Decent performance heads, L98
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http://www.tristatecylinderhead.com/...products_id=30
You cannot beat these heads for the price.
.500 259/183
.600 266/189
$750 NEW for the set!!
A friend recently flowed them and got 263/188 at .600 lift. I will be prob be buying a set for my dad's car. They fit perimeter and centerbolt as well.
You cannot beat these heads for the price.
.500 259/183
.600 266/189
$750 NEW for the set!!
A friend recently flowed them and got 263/188 at .600 lift. I will be prob be buying a set for my dad's car. They fit perimeter and centerbolt as well.
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You may want to call Summit & inquire about a set of heads for your application. I would ask who makes their brand of heads(200 cc intake ports, 64cc combustion chambers, 2.02"/1.60" valves. $995.95). For the money Trick Flow does make a good set of heads.
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Originally Posted by Vette Fast
You may want to call Summit & inquire about a set of heads for your application. I would ask who makes their brand of heads(200 cc intake ports, 64cc combustion chambers, 2.02"/1.60" valves. $995.95). For the money Trick Flow does make a good set of heads.
i own a set of tfs heads. but for $750 those heads are a deal, anyway u slice it.
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http://trickflow.com/product/enginek...kits_chevy.asp
What do any of you think of the Trick Flow top end engine kits? Looks like fairly reasonable prices at Summit (around $1600.00). Was thinking about the TFS-K314-420-395 for a 355 or possibly a 383. How does that cam look for those applications.
What do any of you think of the Trick Flow top end engine kits? Looks like fairly reasonable prices at Summit (around $1600.00). Was thinking about the TFS-K314-420-395 for a 355 or possibly a 383. How does that cam look for those applications.
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Originally Posted by 86VX1
first give us a budget that you are willing to spend, we already know that you do not want to spend the 2k on heads. for about a 1000 you can get a lot of head for the money.
i agree with Vader and tequila boy.
i agree with Vader and tequila boy.
I am trying to formulate a budget. I don't mind dropping $2K on heads, however, is it really NECESSARY?
I don't want to cut myself short, and I am not trying to do it CHEAP I am trying to do it right, cheaply.
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Originally Posted by RacerX70CC
Edelbrock heads are priced EACH not by the pair. The cylinder heads are the most important parts of your engine, and you need a camshaft to match them. Simply "throwing" a set of aftermarket heads is no guarantee you'll make any more HP than stock. Also, basing your build on price only is not a good idea either. If you're bucks down, keep an eye out on the forum for good used pieces, but have your bucks ready to go...
Good luck!
Good luck!
I am not "throwing" heads at it. It's one of those things that "while I'm at it" disease.
I really don't want to do the cam, with the motor in the car it's just a bitch. I WILL do a cam at some point in the future, just not today.
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The website was down last week.
Here's the one peice intake.
http://www.tpis.com/index.php?module...ake+Components
Here's the one peice intake.
http://www.tpis.com/index.php?module...ake+Components
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Originally Posted by bogus
Hey, John, make sure that NJ emissions testing doesn't make all this work illegal... I would hate that to happen.
The only concern I have is the EGR doesn't go back on this intake.
HOWEVER, when I get around to the cam I can compensate for the EGR via the cam.
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SO here is what I'm hearing.....
Nothing wrong with the Edlebrock for the money. AFR are pretty well respected and for the set they are about $300 more. I read somewhere here on the forum with some fit and finish problems with Trickflow. One guy about a year ago had some real problems with them.
There are some other heads to consider as listed in the thread.
I just got back and have to go through this.
Thanks for all the input.
One last item to consider. I am not ruling out a supercharger, next year, would that effect your decision?
Nothing wrong with the Edlebrock for the money. AFR are pretty well respected and for the set they are about $300 more. I read somewhere here on the forum with some fit and finish problems with Trickflow. One guy about a year ago had some real problems with them.
There are some other heads to consider as listed in the thread.
I just got back and have to go through this.
Thanks for all the input.
One last item to consider. I am not ruling out a supercharger, next year, would that effect your decision?
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If I were looking to supercharge, I might pick a bigger runner cc, since the SC will take care of the low-end.
might
might
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Originally Posted by vader86
If I were looking to supercharge, I might pick a bigger runner cc, since the SC will take care of the low-end.
might
might
Look at the intake, there is no runner, it's ONE PEICE.
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Originally Posted by jsup
Look at the intake, there is no runner, it's ONE PEICE.
i'm talking about the HEAD intake ports
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Originally Posted by vader86
i'm talking about the HEAD intake ports
So which heads would you match to that intake and long tubes?
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I would probably look at Dart Pro 1 180cc heads as it stands, as a 350 MR with no big cam and no SC.
If I were to change cams, to LT4 hotcam or CC305, for example, I'd personally go with a 195cc Trickflow or Dart Pro 1 200cc. Those would not be restrictive, should I later go to 383+ with a new motor.
Irrespective of any header choices.
If I were to change cams, to LT4 hotcam or CC305, for example, I'd personally go with a 195cc Trickflow or Dart Pro 1 200cc. Those would not be restrictive, should I later go to 383+ with a new motor.
Irrespective of any header choices.
