what kind of power from 6.0 iron head.
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i may have access to a 1999 6.0 iron head motor with very low miles.i know these have great potential but what kind of power with cam and 5.3 truck heads?
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IMO, an iron headed engine will make more power than an aluminum headed engine, givin the same build up- compression and fuel. With that sayed, you are giving the edge to the iron head on this type of comparison. An iron head does a better job of hold heat in and heat is energy, hold heat in the chamber to create more power. But, with the aluminums ability to shed heat faster, it can withstand more static and dynamic compression and with that create more power on the same givin fuel. I think overall the aluminum headed engine is the way to go because of this and the addition of lighter weight.