Tech / General Engine Is your car making a strange sound or won't start? Thinking of adding power with a new combination? Need other technical information or engine specific advice? Don't see another board for your problem? Post it here!
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

what heads do i get?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 03:18 PM
  #1  
mbolte's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: Tescott, Kansas 67484
Car: 1987 Camaro
Engine: 350 dart ies comp cam intake carb
Transmission: 700 r4, shift kit, 2400 stall
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt stock
what heads do i get?

ok well it looks like im in for new heads and i got some questions on what to get.

i want good performance but i dont want to go over $1500 for the heads
i've heard good things about dart and afrs but i was told to get cast darts because itd be best

my engine is a 350 with stock bore and pistons, it has a 274 comp cam and a rpm air gap intake...what kind of flows and size of heads should i get with the brand, i will buy the assembled ones

so i need to know whether to go cast, aluminum, and what size to go with, any help would be great!
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 04:53 PM
  #2  
F-BIRD'88's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 6,111
Likes: 53
From: Ontario, Canada
Car: 1988 Firebird S/E
Engine: 406Ci Vortec SBC
Transmission: TH-350/3500stall
Axle/Gears: 7.5" Auburn 4.10 Posi-Traction
Re: what heads do i get?

These Brodix IK200 64cc heads are just the ticket for your 350
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
www.brodix.com
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 04:55 PM
  #3  
sofakingdom's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Community Builder
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 27,906
Likes: 2,437
Car: Yes
Engine: Usually
Transmission: Sometimes
Axle/Gears: Behind me somewhere
Re: what heads do i get?

You will probably do best with runners in the 180-195 range.

If you get cast iron, look for 64cc chambers; aluminum, go for 58cc.

Dart, Trick Flow, Brodix, or the Jeg's heads which are Canfields, might be good choices. If this is entirely street driven, and good street behavior is imprtant (gas mileage, low-end torque, etc.), the Edelbrocks would be a good choice also; won't make the most power, but may be the most suitable for a daily driver. AFRs are great but not if you're in a hurry. Whatever you pick, get them with the first "upgrade" to the valve train, not the "basic" setup; that will be 1.45" springs, set up for .550" lift.
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 05:32 PM
  #4  
mbolte's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: Tescott, Kansas 67484
Car: 1987 Camaro
Engine: 350 dart ies comp cam intake carb
Transmission: 700 r4, shift kit, 2400 stall
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt stock
Re: what heads do i get?

ya this is my daily driver, im liking those brodix heads and they are a nice price, so would aluminum heads be better then cast. i know it saves weight but does it have other advantages

the afr's i probably won't get because i'm looking to get them real quick...
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:46 PM
  #5  
ron reece's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 362
Likes: 1
From: bakersfield, ca
Car: 92 B4C/1LE CHP camaro 06 vette LS2,
Transmission: iroc, 700r4, auto
Re: what heads do i get?

i've got a set of edelbrock performer aluminum heads that have less than 3 hours of run time on them for 1000.00 plus shipping from bakersfield, ca 93314 they also have roller tip rockers on them. the heads are 1219.00 in the summit catalog and the rockers are 260.00. the edelbrock part number is EDL 60859.
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:57 PM
  #6  
ljnowell's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 3,935
Likes: 0
Re: what heads do i get?

260 for roller tips? 1000 for used eddy heads? Wow, must be made of gold in CA.
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 10:10 PM
  #7  
ron reece's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 362
Likes: 1
From: bakersfield, ca
Car: 92 B4C/1LE CHP camaro 06 vette LS2,
Transmission: iroc, 700r4, auto
Re: what heads do i get?

Originally Posted by ljnowell
260 for roller tips? 1000 for used eddy heads? Wow, must be made of gold in CA.
i guess summit doesn't sell these in ill? check the catalog-heads are 1219.00, rockers are now 329.95, guide plates are 25.99. and they are only aluminum, gold would be slightly higher. the heads have about 3 hours of run time on them-they are still new. just in case you can't add these would cost you 1574.94 through summit.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Hotrodboba400
Firebirds for Sale
3
Dec 10, 2019 07:07 PM
92projectcamaro
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11
Jan 18, 2016 08:00 AM
FormulasOnly
Tech / General Engine
7
Sep 6, 2015 10:42 AM
z28guy134
Engine Swap
1
Sep 1, 2015 11:50 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:13 PM.