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fekbmax

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Blue thunder heads
« on: January 28, 2016, 09:00:32 AM »
Does anyone know if blue thunder FE heads will ever be available again ? Are they doing anything at all any longer ?
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2016, 09:03:17 AM »
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2016, 09:24:05 AM »
So Barry act has some bare Hi rise // heads ?  Awesome. !! Tax time isa coming  :D
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2016, 11:00:51 AM »
I wish I had some.
They have been out of stock for quite a while.
He will probably make more - but its always a long time between runs...
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2016, 04:15:40 PM »
How do Blue Thunder heads stack up compared to the new BBM heads?
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2016, 08:00:09 PM »
I've only seen one set of the BBM heads, but casting wise the Blue Thunder heads I've got look much better, more like aircraft quality castings.  I don't think anyone making aluminum castings can hold a candle to the quality of the Blue Thunder parts.  In design I have been told that the BBM heads are basically very similar to the early medium riser Blue Thunders, but with a conventional valvetrain arrangement rather than being set up for the T&D race rocker system.  The early Blue Thunder medium riser heads were very good from the port and chamber perspective, so if the BBM heads are similar, I'm sure they are very good also.
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2016, 08:36:31 PM »
As far as all out performance/ max effort wedge head, what would be the best head ? Blue thunder high riser with its quinch type combustion chamber ? Dove Hi rise parquet port ? Tunnel port ? Highly modified medium riser ? Something else all together ?
I'm talking a head that could actually be had (in time) and have the full max effort work done.
Let's leave the billet heads out of it for now.
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2016, 09:12:27 PM »
Hey Keith- You should talk to Blair Patrick about a killer set of his Pro Ports. I sure am satisfied with mine.
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2016, 09:22:00 PM »
Blair Patrick Pro ports for sure if your going max effort! ;D ;D
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2016, 09:33:18 PM »
Quote from: 428kidd on January 28, 2016, 09:22:00 PM
Blair Patrick Pro ports for sure if your going max effort! ;D ;D

I don't think you'll find too many arguments with that statement. That's what I am going with for my current build.
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2016, 09:48:09 PM »
I think the Blue Thunder high risers would be the top of the heap. Just my opinion. Like Jay said they are the best quality bare/machined castings available as well. They have more potential and have more average flow versus all out pro ports, if both are CNC maxed out. The high riser will have a higher entry angle and higher floor and roof both, by a large margin even versus the DOVE HR PIE ports, also better short side radius into the bowl then chamber.

Not to say that max effort CNC Pro Ports would be anything to sneeze at, and likely a very close second, big power potential and available castings. I think the BT heads have the edge also on the T&D rocker pad layout and design/strength.

Your results/opinions may vary.

I do happen to have a new/recent set (less than 24 months old LOL) of untouched BT HR quench chamber, narrow valve center (428HR) castings in the box. I waited 3 years for those to come available being on a waiting list. I also have a FE Power HR adapter and a 2 piece 1x4 Dominator race manifold that is superior to any 351C intake for a new top-end for my 487, swapping with my MR deal sometime within the next season. Should be interesting...
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2016, 10:03:06 PM »
Sweet !!!
I'm jealous..
I you wanna part with such heads as they are, I'd love to be on the short list lol..
I know, fat chance lol..
Ofcourse I'd Haveta get a second mortgage... LoL..
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2016, 08:35:59 AM »
I didn't even think about the Highriser heads, so I'd have to agree with Thor. Probably because it requires an entirely different top end...and I've never had a Highriser. When it comes to any standard port configuration, I'd put the Pro Ports up there. Every BT piece I've had has been exceptional quality.
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2016, 09:12:32 AM »
The problem with Blue Thunder FE parts has always been availability.  Right now, they are just not available; heads, intake manifolds, and valve covers are all on back order, or so I have been told.  If you want something in the short term, the Edelbrock Pro-Ports are the best way to go.
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Re: Blue thunder heads
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2016, 04:00:38 PM »
So the big question is then if anyone would care to answer, 
Blair Patrick max effort pro ports, CNC, titanium valves, machine for TnD race rockers
How much $$$ ??
A good ball park figure will be OK.
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