OK 5.slow experts....recommend me a budget street setup for my DD

[J-rod]

my dilema on the GT40P is this:
GT40P without upgraded springs - $100-$200
spring kit - $150
valve job - $120

so I could be $470 into a set of P heads.

A lot of used P heads come with the TF springs or similar so that would help the budget. But then to encounter the issue of headers and really only one true header that "fits" without issues. and thats $250 add on.

I am going to debate the head issue for another week or so at least.

[Mark Aubele]

my dilema on the GT40P is this:
GT40P without upgraded springs - $100-$200
spring kit - $150
valve job - $120

so I could be $470 into a set of P heads.

A lot of used P heads come with the TF springs or similar so that would help the budget. But then to encounter the issue of headers and really only one true header that "fits" without issues. and thats $250 add on.

I am going to debate the head issue for another week or so at least.

Better to just find a set that has upgraded springs already, they are pretty easy to find. I think there is even a set on here right now. I had zero issues with Mac 1 5/8s, and BBK 1 5/8s. Just have to buy wires with 90 degree boots. I would just get a set for a SBC. Only header that doesn't fit (that I know of) are the equal length shorty which no one runs anyway as far as I know.

Regardless of what head I buy, unless I am running a stock cam I prefer to replace the springs anyway, cheap insurance, and then you know for sure you have the proper spring for whatever cam you are running.