TTOTM - Small blocks
#31
I just read in MCG about new small block heads from Starfighter motorsports , they use all stock rockers & covers but are extremely high flowing heads , you can contact them at 909-657-8382
#32
Admin
Yes it is possible , but Why do it ........ the head will bolt on , you need to use AMC lifters & hollow pushrods to oil the rockers & valves & you need a different intake as the intake bolt angle is different . The better solution is to use the 87-92 308 casting heads these offer the swirl ports & the stronger shaft rockers , i swapped a set of ported x heads for ported 308s with 2.02 valves on a 68 340 & we gained 41 RWHP on the dyno so over 50 hp at the crank with no other mods !!
I think some of the members on here have done this swap or were looking into it.
Those are impressive gains BTW!
#33
Mopar Lover
the heads on my 318 came off a 76 360 2bbl the van was set up with a factory towing package.
my first swap was replacing the lean burn heads on my 77 diplomat
at the time i was running a old tranchula style 2 bbl i got from a challenger in a junk yard 25 yrs ago.
my brother ported/polished a old carter 2bbl and we did some jet rod adjustments too it on these lean burn heads/w headers/duals the performance was impressive when i swapped the heads wow
then i did a engine bay rebuild
new comp cams intake bearings oil pump seals heads awesome
then pulled the heads and ported them took my time/weekend used the vermont american 3 pc. stone set from the local box store and with some inside gauges and a micrometer
it was relatively easy the material is very machinable its that extra nickle...
when we did this last rebuild i was tempted to put larger vales in it but was concerned about vacuum and low rpm issues associated with large flowing heads
after talking with an old timer at the jeggs phone center decided to stay with the original size valves just under cut stems
im glad i did with the cam setup it is very torky stabbing the throttle at 2200 the car just raises up once im finished with the 518/390 swap its really going to come together
back in my high school days throwing a set of 360 heads on any 318 was a wake up call
my first swap was replacing the lean burn heads on my 77 diplomat
at the time i was running a old tranchula style 2 bbl i got from a challenger in a junk yard 25 yrs ago.
my brother ported/polished a old carter 2bbl and we did some jet rod adjustments too it on these lean burn heads/w headers/duals the performance was impressive when i swapped the heads wow
then i did a engine bay rebuild
new comp cams intake bearings oil pump seals heads awesome
then pulled the heads and ported them took my time/weekend used the vermont american 3 pc. stone set from the local box store and with some inside gauges and a micrometer
it was relatively easy the material is very machinable its that extra nickle...
when we did this last rebuild i was tempted to put larger vales in it but was concerned about vacuum and low rpm issues associated with large flowing heads
after talking with an old timer at the jeggs phone center decided to stay with the original size valves just under cut stems
im glad i did with the cam setup it is very torky stabbing the throttle at 2200 the car just raises up once im finished with the 518/390 swap its really going to come together
back in my high school days throwing a set of 360 heads on any 318 was a wake up call
Last edited by Gorts 5th; 09-30-2012 at 07:21 AM.
#35
Don't use a hi Vol oil pump unless you have a 7-8 qt oil pan... KB pistons would be fine for a 3-400 HP street motor. Those MP cams have been around for years.. There may be better choices. PROPER CAM BREAKIN IN MANDATORY The 268/272 would probably work with your stock trans converter. 280 starts to get to where you need a Higher stall and gears
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