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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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Well Im new here just made my first post in the introduction thread so I figured Id go ahead and start asking away.
Bought the car with everything already done. But this is what I know.
93 302 5.0 forged stock rods pistons
Heads 1975 351 windsor heads with roller rockers arms 1.6 ratio comp cams brand adjustable.
Cam Eldebrock performer rpm 302 hydraulic flat tappet -with lifters new 2007
Intake Eldebrock performer rpm alum intake

What I am looking to do is get a little more power for not a huge amount of money. If its possible. I was looking into a set of heads. Have done some reading and I think the edlebrock rpm heads is what I would like. But I need to know if they will just bolt on to what I have and no further item bought. If they are just straight swap. I am going to be building a set of zoomies for the car. I have to make those cause other headers will not work with the frame clearance. I know I will lose some back pressure because of that but its what I gotta do. If anyone can help me out and give me some input on what im wanting to do here I would greatly appreciate it.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Maybe I should say what would be a good set of heads to go with. Im ok with spending around $1000. Just dont really know what is just bolt in and what isn't.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Why the need for 'zoomies'?
What is so much different about your car than the thousands of others that have had headers installed?
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 08:17 AM
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Its not in a mustang. Its in a 1931 model a ford sedan. Even the roadster headers that are made to come out far enough to clear the frame I have issues with the tire hitting them.
Its a rat rod.
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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Anyone ever went with the pro com 190 cam?Talked to a guy and he said these are a new design that they have put out. Or at least the set he is selling is a new design.
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http://www.competitionracingsupply.c...led_heads.html
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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That's a sweet ride always wanted to build a rat rod. The eddy heads will bolt on fine also look into trick flow tw heads I got mine on sale at summit for just under a grand. Do some searching in forums and see what suits your needs plenty of info out there.
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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Can't really help you any, but can you post some pictures?
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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look at the trickflow cams. they are nice and very decent price $180 i think and split duration

i dont think you want edelbrock rpms, i think you might want performer 5.0's, those are the 1.9/1.6 valved heads

why do you think your '93 motor has forged pistons ? if yes...they are not stock. '93's had hyper pistons FYI

nice ride...welcome
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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Don't knock on hyper pistons. They were economical. More silicon is good for thermal expansion... but not for strength. Ford did what they did.... and I'm amazed my ranger has a 4-banger aluminum block.
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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I dont know anything about the motor just what the guy I bought it from has told me and that is what the list is on the first post. Im am so confused on what to do.



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