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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 07:22 AM
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Aftermarket Heads?? Porting??

OK, I'm not seeing any aftermarket heads for the modular motors at all, and I haven't even heard any "buzz" that anyone is going to be making any either. Does anyone know something I don't?
If no one is ever going to make any I have some ideas for a side business... I might just start a modular head company here in California. I know one of the worlds BEST cylinder head porters, "ED MOSLER"..anyone know of him?? He designed the t-type Grand National heads for the Buick 3.8 for GM back in the 70's, and has been all over the world and the racing circuit. He's done all of my stuff in the past, and all of the people in the California Central San Juaquin Valley. Everything from 12-second street cars to top fuelers, he's done it. He's kindof like my grandfather, and the man can port heads!!
I also know a few more guys that do porting, and we have a sonic checker, two flow-benches, and at least 3 guys that know what to do to make stuff flow! EIther way, I'm just curious, and I'm not wanting to capitolize or compete with anyone, and I know that Patriot does CNC porting, etc. Just would like to see more options out there for us Modular guys, and if it's a NEEDED market to port and refurbish these heads, by all means let's do it! Any feedback is greatly appreciated, and YES, I do have WAY too much time on my hands..LOL! Brandon K.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by bwkelley76
OK, I'm not seeing any aftermarket heads for the modular motors at all, and I haven't even heard any "buzz" that anyone is going to be making any either. Does anyone know something I don't?
If no one is ever going to make any I have some ideas for a side business... I might just start a modular head company here in California. I know one of the worlds BEST cylinder head porters, "ED MOSLER"..anyone know of him?? He designed the t-type Grand National heads for the Buick 3.8 for GM back in the 70's, and has been all over the world and the racing circuit. He's done all of my stuff in the past, and all of the people in the California Central San Juaquin Valley. Everything from 12-second street cars to top fuelers, he's done it. He's kindof like my grandfather, and the man can port heads!!
I also know a few more guys that do porting, and we have a sonic checker, two flow-benches, and at least 3 guys that know what to do to make stuff flow! EIther way, I'm just curious, and I'm not wanting to capitolize or compete with anyone, and I know that Patriot does CNC porting, etc. Just would like to see more options out there for us Modular guys, and if it's a NEEDED market to port and refurbish these heads, by all means let's do it! Any feedback is greatly appreciated, and YES, I do have WAY too much time on my hands..LOL! Brandon K.
A day late and a dollar short, theres a few out there already,just hit search.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 10:36 AM
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there more people out there doing it the better
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by LatemodelRacer2
there more people out there doing it the better
Good point.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by chimshady1
A day late and a dollar short, theres a few out there already,just hit search.
..never said NO ONE was doing it, just not that many, and the cnc guys are of course the best unless they chuck it up on the mill wrong...LOL Everything can be better though, for instance, castings have "shifts" in them and I think all heads should be sonic tested before and after the cnc work is done to make sure it went well. ..here's my motto, someone gives you lemons, make lemonade. I have eccess to some great mechanical minds and equipment, so why not utilize it? And we are at a loss of options if you ask me. Since the 3-valve heads have come out I doubt any of the aftermarket companys will be jumping on our heads anytime soon. I'm shocked that the didn't actually, and I bet the knew Ford was gonna make a 3-valve head and postponed research and development. Here's my future forecast.. I bet the aftermarket companys will be making 3-valve heads and certifying them for retrofit on OUR vehicles,..smog, and all of that, now that would be cool! A smog certified, aftermarket 3-valve head for a lightning anyone???
 
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