar if I don't sell it, then the heads on the bird. A new motor is down the road ( about to start a new job) and I can change the heads to the new motor. My question is would anyone here take the heads now even if they just sit till I get a new motor?


Added:
Would it just be easier to snag a pair of truck E7's and be done or play around with the GT-40 or GT-40P's? Cuz I still have to rip apart to get them.

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Reply #9 –
Considering you already have those mustang headers, I think a set of E7's would be easier, but you'll see more performance gains with the Exploder heads.  It's your call.

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Reply #10 –
Sounds like a plan

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Reply #11 –
Get the earlier gt40 heads,as stated,better and stock headers will fit.

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Reply #12 –
I'll try to find one, I was only told ii ( the 97) was there. I'll let you all know tommorow.

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Reply #13 –
i wish i had the 900 for the motor, its not going anywhere soon so ill most likely end up picking it up this summer, and hopefully ill have a lincoln to stuff it in!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

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Reply #14 –
Hopefuly I'll have mine even done by Cj. Any of them for that matter