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Now the intake manifold is a cool piece because it is universal and you can use it on a Magnum or la motor. A must have for a magnum swap...
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has anyone ever used the Aerohead racing heads? $499 set up with .600 springs already.. they are manufactured castings supposedly... same company that does the Indy 440 heads and the LAx small block heads
will do.. ill keep everyone updatedWell there you go Texas 360 clear as mud LOL oh, you have a few options and good advice best of luck let us know how it goes and what you decided.
More machine shop Boogeyman BS...
Every machine shop or someone who owns machining equipment on this forum recommends work being done...
I took my head's to a reputable machine shop and they gave him back to me relubricated... Said the valve job was fine and they were flat as can be... I'm having no leaking issues just horsepower improvement...
And still not tearing up the streets of Portland... Trying to make it up to Abby's pizza tomorrow night..
fresh 318 heads, block is 78 model and rear gear is 3:55 with reverse manual 904 and 2600 stallI read through the thread and can't remember if the 318 heads are ready to go or not
if they are ready to go with fresh stem seals just run them
good timing chain
all it costs you is some gasket and you will not notice the difference around town
post up your results and do a compression check for a baseline
now if the 318 heads need a valve job...and guides...
did you mention your rear gear?
btw you never said what year block from the first post I could not tell if it was a later roller motor
always post up all the specs please
thanks
If they are fresh heads I'd run um...fresh 318 heads, block is 78 model and rear gear is 3:55 with reverse manual 904 and 2600 stall
I agreed because it's what I'd do. However, I have never installed 318 heads on a 360, but in his case I would. Also, I'm happy "so far" with the SM small block head.If they are fresh heads I'd run um...
Save for aluminum and be happy...
BS... Car is running better than ever..Not BS. They come with a very simple, old school piss poor valve job. Those valve jobs were obsolete in 1990.
To let that out the door is a disservice to the customer. Unless the shop is so stone aged it still uses stones for a valve job.
No way would I use a 318 head on that. I wouldn’t use a 318 head on a 318.
Find another pair of heads. The 318 heads shouldn’t be an option.
Thats what I want to do is save and get the speedmaster heads.I agreed because it's what I'd do. However, I have never installed 318 heads on a 360, but in his case I would. Also, I'm happy "so far" with the SM small block head.
Nice story, and you've done well. And, you are correct on advising to get the car going because it's true, heads are easy enough down the road.If your on a realistic budget. Nothing wrong with running 318 heads, it will run great till around 5k rpm and be done after that. That’s what Im running, 318 heads open chambered 360 stock bottom end, xe256 cam, Ld4b intake. It fires right off every time and is a sweet little cruising engine. Not going to set the world on fire that’s for sure. However, I still can burn the tires, plenty of get up and go for me to that point. Until the money tree blooms something better I’ll continue to run it. There is nothing on my car that I had to dropped a 1,000 dollars on at one time. Bought my car for $900 and got it running with a strict budget. Years later replaced the slant six with the 360/727 out of an RV that I bought on Craigslist for $325. Here I am 7 years later doing body work. My point is do what you can afford at the time your willing to get it done. I eventually want the big power and will make it happen with another rebuild but not until my car and my wallet is ready for it. I would think your 1,000 bucks would be better spent getting the car done and engine running IMO. Replacing a set of heads is easy enough down the road.
BS... Car is running better than ever..
This is a low budget 318...
At this level.. totally BS...
Saw a 318 headed 318 with 11-1 comp with a comp cams solid 216 @ 0.050 run 12.7's @ 105. This car looked dead stock except for the Air Gap and 650DP and was running 225 street tyre's but had the exhaust removed . They also pushed it to the line.
The heads were ported by some one who knows what he's doing.
I'm Not looking to blown doors off. Something to run good, be reliable and have some torque and power. My. 318 is so wore out in car it barely maintains 2 psi oil pressure at idle. It was rebuilt 17 yes agoI don’t doubt that. The OP said nothing of porting, or getting the CR that high.
You'll have bottom end torque....I'm Not looking to blown doors off. Something to run good, be reliable and have some torque and power. My. 318 is so wore out in car it barely maintains 2 psi oil pressure at idle. It was rebuilt 17 yes ago
Better than the 318 I assume. It has 2600 stall, 3:55 gears and rv manual valve bodyYou'll have bottom end torque....
I agree I have a lot to learn still and that's what makes life worth living.You STILL have a lot to learn.