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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 08:46 AM
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gOTCHA LOOKIN! Why not use 6.0 iron heads? I know they will retain more heat but wouldn't this solve the problem of the heads warping between the studs? I wish someone would give this a try since they are so cheap. Any thoughts?
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 08:48 AM
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I do not run different metal heads to block, like in any iron block, I would run iron heads, aluminum block = aluminum heads, the metals heat and warp differently, and if un matched, thats what will cause the big problems of cracking, gasket falure, ect...
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 08:57 AM
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First why go back to old school? you'd be taking a BIG step back.
'Also i thought i heard the 6.0 heads are a little more meaty the the 5.7's.
And next i havent heard to many warping heads latly. The only one ive ever heard to warp a head was raymer, he's making that much power now and isnt haveing an issue., which makes me believe that it was his old (ed right) tune.
Harlan hasnt had a problem with his heads warping, making that 700rwhp on the stang dyno.
We will have to see later when he gets his new set up together what happens.
Dang it he is always 2-3 steps ahead of everyone else.
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 08:59 AM
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good points!! my "14% permanent disability" must be in my head and not in my back as they claim
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 09:04 AM
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Well least your back on the boards and planning to get your ride back together. Im still trying to catch you were you left off, but im close...
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 11:04 AM
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We will see if it was a tuning issue with Rob's old motor in the next 6 months. I am going to be using the 404 with either a DFI or Motec setup and plan to have the car up and running with that combination by the beginning of the year.

Scott
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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I do not run different metal heads to block, like in any iron block, I would run iron heads, aluminum block = aluminum heads, the metals heat and warp differently, and if un matched, thats what will cause the big problems of cracking, gasket falure, ect...
then i guess everyone in most professional racing associations have it all wrong then? Mating aluminum heads to an iron block hasn't ever been an issue for anyone i know ever. Hell GM put aluminum heads on their LT1 block. Dont be so close minded
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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oh hell Jimmy....don't give me the idea I could be right the "Hell GM put aluminum heads on their LT1 block" slapped me right in the face with a fact
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