Originally posted by Todd 429
Paul, when I have the heads ported what do I tell the guy? Is there a certain CFM I ask for or do I just tell him to open em up real good?
I strongly recommend your D0VE head port work be performed by somebody that knows what they are doing with this particular casting. Bigger is not always better when it comes to port work, and this is particulary true in the case of the exhaust port of those 429/460 D0VE heads. Grinding and removing material in the wrong places can hurt the potential flow numbers of these heads. So giving your heads to somebody that speciallizes in chebby's may not get you as good a result as is possible...

I haven't the faintest who to direct you to in the area of Cleveland, Ohio, but I can make some inquiries if you wish.

One of the places I know of that specializes in porting 429/460 D0VE heads is Reincarnation High Performance in Tacoma, Washington. I like what Scott at Reincarnation is doing. He is very knowledgable in regards to different porting techinques that are specifically applicable with these heads. Further, his ported heads are supporting some big horsepower numbers.

Also, there might be somebody close to you; I need to inquire...

I also have some ported heads for sale and emailed you...

Paul