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11-19-2011, 09:37 PM

creativecars1

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I have already put in a straight up timing chain and gear set and re-curved the stock duraspark distributor. I have a set of headers and dual exhaust waiting for a long weekend to install. I also have a 600 Edelbrock, but I am really looking for a 500, and have an old Offenhauser dual port intake that I'm going to give a shot, I also have a performer intake if the dual port doesn't work out. I get solid 18mpg on the highway and 15 in town, usually with 500 lbs of tools and junk in the back. I know some guys that are making $400.00 per mo. truck payments would love to get that kind of mileage, but I want to get solid into the 20's. It is a good driver and performance is strong for what it is. I also have set of 1.8 roller rockers a that I had acquired to bump up the stock cam, with out changing springs. That was before I started exploring the aluminum heads on the market. Also considering MSD or other ignition components. Again efficiency and mileage are my biggest concern as I know the items listed above and by 85e150 will boost HP. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com

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My newest thought of going to Windsor type heads made me think and so my original question. To build an efficient, inexpensive, torque motor. Would a set of aftermarket Windsor heads go along with the rest of the package, other than different headers and spacers mentioned in the op. <o

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all without touching the shortblock?? Just a thought, what do you think. Thanks,<o

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Yea, $1800 for heads would be a miracle, but the $700 may be do-

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