[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by BAD2000TA

I am working on gathering parts to rebuild my 455. It's a YC block, .030 overbore, with #96 d port heads.

My plan is to upgrade to aluminum heads. For the longest time, I only wanted ported Edelbrock Performer RPM heads. But, as I'm gathering parts and researching, I've "heard" (internet rumor) that the Kaufmann Racing Heads are equal or of better design.

Is there a preference to either head? What are the advantages/disadvantages to each?


Thanks!!

There are different camps on that subject. Kauffman makes a nice head but one of the things I noticed that I like about Edelbrock better (at least on the older ones I've had my hands on) is the use of helicoils in the threads. Thought that was a nice touch as most aluminum heads don't bother with that. This is rarely if ever mentioned. It's the small details

Either head would get you to a nice power level.