How are these heads
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How are these heads
Probably the goofiest ad
"ALUMINUM HEADS ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPRESSIVE ON AN ENGINE, (BRAGGING RIGHTS ARE ESTABLISHED)"
but aside from that rot what do you think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...01677269QQrdZ1
"ALUMINUM HEADS ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPRESSIVE ON AN ENGINE, (BRAGGING RIGHTS ARE ESTABLISHED)"
but aside from that rot what do you think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...01677269QQrdZ1
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Originally Posted by Cali,68,L-79
Probably the goofiest ad
"ALUMINUM HEADS ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPRESSIVE ON AN ENGINE, (BRAGGING RIGHTS ARE ESTABLISHED)"
but aside from that rot what do you think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...01677269QQrdZ1
"ALUMINUM HEADS ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPRESSIVE ON AN ENGINE, (BRAGGING RIGHTS ARE ESTABLISHED)"
but aside from that rot what do you think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...01677269QQrdZ1
I put all kinds of money into cast iron GM heads with porting, polishing, and stainless valves. Couple hundred bux more and I could have had bigger valves, no need for porting and also would have wound up with my target goal of 300+ HP to the ground.
I came up 35 HP short of my goal and I attribute it all to heads - the rest of my engine came out just the way I want.
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I bought a set of these heads for my son's 23 T-Bucket. It has a 327 vette engine in it. The heads are well worth the money but beware of the large intake runners. The heads would not seal against our tunnel ram (Edelbrock) manifold. They also had a clearance problem with dome top pistons. They hit on the very tip of the heart shape combustions chamber. I wound up selling them to a fellow forum member. Pay the extra money and get a set of Edelbrock Peformers Heads. That's what we did. Haven't had a problem since.
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I can buy those same aisian heads wholesale, complete but disassembled and without "adjustable" plates... I'm tellin' you, his ebay price of $786.50 assembled & delivered w/ adjustable plates ain't too bad ... he ain't makin' alotta $ on 'em. I have seen similar complete assembled Dart Pro 1 Alum on ebay in $750-$850 range. A set of equivalent budget heads in Brodix (IK200) will set you back at least $200 more. Aluminum itself don't make power ... head design does ... most newer heads (including those ebay ones) have an improved combustion chamber design. Ebay 64cc/200cc Alum would definately be a performance upgrade from OE post-70 76cc/165cc Iron.
*edit* Those ebay heads also manufactured w/ 190cc runner ... ask the seller for availability ... smaller usually better for street 350. Anytime you have the heartshape chambers, domes/popups may be a problem ... dish/flattops no problem.
*edit* Those ebay heads also manufactured w/ 190cc runner ... ask the seller for availability ... smaller usually better for street 350. Anytime you have the heartshape chambers, domes/popups may be a problem ... dish/flattops no problem.
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David,
Welcome back!
If you want a high rpm screamer then these heads are fine. 327 with 200CC intake runners will be all top end and you'll have less power putting around town. Torque is better for the street so I'd suggest a 383 or 406 and then use these heads or 195CC AFR's with a 224/230@.050 duration cam and intake to match.
Greg
Welcome back!
If you want a high rpm screamer then these heads are fine. 327 with 200CC intake runners will be all top end and you'll have less power putting around town. Torque is better for the street so I'd suggest a 383 or 406 and then use these heads or 195CC AFR's with a 224/230@.050 duration cam and intake to match.
Greg
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All ProComp casting is done in China. Assembly & CNC work is done in California. I couldn't find out where the valve train components are machined. I looked into their CNC 210cc heads for my 406 and found suspect flow #'s published.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Great price....but suspect reliability & quality. I was skeptical to the point of purchasing elsewhere.
Eddie
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Great price....but suspect reliability & quality. I was skeptical to the point of purchasing elsewhere.
Eddie
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Originally Posted by jackson
. Aluminum itself don't make power ... head design does ... .
Same issues with CAT performace products. Most inexpensive stuff
out there....but I won't chance grenading my motor because of a cheap bearing or substandard heat treatment process.
Just my .02 thrown in for discussion purposes...
Eddie
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Originally Posted by Edzred72
All ProComp casting is done in China. Assembly & CNC work is done in California. I couldn't find out where the valve train components are machined. I looked into their CNC 210cc heads for my 406 and found suspect flow #'s published.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Great price....but suspect reliability & quality. I was skeptical to the point of purchasing elsewhere.
Eddie
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Great price....but suspect reliability & quality. I was skeptical to the point of purchasing elsewhere.
Eddie
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Check this months Chevy Hi Performance. They did a test on a bunch of heads and I believe those were one of them. They are sold under several names.
I don't think they made the same power as the normal guys....but the price looks great. Just beware...you get what you pay for with heads.
I usually handle this stuff like this. Let's say a few months down the road when all the sticker shock is off for all the stuff you've been buying...and one day you look in yor wallet and you find an extra $200 laying there that no one else is screaming for....then you start thinking about how an extra 30hp or so would be nice and what in the world could you buy for $200 that would give that much power and always be there...never go away. And then I start worrying about the lighter weight of the heads...has to mean less aluminum...then I think about having to sell them to someone else and they won't even give me half of what I paid for them because they know all of this stuff too.
I save a little longer and get the better part!
JIM
JIM
I don't think they made the same power as the normal guys....but the price looks great. Just beware...you get what you pay for with heads.
I usually handle this stuff like this. Let's say a few months down the road when all the sticker shock is off for all the stuff you've been buying...and one day you look in yor wallet and you find an extra $200 laying there that no one else is screaming for....then you start thinking about how an extra 30hp or so would be nice and what in the world could you buy for $200 that would give that much power and always be there...never go away. And then I start worrying about the lighter weight of the heads...has to mean less aluminum...then I think about having to sell them to someone else and they won't even give me half of what I paid for them because they know all of this stuff too.
I save a little longer and get the better part!
JIM
JIM
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HEads from China?
I have to agree with 427 HotRod! Save up some money, spend your $$ on good heads. Not to be a complete redneck, but we drive an American car, a Corvette no less and they need good American parts. I really go to pains to get quality parts. Do it right the first time. Case in point and I putting together the parts for my third brake job in 18 months. I should hvae bought the good parts the first time!
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Originally Posted by 427Hotrod
Check this months Chevy Hi Performance. They did a test on a bunch of heads and I believe those were one of them. They are sold under several names.
I don't think they made the same power as the normal guys....but the price looks great. Just beware...you get what you pay for with heads.
I usually handle this stuff like this. Let's say a few months down the road when all the sticker shock is off for all the stuff you've been buying...and one day you look in yor wallet and you find an extra $200 laying there that no one else is screaming for....then you start thinking about how an extra 30hp or so would be nice and what in the world could you buy for $200 that would give that much power and always be there...never go away. And then I start worrying about the lighter weight of the heads...has to mean less aluminum...then I think about having to sell them to someone else and they won't even give me half of what I paid for them because they know all of this stuff too.
I save a little longer and get the better part!
JIM
JIM
I don't think they made the same power as the normal guys....but the price looks great. Just beware...you get what you pay for with heads.
I usually handle this stuff like this. Let's say a few months down the road when all the sticker shock is off for all the stuff you've been buying...and one day you look in yor wallet and you find an extra $200 laying there that no one else is screaming for....then you start thinking about how an extra 30hp or so would be nice and what in the world could you buy for $200 that would give that much power and always be there...never go away. And then I start worrying about the lighter weight of the heads...has to mean less aluminum...then I think about having to sell them to someone else and they won't even give me half of what I paid for them because they know all of this stuff too.
I save a little longer and get the better part!
JIM
JIM
David