are heads really worth it?
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Cylinder heads and a matched cam are what make the power in an engine... of course the other things like manifold and induction will make a little difference too. But the main power builder is the heads and cam.
Every situation is different, but adding better heads and cam can add anywhere from 50-150hp depending on a lot of different factors... hell maybe more???
Just adding the heads alone? Again each motor is so radically different, but my guess would be a 10-75hp addition.
Every situation is different, but adding better heads and cam can add anywhere from 50-150hp depending on a lot of different factors... hell maybe more???
Just adding the heads alone? Again each motor is so radically different, but my guess would be a 10-75hp addition.
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Before you buy, talk to Jim Valako (OSO JimV). He can out preform the Dart CNC program. He will use the Dart Pro 1 intake and then do his own port work. Significant improvement...especially on the exhaust ports. It is worth a phone call.
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Big difference in power with 540s. It will cost you however. I put mine on the dyno with Dart Pro One aluminum heads and then after Jim V did his magic. Just in his porting, same head I picked up considerable hp.
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Give JimV a call, he can work his magic with those Merlins also. If your not going for just the weight savings of aluminum, it might be cost effective to have Jim work your Merlins. I am running his "Wedged" Merlin heads on my 468's and they make great power. It is worth the call just to talk to him.
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JimV wedged Merlin compared to a non-wedged Merlin
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JimV wedged Merlin compared to a non-wedged Merlin
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