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09-07-2016, 07:10 AM | #31 |
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Re: 1971 Buick 455 GS F/SA G/SA Build
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09-07-2016, 08:30 AM | #32 | |
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I really didn't see any other way, considering how many times those heads will be on and off the bench, repeatability will be very important, I should have some as run flow numbers soon. |
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09-07-2016, 02:59 PM | #33 |
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Can't wait, I can imagine some must be concerned with you showing "secrets" lol!
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Intake flowed @ 28 inches 4.350 bore SF 600 bench .200 120 .300 177 .400 207 Exhaust flowed @ 28 inches 4.350 bore SF 600 bench no pipe .200 95 .300 124 .400 143 .460 149 As you can see I've got a real power maker here............. |
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09-09-2016, 05:42 PM | #35 |
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Where are the flow figures for .100 lift? Are these the heads off the car that have a "normal" 3 angle valve job or untouched as produced at the factory? As my post a few years ago mentioned I improved my low lift flow substantially at the expense of a small amount of loss at .400 lift. This helped my car measurably. Since that time i have done more experimenting with valve jobs, back cuts, etc. with surprising results. The oem valve seat is 45 degrees, right? I would try a 37 degree and lots of experimenting with "different" types of valves. Oh yeah, make sure the heads are cut close to minimum cc's before anything is done (saves surprises later). Ron.
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09-09-2016, 11:29 PM | #38 |
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Maybe I'm missing something here. I thought valve seat angles had to be within 1 degree of the factory angle.
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That 1 degree refers to the valve inclination angle (I.e. the angle of the valve stem in the guide), not the valve seat angle. Any valve job is permitted as of (I think) 2009 in stock eliminator. Ron.
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Thanks. That changes my line of thinking.
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