I need head
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I need head
I currently have a cracked carburetor head on my 1986 bronco and was wondering if a EFI head off a 1992 F-150 will fit onto my rig?
The head looks to be the same thing and looks like it will bolt right up to mine. I was wondering if I did this if there is anything to look out for.
If so, will there be any performance difference? I think the combustion chamber on these two heads are different but anything should be better than a cracked head.
What do you guys think?
The head looks to be the same thing and looks like it will bolt right up to mine. I was wondering if I did this if there is anything to look out for.
If so, will there be any performance difference? I think the combustion chamber on these two heads are different but anything should be better than a cracked head.
What do you guys think?
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The EFI head should work on your truck. But be aware you will probably have some pinging issues, and will need your distributor re-curved. The reason why is that the EFI head uses a fast-burn combustion chamber, and the carby head is just a normal combustion chamber.
With the EFI head you'll get a raise in compression, from a half to a full point. With the distributor dialed in..this'll make things work even better.
Good luck!
With the EFI head you'll get a raise in compression, from a half to a full point. With the distributor dialed in..this'll make things work even better.
Good luck!
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Nope. You have to modify the alternator bracket and the heat sheild. Invest in some high quality studs/bolts for the header/intake, coat both side of gasket with the copper antiseize compond/spray, and get crimp nuts, not the nylon insert ones. At a good supply house, grade 8 studs with crimp nuts are only a little over a buck a shot. Torque in sequence, and again after it cools. Check periodically.
Check header mounting surface for straightness before installing. Put header inside compartment before installing head, etc. Make sure starter is installed BEFORE header.
Get a smaller carb or you'll be flooding out your engine.
Check header mounting surface for straightness before installing. Put header inside compartment before installing head, etc. Make sure starter is installed BEFORE header.
Get a smaller carb or you'll be flooding out your engine.
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Well F-250 Restorer I was told the same thing when I was going through the process of souping up my 300. I have a .245 lift comp cam, Cliffard intake, a header, and the block is bored .030 over.
I called the guys from Cliffard and they said no bigger than a 500cfm with the setup I had or it would be to big, but recommended the Holy 390cfm. I got the same response from the guys from Jegs as well, so I ended up purchasing the the Holy 390 cfm 4-barrel of them.
Put it on, ran great, but you couldn't ever get the 4-barrel to open up up unless you were in the rpm's. Most of it was because it was a vacuum operated secondary. Had a dusty old Holly 650cfm double pumper, mechanical secondary, 4-barrel.
Man I tell you what, I have this thing in a 86 Ford Bronco with 36.5'' TSL's. That thing screams with that 650, that motor WANTS that extra fuel/air. I have that thing tuned beautifully! I go muddling in some wicked terrains, swamps, and bumpy hills, and never bogs down on me.
And yes it is great off acceleration, It can't quit burn the 36.5'' TSL's but if i put some 31's or stock tires on it, I bet I could get them to burn. At least 2nd gear without brake torquing!!
I called the guys from Cliffard and they said no bigger than a 500cfm with the setup I had or it would be to big, but recommended the Holy 390cfm. I got the same response from the guys from Jegs as well, so I ended up purchasing the the Holy 390 cfm 4-barrel of them.
Put it on, ran great, but you couldn't ever get the 4-barrel to open up up unless you were in the rpm's. Most of it was because it was a vacuum operated secondary. Had a dusty old Holly 650cfm double pumper, mechanical secondary, 4-barrel.
Man I tell you what, I have this thing in a 86 Ford Bronco with 36.5'' TSL's. That thing screams with that 650, that motor WANTS that extra fuel/air. I have that thing tuned beautifully! I go muddling in some wicked terrains, swamps, and bumpy hills, and never bogs down on me.
And yes it is great off acceleration, It can't quit burn the 36.5'' TSL's but if i put some 31's or stock tires on it, I bet I could get them to burn. At least 2nd gear without brake torquing!!
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Well F-250 Restorer I was told the same thing when I was going through the process of souping up my 300. I have a .245 lift comp cam, Cliffard intake, a header, and the block is bored .030 over.
I called the guys from Cliffard and they said no bigger than a 500cfm with the setup I had or it would be to big, but recommended the Holy 390cfm. I got the same response from the guys from Jegs as well, so I ended up purchasing the the Holy 390 cfm 4-barrel of them.
Put it on, ran great, but you couldn't ever get the 4-barrel to open up up unless you were in the rpm's. Most of it was because it was a vacuum operated secondary. Had a dusty old Holly 650cfm double pumper, mechanical secondary, 4-barrel.
Man I tell you what, I have this thing in a 86 Ford Bronco with 36.5'' TSL's. That thing screams with that 650, that motor WANTS that extra fuel/air. I have that thing tuned beautifully! I go muddling in some wicked terrains, swamps, and bumpy hills, and never bogs down on me.
And yes it is great off acceleration, It can't quit burn the 36.5'' TSL's but if i put some 31's or stock tires on it, I bet I could get them to burn. At least 2nd gear without brake torquing!!
I called the guys from Cliffard and they said no bigger than a 500cfm with the setup I had or it would be to big, but recommended the Holy 390cfm. I got the same response from the guys from Jegs as well, so I ended up purchasing the the Holy 390 cfm 4-barrel of them.
Put it on, ran great, but you couldn't ever get the 4-barrel to open up up unless you were in the rpm's. Most of it was because it was a vacuum operated secondary. Had a dusty old Holly 650cfm double pumper, mechanical secondary, 4-barrel.
Man I tell you what, I have this thing in a 86 Ford Bronco with 36.5'' TSL's. That thing screams with that 650, that motor WANTS that extra fuel/air. I have that thing tuned beautifully! I go muddling in some wicked terrains, swamps, and bumpy hills, and never bogs down on me.
And yes it is great off acceleration, It can't quit burn the 36.5'' TSL's but if i put some 31's or stock tires on it, I bet I could get them to burn. At least 2nd gear without brake torquing!!
Eeeexcellent that's just what I wanted to know as well. Thanks. That's great to hear.
Also, did your lift your bronco or just trim the heck out of the fenders? If lifted, how did you lift the TTB front? Does it behave well with those big tires? Thanks.