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Old Jul 5, 2014 | 11:57 PM
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Aluminium heads ??

Hi all ! Anyone use the Edelbrock 61629 on the 400 ? With stock pistons ? What should I be aware of and what should ( if anything ) I change ? Thanks 😋
 
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Old Jul 6, 2014 | 09:14 AM
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What should I be aware of and what should ( if anything ) I change ? Thanks ��
. Change the pistons... Change the pistons... Change the pistons...

. Might be able to get by with stock pistons if the engine is a '71... otherwise, change the pistons...

. There are also better aluminum heads available...

. Talk to Tim at TMeyerInc.com
 
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Old Jul 6, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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What would be the best way to get ahold of Tim ? I tryed on face book and as of yet nothing . I was hoping he would see my post but he's a busy guy from what I hear ! These other heads out there what would be better about them and price wise for the bang factor ? I had my other ones disaper from the shop I took them too (did some porting and matching on them myself but the exhaust seats couldn't handle the octane ) so I got these for $1800 . What all do I need to use them ? I have already a complete top end , cam , intake, timing set , carb , from Edelbrock and headmen headers on the motor . The engine itself only has about 4000km since rebuild and just want to have a little more fun with my 76 step side 2 wheel drive with top loader 4 spd was thinking of changing to a 5spd. Also bought new eddy push rods . Just want to pull boat or camper to the lake and cruise with it ( maybe smell the tires time to time ) any ideas or help would be great thanks !
 
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Old Jul 6, 2014 | 12:52 PM
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What would a set of pistons run me ? I'll try Tim at that address . Thanks
 
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. Can call Tim... I put some parts prices in this other thread:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...qusetions.html
 
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Thanks buzz will have a look see !
 
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What all would I need to put these pistons in ,would I need different rods ? What would my compression be with these 62cc heads ? Will I need to play with valve reliefs any info would help ? I know I could go with other heads (CHI or trick) but already have these just want to know a little more about them or I'm going to build up a 302 for a different project and just get a set of rebuild cast heads .
 
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. Rods are the same 351M or 400... TMI pistons modified to go right on those rods... Compression ratio depends on which pistons used... 62cc heads prolly give 9.8 - 10.8 range...

. Custom rod$$$$ about only other choice...
 
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