Talked into the heads

[Paul Perreca]

Instead of porting the E7's, you've all talked me into buying aftermarket heads. I shall. !!! . I feel better about myself, i went to atco thursday night, and there was a stang running 12.9 w/ edlebrock heads, typhoon intake, and the F cam, and 70mm throttle body, 76mm C&L mass air meter, thats all on street tires as well, i couldn't believe it.

 

[Paul Perreca]

oh yea, i forgot to post my question.....

I am almost CERTAIN i'll spend the 1150 and get the TFS TW heads, because I have heard NOTHING but GREAT stuff about them, but i was wondering if there were any better choices considering my following mods...

Cobra Upper Lower
70mm throttlebody
76mm C&L Mass air
E303 Camshaft
UD pulleys
mac headers
o/r H
Flows

You all helped me give up on the E7's, now help me decide what to use instead!!!!!!!!!
Paul Perreca

 

[super302]

custom cam would help, but not necessary, also might as well have that intake ported

The TW heads are awesome, heard nothing but good about them

 

[old_blue]

I would still go afr's if it were me.

 

[Black 93 Fox]

I have the TFS track heat kit. Get the track heat heads they can handle more lift from a cam then the regular twisted wedge heads. So if later on you decided to get a bigger cam they will most likely take it. I love the heads I felt bad shelling all thoes 100 dollar bills but it all went away when I opened that box and seen thoes SHINEY HEADS. You'll love the heads.

 

[Paul Perreca]

yea everyone on here convinced me to just DO IT RIGHT while the motor is apart, i was gonna get my stockers redone, than later when i had the money do the TW, but why do that and have to take the top half of the motor off again when I could just do it now! I read that TF have new CNC ported Twisted wedges straight out of the box now.. 2K thoughlol
Paul Perreca

 

[WhiteHeat306]

Way to go man!

 

[Paul Perreca]

OK QUESTIONS!!!!!!!

1) If my car overheats, (failure of thermo, waterpump, etc) Will my heads be ruined or warped??

2) Are these TW heads just straight BOLT ONS or is there any changing of rods, springs, etc, that I may need to do to get them to work?
(Please give detailed answer for this one)

3) What kind of mount do i need, (stud mount, etc..) cuz i do not know (stock block)?

4) Will these heads work well w/ my E cam with no alterations, or will I have clearance issues? (I have chrome Ford Racing Valve covers)

5) Are these heads badass or what?

THANKSSSSSS !!!!!!!!

PAUL PERRECA

 

[jrichker]

See http://www.trickflow.com/product/fordcylinderheads/twisted_wedge/pr_twisted.asp for more information

See http://www.trickflow.com/product/twisted_wedge/info_pages/twiswedge_inst_frame.htm for complete install information.

You will need stud mount roller rockers & new pushrods. Summit or Trick Flow will have an adjustable pushrod tool to help determine proper pushrod length.

 

[frcefedlx]

You should always check P/v clearance but I would think your safe. I would go with stud mount rockers if that is your question. you will need longer pushrods and you will probably have to clearance your valve covers for the roller rockers. If you meant stud mount as in mounting heads to block I would just go with some arp fasteners and make sure heads are not drilled oversize or you will need to get the bushings. With a trick flow top end my car really woke up and you should be happy with the results

 

[Paul Perreca]

See http://www.trickflow.com/product/fordcylinderheads/twisted_wedge/pr_twisted.asp for more information

See http://www.trickflow.com/product/twisted_wedge/info_pages/twiswedge_inst_frame.htm for complete install information.

You will need stud mount roller rockers & new pushrods. Summit or Trick Flow will have an adjustable pushrod tool to help determine proper pushrod length.

Not a motor guy so i do not know where the pushrods are, literally, Are they in the block beneith the pistons?? Or is this all stuff I can do while the pistons are already installd, cuz they are
Paul Perreca

 

[Paul Perreca]

what size pushrods should i need? I am starting to be weary, i dont wanna really have to change them, but TF says they need to be longer than stock. ****!!!!

 

[Paul Perreca]

I need someone to just like tell me the length I need, cuz i do not know enough about engines to do the math and find out what pushrods i need, i have the E cam, and everything else is stock, what size PUSHRODS?
Paul Perreca

 

[DMAN302]

You'll need a fuel pump upgrade, twenty four pound injectors, roller rockers...I would call the tech line for the Pushrod lenght...that being the head maker...stock length is 6.250

 

[9 Deuce GT]

Paul Perreca

Trust me on this, when I swapped my heads a few years ago, I really didn't know what I was doing either. But I learned a lot. Just ask question on here and do a few Google searches on whatever topic you need to learn about. It's not hard at all. You will deff. learn a lot. Also, look for a book called "How to rebuild small block Ford enginges". It's a great book and explains just about everything. I ordered it online from Barnes and Noble. It was ~$20 for two books.

 

[Paul Perreca]

Look, im just doing a headswap, i def wasnt planning on fuel pump and injectors till about half year after i get the car running - i know i need them, just need to know if I get the right size pushrods, and the TW heads, I can get the car running and I will def notice alot of power. OH yea, and i'm not gonna do roller rockers, they are not neccessary are they?? Should i just get a set of heads you can just bolt on, i really want the twisted wedges though......
Paul Perreca

 

[Modular2v]

go with the afr 185s

 

[Paul Perreca]

you guys got me all worried lol i just dont know what to do now - cuz its alot of money to spend already, dont wanna have to buy 10 other accessories to make it work that are essentially 100 dollars a peice lol
Paul Perreca

 

[Paul Perreca]

the AFR 185's -- are they direct bolt on, or do i have to chang the push rods for those as well??
Pau lPerreca

 

[frcefedlx]

You will need 6.7" or 6.75" long hardened pushrods ( my engine kit came with 6.7" long hardend ball end pushrods that worked excellent) . The pushrods transmits the lift on your cam to one end of the roller rocker arm forcing the other side down opening your valve. Attaining the correct geometry is done by pushrod length. It seems like alot of info and may be overwheming. I did alot of research and asked alot of questions like yourself and everything came out great. The recommended book is an excellent idea and as far as the injectors and pump go it stands to reason that the more air going in the more fuel will be needed to to keep a safe air fuel ratio and get the most out of your combo. You will need a good roller rocker arm like Crane Cams gold or FMS 1.6 blue ones. These are different than the stock pedestal mounted and will give you a more consistant lift from one valve to the next. Just relax and take your time the whole way through and the end result should equate to ear to ear grin.