Which head casting to use?
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Racer
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Which head casting to use?
I'm planning a 416 build and am looking at sending a set of heads to Teas to have them worked over. I'll ask them if they have a preference but wonder if one set of castings is better then another to start with. Any inputs appreciated.
Thx Rich
Thx Rich
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What's your budget?
LS3 castings and send to Chris Frank...
Or, just buy the CNC LS3 heads from SDParts and install them.
What does your engine builder suggest? What cam choice? Power goals?
LS3 castings and send to Chris Frank...
Or, just buy the CNC LS3 heads from SDParts and install them.
What does your engine builder suggest? What cam choice? Power goals?
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Racer
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Just getting started, gathering information. Power range not curtain but in the 700 range. Most likely will be FI. The build will be done in in sections as I can afford. Brakes, suspension, and other mods are done. Thx, I'll look up Chris.
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700 NA? You'll want a set of heads from Chris. Maybe a single plane intake and solid roller cam as well.
Build a quality bottom end and upgrade the top as necessary - when funds allow.
Good luck with your goals.
Build a quality bottom end and upgrade the top as necessary - when funds allow.
Good luck with your goals.
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Racer
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Thx for your input..
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If you're planning on going FI in the future, a set of out of the box CNC LS3 heads will easily allow for your goals. Flat top Pistons w/ valve reliefs from Wiesco. Get a FAST 102 intake and an LS2 throttle body.
11:1 compression. Basic hyd cam from Brian Tooley.
Bolt on a YSi or F1X and you'll be well north of 700.
11:1 compression. Basic hyd cam from Brian Tooley.
Bolt on a YSi or F1X and you'll be well north of 700.
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If you're planning on going FI in the future, a set of out of the box CNC LS3 heads will easily allow for your goals. Flat top Pistons w/ valve reliefs from Wiesco. Get a FAST 102 intake and an LS2 throttle body.
11:1 compression. Basic hyd cam from Brian Tooley.
Bolt on a YSi or F1X and you'll be well north of 700.
11:1 compression. Basic hyd cam from Brian Tooley.
Bolt on a YSi or F1X and you'll be well north of 700.
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And why not?????
Perhaps I should have added E85. Would that change your mind?
We're putting together a 12:1 with a YSi right now. It's gonna make a **** ton of power.
Perhaps I should have added E85. Would that change your mind?
We're putting together a 12:1 with a YSi right now. It's gonna make a **** ton of power.
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