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Old December 8th, 2008, 06:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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olds 350 rocket heads

i have a set of 72 350 rocket heads and i was wondering if anybody new how much bigger i can go with the valves if at all. doesnt look like theres much room. is it even worth it. trying to make 500hp street machine
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i have a set of 72 350 rocket heads and i was wondering if anybody new how much bigger i can go with the valves if at all. doesnt look like theres much room. is it even worth it. trying to make 500hp street machine
The factory installed 2.000/1.625 big block valves in the W-31 heads.
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Old December 8th, 2008, 07:11 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I went with 2.02" intakes on my 355 with a 4.087 bore. You will need to put a LOT into those heads if you want to see an honest 500 ponies, IMO. N/A anyway.
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I went with 2.02" intakes on my 355 with a 4.087 bore. You will need to put a LOT into those heads if you want to see an honest 500 ponies, IMO. N/A anyway.

In my #7s I had 2.10 intakes and 1.71 exhaust valves.
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In my #7s I had 2.10 intakes and 1.71 exhaust valves.
What was the bore on that, Nick?
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