[DeTomaso] Aluminum Heads - opinions

[Mad Dog Antenucci]

just checkig to make sure you slackers are paying attention

Ken Green <kenn_green at yahoo.com> wrote:            
UM, you spent $$$$$s on an IR EFI system, was that a trick question?
   
  Ken

--- On Thu, 9/4/08, Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com> wrote:

  From: Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Aluminum Heads - opinions
To: "astephens" <artstephens at charter.net>, kenn_green at yahoo.com, Detomaso at realbig.com, "Lynn Wall" <cars at wt-inc.com>
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2008, 8:00 PM


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  >  >  >  >  >  > _______________________________________________  >  > Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA  >  > Archive Search Engine Now Available at http://www.realbig.com/detomaso/  >  > DeTomaso mailing list  > DeTomaso at list.realbig.com  > http://list.realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso  > _______________________________________________  >  > Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA  >  > Archive Search Engine Now Available at http://www.realbig.com/detomaso/  >  > DeTomaso mailing list  > DeTomaso at list.realbig.com  > http://list.realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso      --------------------------------------------------------------------------------        No virus found in this incoming message.  Checked by
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