Hello New to Site, Have a question

rja6214 · 01-17-2006, 08:07 AM

First off I'd like to thank QWKSNAKE for the invite to his site here. I currently have an 89 gt and moving to Lynchburg TN, anyone else from around that area? I had a vortech s/c on my car until it was stolen, now I would like to build the car up to at least 300 rwhp n/a. I'm going to take the block to Mike's Speed Shop in Murfreesboro TN(www.mikesspeedshop.com) anyone used him, and can you tell me if those prices are reasonable on his site. Then install either D.S.S. engine kit or a federal mogul kit from summit racing, they both are forged but the D.S.S. is $50 more, which one you guys reccomend. then AFR 165s and Edelbrock Performer intake, and then a custom cam to make it all work together. I would like to keep it streetable, but also have some balls at the track if it ever sees one. What are your thoughts on this? Also I'll probaly hook a 150hp shot of juice up to it too. All comments and suggestions are appreciated, thanks!!

TheJeanyus · 01-17-2006, 09:09 AM

I'd go with AFR 185s, personally. They'll perform great with that setup, and even better if you add a power adder down the road.

Welcome to the site.

QWKSNKE · 01-17-2006, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

I'd go with AFR 185s, personally. They'll perform great with that setup, and even better if you add a power adder down the road.

Welcome to the site.

He will have to be more picky about cams if he does. Wrong cam and valves will kiss the pistons with 185's on a 302.

Welcome to the site. We do have at least one member here from Tennessee that might be able to answer your question about the performance shop you are thinking of

rja6214 · 01-17-2006, 03:52 PM

I'm thinking the 165's are the way to go for the street. I talked to Brian Rogers from BBK and he has a 92 cobra with a 331, 165s, SSI intake, custom cam, and he said he raced a viper on the street and they stayed neck and neck all the way up to 120mph. I don't think I'll see track use but maybe a few times a year.

TheJeanyus · 01-17-2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rja6214

92 cobra

QWKSNKE · 01-17-2006, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rja6214

I'm thinking the 165's are the way to go for the street. I talked to Brian Rogers from BBK and he has a 92 cobra with a 331, 165s, SSI intake, custom cam, and he said he raced a viper on the street and they stayed neck and neck all the way up to 120mph. I don't think I'll see track use but maybe a few times a year.

I would do 185's with a 331 setup.

I think you meant 93 cobra also

475HP '03 cobra · 01-17-2006, 04:29 PM

i am planning to drop a 347 in my car and i'm pretty much set on the 185's 1500-6500 RPM range i believe....might be wrong but its pretty good for the street and will last you all the way up to the redline

Ponygirl · 01-17-2006, 04:42 PM

rja6214 · 01-17-2006, 04:53 PM

yeah I meant 93

coupe · 01-17-2006, 05:44 PM

Hey, I have a '92 Cobra

Can I ask why everyone wants AFR heads? They're nice, but for $1300, they should be.

For what you want, the Ford GT40X heads would be great. I have seen them for $999. Saves a good bit and will do the hp you want.

As for DSS or Summit; there are other choices there too. Do some more research before deciding.

01-17-2006, 08:07 AM	#1
rja6214 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 40	Hello New to Site, Have a question First off I'd like to thank QWKSNAKE for the invite to his site here. I currently have an 89 gt and moving to Lynchburg TN, anyone else from around that area? I had a vortech s/c on my car until it was stolen, now I would like to build the car up to at least 300 rwhp n/a. I'm going to take the block to Mike's Speed Shop in Murfreesboro TN(www.mikesspeedshop.com) anyone used him, and can you tell me if those prices are reasonable on his site. Then install either D.S.S. engine kit or a federal mogul kit from summit racing, they both are forged but the D.S.S. is $50 more, which one you guys reccomend. then AFR 165s and Edelbrock Performer intake, and then a custom cam to make it all work together. I would like to keep it streetable, but also have some balls at the track if it ever sees one. What are your thoughts on this? Also I'll probaly hook a 150hp shot of juice up to it too. All comments and suggestions are appreciated, thanks!!

01-17-2006, 09:09 AM	#2
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Hello New to Site, Have a question I'd go with AFR 185s, personally. They'll perform great with that setup, and even better if you add a power adder down the road. Welcome to the site. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

01-17-2006, 03:52 PM	#4
rja6214 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 40	Re: Hello New to Site, Have a question I'm thinking the 165's are the way to go for the street. I talked to Brian Rogers from BBK and he has a 92 cobra with a 331, 165s, SSI intake, custom cam, and he said he raced a viper on the street and they stayed neck and neck all the way up to 120mph. I don't think I'll see track use but maybe a few times a year.

01-17-2006, 04:29 PM	#7
475HP '03 cobra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 157	Re: Hello New to Site, Have a question i am planning to drop a 347 in my car and i'm pretty much set on the 185's 1500-6500 RPM range i believe....might be wrong but its pretty good for the street and will last you all the way up to the redline __________________ bet you aint never seen a Shelby V8 ranger...heres a link which includes the one i had built http://photobucket.com/albums/c233/fordguy383/ some people have said mustangs have destroyed my life, i say they've made it worth living.

01-17-2006, 04:42 PM	#8
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01-17-2006, 04:53 PM	#9
rja6214 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 40	Re: Hello New to Site, Have a question yeah I meant 93

01-17-2006, 05:44 PM	#10
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	Re: Hello New to Site, Have a question Hey, I have a '92 Cobra Can I ask why everyone wants AFR heads? They're nice, but for $1300, they should be. For what you want, the Ford GT40X heads would be great. I have seen them for $999. Saves a good bit and will do the hp you want. As for DSS or Summit; there are other choices there too. Do some more research before deciding. __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein