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machoneman

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BBM anounces new Hi-Riser FE head
« on: March 18, 2016, 05:06:48 PM »
BBM is working in collaboration with Blair Patrick to develop two new BBM High Riser cylinder head castings, as well as a dual plane 1x4 manifold with a 4150 carb flange with ports to fit the as cast heads. The ultra modern high velocity intake ports will be offered in two different castings. One with throat diameter for 2.09 valves, enabling 350+ cfm flow from a less than 170cc runner. This version will compliment the smaller bore FEs, and ultimate torque in 390 based strokers. The other High Riser casting will be for 2.19 and larger valves, 370-ish flow capability as-cast with proper prep, and plenty of material to port for the largest FE intake valves, if desired. The larger port will be around 190 cc. Both heads will feature raised floors as cast, but will have enough material to port match to OEM manifolds if desired. We plan to develop a 2x4 single plane manifold as well. Our plan is to continue to develop the wedge FE design, and bring ultimate wedge FE induction to the market.

Jay- I copied this from the old FE Forum.
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Re: BBM anounces new Hi-Riser FE head
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2016, 07:08:26 PM »
Super cool.
I hope it doesn't get put on the back burner like the aluminum blocks and tunnel wedge intake....  Not complaining, I'm certain they have their hands full, just hoping for the best.
Their current heads appear very nice.  Always happy to see a little evolution to the old Dinosaur engine :P

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Re: BBM anounces new Hi-Riser FE head
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2016, 11:00:22 AM »
Sounds awesome.  Just placed my order for the on-sale heads on Friday.  Looking forward to another product!

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Re: BBM anounces new Hi-Riser FE head
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2016, 12:13:06 PM »
Patiently waiting on the tunnel wedge, bet a lot of others are too...

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Re: BBM anounces new Hi-Riser FE head
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2016, 12:30:51 PM »
I quit waiting and bought a BT MR 2x4.

Hoping if I decide to build another engine in the future, HR heads, aluminum block, and tunnelwedge intake area available at that time....  would be a pretty awesome engine.

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Re: BBM anounces new Hi-Riser FE head
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2016, 05:42:36 PM »
tunnel wedge is still fairly easy to get if you really want one now , just post a WTB add you'll get quite a few people selling ..... I bought a used factory 2x4 since BT was out of stock ..... if I still need a TW when BBM supplies them I'll go new , but I wouldn't plan a hot rod around a new BBM TW .......

 great news on the new head , I know which way my 482 is going now ......

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Re: BBM anounces new Hi-Riser FE head
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2016, 06:05:16 PM »
I am deep into an O/T olds rocket powered '39 Ford convert right now, so it will be a while before I get to putting my FE back together and putting it in my Falcon, at LEAST next year.

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Re: BBM anounces new Hi-Riser FE head
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2016, 06:14:36 PM »
tunnel wedge is still fairly easy to get if you really want one now ,
but I wouldn't plan a hot rod around a new BBM TW .......

Certainly.  For the engine I'm building a Dove or factory TW would be overkill.  BBM's was supposed to be a little smaller/higher velocity and so I was waiting for that.  Wasn't building an engine around a non-existant intake, it just woulda been cool as an option.

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Re: BBM anounces new Hi-Riser FE head
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2016, 11:27:28 PM »
tunnel wedge is still fairly easy to get if you really want one now , just post a WTB add you'll get quite a few people selling ..... I bought a used factory 2x4 since BT was out of stock ..... if I still need a TW when BBM supplies them I'll go new , but I wouldn't plan a hot rod around a new BBM TW .......

 great news on the new head , I know which way my 482 is going now ......

Just saw a TW go on ebay a couple weeks back for around $1300. I am assuming the BBM one will go for somewhat less. If the BBM doesnt show I will buy a Dove, along with all that entails... ;D Have splashzone will travel... ::)