Luis my Brother!! EXCELLENT DIY video!! The tips and clear explanations are priceless!! The fact that you aren’t trying recreate anyone else’s heads but just improving the E7’s makes this video even better!!💯🤟🏾👊🏾
Thank James, it means a lot coming from a fellow DIYer like yourself! Definitely wasn’t trying to copy anyone’s work or pretend like I know more than I actually do, Im an amateur 😂 but I had so much fun doing this that it definitely won’t be the first or last time I grind E7s
Awesome video dude! I just picked up a Ford LTD with a 5.0 HO that has the E7 heads. Would like to get some power out of it on a low budget so i will be porting the heads based off this exact video. The way you've explained the steps is great, nice job on the video and the heads!👍🏻👍🏻
@@Late-Night-Nate hell yea bro! Thank you 🙏. Im running a steeda 19 cam (same as the B303) a ported stock intake and these ported heads on my T-top fox, and I can tell you without a doubt that it pulls harder than Gt40 heads and intake swaps, the only thing you need to invest is time! I personally have more time than money 🫡🤣
This looks like a professional did these! Just like others have mentioned, you’re a natural. I’ve done several sets of SBF heads, C4OE, C8OE, and E7TE, and they all have the terrible exhaust port. I believe the older ones might have an even larger bump in the port. I’m subscribed!
I really appreciate your comment and thank you for watching! Im certainly not a professional, but I have a little bit of experience from a few sets of heads Ive done in the past. You are 💯 correct, the exhaust port is the downfall of the SBF head, going to a slightly bigger valve would have done wonders, but I wanted to keep this video simple and budget oriented! I have a set of Gt40 heads that I plan to do a slightly more advanced port job on in a future video. Thank you subscribing, it means a lot to me!
Great how to! Luis you're a natural! When the algorithm picks up your channel, you're going right to the top! When you titled your video head glory, I thought you weregoing somewhere else 😂😂 heads look great! Very very well done my friend. I love porting videos! I hope you have a great day my friend 🤟👊💯
It’s funny because that’s the intention behind the title 😂! I had to edit a bunch of dirty jokes out of the video because I was laughing at my own jokes 😂😂☠️
I appreciate that! You’re definitely more than capable of doing cylinder head porting, it’s very time consuming and that’s about the only downside! It is also a satisfying experience when you are done! 💪😎
@@markweber7275 these heads are actually already installed on my 88 T-top, It’s basically a garage port job that anyone can do at home, unfortunately I don’t own any flow measuring equipment, so I won’t be able to post any flow numbers. That’s actually the reason why I kept the work really simple (basic bowl cleanup) without doing major port reshaping. I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment! 🫡
Luis Great job this! Getting that thermactor bump smooth makes a big difference. I did my C9OE 351 Windsor long ago. I still remember how much time it took me. Time well spent though. Great video! 👊😎✌️
I appreciate that brother! I tried doing the best I could while at the same time making it simple enough that someone else might try it! That’s really where my satisfaction comes from, when someone else says “hey Im gonna try that!” 😂🤟
Nice work Luis, you are right on target with your port work and head modifications. How did the New Dewalt die grinder do? Excellent job. Have a great day.
Thank you! The Die Grinder worked fabulously, the speed control actually helped the burrs work much better than with my last die grinder, it made the job a lot shorter. The only issue I had was trying to work with a 6mm burr instead of the 1/4 inch, the grinder wouldn’t hold it, but that is understandable because its not made for those.
@@nateb8245 hi, thanks for watching and leaving a comment! The burrs I bought from ebay, but it was over 15 years ago, they have been incredibly good! I don’t remember the brand but they were probably Chinese ones… Im running bbk shorties in my 88 T-top that is where I installed them, I absolutely love how that car drives! 💯
Nice work! That new grinder looks like it does a great job for you... are you still enjoying it? Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Great approach, as always!
Yeah the grinder worked flawlessly! Only one issue, which isn’t really the grinder’s problem… you absolutely need to use 1/4 inch shank burrs with the large collet, because I had some old Chinese burrs that were sold to me as 1/4 shanks but they were actually very slightly smaller and one slid out!!! Verified US 1/4 shanks work flawlessly on it.
@@89G that’s exactly right 😂, I bet they feel that Americans need to fully adopt the metric system already, so they’re playing funny games with these tools
I don’t believe it has an effect when you just thin them… there are folks out there the remove them completely, specifically from the exhaust side, but Ive never felt comfortable doing that
Hello thanks for watching! The Die grinder is an electric Dewalt with built in variable speed control! Part number DWe4987nvs This is a video about that grinder ua-cam.com/video/LGw0BDM2pEw/v-deo.htmlsi=t9NHUuNkvbnVbcXZ
@ 7:23 what is that hole in the center of the head with the 2 bolt holes next to it for? It's not a cooling passage like those at the ends of the head is it?
If you are using a factory intake, you will find that the intake also has those holes and the gas that travels through there actually ends up in the egr bolted to the throttle body spacer
@@trailerparkcryptoking5213 hey, realistically you are looking at a 30-40hp increase doing what you see in this video, I don’t want to mislead you. To get 350-375hp out of a 302 you will probably need a set of AFR or trick flow heads and a good cam. You can definitely feel the improvement in performance when you drive it, but I don’t want you to think that this will get you to your desired hp level
@@MrBlitzkrieg1987 I don’t know for a fact, but many gearheads online claim that GT40P heads will flow 340 HP with no work.....along with a alphabet cam and carb....I have a ‘62 Falcon Ranchero that weighs 2500 lbs with a 5.0 EFI conversion in it that still needs wiring to run, it’s a bone stock engine. I also have a newly rebuilt 5.0 HO with a B cam and GT40P heads (long block) sitting there and considering sticking it in there with a carb setup. Just trying to decide whether to use those P heads, port some factory cast iron or go aftermarket aluminum. The best option is expensive, but if I could get 350 HP I could easily crack 11 second quarter miles in that light weight Falcon, which is good enough. Expensive heads would put me at low 11’s or high 10’s, impressive, but more than I need....
