I got a few parts hung together today just to see what issues I'll be running into. I've never done a cross ram on Indy heads before so I figured that I had better do some checking.

First thing I see is that I'll need to do a custom valley cover. That will turn the cross ram into an air gap manifold. Air gap cross ram! Doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.


One nice thing about the Indy heads is that they jack the cross ram up in the air far enough that tall valve covers clear just fine.

wow AndyF that would look awesome in my 72 dart. can i have it. lol but really that engine loks killer.best of luck to you and may the horsepower gods be kind to you this time. best of luck Mopar65

Dude.......that thing looks WICKED BAD

Looks great ! How do the ports line up ?

Andy,
Does it have a prayer of fitting under your hood or are you going to a scoop? Looks good in any case.

Well the bolt holes line up perfectly so I assume that the ports also line up fine. But that is one thing that I'll need to check.

These are the EZ heads that were CNC ported to Max Wedge size by Jeff at Modern Cylinder Head.

nice

Have you started to contemplate the throttle linkage yet ?

I have a new throttle linkage kit all designed and ready to go. I'll be selling them as soon as I get them into production. That was one of the reasons I bought this setup. R&D!

Andy, i'm sure your linkage will be very trick.....but i have to say, the OE stuff does in fact work perfectly on those things.

The OE stuff might work just fine but have you seen the price? List price for the reproduction linkage kit is over $300.

Here is a shot down the valve cover to show the clearance. Tall MP cover goes on even with studs.

Hey you got it!



I'm surprised you didn't paint it turquoise

Seriously though, that should work great once you get the valley pan in place. The air gap can only help.

Those 426 MW motors make some serious induction noise, it should howl and honk real good with 505CI.

looks awesome Andy! I need one of those.

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The OE stuff might work just fine but have you seen the price? List price for the reproduction linkage kit is over $300.

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count me in for lower prices.. ps..that is a wild looking air-gap

Nottin but KILLER. I only wish they made 'em for low decks

Low deck w/stage 6 heads can fit a crossram...

wow, those heads stick way up above the end walls of the block. did indy raise those ports that much?

i always kind of liked the looks of the crossram, especially on a motor like in the attachment.

I think you should make the valley tray with a tube of silicone on the end gap like the stock gaskets do. That is what all of the Max Wedge motors have, just like the Hemis and small block mopars