h-towncoupe

Hey guys I have a 93mustang coupe convertible and I'm triying to build it slowly at a time ...all it gots now is underdrive pullies,shorty headers,cold induction,offroad hpipe with cat backsystem....and just bought a 2000 explorer intake.haven't install it yet...what should I get now ?? I want to make this car somewhere in the 12 sec... all ur help is appreciate and thanks in advance.

h-towncoupe

What should I also change when doing the intake swap?

onebadvert

i would suggest a good set of heads.then do the h/c/i swap all together.here is some good software to help in cam selection.http://www.camquest.com/

h-towncoupe

Thanks!! Onebdvert....I'm sorry but in new into working on cars and mechanic....what's a h>i>c swap??

h-towncoupe

And which heads do u recomend for this set up?

AlsCobra

Trick flow stage 1 is a great cam.

onebadvert

hci= heads cam intake.
gt40 heads will match your intake and help the budget,but there are alot better heads out there like afr,trickflow,edelbrock just to name a few.

h-towncoupe

Als cobra I was thinking on those ford racing cams but u said that trick flow is better.

h-towncoupe

Onebadvert!!! Thanks brother for explaining I never would thougt that....h-c-I makes sence...I got the intake just time to choose on the cam and heads what else do I need to change those rockers and lifters that's it come with the heads or that's on a separete ticket??

AlsCobra

I prefer it. Decided to try it in my old notch and was very impressed. Very nice sound at idle and performance was great.

skunk21

Find a set of GT40P heads for a budget build with a trick flow stage 1 cam, its a winning combo. I would even look at AFR and wedge heads with a comp XE270HR (also works good with "P" heads). I also like anderson cams..http://www.andersonfordmotorsport.com/ for off the shelf stuff.

also read in the tech section on the write up on explorer intakes. The '00 intake is setup for external egr and no boss in #5 runner for act sensor, it can be worked around if very careful. also have info on GT40 heads.

h-towncoupe

Thanks als cobra I going put it first on the list.

h-towncoupe

Yep skunk it sounds like a good set up!!! Also to be honest I been reading about the explorer intake swap and all the things that has to be done and feel a lil nervious I really taught it was a full bolt on but its realy not but I also think that as soon I take the factory one and label eveything carefuly everything will flow easy but since maybe going to a full h-c-I swap I really going to need a experience mechanic onside.

skunk21

The earlier explorer intake would have been ideal and is a bolt on pretty much teh later one are not but you will have to work around it. The cams I gave you are all great cams. You will need a set of 1.6 roller rockers if you go with "P" heads they do not come with them and good idea to upgrade the valve springs. also upgrade the fuel pump to atleast a 155lph and add 24lb injectors upgrade the maf, etc. then a tune be it dyno ( which I prefer) tweecer, etc. you can search some recent posts on maf upgrades and other stuff. later start thinking about gears.

onebadvert

It seems more intimidating that it really is.I would get a good manual ( haynes/chilton).just take your time.take pictures if needed of how all the pieces go.I like to bag and label my bolts that I take off for each part seperatley.before u get started do lots of studying and read how 2s and u should be able to do it.plus if u get stuck u always have us here. good luck

h-towncoupe

Thanks so much "skunk21 & onebadvert" it makes me feel good to know I got u all support and knowleage I got all this things on the list and going start buying I hoping @ mid april should be working on the car...I will let u all know and hope we stay intouch again thanks guys and" keep loving mustangs"".

skunk21

before you buy post the list of things you are looking to get. This way we kinda have an idea what you are looking at for one and if you are making a wise move or missing things. nothing wrong with getting has much input/info, even more so if you are a little wet behind the ears so to speak

h-towncoupe

Skunk21 or anybody at there!!! I just got a 2000 explorer intake to go into my 93 mustanglx coupe ...my question is about the gaskets and spacer going to need looking at the bbk phenolic intake spacer for gt-40 will this kit work for the swap?? Any info will be appreciate!!

skunk21

I don't use or by into the spacer. some people use them most I know don't bother, snake oil IMO. if you want to spend the money I won't stop you, but yeah just look for the kit or gasket set for cobra/gt40 intake.

hi5.0

The phenolic spacer could still be useful - if you have roller rockers and are unable or unwilling to reuse the stock valve covers, the spacer helps give more upper intake manifold/taller valve cover clearance. Just be aware of hood clearance.