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Offline cudabob496

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Re: Big Block Trick Flow Heads
« Reply #15 on: November 20, 2017 - 06:47:36 PM »
Trick Flow 270s are available as well. Max Wedge ports!
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-6161t784-c01

should heads be installed with studs or bolts?
72 Cuda, owned 25 years. 496, with ported Stage VI heads, .625 in solid roller, 254/258 at .050, 3500 stall, 3.91 rear. 850 Holley DP, Reverse manual valve body.

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Offline 734406pk

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Re: Big Block Trick Flow Heads
« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2017 - 10:51:32 PM »
Studs clamp better IMO, but I went with the spec bolts to make sure I could remove a cylinder head "in-frame" if ever needed. It's personal preference in this area.  :cheers: 
1973 Challenger 440 6 pack auto 3.91 rear
2012 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 6.7 Cummins Fleece EFI Live
1973 Challenger 318 2bbl auto 2.73 rear 22.5 mpg RIP
1970 Challenger TA 340 4bbl auto-Sold and sad
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Re: Big Block Trick Flow Heads
« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2017 - 01:17:12 PM »
I did studs, but beware that any exhaust headers will need to be modified to fit with head studs.  The lower studs will hit the header flanges.  Not sure about stock exhaust manifolds, but TTi and Doug's both had to be modified (grinding the flanges).
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Offline 734406pk

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Re: Big Block Trick Flow Heads
« Reply #18 on: November 29, 2017 - 07:18:56 PM »
I did studs, but beware that any exhaust headers will need to be modified to fit with head studs.  The lower studs will hit the header flanges.  Not sure about stock exhaust manifolds, but TTi and Doug's both had to be modified (grinding the flanges).

Good point! when using studs, the nuts stick up higher than bolts so they may interfere with headers or stock exhaust manifolds. In that case grinding for clearance will be necessary. :)
1973 Challenger 440 6 pack auto 3.91 rear
2012 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 6.7 Cummins Fleece EFI Live
1973 Challenger 318 2bbl auto 2.73 rear 22.5 mpg RIP
1970 Challenger TA 340 4bbl auto-Sold and sad
1999 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 5.9 Cummins Fleece tuned VGT-sold
1995 Kawasaki ZX1100E & still alive