small-block heads
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I would appreciate suggestions on which heads to install on my newly-prepped '86 5.0 block. The heads from this engine are # E6SE. I also have a pair of 302 heads # D8O6. Can larger valves be installed in either of these heads? I would like to use one of these pairs (with their larger chambers) to keep compression "reasonable". The pistons are KeithBlack Pop-Ups #116030's; the camkit will be compcam's K-31-234-3(per compcam's recommendation); and the efi system is being replaced with a "performer" intake and 600cfm carb, and headers. My goal is to put together a peppy little street-engine for my '81 F-100 p/u.
Thanks! BFACE in Savannah.
Thanks! BFACE in Savannah.
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You can safely install 1.94 intake and 1.60 valves in either of those heads. If I only had a choice between the 2 sets of cylinder heads you have, I'd probably use the E6SE head due to improved flow over the older D8 casting. If I can remember, the E7TE is suppose to be a good head. They should be plentiful in salvage yards. They go for about 75 bucks a set here.
I have a early set of 289 heads here with 1.94/1.60 valves. You shouldn't have any problems at all.
Xaviar
I have a early set of 289 heads here with 1.94/1.60 valves. You shouldn't have any problems at all.
Xaviar
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Message for Xavier:
Thanks much for your response and your suggestions on my smallblock head selection.
BLOCKHEAD in Savannah. (I used "BFACE"(screenname from another site) in posting my question. Please forgive me. Thanks again
Thanks much for your response and your suggestions on my smallblock head selection.
BLOCKHEAD in Savannah. (I used "BFACE"(screenname from another site) in posting my question. Please forgive me. Thanks again
