American cylinder heads?

[l6rth]

So sitting the pub last night chatting to a new mate I made afew weeks ago who works on one of the American airforce bases he tells me he can get anything from America shipped free. So it got me thinking if the rv8 was originally a Buick lump are there any performance heads from across the pond that would fit my 450 chim? Everything seems to be cheaper in America.

[MADMAX2]

Jerico stage 4 afterburners ?

[steve j]

MADMAX2 said:

Jerico stage 4 afterburners ?

Please, more info.

[QBee]

Get him to ship you a Chevy LS3 engine, Tremec 6060 gearbox and twin turbo chargers - that should add a few bhp.....

[Hoofa]

Hmm well I have a chevey crank in mine, other than that it's it !!! Oh and diamond Pistons fron the good old USA

[l6rth]

The Ls lump may blow the budget and my wife's top lol, she is a reasonable lady but as I have just bright a new chim I think I'd better leave it a while.

[SILICONEKID345HP]

l6rth said:

The Ls lump may blow the budget and my wife's top lol, she is a reasonable lady but as I have just bright a new chim I think I'd better leave it a while.

If you are talking about the old Buick heads Neal1980 has a pair of these ,not sure if they even fit .

[l6rth]

Just thought if it's American engine do they have cylinder heads that do fit. I can't find any 500 heads or the next idea is to get the 450 worked over.

[l6rth]

Just thought if it's American engine do they have cylinder heads that do fit. I can't find any 500 heads or the next idea is to get the 450 worked over.

[Richard 858]

Rob, if it's a healthy motor it might still be worth considering forced induction. When I started costing things out the real difference seemed to be whether the extra power was gained in stages or one hit. I still think the overall costs are similar if not slightly less with FI for the same or greater end power gain, however it's all a personal choice. Remember though "absolute power corrupts absolutely" ! I'm still quite happy to pop in with mine & have a chat over a cuppa, on a nice dry day when I'm down that way.

[Tinker15]

l6rth said:

Just thought if it's American engine do they have cylinder heads that do fit. I can't find any 500 heads or the next idea is to get the 450 worked over.

General Motors stopped making this engine in America around 1963 or earlier.

Bill

Edited by Tinker15 on Saturday 20th September 21:28

[BarnFind]

Sounds like a good opportunity for a group buy of Hersey bars etc,never really looked at the US after market but would love to if you get my drift,they do after all understand V8's

[Hoofa]

There is nowt to look at except crank n Pistons, and that it's about it fiolks !!!! No heads, no cams, feck all else tried the roller cam route but forget it !!!!

Of couse only rv8

[SILICONEKID345HP]

Hoofa said:

There is nowt to look at except crank n Pistons, and that it's about it fiolks !!!! No heads, no cams, feck all else tried the roller cam route but forget it !!!!

Of couse only rv8

What is special about your crank and pistons ?

[Hoofa]

SILICONEKID345HP said:

Hoofa said:

There is nowt to look at except crank n Pistons, and that it's about it fiolks !!!! No heads, no cams, feck all else tried the roller cam route but forget it !!!!

Of couse only rv8

What is special about your crank and pistons ?

Diamond total seal forged Pistons and a chevey Steel forged crank , do not ask another question

[Pupp]

Hoofa said:

do not ask another question

[SILICONEKID345HP]

Hoofa said:

Diamond total seal forged Pistons and a chevey Steel forged crank , do not ask another question

You love spending money

[ctsdave]

Piston rings are total seal or pistons?? Never heard of the latter...

[OleVix]

Its stage 3 or 4 heads from v8d or JE you want...

[l6rth]

What about this? http://m.ebay.com/itm/350471530357?cmd=VIDESC&... Instead of cam and heads? What else would I need to do? I'm not entirely sure how you get the presure from the turbos into the fuel system.