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ukracer
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From: South Wales UK
Registered: Apr 2003

posted 07-15-2003 04:19 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ukracer   Click Here to Email ukracer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I am thinking of upgrading the valves in my '69 351W heads to 1.94/1.60 and as I have to keep the rail rockers (rules) I believe the valves I need are the Manley race-flo stainless (11888 and 11889) which they say are for use with rail rockers. It seems they have a necked down stem for improved flow which is a good thing. Does anybody have anything to say about these valves, either good or bad? Any comments or experiences would be appreciated before I rip into the engine.
Cheers, Martin.

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steve'66
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From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000

posted 07-15-2003 09:43 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Martin,

Looks like a good choice to me.
Titanium would be better, but not worth the price/h.p. ratio.


SteveW

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bluestreek
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From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001

posted 07-15-2003 09:49 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for bluestreek   Click Here to Email bluestreek     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I put some in a set of 289 heads once with bronze guides added for good measure. The heads held up for years in a bracket car. They are still running strong on a boat motor now!

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1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank and girdle, 5.4 H-beams, Forged slugs, TFS alum. heads, ported Stealth 8020 intake, Xtreme 274 Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi.
11.86 @ 116 mph (7.62 @ 93 mph)full street trim!
DanH

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ukracer
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From: South Wales UK
Registered: Apr 2003

posted 07-16-2003 11:50 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for ukracer   Click Here to Email ukracer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
OK, thanks for the input guys. The heads were fresh last year and the guides were bronzewalled so I guess I just need to have the seats opened up and get porting again! Thanks, Martin.

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