GT40 junkyard heads

[spyder2455]

I just bought some gt40 heads from a junkyard here in houston, $200 for the pair. The guy told me they were off a 98 explorer so i was expecting p heads, however when he brought them out i noticed the three bars and the gt cast in the head. I'm guessing that the heads must be off a 96 explorer because acording to some other threads, that was the only year the regular gt40's were used. Well now that I have the heads I was just wondering what I should do to ensure that they are ready to bolt on. i.e. replacing springs, valves, etc. Maybe go with a gt40 valvetrain kit??? I'm looking to not spend too much money though because this is meant to be a cheap street build. Tell me what yall think.

 

[ExplodingGopher]

some pics would help, but i would say port the exhaust side, and put new valves and springs in that match the cam you plan on using.

 

[fastimes69]

What junkyard did you get those from. My brother lives close to Houston about 45 minutes away. Do you have a number to call them? Thanks

 

[spyder2455]

I got the heads from Williams Salvage on Shepard... this was the last pair though. Their number is 713-691-2015. I plan on using the stock HO cam so will it even be necesarry to upgrade the springs? How much does port work typically cost?

 

[fastimes69]

Thanks for the reply, well depending on the mileage the motor that the heads were on had, you should be able to use the stock springs with the stock cam. Port work prices will vary. Usually between 200-400 bucks!!!