Re: Best big block heads for a 500 cid
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I will get this started and suggest using the Moparts.com search feature and look at Trick Flow heads, TF240, TF270, The customers desired results are important, torque converter stall speed, gears, car weight, etc. I am going to start a new thread on low rpm stroker torque to help answer this question.
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Re: Best big block heads for a 500 cid
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What do you mean by best? Is this going to be a race engine or a street engine? You said street engine but you posted the thread in the race section so you're going to get answers that are all over the place.
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Re: Best big block heads for a 500 cid
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Seems like the no brainer slam dunk hot “street” head....... for a car that’s more street than race would be the TF240.
If the emphasis is more on “making power”, then it’s time to start thinking MW sized ports....... understanding that using parts to exploit the MW sized ports are going to somewhat compromise the street manners.
A lot of it just comes down to what you’re trying to build. A street friendly pump gas stroker making 640tq/550hp can easily be done with some cleaned up E Streets and a nice cam.
If you’re trying to make solidly over 600hp, then it’s just easier with better heads.
68 Satellite, 383 with stock 906’s, 3550lbs, 11.18@123 Dealer for Comp Cams/Indy Heads
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Re: Best big block heads for a 500 cid
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The TF’s are cnc ported....... and IMO are going to be fine as is for 95% of the people looking to build motors where the bulk of use will be driving down the road.
Being used with pump gas CR’s, and a power brake friendly cam...... the heads aren’t likely going to be the main limiting factor for how much power is being made.
68 Satellite, 383 with stock 906’s, 3550lbs, 11.18@123 Dealer for Comp Cams/Indy Heads
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Re: Best big block heads for a 500 cid
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my . Source CNC or TF240 . If it is A12 clone inc 6 pack . If more power required Tf270 . Then choice is stock look head or not . Don't forget not all rockers seem to be happy with the TF heads , they recommend a specific brand /model . My Source heads ran fine on my first 505 Tex
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Re: Best big block heads for a 500 cid
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For my own car I'd use TF 240 heads. For a customer car I might go with Edelbrock heads. Can you explain why?
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Re: Best big block heads for a 500 cid
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You asked for recommendations for a reasonable priced head that flows better than stock. I don’t see any reason where a Edelbrock is a better idea unless you score a used decent set. An Edelbrock is not ready out of the box. By the time it is ready, you may as well have gotten the CNC ported head that already likely has the springs, locks, and retainers that are needed. Not to mention the casting quality and quality control of Edelbrock has gone to s*^#.
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