Edelbrock estreet heads?
10-14-2013, 11:14 PM
#21
Martin
I read an article in carcraft mag if I remember right. It was a comparison of 5 budget friendly Ford small block cylinder heads. All in the $1000 range. The trick flows did make the most hp and tq but not by mountains. Interesting read, for a non engine builder the Ford Racing would probably be the easiest and least expensive to install. The only thing I really didnt like about the setup was they used a Boss block and that doesn't seem representative of the engine the heads would be matched to. They also can't help figure which top end will be running fine after couple years of abuse.
Edit. The FR comes with 66 or 58 cc chambers.
Edit. The FR comes with 66 or 58 cc chambers.
Last edited by sdmartin65; 10-14-2013 at 11:16 PM.
10-14-2013, 11:26 PM
#22
Do u remember what the rpm range was they tested it on and was it more a mustang type setup or a truck type setup...I would be Interested in reading that article.... I used to read the engine builders mag here and there but lost interest cause it wasn't all just one type of motor, I only care about ford and toyota motors ya know
10-14-2013, 11:26 PM
#23
Senior Member
I read an article in carcraft mag if I remember right. It was a comparison of 5 budget friendly Ford small block cylinder heads. All in the $1000 range. The trick flows did make the most hp and tq but not by mountains. Interesting read, for a non engine builder the Ford Racing would probably be the easiest and least expensive to install. The only thing I really didnt like about the setup was they used a Boss block and that doesn't seem representative of the engine the heads would be matched to. They also can't help figure which top end will be running fine after couple years of abuse.
Edit. The FR comes with 66 or 58 cc chambers.
Edit. The FR comes with 66 or 58 cc chambers.
But if TF's weren't so darn easy to get and have free shipping, and be similar pricing as any other head out there, I'd run a set of gt40-x FRPP heads of the 2.02" intakes valve flavor with 58 cc chambers
10-14-2013, 11:33 PM
#24
I've heard good things about trick flow ,ford racing,and e streets,the e streets seem to work better on the trucks from what I've seen and heard,I can get the edlbrocks cheaper then the others,cause the speed shop stocks them,lol...never really looked at the tf,figured more of a mustang app
10-14-2013, 11:40 PM
#25
Senior Member
I've heard good things about trick flow ,ford racing,and e streets,the e streets seem to work better on the trucks from what I've seen and heard,I can get the edlbrocks cheaper then the others,cause the speed shop stocks them,lol...never really looked at the tf,figured more of a mustang app
And how is it mustang app?!? Heads are heads according to you.. I guess I need to go slap some 240cc high ports on my 302..
10-14-2013, 11:57 PM
#26
Why u trying to fight,yes heads r heads they all do the same thing some work better then others I told u this ,sorry I have a life and don't pick apart cylinder heads on my off time....I ask what people are running and I have noticed the tf are mainly used for mustangs,....from what I've been told they work better for drag use then the others,I don't know why I am just going off what works on other peoples set ups...sorry if I am a little less excited about heads then u are,I am driving a truck not a top fuel dragster...lightly modified stock heads work just fine ......
10-15-2013, 12:11 AM
#27
Senior Member
Why u trying to fight,yes heads r heads they all do the same thing some work better then others I told u this ,sorry I have a life and don't pick apart cylinder heads on my off time....I ask what people are running and I have noticed the tf are mainly used for mustangs,....from what I've been told they work better for drag use then the others,I don't know why I am just going off what works on other peoples set ups...sorry if I am a little less excited about heads then u are,I am driving a truck not a top fuel dragster...lightly modified stock heads work just fine ......
And the info your reading is garbage from the same people that think these big *** huge donkey dick cams that lope like its inhaling small children is what makes power..
Same group of people that make 325 HP at the tire with a stroker 347..
It's GARBAGE..
What's your combo with the stock heads?!? That your supposedly have 300 hp?!?
10-15-2013, 12:50 AM
#28
Martin
I'll have to link that article, can't do it now I'm on my phone and it'd be a pain to find. From my understanding you could reuse lifters, rods and rockers with FR and for the weekend warrior the rocker setup is non adjustable just torqued.
If the cam you buy has the desired specs I dont understand why you would need 1.7 rockers? Thats a serious question, I understand how they can be a bolt on to get more lift from an existing cam. And I also understand how a higher quality rocker can handle higher rpm use. It just seems they apply to an engine that will go above 6000 rpm frequently, mine governs at 5500.
If the cam you buy has the desired specs I dont understand why you would need 1.7 rockers? Thats a serious question, I understand how they can be a bolt on to get more lift from an existing cam. And I also understand how a higher quality rocker can handle higher rpm use. It just seems they apply to an engine that will go above 6000 rpm frequently, mine governs at 5500.
10-15-2013, 12:57 AM
#29
Senior Member
I'll have to link that article, can't do it now I'm on my phone and it'd be a pain to find. From my understanding you could reuse lifters, rods and rockers with FR and for the weekend warrior the rocker setup is non adjustable just torqued.
If the cam you buy has the desired specs I dont understand why you would need 1.7 rockers? Thats a serious question, I understand how they can be a bolt on to get more lift from an existing cam. And I also understand how a higher quality rocker can handle higher rpm use. It just seems they apply to an engine that will go above 6000 rpm frequently, mine governs at 5500.
If the cam you buy has the desired specs I dont understand why you would need 1.7 rockers? Thats a serious question, I understand how they can be a bolt on to get more lift from an existing cam. And I also understand how a higher quality rocker can handle higher rpm use. It just seems they apply to an engine that will go above 6000 rpm frequently, mine governs at 5500.
I wanted a cam with the duration I have, but wanted .550"ish of lift.. Comp doesn't m make one.. So I add the 1.72's to bring lift to where I wanted, and bam.. Specs I want..
Lots of people in the real world wanting to get every last bit of hp out in a forced induction setup uses a 1.6 on intake and 1.7 on exhaust...