Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Which Cylinder Heads ????

Bart,

I agree,,,,but he better be prepaired to spend a LOT OF MONEY! Mine needed lots of work from lots of issues. Like 10 bad valve guides new outta the box from herman, missing valve cover bolt holes, an accessory bolt hole drilled and tapped into the water jacket, The header bolt holes in the wrong location( had to oblong header holes and holes in gasket to make it work). And those were just the minor issues.

They do perform well though.

Davis

From: "baadass73gremlin@xxxxxxx" <baadass73gremlin@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wed, April 7, 2010 5:25:04 AM
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Which Cylinder Heads ????

Or if you REALLY want to boost some H.P go with a set of Herman Lewis alum heads.

Bart

In a message dated 4/7/2010 7:50:24 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, martin-davis@ sbcglobal. net writes:

Ed,

I assume since you mention the edelbrock heads, money isnt the real issue. That being said heres what I think and why.

I would not even think about using anything but an aluminum head. Why? The aluminum Head has a more modern design, Better shaped combustion chamber, better runner design, better cooling effect of the aluminum, less detonation better complete fuel burn. The cost is about 2 times the cost of rebuilding the iron heads but the benifit is 4 times better. Also later when you decide you would like more power, you can send the heads out for a port job and get quite a bit more outta your engine.

I hope I have been clear....It doesnt matter which heads you go with, you have to think what are your future goals?

Davis

From: "mrmopar00@yahoo. com" <mrmopar00@yahoo. com>
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Sent: Tue, April 6, 2010 4:07:54 PM
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Which Cylinder Heads ????

I would look an Eddy or indy SR head. Is it worth it to you to invest $ in the old iron head?
Olly

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From: Ed Veneck <edveneck@yahoo. com>

Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 16:02:59 -0700 (PDT)

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Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Which Cylinder Heads ????

Yes, the first set is the worst, needing new valves, seats, guides and springs. The set with the bridged rockets just needs a valve job on it.

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From: mrmopar00@yahoo. com <mrmopar00@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Which Cylinder Heads ????
To: BaadAssGremlins@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 5:56 PM

Do u have to put $ in the iron heads?
Olly

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From: Ed Veneck <edveneck@yahoo. com>

Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 15:36:59 -0700 (PDT)

To: Gremlin list<BaadAssGremlins@ yahoogroups. com>

Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] Which Cylinder Heads ????

I'm building a mild 401 street engine for my Gremlin, and I two heads to choose from. the first set is casting number 3216090 - from a 360/401 with 58cc chamber & stud rockets. The second is casting number 3231475 - from a 360/401 with 58cc chamber & bridged rockets. Which would be the better set of heads? I do plan on running a set of Roller Rocker Arms. Or should I just buy a set of Edelbrock Aluminum Heads.

Ed