Re: The Age Old Cylinder Head Question
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09/25/20 08:20 AM
09/25/20 08:20 AM
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I am running a 78 440 in my pickup. Right now it has 516 heads on it, a cam of unknown origin,( perhaps it's an rv cam) and it runs fine. I am about to pull the engine to replace some seals and swap in a fresh Summit #6400 cam that is 214/224 duration at .050, with a lift of .445/.466. Basically a factory style Magnum cam. I've heard that I would be better off using an open chamber 452 head, rather than using the 516. The engine is a low mileage motor home mill with the low comp pistons. I would appreciate constructive thoughts on this. Thanks. You need the closed chamber heads NOT the open, if you are wanting to change heads I would get some Stealth heads, they flow better than what you have & have closed chamber, cant rebuild a set of stock iron heads for what the Stealths cost
Last edited by csk; 09/25/20 08:24 AM.
1968 Charger COLD A/C Hilborn EFI 512ci 9.7 compression, Stealth heads, 4.10 gear A518 ODtrans 4100lb,10.93 full street car trim 2020 T/A 392 Stock 11.79 @ 114.5
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Re: The Age Old Cylinder Head Question
[Re: CSK]
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09/25/20 09:12 AM
09/25/20 09:12 AM
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I am running a 78 440 in my pickup. Right now it has 516 heads on it, a cam of unknown origin,( perhaps it's an rv cam) and it runs fine. I am about to pull the engine to replace some seals and swap in a fresh Summit #6400 cam that is 214/224 duration at .050, with a lift of .445/.466. Basically a factory style Magnum cam. I've heard that I would be better off using an open chamber 452 head, rather than using the 516. The engine is a low mileage motor home mill with the low comp pistons. I would appreciate constructive thoughts on this. Thanks. You need the closed chamber heads NOT the open, if you are wanting to change heads I would get some Stealth heads, they flow better than what you have & have closed chamber, cant rebuild a set of stock iron heads for what the Stealths cost I agree, you need the closed chambered heads. If you want to make them a little better put 1.74" exhaust valves in them, they already have the 2.08" intakes.
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Re: The Age Old Cylinder Head Question
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09/25/20 09:18 AM
09/25/20 09:18 AM
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If the valve guides and seats are still good in your 516s Id have a valve job done or at least hand lap the valves and seats. New springs and call it a day. If the guides and seats need replacing then your getting into some $$$. If your good with a die grinder you could smooth out casting irregularities in the int and exh ports. Not a Hog job mind you just removing rough as cast finish and sharp edges.
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