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86 5.0 engine question

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Hey guys, been doing some reasearch on my 86 motor and have found some limitaions for upgrades. I've discovered it has horrible heads and flat top piston design. I was looking to do the standard cam,intake, head upgrade thing(after mass air conversion) but have been told there would be a piston to valve clearance issue. I'm trying to keep from pulling the engine apart. Does anyone know of a combination that would work in my case?

Thanks in advance for any help!
 

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A bolt on blower.
 

NIKwoaC

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TrickFlow Twisted Wedge heads have different valve angles/positions than stock heads (and other aftermarket heads), and will supposedly fit on an '86 shortblock, even with a mild cam. This is probably the direction I'll be taking this winter with my car.
 
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yea, the tfs heads will work just fine...
 
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