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What is needed to install TF Power Port 240 heads?

Stampy167

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Hi All, I purchased the Trick Flow 240 heads (TFS-61617801-C00), rocker shaft studs, ARP head bolt kit, Fel-pro head gaskets, valley pan/intake/header gasket kit. I currently have an MP Purpleshaft 292 HFT cam (509 lift). For intake I have a Performer RPM Hi rise intake and for headers I have Hedman 1-3/4" headers. Does anyone know off hand what else I will need to purchase since I am gathering them up?

Street with occasional trips to the track.

Thanks!
 
custom length pushrods, check the sweep on the rockers you have. some don't work.
 
Thanks, they just need to be measured during install and ordered then I take it?
 
The correct pistons to go with the combustion chambers? Seems like a lot of
head for .509 lift cam.
 
Currently have 6 pack pistons. Not my area of expertise, just wanted to lighten it up and flow better. TFs had almost universally good reviews and hadn't seen any mention of different pistons being needed.
 
Because the heads are closed chamber design, you can take advantage of the quench area
with the correct piston and head gasket thickness. Also, do the math to figure your compression
ratio out. Youdon't need any surprises after it's all together!
 
what heads are you removing from the engine? What is the rocker set up?
 
906’s with I assume the standard stamped steel rocker setup
 
I think You’ll need new rockers, the harland sharps for those heads are a good choice
 
Hi All, I purchased the Trick Flow 240 heads (TFS-61617801-C00), rocker shaft studs, ARP head bolt kit, Fel-pro head gaskets, valley pan/intake/header gasket kit. I currently have an MP Purpleshaft 292 HFT cam (509 lift). For intake I have a Performer RPM Hi rise intake and for headers I have Hedman 1-3/4" headers. Does anyone know off hand what else I will need to purchase since I am gathering them up?

Street with occasional trips to the track.

Thanks!

Looking at your part list, valve cover gaskets.

Go to the sister sight, FABO, and look up member AndyF. Search his posts. At the bottom of the posts he made is a link that is to all the threads he started. Andy was kind enough to document all of his work before it made the magazine’s.

In his posts, you’ll find his B block 470 cubic inch engine making use of these heads and the various rocker arms he tried. IIRC, he went through 4 rocker arm companies until he got what he liked on top of the head.

While his build is a wild one, there is a lot of pertinent information that you will find extremely useful and tips, parts and tricks that you can use on your engine build. I seriously suggest upgrading the rocker arm set up in full. If you can’t measure pushrod length, a company like Hughesengines will loan you the tools and deduct that amount when you return the tools & when you purchase pushrods from them. It is the EZ button pushed that way.

Otherwise, it looks like your good to go.

Get a much better cam and a bigger set of headers. Otherwise ur waisting those heads. Kim
Not necessarily so since the head flows a listed 280 cfm @.500, a whopping amount more than stock. What I would agree on, is a better cam for the “need” and the headers I agree on. But new headers and possibly an exhaust system is quite pricey and not truly needed just because he swapped on new heads and! Not truly taking full advantage of.

What I would like to know about is what exactly did @Stampy167 do for exhaust? The 1-7/8 header pipe maybe a bit small but it is not the end of the world. LOL

At the moment, I don’t see a NEED to change out headers (cost considerations only) even though there is power to be gained. (Not a lot IMO.) Depending on what he has for an exhaust system, size pipe and configuration, he could gain nicely from there. And a lot cheaper to boot.

If it were I going from scratch with what he listed above, TTI system in full would be an excellent street system with use of the longer Hemi style mufflers from Dynomax because they have a very high flow rate. An “X” or “H” pipe would be the personal call.

I myself like the “H” pipe because it keeps the engines idle “choppy” in sound. The “X” pipe I installed on the wife’s car did smooth out the exhaust note at idle and while driving, it is a bit quiter. But sounds really good.
 
Spark plugs, anti-seize, rocker arms, pushrods, Maybe extra ARP Ultra torque bolt lube?
 
Have someone check those heads out first, and check to valve guides. My head guy said they were a little too tight for his liking. Like someone else mentioned, a bigger cam would be better.
 
With the 509 cam stock rockers will work ( We used them for years ) You will need custom push rods though. Andys book is a wealth of info.
 
Thanks all!
Sorry it has been a busy week or so and I havent been able to log on. I will try and catch up with this post.
What I would like to know about is what exactly did @Stampy167 do for exhaust? The 1-7/8 header pipe maybe a bit small but it is not the end of the world. LOL
So I didn't do the initial build. I bought the car from my step father before he passed. What I know is mostly from receipts. The headers are not 1-7/8 they are 1-3/4 Hedman headers. Not sure if that brings on the end of the world or not. 3" collector to 3" stainless with some Flowmaster mufflers (model unknown).

Looking at your part list, valve cover gaskets.
Oh yeah, duh.

Have someone check those heads out first, and check to valve guides. My head guy said they were a little too tight for his liking. Like someone else mentioned, a bigger cam would be better.

I do plan to have that done soon. Thanks! Though I assume bigger cam = different springs.

With the 509 cam stock rockers will work ( We used them for years ) You will need custom push rods though. Andys book is a wealth of info.

Thank you, this helps as I am still debating on how far down the rabbit hole I want to go. I dont really trust myself to do the work yet, though I did get a practice engine to start learning with, so it will be a matter of opportunity on when I can get them installed in one shot. I really don't want to spend all my time with the car in pieces.
 
I have a cam that would work for you and lifters and pushrods Cam is ADV Dur: 281,285. @ 50 255,259. Lift .585,.597. The 3/8 in pushrods would match if you use comp roller rockers. Lifters I have in order. Only used an hour dyno break in on all parts. Have some better comp springs too open [email protected] and rate 439. P M me if you are interested
 
With that cam and 240 heads witch were conditioned as menchened 10.5 compression made 560 hp around 6000 and torque was 670 at 4800. That was a mildly ported rmp intake
 
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