Getting these heads, what else do I need?

[5.Woahhh]

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=M6049X306 1&source=sc

I know their not TFTW, or AFR's but I don't have the cash for them. So what else do I need to build these heads? What rockers, ect? Links are appreciated.

Also what side push rods? I'm tryig to order all of this at once so is there a way to tell what size I would need?

Thanks!

 

[Mr. OAM]

The link doesn't go to any heads. Please post another.

Pushrod length will have to be measured after you have rockers and lifters.


Steve

 

[Schiffy]

The link doesn't go to any heads. Please post another.

Pushrod length will have to be measured after you have rockers and lifters.


Steve

X's 2

 

[5.Woahhh]

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=M6049X307 1&comp=LRS

Hope that works. So I would need to order push-rods after I have everything else?

 

[Javi]

whats your budget for heads?

 

[5.Woahhh]

whats your budget for heads?

It just got alot higher. I thought that was for the set. God I'm stupid :hammer: . I just want a good aluminum heads but don't want to pay a ton.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Shop the corral, you can find AFR's and Twisted Wedges for about 800 bucks pretty easy.

 

[5.Woahhh]

Shop the corral, you can find AFR's and Twisted Wedges for about 800 bucks pretty easy.

I plan on it! I just need to get a base line for everythng I want. Any money I can save afterwards is good!

 

[ScottyDsntKnow]

I was going to say... $1000+ for X heads is ****ing stupid, no offense to you lol. I got a set of Edel RPMs in great shape for $700 shipped from the Corral. I have them paired with a XE270HR-112 cam(used from the Corral for $175) and a Tmoss ported Cobra intake(not sure what he's charging now but its not more than $250 for a full blown portjob). Anyway there are deals to be had out there as you can see. I paid about $1400 combined for my HCI and I'd say about another $400-$500 for things like pushrods, water pump, timing chain etc...

An HCI isn't cheap but you don't have to pay $2500+ for a TFS kit or something. Just make sure that the heads you buy will clear stock pistons if that's what you're using. Also get a set of heads with stud mounted rockers. SO much easier then pedestal mounts.

As for what else you need:

-Adjustable pushrod checker to measure for proper pushrod length
-Solid checking lifter for pushrod measuring(an old lifter converted to a checking lifter works well)
-Digital caliper to measure the pushrod if it isn't marked
-Hardened 1 piece pushrods
-Timing chain
-ARP head bolts or Studs
-Gaskets
-Degree wheel to degree your cam
-Rockers
-Possibly some Joe Heck SN95 valve covers if your stock ones won't clear aftermarket rockers on aftermarket heads
-New plugs and wires are a good idea
-Moly lube, Black RTV, assembly lube

Probably a few other things I'm forgetting.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Shop the corral, you can find AFR's and Twisted Wedges for about 800 bucks pretty easy.

I plan on it! I just need to get a base line for everythng I want. Any money I can save afterwards is good!

The best thing you can do is save up about 1400 bucks, and watch like a hawk, either lowball someone who doesn't sell their stuff right away, or wait for someone who lowballs themselves.