Reply to "AFD Alum heads"

Kevin,

I understand, I know it can be confusing. You'll get conflicting info from the manufacturer, from an engine builder and from a parts distributor. There are all sorts of "people" factors involved with trying to get info from the right source.

The CHI 218cc head is a 3V head, not their 4V head. I don't think there is any info as of yet on their website regarding the 4V head.

I've done this sort of thing for others. I am willing to sort through it all with you, here on the PIBB or off line, what ever you are comfortable with. I'll answer every question you have until you have a clear idea of how to proceed. If we do this on the PIBB, others may read & benefit.

If you want to proceed further, I need to dig a bit of info from you. I need to understand you, the budget & your goals for the car. I am assuming the engine is going into a Pantera, correct me if I'm wrong. What will the displacement of your motor be, what type of cam do you plan to use (flat tappet or roller, hydraulic or solid), what power band do you want the car to have, in 4000 rpm limits (i.e. 1500 to 5500, 2000 to 6000, 2500 to 6500 or 3000 to 7000), how do you intend to use the car (transportation, high performance street driving, mostly city, mostly open road, competitive track driving, etc), what aspects are important to you (driveability, fuel economy, reliability, acceleration, looking wild) and what parts have you already acquired?

your nosey friend on the PIBB, George

(gp_fillmore@yahoo.com)