Update: My head debacle
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Originally Posted by elkabong
I am leaning that way, they were choice #2 on my list. So they are now #1.
yeah i decided to get the TFS-3040007. I found the diff in the CNC and not was 3-4cfm across the board, so i presonally didnt think it was worth the extra cash..
what are your engine plans with those heads????
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Originally Posted by elkabong
Well...... The order was placed on Tuesday (1/11/2004) and they showed up on my door step today (1/14/2004). Amazing.... So far the quality is excellent. I even got head bolt washers.........
These are 195's, 64 cc CNC chambers, 1.47 dual springs.
These are 195's, 64 cc CNC chambers, 1.47 dual springs.
i am pretty sure they are 1.46 dual springs....umm!! what rockers are you going to use?
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Ok 1.46 it is. I am presently planning on running either some ProComp 1.6 roller rockers or I have a set of 1.5 Scorpion rollers I acquired a while ago. I am either going to build a stout 355 or a 383. I have a 84 Crossfire, regardless the induction system will be heavily modified. I have no doubt that a stout 355 will work well with the XRam. I also have a custom plate to adapt the Weiand single plane (Xram manifold that is shaved for hood clearance) with a 454 TB setup and I also have a Holley Projection TB manifold that has been opened up to support the 454 TB. Needless to say this is a experiment. I have a older 010 block that I may sell because the machine shop that I use has a couple 4bolt roller blocks and if I am able to sell the 010 block I will definately build a 383 roller. 
I would not have a issue with putting the TrickFlows on top of a 383. Others might but I don't. I got the CNC'd version basically because it was easier due to the debacle with AFR. The parts house already had the money, I paid the CC bill. All in all I think it worked out in the end.
My goals are rather modest by comparision to others on this forum. I want a nice Vette that runs rather well. I like to hit the strip a couple of times a year and jaw jack with the everyone - just like everyone else. From a 1/4 perspective I would like to be around the 13.0-13.3 range. I am confident that I can accomplish that with either the 355 or 383 and the TrickFlows.
I hope this helps.
I would not have a issue with putting the TrickFlows on top of a 383. Others might but I don't. I got the CNC'd version basically because it was easier due to the debacle with AFR. The parts house already had the money, I paid the CC bill. All in all I think it worked out in the end.My goals are rather modest by comparision to others on this forum. I want a nice Vette that runs rather well. I like to hit the strip a couple of times a year and jaw jack with the everyone - just like everyone else. From a 1/4 perspective I would like to be around the 13.0-13.3 range. I am confident that I can accomplish that with either the 355 or 383 and the TrickFlows.
I hope this helps.
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