Awesome! Thank you for making vids for us Ford guys.

BEN, I would like for you to have a podcast with drag boss garage.he is a Cleveland man.your knowledge would be a very good show.people ask questions and you can answer.

Imagine Ben and David Vizard getting together for a good cylinder head video.

Great content, Ben! Its always nice to peak inside of the mind of a great Engine Builder like you.

Been building ford and a few brand X engines for 50 years and I still learn every day.Myself I mostly used 428cj and Cleveland engines for their ability to make great street engines with minimal effort and aftermarket parts. I like using Ford parts when possible but with the Windsor head situation I will be using aftermarket units. Thanks for your videos as I will be considering this one when selecting the proper head. Great content!

Hi Ben hope you're doing well, you knocked it out of the park with this video covering all the bases, excellent comparison with the factory heads, what I like most about you is you can back up what you say , proven performance to me is what speaks loudest alot of the other channels are alot of talk with nothing to back it up except their opinion, a flow sheet and a dyno which proves nothing to me , anyone who sees this video will be ahead of the game in my opinion, thanks for sharing with us 👍

This has become one of my favorite channels. Great stuff, Ben. You can always tell the motors with the low compression by the sound when they rev. If it goes blaah blaah, and takes an eternity to come back to idle, it's low compression. lol If it snarls like a beast and tachs instantly and just as quickly, jumps back to idle, it's high compression. That is the scientific method. p.s. I run a 5000 rpm converter on the street, for me, that's perfectly normal for a street car. I think my idea of street car differs from most people's.

Ben, your video production has gotten very good! And I love this cylinder head tech. This is information that is hard to find and not many take these things into account.

I'd love to get Ben, David, and a few others together for a good ole competition with the same parts. These guys knowledge is unbelievable. All of this research is invaluable.

I've been a Chevy man for years but I really wouldn't mind building a badass Ford engine and you are the man I idle you and respect you you really know your stuff

I built a 302 roller motor with flat tops and flotek 185cc heads in 58cc that I hand ported. With a 650dp and weind intake it made 365hp. Great little motor.

Love it, in the old days I ran 68 302 4V heads 53.5cc and put the 60s gt40 valves in them 1.88int and 1.625exh I think they were sodium filled, ported of course

Your statement about having at least 10.5 compression is bang on. good compression is more important than a good flowing head For making a car run..

I always learn lots from you . thankyou.Ben

I built a early 70s 302, with 1970 351 w heads that i mildly ported. Used a .500 lift cam with 280 duration. That was a great street strip engine!

Ben, I wish I'd been able to test valve sizes on the GT-40's i ported and ran on my 93 Cobra. At the time a 1.94 and 1.60 was said to be the big winner! As a student i went with the best I could(I thought) afford. Ford Racing 1.84(maybe 1.94) and 1.54 valve set. The year was 2001-2002....i don't think i used a larger exhaust valve till i had to install a 10-ppint and a chute. I liked the little exhaust valve. Still do.....MAN, i enjoy learning from you! Thank you very much for these videos! I don't think i used a head

Another killer episode Ben. I could watch SBF content ALL DAY. -A happy Trick Flow head user

Great presentation. Lots of good info . Thanks

Great video as usual, I wonder if the huge exhaust ports on that middle head is letting too much exhaust back in during overlap and might do better with a wide LSA and possibly EFI?

Next to Vizard. Ben is one of my favorites. Im lesrning a lot from him everyday.

Love the TW head. Ran the original TW head with a 2.5 MSA on a 4.125/3.50 base 302 to get 374 ci, 11.1, short duration high lift solid roller, EFI R box. Ran a best of 10.32 @ 128 mph on pump gas, street tires, mufflers @ 3280lbs. No doubt the heads were they key ingredient. Was always interest in raising the intake port and filling the floor on the TW head since there is a lot of material in the roof

@Ben Alameda Racing You should do a video about building a performance street or off road or towing engine for heavy vehicles like a lifted 4x4 truck with big tires or other heavy vehicles and the differences between building something like that versus a lightweight street CAR, and any tips/tricks that focus on getting huge low/mid rpm torque. I think that video would be a huge success. There's a TON of people out there wanting more USABLE performance for big heavy trucks.

And I agree solid lift cam messing with the hydraulic cam it's no good for high RPM and high left

Looking forward to learning about the V-groovs, pros and cons.

Compression ratio depends on other variables, not just flat top or dish and chamber volume. Pistons at zero deck or down in the hole. Head gasket thicness. A 427 with a flat top and 64 cc chambers will have 11 compression ratio or higher. A 350 will have somewhere between 9:5 and 10:1, de pending.

That's what I'm talking about, a good hr of nothing but super tech tips 👌

The twisted wedge looks like it has excellent port pressure recovery.that head will make power.

Canted aftermarket Cleveland heads for the Winn inn or off the street Ben ! That’s with inn price point range and drivability

Grate video have you ever looked at some flotek heads I have the 180cc runners with 58cc Chambers

Great video! I am running the Cleveland 4v heads on my 408 and love them. What are your thoughts? I have been hesitant to upgrade to aluminum heads. I figured the engine builder used the 4v heads for reason instead of Yates or such.

