[TPR] 351 Cleveland heads good going Dennis.

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Lee,
When it comes to things 351C, I tend to trust the actual, factual testing done by Dan Jones.  He is excellent at knowing and explaining the pros and cons of many 351C influential factors including heads.

Yes, the stock cast iron heads (4V) flow awesome at the top end but so do some of the new aluminum.  However, the stock cast iron heads don’t do so well at the low end and can affect streetability.

The thing most folks will ask is “how will you use the car?”  Based on that answer, the parts you need to build will vary.  I think in your case Lee you could go with either option, but I’d go with aluminum to help the all around drivability while also spec’ing a cam and other components that will give you a good reliable top end.

I’ve leaned on recommendations by Dan Jones in the Past.  He helped spec Mark Skwarek’s engine as well as other Pantera owner engines.  He is the person who recommended the heads I then recommended to you.

Asa  Jay

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> On Jun 29, 2022, at 08:45, Lee Pedersen via TPR <tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> I agree with what you guys are saying about the close chamber stock iron heads. The Boss heads I ran were amonst the best I ever ran.
> I tend to disagree a little with the aluminum head comment. I was fortunate enough to get a pair of the "old" (1982) Ford Motorsport A3 headss for my engine.
> They are a good compromise between decent low end torque and out and out Bonzi flat out power.
> 
> My suggestion is that don't pass up a pair that is available. The highport exhausts tend to work pretty well in a Pantera with 180 degree headers. Buy them if you can especially if you can get a matching intake with them. You won't be disappointed in them.
> 
> If you want to build an 8,500rpm street/track Pantera they are the way to go in my opinion. Don't even look for the C302 heads.
> 
> 
> Best Regards, Lee Pedersen, Pres. Salem Motorsports Inc. 503-371-4200 3650 Portland Rd NE Salem, OR 97301   
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