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Old Sep 14, 2002 | 09:41 PM
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what is the difference between the twisted wedge heads and the 23 degree heads. :confused:
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Old Sep 15, 2002 | 02:16 AM
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The twisted wedge heads place the intake and exhaust valves at different angles to help unshroud them -very easy to spot - 23 degree heads have all the valves in a row just like normal heads - at a 23 degree angle to (the vertical????)

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Old Sep 15, 2002 | 05:06 PM
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OK, now question is can I use them with my domed pistons? Thanks. :cheers:
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Old Sep 15, 2002 | 05:13 PM
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I'm planning on running the 64cc 23 degree Trick Flows when I stroke my motor to a 383
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Old Sep 15, 2002 | 05:29 PM
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I dont think so - back when thney first came out I seem to remember reading that trick flow heads should be run with flat tops or dished pistons only - your domed pistons are certainly designed for the standard valve location of a typical chevy and not the rotated locations of the trick flow heads.
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 02:18 AM
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Dang, wanted the most power, guess standard 23* will have to do, anything is better than 70 model heads. :cheers:
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