Now I see what all the hype is over with aluminum heads. Jeez! The ONLY things in my combo that changed were the heads, MAF, and injectors...everything else was left alone. The car pulls very noticeably harder now, especially midrange and up top. Not sure what I gained on the low end, because with Thumper's ported E7's I had a killer low end already due to the great velocity. It sure feels nice to shed weight and pick up HP all at one time! I'm trying not to get on it too much, but I did a few quick bursts in 3rd and 4th gear and I can't believe how much harder the car pulls away from "objects in mirror," LOL. I'm thoroughly impressed.
Another thing I'm very pleased with is that the car got louder!! I noticed that the exhaust got louder after the ported heads and cam were installed last time, but back then I had Flowmasters. I got tired of my always-rusting chrome tips a few months ago so I bought Jesse's Magnaflow catback and the car got quieter, which I didn't really mind but I'll admit I missed sounding as intimidating as I did with the Flowmasters. Well, the AFR's took care of that because the car not only idles louder, but at WOT it's sick...the LT's/ProChamber sound so sweet...I'm actually glad I don't have louder mufflers than I do now because my car is daily driven and I don't want to be hassled by the cops all the time.
Anyway, now the car pulls harder than Ron Jeremy's you-know-what and I just have to wonder how long it'll be until I want to go faster. I'm basically done with the bolt-ons...I need to get some LCA's and C/C plates before my new springs/struts/shocks go on and that'll satisfy me in the suspension area. One thing I DO need soon is a clutch and an aluminum driveshaft. My clutch is letting out close to the top, and I've got a pretty intense driveline vibration from 2,400-2,600 or so. Too bad the prices on aluminum driveshafts have gone up so much
, I guess I'll look for a slightly used one.
Well, just wanted to update you guys and tell anyone that is thinking of buying these heads to DO IT! If you don't already have a cam, or if you have a mild one, I'd suggest calling Ed Curtis and having a custom made for your setup (like everyone doesn't know that already, LOL). I'm sure I would have been happy with TF Twisted Wedges or the new Edelbrocks but Jesse gave me a great deal on these w/less than 200 miles on them so I snagged `em. No regrets...
Another thing I'm very pleased with is that the car got louder!! I noticed that the exhaust got louder after the ported heads and cam were installed last time, but back then I had Flowmasters. I got tired of my always-rusting chrome tips a few months ago so I bought Jesse's Magnaflow catback and the car got quieter, which I didn't really mind but I'll admit I missed sounding as intimidating as I did with the Flowmasters. Well, the AFR's took care of that because the car not only idles louder, but at WOT it's sick...the LT's/ProChamber sound so sweet...I'm actually glad I don't have louder mufflers than I do now because my car is daily driven and I don't want to be hassled by the cops all the time.
Anyway, now the car pulls harder than Ron Jeremy's you-know-what and I just have to wonder how long it'll be until I want to go faster. I'm basically done with the bolt-ons...I need to get some LCA's and C/C plates before my new springs/struts/shocks go on and that'll satisfy me in the suspension area. One thing I DO need soon is a clutch and an aluminum driveshaft. My clutch is letting out close to the top, and I've got a pretty intense driveline vibration from 2,400-2,600 or so. Too bad the prices on aluminum driveshafts have gone up so much
, I guess I'll look for a slightly used one.Well, just wanted to update you guys and tell anyone that is thinking of buying these heads to DO IT! If you don't already have a cam, or if you have a mild one, I'd suggest calling Ed Curtis and having a custom made for your setup (like everyone doesn't know that already, LOL). I'm sure I would have been happy with TF Twisted Wedges or the new Edelbrocks but Jesse gave me a great deal on these w/less than 200 miles on them so I snagged `em. No regrets...
..Just jiving ya some...Its nice to know theres a SOTP dif....
