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Old 11-15-2001, 10:32 PM
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I'm trying to match everything up with my combo. Which set of heads would work well with a 224/224 .566/.566 112 cam? I'd also like have the shave and raise the compression when running this cam. 11:1 sound like a good idea? From the looks of it, i'd need a set of heads flowing well on both sides.

Any recommendations??? GTP? Cartek? IRS?


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[quote]Originally posted by DamianLS1:
<strong>I'm trying to match everything up with my combo. Which set of heads would work well with a 224/224 .566/.566 112 cam? I'd also like have the shave and raise the compression when running this cam. 11:1 sound like a good idea? From the looks of it, i'd need a set of heads flowing well on both sides.

Any recommendations??? GTP? Cartek? IRS?


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Josh</strong><hr></blockquote>

You know who I would recommend for heads. LOL <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> I would defintely look into running around 11.0:1 with that cam for reasons we discussed earlier. That setup should do pretty well if you match everyhing together (gearing, etc.).

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Default Re: Which set of heads would be matched best w/ a 224 big lift cam?

i was thinking bout this too...GTP Stage 2 Heads/Thunder 224 Cam.....how much might this run me from Thunder?? how would this setup to a little shot of the juice?? maybe a 100 shot minimum??
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Default Re: Which set of heads would be matched best w/ a 224 big lift cam?

I would probably have the same reccomendation as Jason, but really as long as the porter/shop of your choice is competent and customer service oriented I would talk to them and tell them what kind of lift you are running/get their input on it. Ultimately the heads need to work with the cam in unison.


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ARE Stage 1 heads are equiv. to most others Stage 2 heads. Check them out on my web site.
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[quote]Originally posted by mikey:
<strong>ARE Stage 1 heads are equiv. to most others Stage 2 heads. Check them out on my web site.</strong><hr></blockquote>

what springs do they use and what kinda flow #s you getting?
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Joe Prince has ported my stage 1 heads to match the TR 224 cam. I'm having PCM issues, but will be getting dyno/wideband tuned in 2 weeks. e-mail me and I'll let you know the results.
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GTP heads and cam all the way! Let me know if I can help. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0"> I used to work there and still work hand in hand with Craig as well as use his products.
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I'm happy with my MMS 2x heads. <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> I think your choice is between GTP and MMS, the other vendors charge too much.
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[quote]Originally posted by Terry Burger:
<strong>I think your choice is between GTP and MMS, the other vendors charge too much.</strong><hr></blockquote>

JPR will be in the same price range as MMS. They are less, but they will be about the same with upgraded springs to handle the TR cam. 290 CFM at .550 lift. <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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[quote]Originally posted by Ragtop 99:
<strong>Joe Prince has ported my stage 1 heads to match the TR 224 cam. I'm having PCM issues, but will be getting dyno/wideband tuned in 2 weeks. e-mail me and I'll let you know the results.</strong><hr></blockquote>

I am very interested in what you find out. I have the thunder racing cam as well. I was thinking about this as well.




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