Alvin, lighter heads are nice, but the popular myth of the Tiger being
front bias is just that, a myth.
Larry
Alvin Johnson wrote:
>The GT-40P heads were from the Ford SUV.
>Their exhaust ports do not align with the headers used on all other
>small-block Ford heads.
>A better aluminum head is the GT-40X or GT-40Y, which give much more power &
>are available new or used in great numbers for very little money.
>They'll also run cooler & take 40lbs off that front-bias Sunbeam front end.
>Al J
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Ronak, TP (Timothy)" <Timothy.Ronak@crna.akzonobel.com>
>To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 11:48 PM
>Subject: [Tigers] GT40P Cylinder heads
>
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>>Listers,
>>
>>I have a set of GT40 P heads that are extra from my wife's engine
>>rebuild project Mustang. They purportedly have about 5000 miles but I
>>suspect about 20,000 miles. They ran well and did not smoke and included
>>are a new set of felpro valve seals (you do not need to install but
>>might as well) I have a set of performance flat tappet springs for a
>>hydraulic cam that I could also include and also a set of ARP adjustable
>>rocker studs. I would like $300 for the pair of heads and the extra new
>>valve seals, springs and studs from a Tiger guy as that is what I have
>>into them. Any takers before I list on Ebay? I also have some
>>instructions on porting these heads I found online including port cross
>>section photos to ensure you do not grind through the wrong spot. By the
>>way I ported the new set I had and it only took an evening to clean them
>>up nicely. If you need rockers I also have a full set of very low mile
>>stock rockers and trunnions as well.
>>
>>
>>
>>By the way these would bolt on most small block fords and based on the
>>measuring would likely work on a 260 inch motor but the valves would be
>>a little shrouded at the edges of the bores. One could flow notch the
>>bore slightly or go to a bigger inch engine :-)
>>
>>
>>
>>I did not use them as I was able to find a NEW set with larger
>>performance valves already installed for a decent price from the engine
>>builder I bought the stroker kit from (for lots more $$) to go on her
>>331 in her 1991 mustang. By the way the engine runs awesome and the
>>extra torque makes driving her car a dream.
>>
>>
>>
>>I am in so cal so it would be easiest if someone wanted to pick this
>>stuff up. I will ship though if necessary or desired. I have photos if
>>you like just send me an email.
>>
>>
>>
>>Best Regards,
>>
>>Tim Ronak
>>Services Consultant
>>
>>Akzo Nobel Coatings
>>23961 Via El Rocio
>>Mission Viejo, CA 92691
>>
>>Bus: 949-305-5393
>>Fax: 425-955-6268
>>Cell: 949-289-3357
>>email: timothy.ronak@crna.akzonobel.com
>>Personal email: timronak@cox.net
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