For the W5 lovers

[pittsburghracer]

Not mine

 

[Dan the man]

I'm assuming that the 3 grand is not for both cylinder heads?

 

[Newbomb Turk]

I'm assuming that the 3 grand is not for both cylinder heads?

Why not? I’m not sure I’d pay 3 grand for those. They take a huge amount of work.

 

[pittsburghracer]

I'm assuming that the 3 grand is not for both cylinder heads?

I’m sure it would be for both heads.

 

[Dan the man]

Why not? I’m not sure I’d pay 3 grand for those. They take a huge amount of work.

Because mopars just happen to be the most expensive engine to build. I'm sure that there is a lot of R&D in the development of those cylinder heads.

 

[rumblefish360]

I’d pay 3K for the pair. (Complete)

I’d tell you to jump off a very high bridge for 3K per head.
And not so kindly ether.

Part of the problem is “IF” they can be ported out to the maximum. If not, then they can be no better than an Edelbrock/Chink knock off head. Mine went only 312cfm before a port gave up the ghost.

The other problem is an expensive valve train. TD or Jesel here kids. That equals “KA-Ching!” (AKA - Lot-O-money.)

The heads are basically stated as an aluminum square port version of the W2 & can be ported out a little further for more flow. YMMV.

 

[Dan the man]

I’d pay 3K for the pair.

I’d tell you to jump off a very high bridge for 3K per head.
And not so kindly ether.

Part of the problem is “IF” they can be ported out to the maximum. If not, then they can be no better than an Edelbrock/Chink knock off head. Mine went only 312cfm before a port gave up the ghost.

The other problem is an expensive valve train. TD or Jesel here kids. That equals “KA-Ching!” (AKA - Lot-O-money.)

The heads are basically stated as an aluminum square port version of the W2 & can be ported out a little further for more flow. YMMV.

I don't know anything about the w cylinder heads, why do they require special valve train parts?

 

[coloradohill]

I would be VERY careful dealing with this guy. A quick search of his listings shows multi listings for Mopar parts in several cities.

A big red flag for me!

 

[Newbomb Turk]

Because mopars just happen to be the most expensive engine to build. I'm sure that there is a lot of R&D in the development of those cylinder heads.

Go find the equivalent GM or Ford head to the W5 and see what that costs. It’s the same.

When you could go buy junk yard parts and race the GM stuff was cheaper. When you step up to race parts the cost is very similar between all the brands.

 

[Dan the man]

Go find the equivalent GM or Ford head to the W5 and see what that costs. It’s the same.

When you could go buy junk yard parts and race the GM stuff was cheaper. When you step up to race parts the cost is very similar between all the brands.

The research that I've done lately says the same thing

 

[rumblefish360]

I don't know anything about the w cylinder heads, why do they require special valve train parts?

Milled rocker stands requiring ether TD, Jesel or Crane/MP rocker set up.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Why not? I’m not sure I’d pay 3 grand for those. They take a huge amount of work.

Then you have to buy all of the rocker gear.

 

[RustyRatRod]

I don't know anything about the w cylinder heads, why do they require special valve train parts?

Do you have a Mopar yet?

 

[Newbomb Turk]

Then you have to buy all of the rocker gear.

So do they. No GM or Ford is using stud mounted rockers. All shafts unless they are stuck in the 1950’s.

 

[rumblefish360]

@Dan the man

Below, a close up of the milled rocker stand.

The bottom, a better shot of the entire head.

 

[Hellrats]

No GM or Ford is using stud mounted rockers. All shafts unless they are stuck in the 1950’s.

???

 

[Hellrats]

I thought all of the W5 heads had the rocker stands milled off. I've only had one set and they were but I did buy them used.

 

[rumblefish360]

@Hellrats You are correct. The W5 has them milled off, all of them. W2 came both ways.

@Dan the man

1st picture is a W5 vs Edelbrock side by side.
Crane rockers with stands on the W5 head.

 

[rumblefish360]

So do they. No GM or Ford is using stud mounted rockers. All shafts unless they are stuck in the 1950’s.

Disagree! Not true. I’ll just say any serious Chevy or Ford is using a shaft mounted rocker. I’ll leave it at that.

 

[junkyardhero]

The W5 has them milled off, all of them. W2 came both ways.

wasn't the W2 offering with the pedestals called "econo" or some such? and did it have dual pattern exhaust mounts?

this is well out of my wheelhouse, but i seem to remember some of that stuff kicking around.

 

[junkyardhero]

Because mopars just happen to be the most expensive engine to build. I'm sure that there is a lot of R&D in the development of those cylinder heads.

arr matey! when ye be gettin' into tall masted ships they all be the same price!

keep it cheap with a chevy and ye can row your dinghy around the port and have spare doubloons for rum and whores!

ya want to ply the open seas, then open that treasure chest!

 

[Dan the man]

Do you have a Mopar yet?

Got 2 to check out in the next few days, both in Illinois

 

[pittsburghracer]

More good news for you guys.

 

[lead69]

More good news for you guys.

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Its a really good time to be a small block mopar guy

 

[Dan the man]

I wish that they would come out with a awesome cylinder head for the 318's for the street. Edelbrock has a cylinder head for the small bore small block chevy. This new high performance cylinder head is going to create a demand for it and a street 318 would do the same