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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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theres no replacement for displacement.....

but if you want to spend 350 on cams, 150 on rods, and 350 on heads (plus gaskets), you'd have a strong running motor.

you can spend 350 on cams, 150 on rods, 700+ on your 107 kit and have a higher numbers motor.

heads are nice, more cubes are nicer.
 
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Cometic .030 head gasket will give you a bump in compression too.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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Thanks I appreciate all the advice
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Cometic .030 head gasket will give you a bump in compression too.
yep, thats what im runnin
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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And, you could chat with FM, they have their B heads check out their site.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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And, you could chat with FM, they have their B heads check out their site.
again, for the $800 for their 'B' heads, you can buy more displacement. their B heads arent necessary for what it sounds like you want.

dont get bogged down with all the opinions on this forum. set a budget, ask about brands, find a tuner.

whats your budget lookin like?
what are you trying to acheive?
are you doing the work yourself?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by stupid_rope
again, for the $800 for their 'B' heads, you can buy more displacement. their B heads arent necessary for what it sounds like you want.

dont get bogged down with all the opinions on this forum. set a budget, ask about brands, find a tuner.

whats your budget lookin like?
what are you trying to acheive?
are you doing the work yourself?
Iffin I can save the scratch I'm going to do the level A heads.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Iffin I can save the scratch I'm going to do the level A heads.
not a bad choice. i can say big boyz is about $100 cheaper and do quality work. but, i know how people love FM on here and i know they do good work too
 
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not a bad choice. i can say big boyz is about $100 cheaper and do quality work. but, i know how people love FM on here and i know they do good work too
The reason for FM is I already have the PV and 555 so when I go 107" and heads it is a plug and play as far as maps. If I had the auto tune then it would be different story.
 
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The reason for FM is I already have the PV and 555 so when I go 107" and heads it is a plug and play as far as maps. If I had the auto tune then it would be different story.
yeah i understand
 
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