• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Help with alumCJ heads!! please

  • Thread starter Thread starter quartermileking
  • Start date Start date Apr 19, 2011

quartermileking

New Member
Feb 21, 2011
16
0
0
Apr 19, 2011
#1
  • Apr 19, 2011
  • #1
I just started putting my 460 Stroker together, after 2 years of buying all parts. after 7000$ ouch im there. Already runnin in to probs. First put my APR studs in block, went to put my alum cobrajet heads on the studs are diff then reg 460 studs now I have to eat them?around 250$ gone. Then im ready to buy a pair of Hooker Super Comp headers new in box on line 350$ great deal I look and the flange is diff on these heads that i have deff ford cj.some one said i may have to run chevy headers. Im getting pissed already


. Does anyone know what i an talking about and can help?My cuzin runs same set up but ironheads not cj and his headers wont match the flanges on my heads he has kooks headers.Thanks guys!
 

Rick 91GT

Mustang Master
Nov 29, 1999
9,692
95
99
PA
Apr 19, 2011
#2
  • Apr 19, 2011
  • #2
Can you post a few pics of what you have...
 

Rick 91GT

Mustang Master
Nov 29, 1999
9,692
95
99
PA
Apr 19, 2011
#3
  • Apr 19, 2011
  • #3
What ARP pt# do you have?
 

quartermileking

New Member
Feb 21, 2011
16
0
0
Apr 20, 2011
#4
  • Apr 20, 2011
  • #4
Thanks Ric / Help on A460 heads //

Rick thanks I fig some of it out . What I have is a pair of A460-heads. They are 2" taller then castiorn cj heads.Then I noticed the bolt holes for the a460 head are stagerd the reg cj heads holes are side by side for the headers to bolt up. Now im thinking is this going to be to high with the valvecovers on that its not going to leave any room for the brakemaster c. Someone told me i might have to move itto the inside of the car noway there must be somthin diff i can do. Thanks for your help i have to slow down Iam so close i want it together tonight put down 10sec pass tomm . Im sure we all have had that feelin.Than
 
J

junkyardwarrior

Well-Known Member
Jan 10, 2011
400
113
63
Apr 21, 2011
#5
  • Apr 21, 2011
  • #5
Yes. A460's use BBC exhaust port pattern. Custom headers usually if the engine is installed in a Ford chassis because most companies don't offer a BBC into a Ford car-not to mention that the BBF is wider/taller than a BBC anyway which adds insult to injury.

10's? LOL...with any kind of cam & compression, plus the right intake & exhaust, I've seen A460 engines run mid 7's in the 1/4 mile on a heavy dragster. Good heads. Friend of mine runs a 514" with the OLD CJ aluminum heads (not the A heads), 1050 dominator on gas in a 3100 lb Mustang-and he's run some 8.90's. And....years ago when they let us, I rode with him down the track, holding a 10# nitrous bottle against my chest while we went 5.51/133 in the 1/8 mile. Wheels WAY up at the line (bumper dragger-literally). He was upset that he scratched up the rear bumper cover.

10 sec timeslip is SIMPLE with a A-head big block. Well, if it's built right anyway. Take your time and it'll reward you in the end!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

6
Hey all,I’m putting together a 302 for my 1968 Mustang and wanted to post the combo + some questions to make sure I’m not missing crucial
  • 68_Disgustang
  • Feb 22, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
760
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jun 20, 2026
gray owl
G
Electrical Innovate PSB-1 is DOA? Am I an idiot? All plausable. Please Help
  • Dontknowchit
  • Apr 26, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
425
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 26, 2025
Dontknowchit
3
Eight inches is enough for me...
  • 351MooseStang
  • Nov 27, 2025
  • 1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech
Replies
5
Views
534
1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech Mar 2, 2026
Bullitt347
0
V6 to V8 Swap info
  • 02_2v_Curtis
  • Jan 11, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
645
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jan 11, 2026
02_2v_Curtis
0
help me understand calibrated maf sensors and injectors
  • stackz
  • Sep 21, 2024
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
21
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Feb 7, 2026
AeroCoupe
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?