351w in '86 TC?

[Tiggie]

Just a thought - where did the heads for the 351 go? Did you get them with it or just a short block? If you have the 69-74ish 351 heads, they are comparable to the GT-40's other than hardened seats. Not great but fair for a stock head.

The 289 HP heads should go to a collector. They are just regular 289 heads with screw in rocker arm studs and pockets for the valve springs. Valuable for show use and little else beside cruising.

[lincolnlarry]

Yup, found the numbers not that great. Only about 10cfm over the e7s.

[knucklehead0202]

Yeah buy real heads if you go 351, even the best motorsport crap is just that, crap. I have edelbrocks and may sell them off with my 347 shortblock to do an EFI 408. Nothing wrong with iron heads mind you, especially if you plan to boost it or throw some nitrous at it. Not sure where i'm at these days but really leaning toward a 351/408 due to better block and return on investment. If you want some edelbrocks I might make you a good deal on some....