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have a 84 F250 2v 5.8w
motor runs well, but is a little tired and slow. was thinking about a valve job, but called around and they want 1/2 million for a valve job these days. i see aluminum heads on craigslist and ebay new in box for 600-1000. has anyone tried any of these? motor is all factory EEC IV, and all working. wanting a little more performance but not sure its worth screwing with a truck that passes smog
any advice?
motor runs well, but is a little tired and slow. was thinking about a valve job, but called around and they want 1/2 million for a valve job these days. i see aluminum heads on craigslist and ebay new in box for 600-1000. has anyone tried any of these? motor is all factory EEC IV, and all working. wanting a little more performance but not sure its worth screwing with a truck that passes smog
any advice?
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Do you have the variable venturi carb? Since you have the computer type engine and need to pass smog, I would not mess with it. That system gets good fuel mileage, but getting rid of it would give you a performance increase. I don't see much point in running higher flowing cylinder heads with the lousy 2bbl or even worse, the venturi carb.
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not sure if it is venturi carb, is electronic advance distributor.
mileage not so good 10-11 i want 14-15
think i could install edelbrock intake - four barrel - headers - without pissing off the computer?
mileage not so good 10-11 i want 14-15
think i could install edelbrock intake - four barrel - headers - without pissing off the computer?
