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http://diyford.com/small-block-ford-...s-interchange/
Here's another explanation of what these guys are trying to tell you.
Once again. Zero deck your block for quench (mechanical octane) and get the right heads and headgaskets for ports and compression.
Picking a cam out of a catalog is a mistake. However it is simplified because your computer limits your selections. You have to have a speed density compatible cam.
This is an example of a head casting number. The picture is from the article linked to above.
Here's another explanation of what these guys are trying to tell you.
Once again. Zero deck your block for quench (mechanical octane) and get the right heads and headgaskets for ports and compression.
Picking a cam out of a catalog is a mistake. However it is simplified because your computer limits your selections. You have to have a speed density compatible cam.
This is an example of a head casting number. The picture is from the article linked to above.
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The cams I would go with would be this one
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/cca-35-512-8
or an explorer v8 cam. Of the two you were looking at one was a mechanical which won't work because it would constantly be messing with the knock sensor along with being not computer friendly, and the other I think is more geared towards mustang guys.
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/cca-35-512-8
or an explorer v8 cam. Of the two you were looking at one was a mechanical which won't work because it would constantly be messing with the knock sensor along with being not computer friendly, and the other I think is more geared towards mustang guys.
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ok so i plan on going to get some heads off an explorer when i get paid does anyone know what size rocker bolt is so i can find some rockers in the meantime
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All the pedestal rockers are the same for sbf, in terms of whether they mount to the heads. What is different between head castings and rocker arm brand, is the pushrod length. You'll need to measure it when changing castings and/or rocker arms.
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...302-heads.html
Links to a thread that addresses quench with Gt40 heads. If you are lucky enough to scare up a set of aluminum heads you can run your compression ratio a half point or so higher without detonation issues. Cylinder pressure is power and efficiency.
Links to a thread that addresses quench with Gt40 heads. If you are lucky enough to scare up a set of aluminum heads you can run your compression ratio a half point or so higher without detonation issues. Cylinder pressure is power and efficiency.
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