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So on another post Brent suggested not cluttering another's post. It kinda started again so I am doing what was suggested. This only pertains to Cleveland engines
So first let me say I am no way an engine builder/machinist/head flower etc.. Wish I was though. This is no way a discussion to bash anyone thinking or experiences. I respect everyone here and have embraced alot of your guys knowledge,experiences and stories. So with that said lets begin:
Alot of people here being new to the forum or already members either doing a new build or looking to change from stock heads to aluminium heads look for more seasoned/experienced members for info and recommendations. What they are looking for (like I was when younger) is guidance to what works best. Well there is no definitive answer to that because every build and application is different. What I see alot are questions about Trick Flow heads vs all other heads. Some people are hard set on one item may it be a particular brand or style. Everyone here has a budget and a need. I would say most on here the needs tend to be more towards drag racing but some need guidance to street applications too. I have been guilty of saying "you need this because this is what I have" That usually wont help someone who needs a street application. So here is open discussion topic and feel free to add any other question or topics
1) What are some great engine combos you have put together for yourself or a customer? This includes total cost with whatever heads/ bottom end kits/ balancing/ intakes /what the machine work would cost at your rate if your a builder and dyno time if you offer it? This can be for street - street/strip/ full race. Dyno results and graphs are cool to show.
2) When it comes to heads, what particular cylinder head would you use on any particular combo you want to share? For instance, If one was to build a stock stroke or a 383 or 393 or 408 , what have you guys put together induction vs stroke and how much did it cost and how reliable was it? This is probably geared towards the street - street/strip people looking for guidance.
3) When it comes to cylinder head choice, what head(s) do you recommend and why? Weather its cost, quality, features or ease of buying?
4) What order would someone start a new build? Some say build the bottom end first then the heads. Some say buy the heads then build the bottom end. Some even say build around what cam you want to run. Ideally you would want to build it all at once but not everyone can do that. How about with a stock stoke engine - buying the cylinder heads first but planning on a stroker later but you want to make sure you get good heads for the stroker? How about the reverse order with bottom end first then heads?
5) Over all what cylinder heads do you prefer the most and for what builds and why you prefer those heads? Same with stroker kits , intakes and different style cams like solid/hydro flat vs solid/hydro roller.
I know this is alot of reading and there are endless builds and possibilities that can be made. All info , suggestions and criticism is welcome on this post. Of coarse staying on topic is ideal but if someone strays off topic, its ok- god only knows I have done it a few to many times. I think the more builds in detail in a more centralized post might help with straying off topic in others build post. Might help people that surf the forums be able to just go to this post for ideas and instead of having to ask 100 questions, they might just have 1 or 2 questions to a member for details. Maybe I'm right - maybe I'm wrong guess time will tell. Also, for someone who does have a question, ask away.
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