Re: Pontiac Heads # 10045449
if you get yours before i do post the results.
if you get yours before i do post the results.
Pontiac Heads # 10045449
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Re: Pontiac Heads # 10045449
not yet...have'nt recieved the rockers.
canadian said:
not yet...have'nt recieved the rockers.
Re: Pontiac Heads # 10045449
ha......i have'nt gotten that notice. maybe i placed my order before you????? then again i have'nt gotten a tracking number either. :rant:
4C FED said:
ha......i have'nt gotten that notice. maybe i placed my order before you????? then again i have'nt gotten a tracking number either. :rant:
Re: Pontiac Heads # 10045449
i guess i should give them a call and find out. with the way my luck has been the past few days it would'nt suprise me if it did'nt get ordered.lol
4C FED said:I placed my order @ 12:07 pm on the 26th.
Cary, the guy that works the parts @ SDPC can be a little overwhelmed at times. Maybe he forgot to input your order.
i guess i should give them a call and find out. with the way my luck has been the past few days it would'nt suprise me if it did'nt get ordered.lol
canadian
sy in progress
Re: Pontiac Heads # 10045449
To the moon. The intent behind your question is a little vague, I get the feeling that unless someone say 7k RPM you'll tell them they don't *NEED* the Pontiac heads. Not trying to start a flame war on the pros/cons of things, just want to know what your *REAL* question is here.
TookyCat said:
To the moon. The intent behind your question is a little vague, I get the feeling that unless someone say 7k RPM you'll tell them they don't *NEED* the Pontiac heads. Not trying to start a flame war on the pros/cons of things, just want to know what your *REAL* question is here.
Tooky
Serious about performance
Re: Pontiac Heads # 10045449
Sorry I didn't mean to make it sound deliberately vague. I had to chuckle when I read what you said because you must know me and my tendency to stretch parts as far as they go.
But that actually wasn't what I was getting at -- I'm just trying to get a feel for what RPM guys feel shaft mounts are worthwhile, as well as a general feel for what kind of powerband guys have in mind with the Pontiac heads.
Sorry I didn't mean to make it sound deliberately vague. I had to chuckle when I read what you said because you must know me and my tendency to stretch parts as far as they go.
But that actually wasn't what I was getting at -- I'm just trying to get a feel for what RPM guys feel shaft mounts are worthwhile, as well as a general feel for what kind of powerband guys have in mind with the Pontiac heads.
canadian
sy in progress
Re: Pontiac Heads # 10045449
It's not that people want to go with an $850 set of shaft mount rockers, it's more like you *HAVE* to. The way the ports are set up, it requires you to use an offset rocker to get the geometry right. Believe me, if someone said you could use a set of off the shelf Crane rockers on a set of Pontaic heads, I'm damn sure Jesel's phone wouldn't be ringing.
For me, I just got a good deal on them from eBay. Not that I plan on ever running a 1K HP truck, but...
a) They're aluminum. Less weight overall.
b) Aluminum heads are less prone to detonation.
c) You have more room to grow in the future with a set of Pontiacs than Vortecs.
The down side is all the expense associated with it. You, and others, have proven that you don't need these parts to go fast and that tuning plays one of the most important parts in getting a low ET, but if you want to go all out, I don't think you can beat these heads.
TookyCat said:Sorry I didn't mean to make it sound deliberately vague. I had to chuckle when I read what you said because you must know me and my tendency to stretch parts as far as they go.
But that actually wasn't what I was getting at -- I'm just trying to get a feel for what RPM guys feel shaft mounts are worthwhile, as well as a general feel for what kind of powerband guys have in mind with the Pontiac heads.
It's not that people want to go with an $850 set of shaft mount rockers, it's more like you *HAVE* to. The way the ports are set up, it requires you to use an offset rocker to get the geometry right. Believe me, if someone said you could use a set of off the shelf Crane rockers on a set of Pontaic heads, I'm damn sure Jesel's phone wouldn't be ringing.
For me, I just got a good deal on them from eBay. Not that I plan on ever running a 1K HP truck, but...
a) They're aluminum. Less weight overall.
b) Aluminum heads are less prone to detonation.
c) You have more room to grow in the future with a set of Pontiacs than Vortecs.
The down side is all the expense associated with it. You, and others, have proven that you don't need these parts to go fast and that tuning plays one of the most important parts in getting a low ET, but if you want to go all out, I don't think you can beat these heads.
Re: Pontiac Heads # 10045449
i believe that peter has put it in the correct perspective. on the other hand i will be shooting for 1k hp. and i think that these are the best heads for that purpose. i also got what i feel is a heck of a deal on the pontiacs off ebay. 450.00 shipped. yes they will require some $$$$ to make them work but when you are trying to make 1000 hp it all costs a lot of $$$$. but this project will be way later down the road for me. i just got my new vortec engine put in the sy last night... so i have a long way to go before i have a 1k hp typhoon. but that is my goal eventually.
i believe that peter has put it in the correct perspective. on the other hand i will be shooting for 1k hp. and i think that these are the best heads for that purpose. i also got what i feel is a heck of a deal on the pontiacs off ebay. 450.00 shipped. yes they will require some $$$$ to make them work but when you are trying to make 1000 hp it all costs a lot of $$$$. but this project will be way later down the road for me. i just got my new vortec engine put in the sy last night... so i have a long way to go before i have a 1k hp typhoon. but that is my goal eventually.
Syborg Twin Turbo
Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: Pontiac Heads # 10045449
Keep me updated as i need to place an order for these also. Actually two sets
we should have all grouped together to get a deal.
?? who did you guy's talk with a Scoogin
Keep me updated as i need to place an order for these also. Actually two sets
we should have all grouped together to get a deal.
?? who did you guy's talk with a Scoogin
Re: Pontiac Heads # 10045449
marty, matt talked with cary. i don't remember who i talked with. but i was looking at my online bank acct and they have'nt debited my acct either. i tried calling them earlier and was put on hold for about 10 min so i will try to call back shortly and find out what is going on.
chris
marty, matt talked with cary. i don't remember who i talked with. but i was looking at my online bank acct and they have'nt debited my acct either. i tried calling them earlier and was put on hold for about 10 min so i will try to call back shortly and find out what is going on.
chris
Re: Pontiac Heads # 10045449
just got off the phone with them. well they don't show where i have placed an order. :doh: :doh: so when matt gets his and if they are correct ???? we can try to order 3 sets at a discount???
just got off the phone with them. well they don't show where i have placed an order. :doh: :doh: so when matt gets his and if they are correct ???? we can try to order 3 sets at a discount???
Syborg Twin Turbo
Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: Pontiac Heads # 10045449
works for me
works for me
Re: Pontiac Heads # 10045449
sorry about the name mix-up...... i was talking w/ guy ruffett about a oil pan i am borrowing and typing at the same time. i meant you....so what the heck is your name anyway????
chris
4C FED said:
sorry about the name mix-up...... i was talking w/ guy ruffett about a oil pan i am borrowing and typing at the same time. i meant you....so what the heck is your name anyway????
chris