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Machine small intakes or get 3.2 heads?
So I started this thread over in the tech forum and didn't get a whole lot of replies so I'll ask over here. For a street car with some autoX work, am I better having my small intake SC heads ported to increase HP and rev range, or should I get a set of 3.2 heads and have them totally rebuilt. The known factor is that the 3.0 heads were redone 10k ago so guides, valves, seats should all still be goood. I am upgrading the engine w/ an S mod cam and new pistons.
This is what I learned from one other pelican...... Originally Posted by EarlySport A long time ago I recall reading an article in European Car magazine that used a lot of flow bench data that comprehensively showed that ported SMALL port heads were the best flowing. I think this maybe because the small port heads can be opened up to a larger size and the port can be raised while doing so, providing a more direct path. Of course the manifold would have to be ported as well to match. I am soon to rebuild a 3.0 and I have small port heads standard, but I've bought a set of 3.2 heads as well. Not sure yet which way to go, so I'm interested to see what other feedback is posted. Done on 912 engines a lot, You can angle cut the head intake flange 7 degrees and cut the port to match which will help straighten out the flow, carbs are tipped out a bit.. __________________ |
good question. I've always heard the 3.2 heads flow REALLY well.
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Again, I'm not building a race motor so if there are any special techniques to opening my small intakes while preserving power in the 3-4k range, I'm all ears. |
No Clue
Interested in feedback on this same topic as well...
Gordo |
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