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matthami
Joined: 26 Jan 2007
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Location: Rochester, MN
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| Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:53 pm Post subject: #5 heads |
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I was wondering if anybody knew the horsepower potential of the #5 small block heads without doing anything beyond just standard reconditioning? I found a set that looks like they are ready to bolt on. However, I have another motivated buyer competing with me so a fast response would be greatly appreciated. I'm at a crossroads on deciding whether to put a small block Olds or a big block Chevy and this will probably be the deciding factor as I have found it dang near impossible to find the #5 heads and here is a pair right there in front of me.
I am shooting for 450-550HP. Would it be realistic for the #5s? |
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88 Coupe
Joined: 15 Feb 2004
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Location: Southern California
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| Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:38 pm Post subject: Re: #5 heads |
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matthami wrote: ........ potential of the #5 small block heads without doing anything beyond just standard reconditioning? ........
Depends on your definition of "standard", and the engine combination they will be used on.
Quote: ........ this will probably be the deciding factor ........
I am having a little trouble believing you are serious.
Quote: ........ I am shooting for 450-550HP. Would it be realistic for the #5s?
Depends on a lot of factors. Biggest is, how you are going to use it.
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Lux Blue
Joined: 10 Feb 2007
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Location: Austin,Texas-center of the universe
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| Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:00 am Post subject: Re: #5 heads |
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Woah!
I have a suggestion.
Find a 455.
Install Edelbrock or Batten heads
a "midrangey" camshaft
a 2500 r.p.m. Stall converter.
Decent Headers
Exhaust no bigger than 2.5 inches
a Demon Carb (I personally like the 750 D.P.)
and you had better have the Transmission to back it up.
and cash for tires.
because a 455 with good heads built for Midrange will murder Big Block Chevies on a routine Basis.
"500 horsepower out of a 455 olds os about as difficult as falling off a log"-Joe Mondello |
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88 Coupe
Joined: 15 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:07 pm Post subject: Re: #5 heads |
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Lux Blue wrote: ........ Find a 455 ........
His choice is between a 350 Olds, and a 454.
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