Head Selection

[boozersdart]

I am in the process of building a stroker 410 c.i. from a 340 block and was wondering about the best heads for this motor. I am building it to reach 7200 RPM and am considering magnum aluminum or commando large port heads. Which of these heads would be recommended or any other suggestions would be appreciated?

 

[Brian Hafliger]

By "reaching" 7200rpm, is that through the traps, or HP peak?
Fully ported Edelbrock heads work very well and can peak in the 6500rpm range and carry power another 300-400 rpm.
If you want a peak at 7200rpm, then you'll need an Indy head for that. Anymore I just start with the -1 head and port it. The cnc -2 head needs port work/valve job to make good HP. After all that, the -1 head is cheaper.

 

[boozersdart]

Thanks for your reply,
I am wanting this engine to have a good power band up to 7200 RPM.