3V heads (was Re: [DeTomaso] 2V heads0

[Joel Montero]

So what's the deal on headers when you switch to the new Edelbrock
aluminum 2v heads.  I'm assuming that my Mind Train headers will no
longer work?  

Joel

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On Behalf Of adin at frontier.net
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 12:35 PM
To: Daniel C Jones
Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: 3V heads (was Re: [DeTomaso] 2V heads0

Oh, yeah . .  the "B" word.

Audience, if you think Dan sounds like someones spouse - applaud now.d

Good points.


Quoting Daniel C Jones <daniel.c.jones2 at gmail.com>:

>> As Dan noted, the CHI 3v heads kicked diff at the Engine Masters
>> Challenge.
>
> Yes but be aware that certain heads which the organizers deem to
> be "race" heads were excluded from that competition.  Heads like
> the C302B, BF300, and D3's were not permitted to compete.
>
>> If one plans on actually driving a car, instead of just being KOD
>> (King of the Dyno) then some investigation into "but some drag racers
>> are struggling to go any faster than they did with their previous 4V
>> head/Strip Dominator intake combos" would be wise.
>
> True.  What works or doesn't on drag car may have little bearing
> on a different application like street or ORR.
>
>> Just throwing the latest/greatest zoomie part at a motor only
>> depletes resources.
>
> Yup. It's all about: "Does the combination work together?".
>
>> I would say: determine planned use, carefully analyze driving
>> habits . . then match all components to these needs.
>
> Add "examine budget".  I find it instructive to try several different
> approaches to the same end, map out what is required and how much
> it's likely going to cost.  If you're rebuilding an engine, it may
> be cheaper and more effective to stroke a 351C to 408 cubes to
> achieve 500 to 550 HP than it is to add aftermarket heads and RPM
> to do the same on a 351.  If your heads need rebuilding but your
> short block is fine, the equation changes.
>
> Dan Jones
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