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351w heads vs gt40p heads?

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Old 05-06-2010, 08:48 PM
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Default 351w heads vs gt40p heads?

What heads would work better on a mild built 302? Mild meaning a cam, an Edelbrock lower and upper intake and bolt-ons?
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Old 05-07-2010, 03:36 PM
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Anyone?
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Old 05-07-2010, 03:51 PM
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they're pretty much the same heads performance wise but if I remember right, you don't need special headers or plug wires for the Windsor heads. for the money, look on Ebay or Racejunk for a set of used aluminum heads like Edelbrock Performers or Trick Flows. if it's a stock displacement mild engine, DON'T buy a set that have had massive port work done....it'll kill low end torque.


....unless you plan to build a stroker motor in the near future.
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If your trying to save money or something just buy some cheap Japanese heads off ebay
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Originally Posted by Force4
If your trying to save money or something just buy some cheap Japanese heads off ebay
Yes, do this so you can waste your time and money on doing it over when you replace the crap ebay heads for real ones.

GT40P heads flow better than 351 heads.
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So I'll just add the gt40p heads to my list of parts. Thanks for the info.
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Yeah not to mention the gt40p heads can be had for 400 bucks with a set of headers or you can save and get a really good set of aluminum heads which would be better yet
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