Green92RS305

i have some fuely 1.94/1.50 heads that came with my 406 small block that i bought off of my old boss. would these heads work good for me if i just slapped them on my car? the only mods i have right now are A/C&Smog delete, K&N lid and filter, and an auburn posi. i realize tuning would help me alot but i don't really have the money for that right now. so would these heads give my little 305 some easier breathing or would it be pointless. and what would i need to buy, just new pushrods correct? i doubt i'll use these on the 406 so i'm not worried about "saving" them.

DartByU

What's the casting #'s? Odds are you will lose a lot of compression with those heads.

Gladstoneiroc

iTrader: (1)

Hopefully they are original 400 heads, so he'll have some super boat anchors. Without casting numbers, no one can tell you much about your heads. Before you do any head swap you are going to want to do exhaust and then a cam swap.

Green92RS305

3890462....66-67...302/327/350..Camel hump,no accessory holes,64cc chamber


says camel hump, i didn't think that these heads were double hump heads



and i'd love to do a cam swap, and i already have a cracked driver's side manifold but like i said financially i really can't do much. LT1 cam is an option but installing it wouldn't happen outside in the new england weather right now.
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and may i ask what you meant by "so he'll have some super boat anchors"? if you were attempting to say anything negative save it becuase i really don't need that in this thread. if you are willing to help me i'll accept it but i'm not twisting anyone's arm, and i'm not asking for your negative feedback either.




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finally would it be possible to use a thinner gasket to lower the CC size, yes i realize all the cons that come along with this but like i said money is a big factor. if someone were to give me a good reason not to i'll just suck it up and keep it as it is i just had these lying in the basement and thought i might be able to use them.

ShiftyCapone

iTrader: (7)

I don't have the particular specs of the infamous camel hump heads memorized but if I recall they are less than optimal (for a 305 that is and for a 4"+ bore they are marginal at best). On a stock LO3 your efforts and coin are better spent on alternative methods for power. Namely, your stock exhaust and air intake are the two largest bottlenecks on your motor, not the heads. The stock heads (187 castings) can flow 165cfm on the intake and can support near 300 hp before you even touch them (IE. porting, valve work, larger valves etc etc). Not to mention that large decrease in compression ratio that you would see with those heads. Stick with the stockers, sell the camel heads to those that "crave them" (trust me they are out there) and spend the money on exhaust upgrades.

Gladstoneiroc

iTrader: (1)

I didn't mean to make a mean statement. You actually could have a good situation. Some people have desire for those camel hump heads. You can then normally get 305 heads cheap and do a little dyi porting for positive results. Just depends on your goals and financial situation. If you look around you can probably get a set of free factory exhaust manifolds. Again sorry, for coming off the wrong way.

chesterfield

"They" say those heads aren't made for unleaded gas. The exhaust seats aren't treated. Must use inserts with unleaded. This may be a myth.

Green92RS305

it's all right, the other board i post on they have a zero tollerance for any of that kind so i guess i'm kinda spoiled . all is forgiven

and thankx for the advice, i'll see if i can get these up on ebay. any suggestion on how much i should be looking for? camel humps are also referred to as wedge heads correct?

Gladstoneiroc

iTrader: (1)

Depending on how much you shine them up and how good of a salesman you are, I would look to be make between $100 and $150 on ebay. If you look around enough you might be able to find someone talking off the manifolds and y-pipe from a 350 tpi car and get them for little or nothing (maybe help them install some headers). They aren't real performance pieces, but since you seem to be on a pretty tight budget, they would be better than the l03 stock pieces.

Green92RS305

alright, i'll see if i can do something like that. thankx bro