Why is this gt40 intake so much?
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This used to be the "HOT HOT" intake to get b/c it has good flow, extremely light, looks killer and it's a ford part for those who like to keep it in the family (I believe off a Lightning). I personally don't think it's worth that much, but it is sometimes hard to find...and they do have the coolant lines, the plaque, spacer and some of the hardware.
Personally I think they look killer! Those are my 2 cents
Personally I think they look killer! Those are my 2 cents
On eBay, GT40 tubular intakes routinely sell in the $450-500 range and the cover plates go for $150-200. They're including the coolant tube, thermostat housing and all the sensors. It's a lot, but not completely out of whack with what it would take to buy all of that stuff seperately. That said, it's not in the greatest of condition, cosmetically.
Cobra912
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it's only worth it if someone is willing to pay that.........and there is
I sold my well used with a broken off ear for $550 on Ebay.........
I sold my well used with a broken off ear for $550 on Ebay.........
smokin joe
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Found a nice one at a swap meet once. The guy had powder coated it gray w/ polished fins. He was asking $350, I should have bought it. See them in DFW usually between $400 and $500. Don't remember the last time I saw one with the cover plate.
Looks like they sold it on eBay for $715.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GT40...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c1bd13fe9
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GT40...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c1bd13fe9
jgarrard
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This is nice to know. I bought my 89 coupe last year for $600 and it had one of these already. I guess thats a win for me for the first time ever. It had a spray paint job but I had it refinished and it currently sits atop the new motor.
Here's a new-in-the-box kit that sold for $760 without the cover plate.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2563c70641
This is what I lucked out on finding on Craigslist a few years back for $300, then spent $130 to get a plate.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2563c70641
This is what I lucked out on finding on Craigslist a few years back for $300, then spent $130 to get a plate.
I've seen the uppers alone sell for $400.
If i can ever find am upper intake listed alone on CL for a deal...I'll buy it. I love how they look, and they are lighter. So a plus in my book.
Until then, I love my cobra intake
If i can ever find am upper intake listed alone on CL for a deal...I'll buy it. I love how they look, and they are lighter. So a plus in my book.
Until then, I love my cobra intake
jgarrard
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1989GtFoxBody
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I've always heard the real GT40 intakes are very expensive to produce and that's why they were always so expensive. This is why there are cast versions (Cobra/Explorer). The ultimate downfall is that they can't really be ported so their potential is very limited.
SteedaGT9150
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I actually have both, a GT40 Tubular and a Cobra intake. When I yank my engine to swap out my cam, roller rockers and some other fun stuff I'll have to make a decision which one to put on.
I can't believe how light the upper GT40 Tubular is! It really feels like nothing to me compared to other uppers.
I can't believe how light the upper GT40 Tubular is! It really feels like nothing to me compared to other uppers.
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