Those GT-40 intakes

[SMEGMA STENCH]

So we all know that the Explorer/Cobra/GT-40 intakes are pretty much the same for the 5.0 motors. What I'm wondering is, are they even worth it? Versus something like your typical trick flow or edelbrock intake. Seems like compared to them, the explorer intake just wouldn't be up to par. Or is it? I see so many people seeking after that intake for their 5.0. Wouldn't it be better to just save for a little bit longer, and buy the good intake? Such as the trick flow or something similar...

[Denny]

They're actually a good, torquey intake for a mild bolt-on application. I like the Cobra-style intake because there is room to do a little porting on it. I'm currently running one on my 331 with ported TFS heads and TFS Stage II cam. The Cobra/GT40 should be good for low 400's. If You shoot for bigger numbers, you're going to have to consider other options.

[matts5.0]

They're actually a good, torquey intake for a mild bolt-on application. I like the Cobra-style intake because there is room to do a little porting on it. I'm currently running one on my 331 with ported TFS heads and TFS Stage II cam. The Cobra/GT40 should be good for low 400's. If You shoot for bigger numbers, you're going to have to consider other options.

this.. you can port the shit out of them, and they(explorer) are cheap! i have one on my bolt on car and for as little as i payed for it i like it!

[TENGRAM]

Wouldn't it be better to just save for a little bit longer, and buy the good intake? Such as the trick flow or something similar...

Yes. Thankfully I got a great deal on my explorer otherwise I'm sure I'd regret it. It's not a bad intake for stock heads but anything else and it becomes the choke point.

[90MarkVII]

Stanley, you're missing the fact that different intakes are better for different combinations.
If you are building a stockish 302 with stockish (or something like AFR 165s) heads, and the car is 90% daily driver, the Exploder/Cobra intakes are "the better intake". And very cheap.

If you're building a hot 302 with a cam designed to make it's power 3000-6500 and "big" heads, you need something like a Victor Jr.

It all depends on the intended application.
And I have to admit this explanation is too shallow.

[89ghost]

Im running the 97 explorer intake and have had no problem just make sure to get a intake spacer. and if your gonna get the explorer intake you will have to drill and tap and spot for the sensor.

[Magnimike1]

Look up an old test and the true Gt40 flowed the best with the cobra right behind it. When I ran one, the seat of the pants dyno showed alot of gain.

[matts5.0]

i think it was Tmoss on corral was saying that the three flowed damn near identical, so no the gt40 isnt a better performer over the explorer, it just looks better.

[Denny]

i think it was Tmoss on corral was saying that the three flowed damn near identical, so no the gt40 isnt a better performer over the explorer, it just looks better.

Almost identical. Out of the box, the tubular has a slight advantage (I'm guessing the smoother track in the upper), but the Cobra is more port-friendly, thus having the potential for better flow once modified.

[91CoupeMike]

i was always under the impression that the Tubular Gt40 intake was the better out of the 3 out of the box, when it comes to porting the Cobra has more meat on it, so you can open it up more like Denny said.

If you're going to go big, might as well get a systemax.

[Denny]

i was always under the impression that the Tubular Gt40 intake was the better out of the 3 out of the box, when it comes to porting the Cobra has more meat on it, so you can open it up more like Denny said.

If you're going to go big, might as well get a systemax.

Big? Victor 5.0

I've got one, but it's too much for my little combo.

[matts5.0]

i was always under the impression that the Tubular Gt40 intake was the better out of the 3 out of the box, when it comes to porting the Cobra has more meat on it, so you can open it up more like Denny said.

If you're going to go big, might as well get a systemax.

If you want to spend less than 100 bucks go exploder lol

[TENGRAM]

This thread needs more pictures!

The Explorer intakes clean up real nice. I'd be interested to see the exact weight differences between the GT40, Cobra, and Explorer intakes.

[Denny]

Weight difference? LOL... probably not much, but my money is on the tubular, floowed by the Cobra and then the Explorer.

[matts5.0]

i think the explorer intake with the stock plaque on it is a pretty sleeperish looking.