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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 04:26 PM
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Question *Poll* What head are the best for 427 ??

What head are the best for 427? What heads are you using on your 427+CI motor. List your dyno numbers and other parts on the motor. Thanks
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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C5R heads.
What kinda question is that.
Everyone knows the answer.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 05:05 PM
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C5R heads.
What kinda question is that.
Everyone knows the answer.
I haven't seen a set of C5R heads for sale in a long long time. I know cartek stage 5 heads are getting 575RWHP out of ther heads with Fast 90 intake and TB. Those heads are 4500
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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The best heads are the ones that best fit your application. What is your application and the goals of the applicaton?
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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The best heads are the ones that best fit your application. What is your application and the goals of the applicaton?
Yup! In the case of my cheap ***, the "best" heads for my 427 buildup are some year old Absolute Speed Stage II LS1 heads that only flow around 300 cfm. Luckily if you get the bottom end right, you can change heads all you want later.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CANNIBAL
The best heads are the ones that best fit your application. What is your application and the goals of the applicaton?
Exactly
You need to pick a Head and Cam combination to work together.First you need a goal..Top end HP or torque monster,daily driver or race only,ect. ect.
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