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Topic: Will GT-40 heads fit an early 289
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MidLifCrisis
Gearhead Posts: 673
From: Frederick County, MD
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 01-27-2002 07:48 PM
 
Can cast GT-40 heads be used on a '67 289-2V without worrying about notching the pistons? I would think any late model head would be an improvement over stock 34 year old heads. I just don't want to complicate my life, or have any hidden added expenses. Any and all help greatly appreciated. Thanks, Charlie
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-30-2002 11:33 AM
If they are "stock" or replacment "stock" 289 pistons, they will bolt up fine. Your compression will be very low though.  ------------------
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MidLifCrisis
Gearhead Posts: 673
From: Frederick County, MD
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 01-30-2002 08:11 PM
I knew that the chambers were larger than a Hi-po head chamber, but I have a bone stock 289-2V and I'm not sure what size these have. So do you think the loss in compression is significant enough to offset the improvement in breathing/flow? Charlie
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69maverick
Moderator Posts: 1539
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 02-07-2002 10:15 AM
Don't do it Chuck I know a kid that didn't listen to me and spent alot of money on a set of GT-40's and his car is a dog now!! He put them on a 69 302 and it has no power at all now!!Just a guess but I bet its about 8 to 1 comp.
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MidLifCrisis
Gearhead Posts: 673
From: Frederick County, MD
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 02-07-2002 06:29 PM
69maverick, Thanks for the warning. I will wait until I can afford ARI or Edelbrock.
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69maverick
Moderator Posts: 1539
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 02-08-2002 08:27 AM
Chuck I'm putting a set of 69 modified 351w heads (51cc chambers and gt-40 valves with comp springs)on my 302 in the next few months if you wait that long I will let you know how it works out from the homework I have done it make a large difference?
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69maverick
Moderator Posts: 1539
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 02-08-2002 08:42 AM
Chuck do you already own the gt-40 heads and are they P heads? If so they will work good on a 5.0 motor. The 60cc head will raise the compession by 0.6 The 86 5.0 with flat tops are a problem ! I think the pistons need to be notched! Also there could be a problem with header clearance becouse of the relocated spark plug!------------------
Jim B. 70 Maverick Grabber clone 302,c4 auto
Weld drag lites,Holley 600,performer intake,comp cam,MSD ignition,2.5 " pipes Still needs paint!! [This message has been edited by 69maverick (edited 02-08-2002).]
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-08-2002 09:16 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 69maverick:
they will work good on a 5.0 motor.
quote:
Originally posted by MidLifCrisis:
I have a bone stock 289-2V
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69maverick
Moderator Posts: 1539
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 02-09-2002 11:15 PM
Oh Ya ! Thanks buddy!! And there I thought I really was on to something!!!!!!
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