TFS track heat head questions

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trendkilllx

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I want to get a set of trickflow track heat heads for my 91 notch and i dont know to much about them. I noticed that i can get them o-ringed or without o-ring. what does that mean? Also it has the 2.02 valve and a set of edlebrock heads with the 2.02 valve requires the pistons to be notched. I herd with the trickflow heads i dont need to notch them. Is this true? Another thing is that they have 61cc combustion chambers, what compression shoud i get with the stock pistons? and anything else i should know about them like special parts for installing etc.. any info will be greatly appreciated.

 

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trendkilllx said:

I want to get a set of trickflow track heat heads for my 91 notch and i dont know to much about them. I noticed that i can get them o-ringed or without o-ring. what does that mean? Also it has the 2.02 valve and a set of edlebrock heads with the 2.02 valve requires the pistons to be notched. I herd with the trickflow heads i dont need to notch them. Is this true? Another thing is that they have 61cc combustion chambers, what compression shoud i get with the stock pistons? and anything else i should know about them like special parts for installing etc.. any info will be greatly appreciated.

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Don't know much about the subject, but.... here goes, someone will correct me if Iam wrong . You want O-ringed heads when you expect a lot of pressure such as running a blower. My sons had his GT40 heads o-ringed, and he runs a blower. My Trickflows are not O-ringed and run fine (no blower) I believe that is right. If you cut the heads down you might need it too.
My pistons are factory notched '94. You should do a valve clearance test (Putty test) when you install but shouldn't have a problem.
What you will need... Gaskets galore,head intake,exhaust etc., new pushrods i used 6.650 in mine. If you change lifters you will need taller valve cover gaskets, but I am running stock covers on mine. New header bolts?? not sure why..

 

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if your running stock pistons, go with the twisted wedge heads, with 6.750 pushrods and stud mount rockers.. Track heats are a waste for you (theregood for up to 600 lift,) unless you plan on building your engine up later... I would call trick flow with your compression ? I'm sure they can help.. don't email them, call them, they don't answer emails.......

 

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Pops Fun
You should only use head bolts once, you cannot get exact torque on used bolts because they have been heat tempered from being in the engine....

 

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Your looking at 9.2:1 at most.Go with the track heat heads, they are NOT a waste for you like said above. They come w/ a better valve train for under $100 more. GO with the non O rings. You wont need to notch the pistons for the typical cams.

 

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Thanks for all the info. Anyone know where i can buy a set for a good price?

 

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Summit usually has the best prices on trick flow parts since they do own them. I bought my twisted wedge heads from them and like always you will get free shipping. That saves you some more money considering a lot of other companies won't do that especially when you are talking about a box that weighs near 70lbs.

 

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I am also thinking of going with the Track Heat heads, and I am wondering if the stiffer valve springs are too stiff for street use, and will harm roller lifters and rockers. I believe that the seat spring pressure at installed height on the Track heads is 125# in the Summit catalog, and it says 135# on Trick Flow's website.