steel heads vs aluminum

[CamCam]

I would like to know the pro's and con's of using the steel 291 casting head for the 396/375 as opposed to using the replacement head from Chevy? this would be for a stock eliminator engine. thanks.

[B Parker]

More important then the head is the combo and the HP ratings. Is it a stick car and what body style Barry

[CamCam]

it's a 67 Camaro and it will be a stick.

Originally Posted by B Parker

More important then the head is the combo and the HP ratings. Is it a stick car and what body style Barry

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by CamCam

it's a 67 Camaro and it will be a stick.

Iron heads.

[B Parker]

With that combo Alan is dead on. Now the 2 million dollar question. Who are you going to let build it? As far as I'm concerned there are only a small handful I would even think about letting do that combo. Done right the car will fly with only a 385 hp rating. Your building an expensive combo. Remember even working on a budget it's cheaper to do it right once. If you cheap out and the car doesn't run the way you would like to. You will just spend more money the second time. Barry

[Mike Taylor 3601]

Good advice,B Parker, Once right is cost less than,2-3 wrong.
Mike Taylor 3601

[CamCam]

the short block is already done. I've been told the replacement heads are far better, I'm not looking at doing anything trick with the heads just wanted to know if the new heads are a better foundation to start with. so what should I expect by using the steel heads is there more to do to the steel heads to get them to perform. I'm a newbie so any help would be great.

Originally Posted by B Parker

With that combo Alan is dead on. Now the 2 million dollar question. Who are you going to let build it? As far as I'm concerned there are only a small handful I would even think about letting do that combo. Done right the car will fly with only a 385 hp rating. Your building an expensive combo. Remember even working on a budget it's cheaper to do it right once. If you cheap out and the car doesn't run the way you would like to. You will just spend more money the second time. Barry

[stage1scott]

The DeFranks may have a brand new never run set of those replacement steel heads for sale. Contact jimmy d on here or call jim at california car cover

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by CamCam

the short block is already done. I've been told the replacement heads are far better, I'm not looking at doing anything trick with the heads just wanted to know if the new heads are a better foundation to start with. so what should I expect by using the steel heads is there more to do to the steel heads to get them to perform. I'm a newbie so any help would be great.

You need Jimy Bridges, call 615-228-3516, and tell him I sent you.

[t.tosto]

Originally Posted by CamCam

the short block is already done. I've been told the replacement heads are far better, I'm not looking at doing anything trick with the heads just wanted to know if the new heads are a better foundation to start with. so what should I expect by using the steel heads is there more to do to the steel heads to get them to perform. I'm a newbie so any help would be great.

If you decide on Alum., have set of GM 401,s done by Mike Heintz for sale. If interested call 314 660 5684, have about 75 passes total.