Compression ratio vs Porting

I really don't believe there's anything you can do to a set of factory iron heads to completely ruin their port velocity, aside from going overboard on the bowls. I'd say any change would be marginal at worst.

The ports on ford 4V heads have huge cross sectional area. probably 60% more than that of a standard J or X head and they still have perfectly acceptable port velocity and make good power temporarily :D.


No you cant port a SBM to have ports like that Ford 4V head just like you cant port the ford 2V to the 4V side.

Remember, "Port Velocity" has to do with what the heads are bolt on.
Them ford 4V ports are BIG!!! But bolted to a 500 ci eng or a 1000 rpm 351......Them heads may just be to small. :D