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Just another question. The guy who I brough my heads to, and found out that they're cracked, is VERY against me getting EQ heads. He says you don't want that chinese stuff. I informed him I heard they were made in Australia and he's still very against them. I liked them because the price is right, and they have a 5-year, 100k mile warranty as well.
He really reccomended that I purchase some aluminum Edelbrock heads, Made in USA. The only dilemma I have is that they are just about $1700.
I do trust his judgement as hes had this engine shop for 32 years, just wanted some opinions on this.
Ask him if he is willing to pay the difference in price. If he is, all well and good, if he isn't, then go with the EQ fellers.Originally Posted by dean98ram1500
Hmm okay good to know. Just another question. The guy who I brough my heads to, and found out that they're cracked, is VERY against me getting EQ heads. He says you don't want that chinese stuff. I informed him I heard they were made in Australia and he's still very against them. I liked them because the price is right, and they have a 5-year, 100k mile warranty as well.
He really reccomended that I purchase some aluminum Edelbrock heads, Made in USA. The only dilemma I have is that they are just about $1700.
I do trust his judgement as hes had this engine shop for 32 years, just wanted some opinions on this.
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EQ's are fine... it's the EQ knock-off (China cast) that are questionable.
Get EQ's from a reputable source and you'll be fine.
With the $1000+ you save, you can get your shop guy a carton of beer.
Get EQ's from a reputable source and you'll be fine.
With the $1000+ you save, you can get your shop guy a carton of beer.
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Reminder that the info on the intakes is a tool. The tool just tells you what the characteristics of flow and volume are, nothing more.
It doesn't mean they will ever really flow that much installed. As mentioned, other parts of system matter and how they play together. Near the end the critical part will be the tune. That is what will strive to optimize the setup. However, optimizing for flow of all parts definitely will not be optimized for daily driving. Completely different parts of the spectrum.
Higher flow regime is typically associated >3K rpm. Not being in that range doesn't touch the flow gains being talked about. Oh and take the hit on mpg if that is a concern. Wait, built motor and mpg....bwahaha!
It doesn't mean they will ever really flow that much installed. As mentioned, other parts of system matter and how they play together. Near the end the critical part will be the tune. That is what will strive to optimize the setup. However, optimizing for flow of all parts definitely will not be optimized for daily driving. Completely different parts of the spectrum.
Higher flow regime is typically associated >3K rpm. Not being in that range doesn't touch the flow gains being talked about. Oh and take the hit on mpg if that is a concern. Wait, built motor and mpg....bwahaha!
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Yup, bit of a contradiction in terms, isn't it.Originally Posted by Wh1t3NuKle
... Wait, built motor and mpg....bwahaha!
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Which heads have the smaller chambers? I thought the 2.02 heads had a slightly larger chamber of 64cc. What is the stock head chamber size?Originally Posted by snowboundrmk
The chambers are also smaller on those which will probably give you too much compression.
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Oh definitely, I trust these guys judgement, without a doubt.Originally Posted by Wildman4x4nut
I think you need to take everyone's advice and go with the stock sized valves and the Air Gap manifold. You have a good build going on so keep it that way and use the experience of people like HeyYou. These guys have been dealing with 2nd Gen rigs for a long time.
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That's what I was figuring. All of you guys have these heads and run them, and I hear great things about them. I mean I'm not saying the edelbrock heads will let me down, but with the price difference its unquestionable. This truck for the most part will still be my daily driver.Originally Posted by HeyYou
Ask him if he is willing to pay the difference in price. If he is, all well and good, if he isn't, then go with the EQ fellers.
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Get EQ's from a reputable source and you'll be fine.
With the $1000+ you save, you can get your shop guy a carton of beer.
I called Engine Quest directly the other day. Originally Posted by Spillage
EQ's are fine... it's the EQ knock-off (China cast) that are questionable.Get EQ's from a reputable source and you'll be fine.
With the $1000+ you save, you can get your shop guy a carton of beer.
I trust that is that reputable source you're talking about?
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It doesn't mean they will ever really flow that much installed. As mentioned, other parts of system matter and how they play together. Near the end the critical part will be the tune. That is what will strive to optimize the setup. However, optimizing for flow of all parts definitely will not be optimized for daily driving. Completely different parts of the spectrum.
Higher flow regime is typically associated >3K rpm. Not being in that range doesn't touch the flow gains being talked about. Oh and take the hit on mpg if that is a concern. Wait, built motor and mpg....bwahaha!
Oh definitely, I'll really see the gains with all the pieces of the puzzle put together here.Originally Posted by Wh1t3NuKle
Reminder that the info on the intakes is a tool. The tool just tells you what the characteristics of flow and volume are, nothing more.It doesn't mean they will ever really flow that much installed. As mentioned, other parts of system matter and how they play together. Near the end the critical part will be the tune. That is what will strive to optimize the setup. However, optimizing for flow of all parts definitely will not be optimized for daily driving. Completely different parts of the spectrum.
Higher flow regime is typically associated >3K rpm. Not being in that range doesn't touch the flow gains being talked about. Oh and take the hit on mpg if that is a concern. Wait, built motor and mpg....bwahaha!
I hope sean at hemifever can give me like a daily driver tune and a street tune. That would be ideal. Just to crank it up when I want to. I know changing tunes all the time isn't a great idea, so I won't make it a weekly thing.
Yeah I don't really plan on being in that range quite too often. I figure gains with bigger heads would be minimal, let alone rarely seen.
Nahh, if I cared about fuel mileage I wouldn't have bought a dodge
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