I'm looking for some major power out of my commonblock buildup, wondering who to go to?
I'm looking for some major power out of my commonblock buildup, wondering who to go to?
Wallace at lonewolf performance
If you want the absolute most flow, that would be a Steve Menegon (BadFastGTC) big valved head. If you want the best street/strip standard valve or +1 mm head, check out here:
http://powrehaus.com/2006/12/24/late...bo-dodge-head/
Hope this helps.
Mike
My Steve Menegon (BadFastGTC) is amazing but big $$. I wish I had more cars and time so I could try one of Mike's heads which for the cheaper price appear to be very worth it.
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Not taking anything away from Mike or any other ported heads oput there, but the real reason why menegon heads cost more than the other privateers has to do with not the porting, but the machine work and parts. Steve uses high quality special made to his specs valves from one of the industry leaders which i'll let him name instead of me. He told me his cost on those and they take up a good chunk of the head's price. Then, he uses new valvesprings from another leader in springs along with quality locks and retainers..no stockers here... guides... I think he installs new bronze guides... can't remember, but I know he doesn't give you back 130,000 mile guides. Install large OS seats which again, cost $. Now, comes the machine work... resurfacing, pressure testing, installing new seats, quality valve job, etc... THEN he gets paid for his time porting which as a headporter myself, I know he's probably making like $10 a hour on it as parts and machine work can tally up close to $1,000 alone.
My 2-piece intake... I thought about selling a few... frig that! All this crap I am doing to it is worth alot more than $200 of my time.
Originally Posted by 22mopar
Steve
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on't leave out Todd Nelson.
As of now... the front runners are:
Menegon
Todd Nelson
MPGMike
In my own small world, I am up at the top of the list
Seriously, I'd like to put out a mid level performace and priced +1mm head, but I just can't do it with work, family and no heated garage.
Aaron's suggestion has merit as well so I'd use any one of those 4.
Originally Posted by 22mopar
Steve
'90 VNT competition package Shadow - T-III SC6262 conversion/restoration
'91 Spirit R/T - white
'91 Spirit R/T - white
'92 IROC R/T - red
'67 Barracuda 273 now, 440/727 awaits....
Steve, thought about doing them when you can and that way, you have some stock?
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The breakdown to do all the work for a big valved head is almost divided up into thirds. Roughly $500.00 in parts, $500.00 for the machine shop, leaving me $500.00 to do the porting, polishing, cleaning, set-up and flow work.
Heads can be done for lesser cost and I have done quite a few like that. One can use a lesser cost valve, lesser cost springs, use the factory retainers, and other areas to meet a customer's budget.
There is a lot of time involved that people really don't understand. Some guys ----- about the cost and timeframe, but they generally have no clue as to what goes into a project such as these.
Steve M.
I would have loved to get one of your heads, but alas, I never have that kind of cash in one lump sum,
1989 FWD Turbo Caravan-2.5 TIII, GT35R, auto, a/c, cruise, pwr windows/locks, fully loaded with interior and ran with full exhaust. RETIRED FOR A FEW YEARS! 12.57@104 :O)
1984 Chev Getaway van, 6.2 Diesel with a remote mounted turbo setup burning WMO-For sale.
2003 GSW 2.0L TDI, auto, fully loaded, modified, 360K-wife's.
2004 GSW TDI, 5 speed, fully loaded, modified.
Aurora ignition wires for sale. Link to info
Super60 roller cams or custom/billet cams. Link to info
I was happy with the power increase I had with Mike's head. So much so, I am getting another, hopefully soon. No experience with anyone else, other than my local shop and my own attempts.
Todd Nelson is another person, that is suppose to do very good work. Not sure if he still does though.
Kipley is da'man. he's working for Hendrick now but I'm sure he still free lances.
Steve M for sure but contact 8valves aka Aaron Miller, he has a guy that does wicked work. Only going by what he says but 400 whp in Aarons car speaks volumes. Andre Parker at LWP does great work but unsure if he does 8 valve heads.
Also, what are you goals, hp levels? it could be cheaper and easier to go 16 valve.
1989 FWD Turbo Caravan-2.5 TIII, GT35R, auto, a/c, cruise, pwr windows/locks, fully loaded with interior and ran with full exhaust. RETIRED FOR A FEW YEARS! 12.57@104 :O)
1984 Chev Getaway van, 6.2 Diesel with a remote mounted turbo setup burning WMO-For sale.
2003 GSW 2.0L TDI, auto, fully loaded, modified, 360K-wife's.
2004 GSW TDI, 5 speed, fully loaded, modified.
Aurora ignition wires for sale. Link to info
Super60 roller cams or custom/billet cams. Link to info
OhioRob has mine chuck uses him so maybe he's doing good work
1989 FWD Turbo Caravan-2.5 TIII, GT35R, auto, a/c, cruise, pwr windows/locks, fully loaded with interior and ran with full exhaust. RETIRED FOR A FEW YEARS! 12.57@104 :O)
1984 Chev Getaway van, 6.2 Diesel with a remote mounted turbo setup burning WMO-For sale.
2003 GSW 2.0L TDI, auto, fully loaded, modified, 360K-wife's.
2004 GSW TDI, 5 speed, fully loaded, modified.
Aurora ignition wires for sale. Link to info
Super60 roller cams or custom/billet cams. Link to info