Author Topic: WTB: Ford FE 427 Tunnel Port Aluminum Heads - Any Brand  (Read 1923 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

BigBlueOvalFan

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 91
    • View Profile
WTB: Ford FE 427 Tunnel Port Aluminum Heads - Any Brand
« on: June 23, 2021, 06:23:59 PM »
As the ad states, any aluminum brand will do.  Not sure how many different brands there are for this head but I think Dove would be one.  I'll take them needing repair and missing parts, needing rebuilt.  Not really looking for Ford factory originals as they are probably out of sight price wise but if you have some in the reasonable range, I'm a buyer. Thanks

428kidd

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 428
    • View Profile
Re: WTB: Ford FE 427 Tunnel Port Aluminum Heads - Any Brand
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2021, 07:26:05 AM »
As far as i know Dove was the only aftermarket Tunnel port stuff made other than factory heads. I dont think you will find them any cheaper than Ford heads. If you buy Dove heads make sure they are know good heads, IE will pressure check. His later stuff was impregnated with a plastic type stuff to help with the porous issues. That makes welding or repairing them harder. Where are you located?

turbohunter

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2509
    • View Profile
Re: WTB: Ford FE 427 Tunnel Port Aluminum Heads - Any Brand
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2021, 07:51:07 AM »
For information only but the cavalry might be just over the hill.

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=9639.msg108294#msg108294
Marc
'61 F100 292Y
'66 Mustang Injected 428
'66 Q code Country Squire wagon


BigBlueOvalFan

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 91
    • View Profile
Re: WTB: Ford FE 427 Tunnel Port Aluminum Heads - Any Brand
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2021, 03:42:50 PM »
As far as i know Dove was the only aftermarket Tunnel port stuff made other than factory heads. I dont think you will find them any cheaper than Ford heads. If you buy Dove heads make sure they are know good heads, IE will pressure check. His later stuff was impregnated with a plastic type stuff to help with the porous issues. That makes welding or repairing them harder. Where are you located?

Ok, thanks for the info.  I have dealt with Dove porosity issues prior so I'm familiar with it.  I'm located in SoCal.

428kidd

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 428
    • View Profile
Re: WTB: Ford FE 427 Tunnel Port Aluminum Heads - Any Brand
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2021, 08:48:17 PM »
I have a set of original Ford heads I would sale. If interested shot me a PM thanks Lance .

BigBlueOvalFan

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 91
    • View Profile
Re: WTB: Ford FE 427 Tunnel Port Aluminum Heads - Any Brand
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2021, 08:58:52 PM »
For information only but the cavalry might be just over the hill.

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=9639.msg108294#msg108294

That does look promising, I'll have to read through the entire thread.  How far out are they with actually doing this ? 

mbrunson427

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 925
    • View Profile
Re: WTB: Ford FE 427 Tunnel Port Aluminum Heads - Any Brand
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2021, 11:27:33 PM »
I can answer a little bit, still kind of a vague answer though. We have talked with a ton of casting companies, found one that is willing to play ball. The cost of the mold is still pricey, so we're going to try and kill two birds with one stone by creating a casting that can be used for both purposes, instead of needing multiple molds and doubling the cost. This requires that both types are developed before commencing with casting. It's adding some time to things but making the project feasible.
Mike Brunson
BrunsonPerformance.com

BigBlueOvalFan

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 91
    • View Profile
Re: WTB: Ford FE 427 Tunnel Port Aluminum Heads - Any Brand
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2021, 02:29:58 PM »
I can answer a little bit, still kind of a vague answer though. We have talked with a ton of casting companies, found one that is willing to play ball. The cost of the mold is still pricey, so we're going to try and kill two birds with one stone by creating a casting that can be used for both purposes, instead of needing multiple molds and doubling the cost. This requires that both types are developed before commencing with casting. It's adding some time to things but making the project feasible.

Thanks for the update