Missed on this combo?
THANK YOU for this comparison..I may end up with Eddie Victors instead ......
Since I am in a similar boat as the thread starter....
The Victors. There 2K per head.
A favorable purchase only due to the hindsight of this thread.
I forged ahead with my W5's. Always a gamble with those. The set I had done didn't pan out as well as hoped. Still, they ported out very well. Just not a maximum effort finish.
Make sure you buy pistons that will work with the Victors.
IIRC, most (if not all) piston manufacturers will make 1 or 2 alterations to the piston you select before they call it a "Custom piston."
So, you *should* be able to order your slugs and state you need a 15* instead of a 18* valve reliefs at no charge.
KB back started getting so many orders for odd combos that they now stock those pistons in there house. Examples are Chevy 383, Chrysler 400 - 451, .060 - 360 pistons for use in 340 blocks.
The head just has to become popular enough. Currently, a tall order at there cost.