Originally posted by warmonger:
Man, that is why I originially built my hybrid instead of using the 3L heads. I put in the 3L valves but kept my stock heads mainly for the waterpump issues. I felt the stock pump with updated impeller was sufficient and more reliable. Plus the money I saved on the pump was equivalent to the valve work.
I loved that motor! Or those heads I should say.
Now quickSVT has them and hasn't used them.

If I were you and DIDN't have a way to control fan temps and other factors like timing, I'd just stick with stock. If I had time to experiment and pin down just what benefits the 160 may give with special tuning, then I might try it.
Those three things are the deciding factor, time, tuning, or no-worries use what is designed.




Have him sell those heads to me, Tom!

BSOLEMAN - I was gonna say you must've installed the t-stat backwards, too. I have had ZERO issues with my shorty 160F stat.

2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi #1 for Bendix Brakes Kits! Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55 AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70 Gutted pre-cats $80/set A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!