Heads

[bigdwg03]

Does anyone make a cylender head that uses studs and small block chevy rocker arms? Edelbrock did it with their new 455 heads why not the v6? It would save everyone money on buying a shaft set up....

 

[Nasty Wendy]

Yes. Champion has had them available for many years. I'm pretty sure TA sells them too.

 

[fuzzyGN]

The M&A heads are stud mount also.

 

[bigdwg03]

I've heard that aluminum heads crack under high boost any truth to that? What about factory iron heads with rocker studs? What would be the best castings to get?

 

[Nasty Wendy]

The fastest Buicks run aluminum heads. Stage 2 heads are aluminum and have gone 6s. Do you plan to make enough boost to run faster than that? I'd give Champion Racing Heads a call. I don't know if they machine the pedestals off of iron heads and set them up for stud type rockers or not but if it can be done they can do it.

 

[bigdwg03]

Hey hey now just what I heard that's why I'm asking.... Sheesh

 

[Nick Micale]

Does anyone make a cylender head that uses studs and small block chevy rocker arms? Edelbrock did it with their new 455 heads why not the v6? It would save everyone money on buying a shaft set up....

As was stated, the Scorpion rockers can be used on some Buick V-6 heads, but they do not have the correct geometry to fit and work well.

The only reason to use them is to save a few $$$, but at a sacrifice of performance and reliability.

 

[S2V6RACER]

I've heard that aluminum heads crack under high boost any truth to that? What about factory iron heads with rocker studs? What would be the best castings to get?

The old M&A and Champions gave aluminum heads (for Buick) a bad name. They were known for cracking. TA Aluminum heads are the best out there, you might spend a few bucks more, but you will be ahead of the game in the long run.


Back on topic, it is beyond me that anyone would compromise cheap over strength.

 

[NCTURBOS]

Back on topic, it is beyond me that anyone would compromise cheap over strength.

Agreed... But sure do see it alot here...


K.