When did Edelbrock first put out the Victor for the sb Chrysler?
340 TA Heads....
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Locomotion
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I don't have dates, but I'm sure that it was after the Holley Strip Dominator intake came out. Despite the Holley rpm range listed that's closer to the Victor, all 3 have their own "best range" & application. Based on design, which includes an obviously shallower plenum area than the Victor, the Strip Dominator could be considered in between the Port-O-Sonic and Victor.
I don't recall if I tested the Victor on my Dart Sport when I first got it. But I always felt that the Victor would be giving up too much bottom end for my particular application. But testing a Weiand Stealth against the Strip Dominator, the Holley was faster.
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Becareful what epoxy you use if you do move the pushrod hole. Some don’t like pump gas and it could start pulling oil into the intake port. The best epoxy for this is belzona super metal, but it is about $280 a kilo.
67Dart273
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I always assumed folks used "good procedure" (preheat) and brazed the original holes
Sure would'ha been nice, "let's say" when Ma built the 340, "she" had redesigned enough stuff to eliminate these kinds of problems. Instead, what we essentially have, clear up to the Magnums.........is a 273 block...........
And that’s a problem!
It would have been nice if they went from the Poly straight to a 48* race block!
Dartswinger70
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Man, i dunno, put em on and run em. If you want performance heads get the Edelbrocks. I suppose the TA heads were worth chasing back in the day, but now, there are affordable "brand new" alternatives
If they really are TA heads they can be worth a bit. The casting #'s can be the same on regular 340 heads and TA heads. Rocker arms an push rod holes in the head are different on TA's. There is a set with no rocker gear on the E body site for sale for 3k? Seems way high but who knows what someone will pay
I sold a set a few years back that needed to be rebuilt with the rocker gear for $1400.00. It took a bit but someone on the e-body forum bought them.
Careful, I got a lot messages of them not being TA heads and people willing to buy them at scrap price..
There really only worth something to the restorer. Someone who wants those “Authentic” heads on their “Authentic T/A - AAR car.”
TRULY! The above post on better heads for performance is dead balls accurate.
TRULY! The above post on better heads for performance is dead balls accurate.
Alaskan_TA
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I know two guys looking for singles right now, one here in PA & one in Australia. I think I can still send PMs here, but I never see replies so I'll see if I can message you with my email address.
I also now an exporter that ships to AU, so I could handle that part.
I also now an exporter that ships to AU, so I could handle that part.
John Volo
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** Im chasing one T/A head , must be stock with no port work at all. - I have a complete set of T/A rocker gear that i would consider trading for a good T/A head .
Alaskan_TA
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You are the guy I was talking about, I just saw your post in Jeff's facebook & then I checked the post here......
to me, I like factory iron. Yes the Eddys are a better flowing head... But a rare set of factory Iron is cool in my book. ;)
John Volo
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Ah - haha , thank's mate, most appreciated !
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