[DeTomaso] Aluminum Heads - opinions

Mad Dog Antenucci teampantera at yahoo.com
Thu Sep 4 23:00:24 EDT 2008


I have high HP and low intake..how did that happen? ;-]>

astephens <artstephens at charter.net> wrote:  I would agree with Ken that the highest HP potential is with high port 
heads and a tall manifold. But, my high port CHI 3V heads with CHI dual 
plane manifold felt pretty strong on my 408 stroker. Unfortunately I did 
not get that combo to the dyno and it may be a long time before I do. With 
my cam, I figured the HP peak would be at about 5500 rpm.

Art



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Green" 
To: ; "Lynn Wall" 
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Aluminum Heads - opinions


>
> One issue is if you want it to fit under the engine cover. It sounds like 
> people have had good results with the Edelbrock heads if you want it to 
> fit and want moderate HP. If you want high HP capability, you probably 
> have to go to high port heads and a tall manifold.
>
> Ken
>
> --- On Wed, 9/3/08, Lynn Wall wrote:
>
> From: Lynn Wall 
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Aluminum Heads - opinions
> To: Detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 5:29 PM
>
> All,
>
>
>
> The machine shop has lost my Cleveland heads. They have offered to
> compensate me fairly for them and since I do A LOT of work with them 
> through
> my company I have no reason to doubt it.
>
>
>
> Three questions:
>
> First:
>
> What is the value of a set of 4V cast iron heads. Assume no cracks or
> damage. I have everything but the valves and springs
>
>
>
> Second:
>
> What are the opinions regarding Aluminum heads? If I'm buying heads I
> might
> as well consider all options
>
> I am not stroking the motor but am boring it out 0.030
>
> Revs over 6500 scare the crap out of me.
>
> I enjoy great acceleration in 1st through 4th (torque)
>
> I would rather smoke the tires that do 200 mph (my apologies to MD)
>
> 10.5:1 compression max
>
> Most of the lower end components are going to be stock due to budget 
> issues.
> Obviously if I am going to aluminum heads I will go to a roller valve 
> train.
>
>
>
> Third:
>
> Do all the available header options bolt right up to the aluminum heads?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
>
>
> Lynn
>
>
>
>
>
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