Ford Cylinder head ?????

Freddie · 07-05-2010, 07:14 PM

I have a Mustang that I would love to run one of the Modified classes with, my question is on the cylinder heads. I know I can not use the Dart Pro 1's I have now, but I have a chance to pick up a set of Ford Motorsport M6049-J302 heads. Are these legal? they have a Ford part #. I have not been able to get ahold of anyone at NHRA between my work hours and them in the midst of event after event and all.

I would love to try my hand at SS racing, but do not want to completely rebuild my whole setup just to fit in. I used to love racing Comp, but can not afford that anymore. Lately I have been racing NMRA/NMCA races but it takes alot of $$$ to travel the whole circut. Looking to run mostly Divisionals and maybe some local association races.

My son is getting old enough to race the big car next year so he will be in a new Dragster trying his hand at brackets and S/C, would love to race divisional events with him, but dont want to do the S/G S/ST thing myself Just not into that.

Thanks...

Rick Leininger Jr. · 07-05-2010, 07:39 PM

As long as the head has a Ford part number you are OK.

SSDiv6 · 07-05-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Freddie

I have a Mustang that I would love to run one of the Modified classes with, my question is on the cylinder heads. I know I can not use the Dart Pro 1's I have now, but I have a chance to pick up a set of Ford Motorsport M6049-J302 heads. Are these legal? they have a Ford part #. I have not been able to get ahold of anyone at NHRA between my work hours and them in the midst of event after event and all.

I would love to try my hand at SS racing, but do not want to completely rebuild my whole setup just to fit in. I used to love racing Comp, but can not afford that anymore. Lately I have been racing NMRA/NMCA races but it takes alot of $$$ to travel the whole circut. Looking to run mostly Divisionals and maybe some local association races.

My son is getting old enough to race the big car next year so he will be in a new Dragster trying his hand at brackets and S/C, would love to race divisional events with him, but dont want to do the S/G S/ST thing myself Just not into that.

Thanks...

The J302 cylinder head is an old design from Alan Root. There are better heads available for your application. I would suggest that for starters, you consider the N351 cylinder head; although cast iron, you can run the lower classes.

astikhossw · 07-06-2010, 07:08 AM

find yourself one of the svo bucsh ford v-6's and run that in ss/cx or bx at 272 cid.

SSDiv6 · 07-06-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by astikhossw

find yourself one of the svo bucsh ford v-6's and run that in ss/cx or bx at 272 cid.

the engine is not competitive against the GM powered cars and parts are very hard to get.

buzzinhalfdozen · 07-06-2010, 10:19 AM

Ford V-6 is definately NOT competitive against the GM stuff, 20 year old technology just doesn't cut it. However the parts are readily avaliable also they seem to be very durable although slow. A gentleman in Colorado has most any part you would require. Joe

Bill Harris · 07-06-2010, 02:21 PM

Hey Freddie, you have a PM.

astikhossw · 07-06-2010, 02:22 PM

Well 'Joe your stuff seems to run pretty good for old stuff.And a head porter told me the 380-j head was pretty good when it sat next to some gm stuff in a comp engine.

SSDiv6 · 07-06-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by astikhossw

Well 'Joe your stuff seems to run pretty good for old stuff.And a head porter told me the 380-j head was pretty good when it sat next to some gm stuff in a comp engine.

It depends which head he was comparing it to...

buzzinhalfdozen · 07-06-2010, 02:43 PM

Yeah the J-380 head is not too bad, however to make these things really run requires alot of R&D which equals Cubic dollars. Truth be known I'm only aware of 3 guys running the Ford V-6 in drag racing, so not much developement going on. I've been fortunate enough to have several good freinds help me with my stuff or I'm sure it wouldn't run as well as it does. After this economy straightens out I may try and bring this stuff closer to the GM stuff until then I'm just glad the bad fast guys live far from me.Joe

07-05-2010, 07:14 PM	#1
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Ford Cylinder head ????? I have a Mustang that I would love to run one of the Modified classes with, my question is on the cylinder heads. I know I can not use the Dart Pro 1's I have now, but I have a chance to pick up a set of Ford Motorsport M6049-J302 heads. Are these legal? they have a Ford part #. I have not been able to get ahold of anyone at NHRA between my work hours and them in the midst of event after event and all. I would love to try my hand at SS racing, but do not want to completely rebuild my whole setup just to fit in. I used to love racing Comp, but can not afford that anymore. Lately I have been racing NMRA/NMCA races but it takes alot of $$$ to travel the whole circut. Looking to run mostly Divisionals and maybe some local association races. My son is getting old enough to race the big car next year so he will be in a new Dragster trying his hand at brackets and S/C, would love to race divisional events with him, but dont want to do the S/G S/ST thing myself Just not into that. Thanks...

07-05-2010, 07:39 PM	#2
Rick Leininger Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 162 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ford Cylinder head ????? As long as the head has a Ford part number you are OK.

07-06-2010, 07:08 AM	#4
astikhossw Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: moreno valley Ca Posts: 266 Likes: 2 Liked 20 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Ford Cylinder head ????? find yourself one of the svo bucsh ford v-6's and run that in ss/cx or bx at 272 cid.

07-06-2010, 10:19 AM	#6
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Ford Cylinder head ????? Ford V-6 is definately NOT competitive against the GM stuff, 20 year old technology just doesn't cut it. However the parts are readily avaliable also they seem to be very durable although slow. A gentleman in Colorado has most any part you would require. Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

07-06-2010, 02:21 PM	#7
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Ford Cylinder head ????? Hey Freddie, you have a PM. __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S

07-06-2010, 02:22 PM	#8
astikhossw Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: moreno valley Ca Posts: 266 Likes: 2 Liked 20 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Ford Cylinder head ????? Well 'Joe your stuff seems to run pretty good for old stuff.And a head porter told me the 380-j head was pretty good when it sat next to some gm stuff in a comp engine.

07-06-2010, 02:43 PM	#10
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Ford Cylinder head ????? Yeah the J-380 head is not too bad, however to make these things really run requires alot of R&D which equals Cubic dollars. Truth be known I'm only aware of 3 guys running the Ford V-6 in drag racing, so not much developement going on. I've been fortunate enough to have several good freinds help me with my stuff or I'm sure it wouldn't run as well as it does. After this economy straightens out I may try and bring this stuff closer to the GM stuff until then I'm just glad the bad fast guys live far from me.Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117