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Topic: Anybody know anything about Powerheads?
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GTS Racing Journeyman Posts: 43 From: Thor, Iowa 50591 Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-16-2001 09:39 PM
I was just curious as to if anyone has had any experience or tried Powerheads? I am a little interested in them for only $675. I know what you all are probably thinking, save your money and buy a good set of iron or aluminum heads. I agree, but anything has got to be better than our GT-40s we currently run. With all the companys selling heads nowadays, it is really confusing as what to run, not to mention THEY ARE EXPENSIVE!! I just cant justify that kind of money to bracket race, well not right now. It would take two years to save that kind of jack. I am very sure they are worth the money, but it is still a hard pill to swallow. Any feedback is appreciated!!!
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Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 11493 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99
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posted 12-17-2001 11:19 AM
I'll do a little research Steve. One of our suppliers carries them. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00 & '01 Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link
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capri man Gearhead Posts: 1267 From: doerun, ga. Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-17-2001 06:29 PM
the gt40-p heads are hard to beat for the money. $500 per set complete.------------------ mike r racing is real everything else is just a game. 81 capri-7.56 @88mph 1/8 1.56 60 ft.
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Daniel Jones Gearhead Posts: 252 From: St. Louis, MO Registered: Aug 99
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posted 12-17-2001 07:33 PM
One of the guys in the Pantera club used their Aussie closed chamber 2V heads on a 351C build up. Powerheads purchase the heads in bulk directly from Australia (probably through Mike Fielder) and can therefore get the cores inexpensively. I think you only save $100 or so if you supply the cores (for an Aussie 2V port job). Since they get the cores so cheap, they can price their finished product accordingly. Charlie is an American living in Spain and was having the work done by a shop in France. He was looking to run the car at triple digit speeds for extended periods on unresticted European highways. His Pantera had a stock block that he wanted to retain (cast dished pistons) so I suggested the following build: Aussie 2V closed chamber heads Weiand Xcelerator 2V intake Holley 700 DP Comp 282S solid lifter cam Hedman Pantera headers (1 3/4" primaries, 29" long, GTS collector) Roller rockers Double roller timing chain Moroso oil restrictors 10 quart Aviad road race oil pan I don't think Charlie shopped around much but based upon the few shops he called, he didn't think he could beat Powerheads price on sourcing the heads and doing the machine work (valve job, mill and drill for studs and guideplates). He opted for their port job with 4V sized valves. I sent the Weiand intake to Powerheads for Charlie so they could port match to it. I also strongly suggested that he run 2.1"/1.65" valves instead of the 4V's and told him to order a complete Comp Cams kit though Alex so he'd be sure to get the right springs. Powerheads talked him out of both suggestions, installing their own springs and 4V valves. This came back to haunt Charlie. On a long, high speed trip, Charlie experenced some valvetrain problems (rockers backing off, bent pushrods and ultimately a bent valve). The problem turned out to be the Powerheads springs. That error caused him a lot of time, money, and grief. While it was running, Charlie was very happy with the engine combo, though. Another guy in the club used Powerheads, again because they could source the Aussie heads so cheaply. This time it was for a Mangusta with an overbuilt Boss 302. Steve wanted to tame it down some for the streets but wanted to keep the Boss 302 look so he decided to do a Street Boss conversion. I let him talk me out of my intake, suggested a Comp 270H cam, and he ordered up a set of Powerheads Aussie 2V heads. When he received them, he noticed they were two different casting so he C'd the heads and sure enough they weren't the same. Powerheads did make good though and exchange the head for a matching casting. FWIW, Dan Jones
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TomP Gearhead Posts: 3609 From: Delta BC Canada Registered: Dec 99
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posted 12-20-2001 10:30 PM
These are the 2V closed chamber Cleveland heads, no? Why on earth would you replace wedge heads with these to save money? It'll nickle and dime you to death by the time you have the intake,valvetrain and fasteners these take to adapt. A set of aftermarket wedge heads are a better way to go. Save the C heads for C engines.
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Daniel Jones Gearhead Posts: 252 From: St. Louis, MO Registered: Aug 99
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posted 12-21-2001 09:46 AM
Who's changing heads? I was just relaying a couple of experiences with Powerheads the company. I wasn't suggesting he change heads just that he be careful dealing with them.Dan Jones
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GTS Racing Journeyman Posts: 43 From: Thor, Iowa 50591 Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-22-2001 12:57 AM
I am looking to change heads and was curious about the Powerheads. I run a 351W in an 84 Mustang with 11:1 compression and wondered how they would work on it. Any info on these or this company would be greatly appreciated.
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