Venomus68

What modifications would I have to do to get the trick flows to fit?

nba1341

Very cool never seen all the parts spread out like that

Wouldnt you prefer to build the engine back up on a stand and then drop it back in the car? Like rtintwo said save your back and legs since you'll have hours of leaning into that engine bay

67t5ponycoupe

Trick flows are easy to put on. If you have an old school block it will require some small hole drilled into the deck of the block where the head goes on for coolant to flow. The directions are very clear with the heads. Other than that the heads are just like any other to put on.

tx65coupe

Why no comments about the Edelbrock heads. Thats why my car has and I like them.

nba1341

Did you have to make any modifications to anything before the edelbrock heads went on?


Thats what I look at most I rather be able to install heads in my garage without much difficulty.

blue66mustang

The Edelbrock heads with the .190 Intake valves will bolt right on. But if you plan on spinning it very high change the springs. They are pretty weak and only a single spring. The Trick Flow have a dual set up. One thing to remember is that if you go with TFS you will need TWO different pushrods. They are about .050 longer for the intake because of the valve placement.

kalli

same info here:
pushrods are tricky. they are totally different size to stock because of the re-orientation. you will need to be very accurate with the length checker. Further as mentioned the hole that needs drilling is very clear in document alright. When I was checking for heads (i ended up with a different engine, so never bought a set) I checked through the instructions of manufacturer to know what I can expect during the change. Further I'd contact the manufacturer on their opinion if it should fit or not and what needs be done.

As for the edelbrocks: I have the edelbrock rpm with 2.02 valves. drives nicely. so no complaints although I expected a bit more power, but I'm not sure if that's my fault.

MBDiagMan

From what I can see, he only has the heads off the motor. If he were planning on rebuilding or replacing the short block then taking it out would be best. These engine compartments are not crowded like modern cars. In this particular case I would be doing it the same way he is, dealing with it as an in frame. The only thing I might do different is that I would make darn sure that I miced the cylinders while the heads are off even though you can't do a thorough job with the pistons in place.

tx65coupe

They were put one when the late model 302 was rebuilt and I don't recall that anything special had to be done.