72 olds 350 7a heads

Old Dec 6, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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72 olds 350 7a heads

These heads are going on an olds 403 and im wondering what the flow #'s would need to be to support 500 hp 500ft/lbs torque? Is it even possible?
Old Dec 6, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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If you have the right overall combination of parts and you port, polish and install larger valves in them it's definitley doable.
Old Dec 6, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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I have the 2.075 intake valves and 1.710 exhaust valves. 3 angle valve job and bowls ported. roller rockers and the springs are 115@1.700/335@1.150. I shaved off alot of metal. I was told polishing the intake ports are bad so i have to go back in and rough them up a little. im looking to have them flow tested soon.
Old Dec 6, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Can you give more details on the build and goals? Why 500 hp? Are you hunting an ET?
Old Dec 6, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dman0712
I have the 2.075 intake valves and 1.710 exhaust valves. 3 angle valve job and bowls ported. roller rockers and the springs are 115@1.700/335@1.150. I shaved off alot of metal. I was told polishing the intake ports are bad so i have to go back in and rough them up a little. im looking to have them flow tested soon.
If you have to rough anything up do the port floor first. That's the most important. But definitely polish the chambers if possible.

What cam are you using, flat tappet or roller?

Could've used a 2.10 Chevy intake and 1.66 Pontiac exhaust with a much better choice of springs.
Old Dec 6, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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whats wrong with the springs? im using a hydraulic roller cam.
Old Dec 6, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dman0712
I have the 2.075 intake valves and 1.710 exhaust valves. 3 angle valve job and bowls ported. roller rockers and the springs are 115@1.700/335@1.150. I shaved off alot of metal. I was told polishing the intake ports are bad so i have to go back in and rough them up a little. im looking to have them flow tested soon.
Heaps o port n polish threads on net and yet to c one which recommends polishing the intakes .So ur correct.You will have to make the air a more turbulent flow. Apparently even a small rough patch in the correct part of the intake can achieve this .I would imagine the short side radius area(but check with some of the guys here )
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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whats wrong with the springs? im using a hydraulic roller cam.
Nothing really just asking for more info.
Old Dec 10, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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ive decided to go with 455 c heads. now i need to sell these 7a's
Old Dec 16, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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How much for the heads? and where are you located?
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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$400. im in clinton, wisconsin
Old Dec 20, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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heads are sold
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