There’s a wealth of information about porting here:

http://tmoss.efidynotuning.com/

TKOPerformance wrote:

Just buy a set of Edelbrocks and be done. 

 
That’s what I did, because of “core shift”🤪

When I worked on cleaning up the ports on my 289 heads the “emissions bump”  water passageway core was so off kilter that I wonder why it didn’t leak on day one of its first start up in 1968.
The time, cost and effort to get it welded up, hardened seats, new valve guides and surfaced was not worth it so I just ordered the Edelbrocks.
It’s a good idea to talk to “those in the know” on making a plan for the final outcome of your engine build instead of just throwing new parts in it Willy-Nilly.
Making horse power needs to be a compatible combination of heads, cam, intake manifold,  carburetor  etc.
  But, I’m not saying heads alone won’t be a slight benefit, like less weight.

#60225

Like the racers say..."speed costs money...how fast do you want to go?"

Yup Chinese ones are cheaper, you get what you pay for.

BobE wrote:

BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

Rudi wrote:

#60225

LORD THEY 900.00 EACH

Billy - Suggest you verify, but I believe that $900 price is for a pair of Edelbrock heads.
I have:
Edelbrock Performer Heads – #60329
Edelbrock Performer RPM Manifold – #7181

says sold individually


 

https://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/60329/10002/-1?gclid=CjwKCAiA_omPBhBBEiwAcg7smeVmWy28vwtafeEzOv2HenyGymEcgy8FFhKcCZEaIpknk-qV3UkOahoCuWYQAvD_BwE

says 956.00 each
 

Last edited by BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA (1/16/2022 2:05 AM)

I would call to verify.  Edelbrock heads have been listed as sold each for a long time, but two heads always showed up in the box.  I don't think they sell assembled heads individually. 

I guess if a person got desperate and needed some heads now, one could search the lizzard lots for a set of E7TE heads.   The cc's vary a bit on them, but that would probably give you your most bang for your bucks, with hardened valve seats and such that could be one cleaned and prepped and installed quickly.

Just got to remember when you are mixing old blocks and newer heads you need to drill some holes.  Many have claimed they didn't and it worked out fine for them.   But Ford moved the steam holes to the side. 

Look at the pic of the AFR head that is in another thread right here.  They solved the dilima with the grooved slot.

BobE wrote:

Wow!  While I bought mine 15 years ago, I wouldn't have thought the price would have doubled.  Plus, the Summit site indicates expected delivery is June 2022.

 
When I got mine about that time I paid around 1200 cdn for both. Good old days again?

If Edelbrocks are the same price as AFR 185s, why would ya buy the Eddys?

BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

Thats nuts I can find better places to spend that money on the car.

You're catching on Billy. That sbf you have right now is enough for the stang. Run what ya brung and be happy. Me thinks too often we get caught up in the hoopla and before you know it, piles of money are thrown at unnecessary stuff. It's your daily driver so, tune it, and take care of all the safety items. Then, drive the piss out of it and have a smile for every mile....