Thread: Fuelie Heads?

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Thanks for the info Dave.
gassersrule 196 - The only number that I recall cast into the heads is 461. (I only gave 1 head a quick look.)

Dave wrote:

Just an old dinosaur of a head from the 60's and 70's.... 2.02" intake and 1.60" exhaust.... They were good in their day I guess

Well Dave, I guess you guessed right. I have a set of the "fuelie" heads on my 350 SBC (out of a 68 Camaro, 350 hp) and they're still pretty damn good. And while it is definitely true that many of the newer heads are really superior in design and application, a few of us oldsters still like some of the nostalgic stuff. Guess that's why I have a 371 ci J2 Rocket engine in my 57 Olds.

Don't race, never plan to, so the only way I will update will be when it blows. Then it will probably be time for a new LS6 with an overdrive trans for better performance and better mpg's. Unfortunately, the mpg's will probably be greater than the spg's.

Mike, if you like the heads you can keep them and use them, or keep them for talking points. Mortec.com will tell you which castings are the better ones. Otherwise, depending upon your need you might want to invest in a set of new iron or aluminum vortec heads, or a nice set of racing heads. Plenty of people here that can give you great advice in that area.

Now, if you pardon me, I'm going back to sleep with the rest of the old timers.