13 parsecs there and back....gobs and gobs! Superior!

Great video Thank You.

You confirmed my reasoning for using the closed chambered BBC heads on my stock 454 with flat tops and small dish in the middle. With a steel shim .015 gasket and .025 in the hole I calculate 9:1 compression ratio. I think with a .030 head skim I can pick up another 1/2 point of compression.

i have the 450 hp 454 with the high flow heads at 10.5 to 1 compression it seem to be great for a street truck then i put a high rise with a 850 carb it really did good then i have the 02xx 400r turbo with 4 10 gears 12 bolt possi seems to be perfect for me for a street truck plus cast on cast is better for head gaskets it will last longer not going to race it just drive it

Thanks for all your time and knowledge in these videos. I’m pretty new to the sbf stuff. I got cammed 4.6 2v gt. And a 5.0 ranger who th a stock gt40 p motor. I’m looking for heads on a roller fox body I just picked up. I got a 306 short block and built t5 for it.

I have ross pistons was dome milled to flat top got compression 12.5.1 BFF dove C heads

What about the pistons Ben? I have 64 cc head, .047 head gasket. Is a dome piston ok? Any thoughts? I am at 11.7:1. Cast Iron E7 lots of work. Looking to go 11:30 NA.

Hi Ben...As a retired Ford race engine builder and shop owner I love watching your content on KZfaq. I look at the aftermarket aluminum windsor cylinder head choices thru a somewhat different window. My main concern would be that the head have comparable flow numbers to the LS3-LS7 offerings and be ready to accept most intakes commonly available. This would most likely require a head with raised intake port runners such as you created. Thus, I was a little surprised that you did not mention the Edelbrock 7721's. This head, in a ported configuration of course, gives the Ford Windsor Performance Enthusiast starting off with an equal footing in the air flow department. My job was always to give my customers the ability to help chevrolet racers get their car back up on the trailer. Kinda like you ?

Ben, In my opinion the trend of lowering compression and the trend of adding superchargers were so close in proximity of a time frame it was almost a double whammy Then soon after came ethanol Because this was a little while before channels came out....we wound up where we are

I love using the gt40 and the gt40p heads. The gt40's are just harder to find . I can find p heads at the junkyard for $ 101 . I port them and get them decked .030 and they run great.

Great info, Had R heads waay back. I now have R11 heads, do you sell those port plates?

I just bought a '69 Nova with a '69 427. Mild build with Chevy '840 Rec Port heads (107cc closed chamber) and it's making around 500hp and I feel it's in the area of 11:1cr. It's a really solid build but it's too heavy for my needs. How do I know if the heads I chose are going to be at least as good? I do not want to lose power, ideally I'd like to make a little more.

Just subscribed, you sure know a lot about heads, I have a vintage set of ford 429 heads that were included in an auction lot and I can't seem to find any on Ebay to make a comparison, the issue is l am not sure they are boat anchors or good for someones old car, they have a D0VE-A stamped on them along with other numbers in different places, the valves have the ford stamp and the springs are attached, there pretty clean really, If there any good I thought about removing the springs and valves and sand blasting them (not sure that's a good idea but would remove the surface staining lite rust look. Any idea what type of vehicle these belonged to? from just looking on the web they seem to be 69-70 year heads? thanks

Hello Ben, love your content on small block Fords. Here is a question for you about reinforcing the two bolt mains with an unusual style of girdle. If you were to replace the oil pan with a steel ring and cross supports at each main bearing location do you think it would be worthwhile? It would look similar to a Y block with cross bolt mains. Would it eliminate the vibration and twisting problem created by the current girdle designs? I'm just wondering if combining this with your block stiffener how fast you might be able to twist a 289?

Have 359w gt40 3 bar carbed flat top pistons in fox body should be ready spring time.

Thank you!

Always wear a Lavalier mic. Many times it is very hard to understand you especially when the door is open. Love the content by the way. I used to watch you race when I lived in Alhambra, you were out at the Winter Nationals Great times

Man I use a set of old turbo heads on my 377. 12to1 comp, 698 lift , 1050 dominator it rips for a old engine!

Hello Ben, I don't get to see all of your content so it is very possible that you've answered this question before. Have you ever seen a flat plain crank used in a small block Ford Windsor?

Great info.

Very nice ben

Yes do a podcast with drag boss that would get some likes.

Are there any SBF aluminum blocks that are easy to find/common/not expensive? Trying to build a road race type car that will also be on the street and I'm concerned with weight in general, but engine weight in particular, so not sure if I should go SBF, SBC, LS, Mod Motor, or something else. Also, generally speaking, what's the maximum safe stroke length for seeing 8000RPM on a sustained and consistent basis? 3.5"? 3.75"?

Hi Ben. I have a ski boat with a 351w. Stock engine is what’s in there. 240hp. I’d like to do a budget build to get as much out of this engine as possible. I’d like to chat with you about the goal for the performance and get your advice. What’s the best way to contact you and get your input on this build project?

