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Topic: More Cyl. Head Questions and recommendations
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Strain Gang
Gearhead Posts: 212
From: Thor, Iowa
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 01-06-2004 08:14 PM
   
We are looking to replace the old GT-40 heads on the 351w, and was looking at the Roush 200's. I really dont know which way to go though, iron or aluminum. Of course the Falcon is drag race only and weighs 2450, so saving weight is not really important. We already have to add 200 pounds to be IHRA legal or 400 to be NHRA legal. What heads do you all like and why. I would also like some recommendations on heads for our set up. Here it is: 351w, .030 over with KB 136 dome pistons, reconditioned truck rods, stock crank, main studs, approx. 11:1 comp., Comp. Soild cam, .576 int. and .592 exh. lift, 250 and 260 dur. at .050, and 106* LSA. Victor Jr, 830 cfm DP, C-4 with brake, 9 in. with 5.29 gears and 31x13 M/T. Thanks for your help once again. Steve Strain
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6098
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-06-2004 08:54 PM
I would go with aluminum heads. It's better to have to add weight, and to be able to add it where you need it to make your car scale out easier (front to rear weight, and corner to corner percantages.)If you are looking to buy heads right now, I may know where you can get a set of CNC ported Brodix heads complete for $1400 (if they haven't sold already.) They have good parts in them, and dyno time only. But he wants to sell them "NOW".
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-06-2004 09:55 PM
Steve,Vic Jr. heads would match your intake perfect.  SteveW
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Strain Gang
Gearhead Posts: 212
From: Thor, Iowa
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 01-06-2004 10:01 PM
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Originally posted by steve'66:
Steve,Vic Jr. heads would match your intake perfect. SteveW
I was also checking them out, but was curious about the BIG (to me)2.05 intake valve. Wouldn't that hurt us? I dont know thats why I am asking. I always knew bigger was not necessacarily better. Please help. We have 1.84 and 1.54 valves now, and I have always felt we needed more valve.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-06-2004 11:11 PM
You have enough cam and cubes for the Victor heads.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Strain Gang
Gearhead Posts: 212
From: Thor, Iowa
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 01-06-2004 11:39 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
You have enough cam and cubes for the Victor heads.
Would you recommend them over the Roush heads we were talking to Roeder about? We could still use our springs, studs, retainers,ect, correct?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-06-2004 11:44 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
You have enough cam and cubes for the Victor heads.
I thought so too.  SteveW
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-07-2004 12:35 AM
Only if you want "MORE POWER"! 
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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CHIPSBAD67
Gearhead Posts: 396
From: LOU,KY;USA
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 01-07-2004 12:39 AM
afr 205 or 225's....or edelbrock's heads are ok too. i would only say that about the victors, not the performers or the rpm's. ive been told the iron eagles are good if you want cast iron. so are you gonna sell the ones you got?------------------
306, 4speed, 4.11's....best 1/8 mile 7.58 at 92mph with 1.72 60ft. PUMP GAS/NO ADDERS/STREET TIRES
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-07-2004 01:30 AM
Ok some one tell me straight, whats better alum or iron heads for car thats driven in most weather not during the real cold days. Long trips, short trips, ect.
Every one keeps saying it's ok to use alum heads nothing will go wrong they are better then before.Other say no way on a mostly street car go with iron heads.------------------
SCOOP
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V-8
Gearhead Posts: 297
From: TURKEY/Istanbul
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-07-2004 03:59 AM
Trick Flow R-series aluminum heads can be use with that combination.Best flow bench result.
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1278
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-07-2004 07:51 AM
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Originally posted by V-8:
Trick Flow R-series aluminum heads can be use with that combination.Best flow bench result.
Teh TFS R heads seem to be great but not many people use them. These heads require a special header flange which makes them more expensive to use than other heads.
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Strain Gang
Gearhead Posts: 212
From: Thor, Iowa
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 01-07-2004 09:47 PM
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Originally posted by CHIPSBAD67:
afr 205 or 225's....or edelbrock's heads are ok too. i would only say that about the victors, not the performers or the rpm's. ive been told the iron eagles are good if you want cast iron. so are you gonna sell the ones you got?
Hey Chips: we are going to be selling the GT-40's, are you interested? Im looking to get $400 obo out of them. If you want more details, let me know.
Does any one know anything about the SBF alum. heads in Jegs? Part number is: 555-51490. They are not the Jegs/Kasse heads, which are part #555-51500. Just curious, thet look like good heads. Thanks again, Steve.
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