Upgraded heads recommendation for my 87?

[chris989]

Originally Posted by Skunksmash

Well I've pretty much got my answer. The 350 really isn't what I'm looking for. Another question for you:

Did you ever get the burb in the link dyno'd? I'd be curious to know what its final power numbers were. Also, what kind of mileage does it get around town, and on the highway. Also, have you verified that by doing the math at the gas pump.

Honestly even now, when not towing, I've got nearly no problem with the power the truck has. While of course its not "fast", it will get out of its own way. Its usable on the highway. I can pass other vehicles no problem, and use the fast lane without everyone trying to get around me and without drinking gas. I think that I actually like the gears that it has, pretty well. While I'm not going to win many races, it fulfills its function ok.

But I did say "nearly" no problem, cause we've all been to that place where we'd like that bump up to the next level in power.

I have not dyno'd the truck. I was waiting for one of those dyno days so it did not cost me so much $.

My butt dyno says 250/380 give or take. It tows every bit as nice as my 454 (290/410) but if i posted those numbers people would call BS.

I think nick has the right idea with the 342 gears. It is cheap, easy and easily reversible if you do not like it. it would be my first mod.

If you are going to swap heads, you may as well swap cams. From there it is easy to keep gong because in your head you say, "well i am down this far I may as well xyz". It starts to add up.