Gt40p heads don't require a special header to bolt up or down pipes.. you can use most shorty headers just not equal length shorties, just requires a couple 90* spark plug boots to clear the tubes. The p heads have a smaller combustion chamber as well. Headers are a pain but not a deal breaker. I. Running the same mac shorties that were on my e7s on my gt40p 4bars..

A worked gt40 head gets you near an otb aluminum dart,afr or Tfs gets ya.

I have a 398w with gt 40 heads cast iron heads seems to make good power

I got a 351w bored 60 over with 12/5 pop-up pistons block decked to 0 58 cc heads and it's a toque monster 😅

Hey Ben, I’m in San Fernando Valley, cam you recommend a chassis Dyno so I can get my bronco Dyno tuned?

I've seen people put the open chamber head on a flattop 454 and wonder why they are gutless.

What head for a sbe 94 roller 351w turbo setup. Limited by valve size?

my 347 had zero deck with flat tops, felpro 38thou head gasket, afr185cc comps, decked 16thou, to 54cc, i think it was 10.9-1 compression

What aboutbthe old iron highport heads

Sir, Wondering if you have and recommendations for 5.4 3v heads (ford)

What about GT40 heads with a 3 angle valve job

I’m watching this and I’m a Chevy guy

That all changes with power adders'!!

Thank you for your knowledge and video's USA 🇺🇸

Lower compression if you are going forced air induction

I have a 306 with a s/c, 7lbs boost, Edlbrk heads. Debating between AFR 185 or 11R 170, what is your opinion, recomendetions ...

Really enjoy your videos and your great knowledge of Ford engines l have a 384 cubic inch winsor l have flat tops and a comp cam 600 590 lift 280 290 dur 110 lobe. Sep lm going to run it in the eighth mile 373 gear which head would you suggest and what compression could I run safely with 93 octane

@Ben Alameda Racing- I have 4,000Lb.(weight with driver), street driven vehicle. I plan on using a Built C4, or C6 Automatic trans., with a (4,000, to a Max of 4,500 Rpm stall speed, Nitrous Tq. converter), and i have 4.10 Gears, and will be using 275-60-15 Mt. Drag radials. I like to do hot rod cruises with the family, and take it to the drag strip, a few times a year, for those No Time, fun "Street car" arm drop races. I think i'm wanting to do the 351w block, stroked to a 433 cu. In., with (11:75 to 1- 12.5 to 1 comp.) trying to use 93 octane pump gas, a perf. Rpm air gap, (with porting done by you, or Big Dog's porting), with expected shift point's around, 6,300 to 6,500 Rpm, and Max engine Rpm of no more than 6,750 Rpm), Tfs 205 cc 11r- milled to (47 to 52cc), and ported by you, or Big Dog's porting. And i was thinking of a hyd. Roller cam with specs: (105° to 106°) Lobe Separation Angle, - (Lift) Int./Exh. = Both .620, - (Int.) dur. @ .050= (240° to 248°), (Exh.) dur. @ .050= (252° to 260°), installed (+2° to +4° advanced). I may use a (300 Hp progressive Nitrous system, if i buy a Dart, or Iron eagle block. If i do run the 300 Hp nitrous system, i would run a stand alone fuel system, with 112 octane racing gas. In your opinion, do you feel this is a bad, average, really good, or great combo/set up? Better yet, what things do you think would be better choices, given my vehicle weight= 4,000 Lbs., 93 octane pump gas, Max engine speed of 6,750 Rpm, automatic with 4k to 4500 Rpm stall speed, 4.10 gears, with 28 in. tall drag radials?

What , do you think about. 7.3 godzilla engine ?

Do you spec small block ford cams, or know who I might contact. Thanks buddy.

What about Cleveland heads 2v or 4v on 408w

Don’t forget cylinder head gasket thickness?????

How about a vortex head, chevy

I have the three bar 98

It's my understanding that the 289 Hi-po heads are the same as regular production heads except for the threaded studs and the spring cups, both of which can be done to anything. So, ports and chambers are the same. Why single out the HP heads as rare and desirable, when the standard heads can make the same power?

I have a set of 289 heads that r 52 cc

Yeah, but you’re leaving now if that car is going to be turbo to or on nitrous turbo application, you want lower compression

Your not talking about the LS engine like a 6.0 has 9:5:1 317 head is 71-72cc with 2005+ is 10:1 with flat top lot of people put the 61cc 706 on them and get 11:1.

Afr or trickflow have to spend money on good heads. 300hp wheel is still not enough you need 400 wheel or a Honda will beat you lol

I own a 70 comet with a 306 hogged out 289 heads. 60 ft ill hurt your feelings in this 2600 pound car.

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yuck!!!!! wrong engine.

Always thought twisted heads run harder ❤

Ford suks, why arent yu runnjn chevys They output fords all day long

Warning, it starts to get pretty graphic at the 40 min mark. Be warned!!!

What about Cleveland heads 2v or 4v on 408w