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02-22-2018, 10:57 AM
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Now that the headers are out can anyone suggest a nice set of aluminum heads for a 69 Corvette 350/350 and maybe roller rockers? As of now I have Edelbrock Intake with performer carb.
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02-22-2018, 12:47 PM
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Hi Joe,
The first thing folks are going to suggest is that if you want the hp benefit that the new carburetor, intake, and heads, make possible, you'll need to add a set of 'real' headers and a performance exhaust.
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Alan
The first thing folks are going to suggest is that if you want the hp benefit that the new carburetor, intake, and heads, make possible, you'll need to add a set of 'real' headers and a performance exhaust.
Regards,
Alan
02-22-2018, 12:53 PM
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Hi Joe,
Sorry, but no.
There are certainly folks here that can offer advice based on experience.
I believe though that they all will say a set of headers and a performance exhaust system will be required.
Have you come to grips with the fact that your 69 style side exhaust will either need to be modified or have to go if you start down the road of making more horsepower?
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Sorry, but no.
There are certainly folks here that can offer advice based on experience.
I believe though that they all will say a set of headers and a performance exhaust system will be required.
Have you come to grips with the fact that your 69 style side exhaust will either need to be modified or have to go if you start down the road of making more horsepower?
Regards,
Alan
02-22-2018, 01:16 PM
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Joe this is simply too wide open of a question to answer.
What is your goal for the engine? Power? Economy? Lumpy idle or smooth cruiser? You mention headers are out. What exhaust is in the car?
Some basic ideas of what kind of power you are looking for would be the bare minimum to suggest anything.
What is your goal for the engine? Power? Economy? Lumpy idle or smooth cruiser? You mention headers are out. What exhaust is in the car?
Some basic ideas of what kind of power you are looking for would be the bare minimum to suggest anything.
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02-22-2018, 01:20 PM
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My goals were simply to loose weight and not spend a lot of money. I did not care much about a HP increase other than improve off idle torque. I went with inexpensive factory L98 heads.
If my goals were to improve power above 5000 rpm and work well with 87 octane fuel I would have chosen something completely different.
02-22-2018, 06:34 PM
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Look at an edlebrock top end kit . They will guide you on what works well with what and what you can expect from the changes in terms of power and performance
02-23-2018, 10:34 AM
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St. Jude Donor '05
love to see someone use the TFS 175 head...even with an old 270 Isky mega cam it would run pretty well on the st, his midrange would be super strong
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...low-heads.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...low-heads.html
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