Wanting to practice porting heads
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Wanting to practice porting heads
I am REALLY wanting to port my heads for some "free HP". But I dont have any chevy heads to practice on. My buddy has about 8 old ford heads for 289s. Is it about the same if I practice on those? Or will I learn nothing from working on them?
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Brian
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the short side radius is different on each head design
that is the most important aspect of proper flow. Kind of hard to replicate on just any head of a differnt design.
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Re: the short side radius is different on each head design
Originally posted by jcb999
that is the most important aspect of proper flow. Kind of hard to replicate on just any head of a differnt design.
that is the most important aspect of proper flow. Kind of hard to replicate on just any head of a differnt design.
Anyone know how much junked out heads go for so I can practice on my chevy heads??
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Originally posted by DevilsAddvocate
I woulda let u have my 305 heads but I just threw them in the trash can like a week ago. Sorry
I woulda let u have my 305 heads but I just threw them in the trash can like a week ago. Sorry
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well,, you can get the general idea.. but
practical application is a little different. Best thing to do is find a template that gives you the proper shortside dimension for your head,, and fit it accordingly. You might learn something on the bowl work..
But,, to really get good,,,you just need time holding the grinder and slow steady work... kind of hard to get that without doing a set or two...
But,, to really get good,,,you just need time holding the grinder and slow steady work... kind of hard to get that without doing a set or two...
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found a pretty good article in feb 2002 carcraft
has all kinds of generic tips and pics.
Probably can find a copy of the mag at ur local library.
Probably can find a copy of the mag at ur local library.
Originally posted by 89blackGTA
That sucks ***. Damn you berkley people
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That sucks ***. Damn you berkley people
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Originally posted by DevilsAddvocate
Well the trash people and recycling people didnt take them so I still have the heads. You can have em for free, only thing is you have 2 take the intake manifold 2 lol. Hit me up on AIM if you want em still
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Well the trash people and recycling people didnt take them so I still have the heads. You can have em for free, only thing is you have 2 take the intake manifold 2 lol. Hit me up on AIM if you want em still
JesasaurusRex
or email me. Let me know.
Brian
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