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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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rocker?????HELP

ok i just bought this set of heads:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0661907&rd=1,1

what do you guys think and do you think ill need any sort of special rockers?
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 07:31 AM
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they should show some good power...

while everything is off...why not upgrade to full roller rockers??

comp pro mags are usually the top choice
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 07:51 AM
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so they look like a good head? i thought so but i like to get some good opinions while theyre off, in case i should resell. I plan on going to full roller rockers
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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The larger chambers will reduce your compression,efecting performance. Ya need to look into getting it back up to at least stock.
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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well heres my deal, i have .060 over cp dished forged pistons, 6.0forged scat h-style rods, a cola 4340 crank. I was planning on building a FI motor. But im not sure when ill be able to afford the FI parts. Will this setup not run well without it? Keep the advice coming, i appreciate it
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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well heres my deal, i have .060 over cp dished forged pistons, 6.0forged scat h-style rods, a cola 4340 crank. I was planning on building a FI motor. But im not sure when ill be able to afford the FI parts. Will this setup not run well without it? Keep the advice coming, i appreciate it
Figure your DCR and see. If it's less than 8.5 ya are leaving HP on the table.
Why mod it and not get the most from the mods?
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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ya i get what your saying, but i already have the bottom end. And its perfect for FI. I payed for the heads and they are on there way. What should i do then? Besides get a supercharger
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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ya i get what your saying, but i already have the bottom end. And its perfect for FI. I payed for the heads and they are on there way. What should i do then? Besides get a supercharger
Do what ever ya can do to get the compression back to 11-1 or higher for N/A ( mill heads a little,thin gasket,new pistons,smaller cam along with the other things)or get a Pro Charger$$$$.
Figure your DCR and see where it is now.
Milling the heads over 10/20 thou will cause the intake to have to be cut also.
With 62CC and 4CC flat tops it will take an intake closing point of 72* with a 383 to =8.6DCR.
With a 355 will take a 65* closing point.
This does not allow for your dish as I don't know what size it is.
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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dang i was hoping you wouldnt say that. Well i guess im saving and hunting for a blower setup.
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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dang i was hoping you wouldnt say that. Well i guess im saving and hunting for a blower setup.
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tec...tio/index.html
Go here and find out the effects on compression and big cam on HP and tq when N/A.

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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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hmm very interesting, ok so say i get the heads, then come late winter i purchase a procharger........should be a pretty good setup? The car will be in pieces all winter for the build and cage. Im taking my time. I may just be jumping the gun on some of these questions, but as far as a supercharged setup..............would what i have be pretty powerful with a blower app?
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 06:35 AM
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ttt......
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by xxxtreme36
hmm very interesting, ok so say i get the heads, then come late winter i purchase a procharger........should be a pretty good setup? The car will be in pieces all winter for the build and cage. Im taking my time. I may just be jumping the gun on some of these questions, but as far as a supercharged setup..............would what i have be pretty powerful with a blower app?
If ya have a 383 and it's built right ya should make 800-1000 FWHP.
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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well actually its going to be a 350 with .060 pistons. So around a 362
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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well actually its going to be a 350 with .060 pistons. So around a 362

Better have the block sonic checked before ya do it or ya might cave a cyl. wall.



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