Head choices? So many these days

Thanks, and I agree 100% with that. The work, or thought there of on the 452 would be general rebuilding since, like you said, a lot of money can go down into a head that has limit's vs return on power & money spent.

While a rebuilt head can go 12's in a '71 Duster, lightly lightened. I do not think this the route I'll be traveling. Perhaps for Ha-ha's at first. But no serious attempt would be there.

I myself think a set of well prep'd and light ported Edelbrock would do the trick @ 400 inch's for a nice street strip scream machine. Just as I'm writing this, I went to Edelbrock site to see they now have a head equipped with roller cam springs, 60185*. Not yet @ summit racing.

A better way to go or E-streets to start and re-equip?

This thought also has me wonder...what I said before.. "The MP Stage VI (579 head) is a bit steep though it does perform well. I ca get a pair bare @ 740 each. (Yikes!) Vs. $999 for a Edelbrock head. Hummmm"

$735 for the RPM complete @ summit

E-Street Chrysler 440 (75cc) 5090* = 980 a pair
E-Street Chrysler 440 (84cc) 5093* + 1470 a pair

They vary a lot;

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