sb2.2 heads....
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sb2.2 heads....
Are these worth while to use? I know some are designed for different track and restrictor plates and such but are they going to be worse than any other head you can buy out there? I can get the intake machined and flowed for use with the heads. What are your opinions? Any extra machine work?
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Originally Posted by gkull
You need to read some articles on them. Unless your getting a big allowance I doubt if you would have the money for just just the valves and springs
becuase he wants to make another motor. And used valves are like 100 dollars and rockers are 100. They shouldn't be wore becuase they get new stuff after every race.Do you know if they require and special machine work on the block?
My last thread you guys made it seem when everything isn't perfect or the same componets as it came form the team it's not going to work as well. I mean I doubt im not going to lose 350 hp if I don't have the correct intake. Or am I?
Either way these will have around 700 lift cam. I don't see these not making alot horsepower without the right intake.
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You have to build the motor around the heads.
SB2 heads have altered valve arrangments. Just say the word "CUSTOM" cams, headers, pistons
When I was about 16 or 17 I told my girlfriends father that i was interested in road racing on a real track. Portland international raceway to be exact. He tried to dampen my spirits with youth doesn't understand that it takes more than just a hot rod car that I owned at the time and enthusiasm.
You also have big ideas, but you need to read every article you can find first and then make logical decisions based on what you have learned.
I read about them before they were released and I have seen them hands on and even if you gave me a set I would not put them on my 427 small block because it would cost me so much time and money to do it.
SB2 heads have altered valve arrangments. Just say the word "CUSTOM" cams, headers, pistons
When I was about 16 or 17 I told my girlfriends father that i was interested in road racing on a real track. Portland international raceway to be exact. He tried to dampen my spirits with youth doesn't understand that it takes more than just a hot rod car that I owned at the time and enthusiasm.
You also have big ideas, but you need to read every article you can find first and then make logical decisions based on what you have learned.
I read about them before they were released and I have seen them hands on and even if you gave me a set I would not put them on my 427 small block because it would cost me so much time and money to do it.
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I wonder if I could get custom pistons made to to use 6 inch rods and have a stock 350 stroke but just have the valve clearence. I have some nascar pistons and valve clearence for them is huge.
Custom pistons are like 1200 dollars though.
Custom pistons are like 1200 dollars though.
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SB2.2 are lower compression heads than the outlawed SB2 heads.
These are not a bolt on deal, the totally revised valve configuration means you need special pistons, also you need to run offset lifters, shaft rockers, intake and so on.
This sorta stuff is nothing like a bolt on deal. You'll be spending gobs and gobs of money on the engine and you may still be disappointed
And yes the comment about packages is correct, what usually pops up on ebay is stuff that didn't work. When teams have something that works that usually means they (think they) have an edge over the competitors, they're not gonna have some guy who buys their used parts put them on ebay for the competition to buy
Seriously kid, this whole engine building deal is like learning to play an instrument, you start out with the easy stuff, Steve Vay didn't pick up a guitar and started trying to play hendix either
These are not a bolt on deal, the totally revised valve configuration means you need special pistons, also you need to run offset lifters, shaft rockers, intake and so on.
This sorta stuff is nothing like a bolt on deal. You'll be spending gobs and gobs of money on the engine and you may still be disappointed
And yes the comment about packages is correct, what usually pops up on ebay is stuff that didn't work. When teams have something that works that usually means they (think they) have an edge over the competitors, they're not gonna have some guy who buys their used parts put them on ebay for the competition to buy
Seriously kid, this whole engine building deal is like learning to play an instrument, you start out with the easy stuff, Steve Vay didn't pick up a guitar and started trying to play hendix either
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http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Chev.../24502600.html
Production blocks can be used if offset roller rockers and roller tappets are used. Must use special camshaft when using SB2 or SB2.2 cylinder heads. The above bore sizes are after honing .005” from the cylinder by a professional engine builder. Special features are: Priority main oiling; Bearing cap inner bolts spread .210 to allow use of “2.65” dia. journal cranks on properly modified blocks; Sonic bore check (data provided); Enlarged cam bosses front and rear to allow use of larger bearings; Enlarged lifter bosses; Early model two-piece rear main seals; Uses pre-1986 oil pans; and Uses premium quality studs and 8620 20° steel splayed main bearing caps.
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
I meant bolt on as in pull old heads, put on sb2.2 and intake and you're ready to rock.
I would just put it out of my head, waaay out of your league
I would just put it out of my head, waaay out of your league
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700 lift in a street car, especially a teenagers FIRST car, with no real world driving experience? Dude, go mild till you get some REAL TIME under your belt, then upgrade. Your trying to run before you can walk and are going to end up with your car sitting out in front of the school all mangled like the ones we put there every year before the prom for you kids to see what happens when you try to be too cool. Save yourself and your mom the heartache. my.02
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Originally Posted by VETTEVIC
700 lift in a street car, especially a teenagers FIRST car, with no real world driving experience? Dude, go mild till you get some REAL TIME under your belt, then upgrade. Your trying to run before you can walk and are going to end up with your car sitting out in front of the school all mangled like the ones we put there every year before the prom for you kids to see what happens when you try to be too cool. Save yourself and your mom the heartache. my.02
Theres now way I could even drive it school now. It won't run on anything but cam 2 wich is 6 dollars a gallon and cost around 96 dollar to fill the 16 gallon tank.