I was recently told that a pair of aluminum heads is about 50lbs lighter then a pair of iron.

Assuming this is somewhat correct, would the change in handeling be noticable? Anyone switch from iron to aluminum who noticed a difference?

Im researching heads, and am trying to justify the price difference between aluminum and iron.

Thanks
Nick

 

i guess it all depends on what ELSE your gonna drop. i would not think 50lbs would make a noticeable change.(as much as taking the toolbox out the hatch) IIRC every 100 lbs of weight you drop its like adding one HP. i think that 50lbs mixed with other weight saving mods would certainly help not hurt you......but you aint lyin. aluminum heads are not on the cheap side.

 

Well the car is going to be for rallycross/stage rally. So its going to be gutted, full cage, 2 seats, the bare minimum you know. So i guess dropping 50 lbs isnt going to make a big difference one the cage goes in...