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Topic: Aluminum Head Options
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Mooney
Gearhead Posts: 1911
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 07-26-2004 12:23 AM
   
So, in the near future (not long after I install the motor) I should have enough money to start lookin' for a set of aluminum heads. I'd really like to stay right at or under a 1,000 but I don't know whether thats possible. But if for another hundred or so I can get a much better set. Then thats not out of the question either. But like I said.. cheaper is always nicer.
Theres a ton of heads out there it seems like and I'm just not sure which ones would be right for what I'm going to be running. So I was hoping some of you fine folks could help me out there.
And for what I bought:87 HO 302
F303 cam (@.050: 220/220 512/512)
Performer RPM Intake
Performer 600 cfm Carb
Flowtech Long Tube Headers I was told it had a set of 1.7's on it. But I don't believe this is true.
Everything else on the motor is stock. This car will most likely never see the strip as well (not sure if that matters or helps make a decision) but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! And I hope I didn't leave anything out. I've been watching E-bay a lot to get an idea of what kind of heads I could get for under a 1,000 but pickin's seem to be slim. Maybe ya'll can help on some ideas!!
Thanks!
Luke
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 1045
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 07-26-2004 11:09 AM
For that level of engine and that level of $$$$ you might look at the Performer RPM aluminum heads. You can get them mailorder for about $1080 new, complete.I put a set of them on an engine I built for my younger brother. They work well. The combo:
.030 302, TRW forged flat tops (w valve reliefs)
Comp 282S Solid flat tappet cam
Performer RPM Aluminum heads 2.02/1.60 valves
Performer RPM intake. Intake and heads are out-of-the-box stock.
Harland Sharp roller rockers.
650 Holley DP
1 5/8 headers into Dynomax muffs w/dumps
Stock distributor with Pertronix conversion and MSD 6Al.
stock rods w ARP bolts and the whole assembly was re-balanced. It's in a 66 Mustang Coupe with 3.70 gears, C-4 with manual valve body and 10" PTC street/strip converter. He can and does drive the car anywhere and it runs the 1/8 mile in 7.60-7.70 (around 11.9-12.0 1/4 mile) Makes for a nice weekend car. Later,
David Cole ------------------
557 BBF Powered, alcohol injected rear engine dragster. 4.90 @ 143 1/8 mile. 1.09 60'. I've got to be crazy to drive this thing.
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Jerry Piner
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: staunton, va
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 07-26-2004 12:54 PM
Hey Dave I was wondering what kind of 60 times your brother gets and what does the PTC flash to in his car.
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 1045
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 07-26-2004 12:59 PM
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Originally posted by Jerry Piner:
Hey Dave I was wondering what kind of 60 times your brother gets and what does the PTC flash to in his car.
Jerry, I'll call him when he get's off work today and ask. David Cole
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557 BBF Powered, alcohol injected rear engine dragster. 4.90 @ 143 1/8 mile. 1.09 60'. I've got to be crazy to drive this thing.
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Mooney
Gearhead Posts: 1911
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 07-26-2004 07:45 PM
I was curious about these Ford Racing heads....
I've seen a couple here and there, but don't know much about them.. how do they compare to the RPM heads?
Thanks again sorry for all the questions!
Luke
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