Ruff Rider

Hey Guys, as some of you know my 95 C4-A is headed into the shop in about a week for the LT4 Hot Came kit & a DANA44 w/3.73 gears along with a few other mods. It's the 11th hr and I'm starting to wounder about the Edelbrock Performer LT1 Heads, please see link for Info..
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_..._lt1_rpm.shtml So what do you think about these heads vetters ???

Full List of Mods being done...
12480002......Lt4 Hot cam kit w/1.6 RR
12371042......Roller lifter Kit
12371041......Push Rods (16 total)
12524653......Manifold Gasket
10046809......Valve Cover Gasket
10128316......Crankshaft Seal
10128293......Engine front cover Seal
16214681.......LT4 Knock Sensor Module
1104032........GM LT1 Optispark
clo-9-3145.....Cloyes True Double roller Timing Chain
....................Taylor Spiro-Pro 8mm Wire Set
50-TR55-IX....NGK TR55-IX Iridium Spark Plugs
...................160 degree thermostat
89-WP118-HD.Meziere electric HD water Pump
A90A.............Dewitt's Radiator
VB&P.............Front & Rear Polly Conversion Kit
Exotic Muscle..DANA 44 Conversion Kit
Precision Motive. DANA 44 3.73 Gears
Corsa Cat-Back with custom X-Pipe.
Custom Tune
Freshen up the Heads (I have no info on this yet)

aboatguy

Wouldn't ported stokers be easier for your Kalifornia visual inspection?

I like my ported stokers; but for aftermarket heads I'd buy these.

http://www.advancedinduction.com/AiP...TFSAFRLTx.html



As for the Edelbrock LT1 Heads I haven't seen anything good on them that wasn't an AD or someone shilling them.

edoad

Search this site on the optispark. Not well liked.

Corvette Kid

So you've asked everyone then?

I hate to say it but by Edelbrock's own claim of only 24 HP that's a very lackluster head. A well ported stocker will far outperform that. AI, Lloyd Elliott and many others can provide much more bang for your buck. Other than that, it appears that your program is right on track. Should be a fun package, either way.

Ruff Rider

Well that remark is---->

BAM92

For the price, I wouldn't go Edelbrock either, but port your stockers. TFS heads are 195cc out of the box with bigger vavles compared to Edelbrocks 180cc and stock sized valves. Price I believe is not much more either. AFR's are awesome but price is higher. Now do you need the Knock sensor module with a custom tune? I am a 92 so never had to worry about that.

aboatguy

This relates to edelbrock heads how??????????

I love how every tractor engine owner has to slam the OPTI!


You should do a search the thread is for a 1995 which has the second generation OPTI.

Demonic85

I have Edelbrock Performers on my '85 and they're great. I have the 60759 heads. They are 50 state legal and come with a sticker that you can put on your radiator shroud if you live in California.

BlackC6LS3

Like some others have mentioned, I would recommend you have your stock heads ported. I had mine done over 2 years ago by Bob of Precision Porting. Bob did a great job. I only opted for the Stage 2 heads, and with my auto, LT1, hot cam, 4.10's and full exhaust, I ran 11.90's @116.52.

Ruff Rider

Thank You, I'm sure that's the way I'm going to go, i just needed to hear from some of you on this.....

Ruff Rider

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Ruff Rider

This I don't know, no-one has ever questioned it until now..

Let's see if any-one putt's there .02 in about it.....

Charley "Harley"

Yo Bro............bump that sucker up to a 4:10 rear end. Might as well put a little burn power into it and keep up with me..........lol

Ruff Rider

Hey Bro.... Shooooot I'll take you now sucker....

How ya been Bro... I just bought a GMC beater truck to get me around until my little green gem gets a new soul...

Sidney004

Who is doing the work and the tune? I am really interested in the results, especially if you have any difficulty passing smog. Maybe it will be ready in time for dyno day:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1723055

Ruff Rider

I doubt if it will be done by then but maybe, hope so though. I would love to go to dyno day.....

Pat Hendrix & his crew & Precision Motive in Hayward http://precisionmotive.com/ will be doing the work, then he's sending me to a guy up by Sacramento for the custom tune..........

Sidney004

Say "hi" to Pat. I go to him too. He is the best.
Sidney

Ruff Rider

Will do.... Seems like a stand up guy, this will be my first adventure with him & his crew..... I hope I have found a permanent shop for my vette.....