Cylinder heads- Would this fix them?

[FordRacing200]

Hello all,

I was wondering if a 3 way valve job and stage 3 port with aftermarket valves and cams would fix this head tick issue that is all too common in these cars???

Thanks, Doug

 

[mblgjr]

Not really, a better coolant passage will.

You will fix the existing "tick" but the event will occur again.

 

[moddedmystic]

You should be able to cure the problem by having hardened valve guides installed,increasing the clearance a little, and using a valve stem seal that allows more oil to get to the valve. Also having a wider seat (.080-.100) would help pull more heat out of the valve. Sodium filled valves would help too, but I'm not sure if any body makes them for our cars.

Cheers, Mark A
:beer:

 

[imswheel]

They have been rebuilding aluminum race heads forever - I do not see why these should be different. A nice port job, flow the valves and figure out the best angles, install the best parts, ect.....

I bet someone like Bob Stiegmeier could make these head freak'in rock!

- Paul

 

[FordRacing200]

They have been rebuilding aluminum race heads forever - I do not see why these should be different. A nice port job, flow the valves and figure out the best angles, install the best parts, ect.....

I bet someone like Bob Stiegmeier could make these head freak'in rock!

- Paul

thats what i was thinking... BTW thanks for the responses! :thumbsup:

 

[WDW MKR]

Modifying the heads to better withstand the heat does nothing to actually fix the poor coolant flow. Definitely a good idea, though!

 

[FordRacing200]

hmmm, ic. Well, onward with the research! someone needs to find a permanent fix to this!

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

You should be able to cure the problem by having hardened valve guides installed,increasing the clearance a little, and using a valve stem seal that allows more oil to get to the valve. Also having a wider seat (.080-.100) would help pull more heat out of the valve. Sodium filled valves would help too, but I'm not sure if any body makes them for our cars.

Cheers, Mark A
:beer:

there is your answer right there!!!

Do it on the 2C5Z heads(tick fix w/ better coolant flow and more plug threads) and your even better off

:thumbsup:

 

[WDW MKR]

hmmm, ic. Well, onward with the research! someone needs to find a permanent fix to this!

The new heads appear to have fixed it. You could go the extra mile and treat them to the mods listed above.

 

[MikeW]

Stiegemeier was working on some 03/04 heads best I remember.... Not sure where he is at on them though.

 

[FordRacing200]

thanks for all the help :thumbsup:

 

[phillySVT]

there is your answer right there!!!

Do it on the 2C5Z heads(tick fix w/ better coolant flow and more plug threads) and your even better off

:thumbsup:

Every time I see your post that pic of you cracks me up! oke:

 

[ls1eater]

How much of a power gain would you see with head work done to the 03/04's.....

 

[WDW MKR]

How much of a power gain would you see with head work done to the 03/04's.....

Completely depedant on who does the work, what your current combo is, etc. The typically modded Eaton car won't see much at all. That's just the result of an inefficient PD blower combo. Some of the higher-powered TS cars have seen a little better gains. Not really worth the money unless you already have the engine apart.