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Mopar Performance Max Wedge heads for a 470 build

Posted By: Overdrive440

Mopar Performance Max Wedge heads for a 470 build - 07/20/11 05:51 PM

Has anybody here built an engine with the Mopar Performance P5007494 Max Wedge heads?

I am interested in using these heads to build an engine for my truck to use in some local sled pulls. The rules state: "Engine size is 480 cubic inches with +/- 2% for pump accuracy. Engine block and heads must be cast iron. Must have OEM casting numbers." To meet this, I am considering building a 470 stroker using my truck's 400 block and using these max wedge heads and an Indy 400-2 4150 single plane intake manifold, which, to me, meets the rules.

This being said, I have not found much information on building these heads, or who can best set these up. I am looking for tips and advice on using these heads, and what work they need to set them up, as they come bare. I'm not wanting to spend a fortune, but want a solid foundation to work with.
Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: Mopar Performance Max Wedge heads for a 470 build - 07/20/11 06:32 PM

Try contacting Bob Goerge Racing(a member on here ) and see if he has any expereinces with them
Posted By: ZIPPY

Re: Mopar Performance Max Wedge heads for a 470 build - 07/20/11 08:00 PM

Here's a thread about them, from awhile back:

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=0#Post6397899
Posted By: AndyF

Re: Mopar Performance Max Wedge heads for a 470 build - 07/21/11 02:54 AM

Dwayne Porter can set the heads up for you. Intake choices are going to stink. The Indy will fit but then the valley will be a mess to seal up.
Posted By: Overdrive440

Re: Mopar Performance Max Wedge heads for a 470 build - 07/24/11 12:01 AM

Quote:

Dwayne Porter can set the heads up for you. Intake choices are going to stink. The Indy will fit but then the valley will be a mess to seal up.




yeah, I read up on intake choices in one of your articles I believe. One option, I can fab up something that will work, or use my 440 core for building up.

I'll contact Dwayne Porter to see what he recommends.
Posted By: AndyF

Re: Mopar Performance Max Wedge heads for a 470 build - 07/24/11 01:15 AM

If you have a 440 block to use then you get a lot more intake choices. The cleanest setup with an RB block is to use the Mopar 337 intake. The 337 intake seals up the valley for a nice simple assembly. It is a low rise design but it makes plenty of power.
Posted By: Overdrive440

Re: Mopar Performance Max Wedge heads for a 470 build - 07/24/11 05:25 PM

Good to know for the intake. Thanks for the tip. I'll look into that.
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