are 516 closed chamber heads good for anything?

[Bandit72]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-516-Heads-Ported-Large-Stainless-Valves-383-440_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33617QQihZ010QQitemZ200052216320QQrdZ1

i found these on ebay and was wondering if they'd be any good or if i should stick with my edelbrock head idea....(going on a 451 stroker w/ comp cams XS2825 stick FYI)

thanks everyone

[Runner]

looks like someone did some work to those heads.  at 600 bucks your half way to a set of e heads!

[Bandit72]

i know...thats why i was asking

[jg68]

Those are some nice looking heads, nicest i've seen in a while, But, i think you should just get some eddys, with the Victors out now, you might be able to score some nice RPMs for around a grand, those 516s have had some extensive bowl work, so they might be prone to leaks in the near future , may not want to take that chance, if you have the 600.00 bills, you can buy i complete eddy head, that will put you half way there 

[Challenger340]

Somebody spent a bunch O'money on those 516 castings ! They look like nice heads.

Have you purchased Pistons for your 451 yet ?  Whats your C.R. using Eddy's, or the Iron ? 

I think if you're using a Flat-top Piston, you may find your Comp. Ratio a little high for pump fuel using the Iron closed Chamber Heads @ 77 cc. Somewheres up to 11:1 ??

Just something to check out in your application, prior to any purchase decision.

[firefighter3931]

Go for the E-heads on that type of build....no question ! 



Ron

[Chryco Psycho]

Decent heads for the price & yes 516 make power , definatly couldn`t do another set for the asking price
check the compression ratio with the parts you have