@trailerparkcryptoking5213 it’s not beyond the realm of possibility to hit 340hp with a set of factory Iron heads on a 302, but Im willing to bet the gt40p heads were probably worked on, or at the very least they must have been milled down to increase compression even more. That jump from 225hp to 340hp is wild! 😎🤟
@@trailerparkcryptoking5213 also keep in mind going from an EFI to a Carburetor setup usually adds to the power gains because the carb intake flows much better 💯
@@MrBlitzkrieg1987 For sure....I haven’t ever seen anyone quantify the HP gain going from factory HO EFI intake to a good intake and carb. Wouldn’t surprise me if it’s a good 30+ HP.
That’s what I am running on the T-top that I put together on my channel, Im being 💯 honest, these heads run harder than as cast Gt40 heads. Exhaust flow is the real downfall of the SBF heads and that’s what I focused on mainly here in this video
First off thank you for the reply. I’m planning on doing this to the truck I have on my Channel here on UA-cam. How many hours do you think you put into these? I’ve never done a set but I’m a machinist and I have access to carbide burrs and anything I’ll need, thank you.
@@jacobmoore6236 Im not sure on the hours, because I didn’t do the whole job in one sitting, it is a little time consuming for sure. I did one mod at a time to every port to stay consistent.
Luis my Brother!! EXCELLENT DIY video!! The tips and clear explanations are priceless!! The fact that you aren’t trying recreate anyone else’s heads but just improving the E7’s makes this video even better!!💯🤟🏾👊🏾
Thank James, it means a lot coming from a fellow DIYer like yourself! Definitely wasn’t trying to copy anyone’s work or pretend like I know more than I actually do, Im an amateur 😂 but I had so much fun doing this that it definitely won’t be the first or last time I grind E7s
Awesome video dude! I just picked up a Ford LTD with a 5.0 HO that has the E7 heads. Would like to get some power out of it on a low budget so i will be porting the heads based off this exact video. The way you've explained the steps is great, nice job on the video and the heads!👍🏻👍🏻
@@Late-Night-Nate hell yea bro! Thank you 🙏. Im running a steeda 19 cam (same as the B303) a ported stock intake and these ported heads on my T-top fox, and I can tell you without a doubt that it pulls harder than Gt40 heads and intake swaps, the only thing you need to invest is time! I personally have more time than money 🫡🤣
This looks like a professional did these! Just like others have mentioned, you’re a natural. I’ve done several sets of SBF heads, C4OE, C8OE, and E7TE, and they all have the terrible exhaust port. I believe the older ones might have an even larger bump in the port. I’m subscribed!
I really appreciate your comment and thank you for watching! Im certainly not a professional, but I have a little bit of experience from a few sets of heads Ive done in the past. You are 💯 correct, the exhaust port is the downfall of the SBF head, going to a slightly bigger valve would have done wonders, but I wanted to keep this video simple and budget oriented! I have a set of Gt40 heads that I plan to do a slightly more advanced port job on in a future video. Thank you subscribing, it means a lot to me!
Great how to! Luis you're a natural! When the algorithm picks up your channel, you're going right to the top! When you titled your video head glory, I thought you weregoing somewhere else 😂😂 heads look great! Very very well done my friend. I love porting videos! I hope you have a great day my friend 🤟👊💯
It’s funny because that’s the intention behind the title 😂! I had to edit a bunch of dirty jokes out of the video because I was laughing at my own jokes 😂😂☠️
This is an incredible video, amazing job and thank you for sharing this! Really feel like I could do it now after watching.
I appreciate that! You’re definitely more than capable of doing cylinder head porting, it’s very time consuming and that’s about the only downside! It is also a satisfying experience when you are done! 💪😎
Very nice explanations as you work. Keep it up, looking forward to flow difference numbers
@@markweber7275 these heads are actually already installed on my 88 T-top, It’s basically a garage port job that anyone can do at home, unfortunately I don’t own any flow measuring equipment, so I won’t be able to post any flow numbers. That’s actually the reason why I kept the work really simple (basic bowl cleanup) without doing major port reshaping. I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment! 🫡
Luis Great job this! Getting that thermactor bump smooth makes a big difference. I did my C9OE 351 Windsor long ago. I still remember how much time it took me. Time well spent though. Great video!
👊😎✌️
It definitely takes a long time to grind cast iron! It had been so long since Ive done this too that I almost felt like I was reliving old times 😎👍
This video gives me the courage to try this on my own! looks pretty straight forward 👍
We’re porting your Gt40s for sure when you build the stroker 😎🤟
Dude you did a awesome job! Wow! 💪🏼
I appreciate that brother! I tried doing the best I could while at the same time making it simple enough that someone else might try it! That’s really where my satisfaction comes from, when someone else says “hey Im gonna try that!” 😂🤟
Awesome video looking great thanks for sharing
I appreciate that Dale thanks for stopping by and watching 😎👍
Nice work Luis, you are right on target with your port work and head modifications.
How did the New Dewalt die grinder do?
Excellent job.
Have a great day.
Thank you! The Die Grinder worked fabulously, the speed control actually helped the burrs work much better than with my last die grinder, it made the job a lot shorter. The only issue I had was trying to work with a 6mm burr instead of the 1/4 inch, the grinder wouldn’t hold it, but that is understandable because its not made for those.
@@MrBlitzkrieg1987 Thanks for the response Luis.
Take care,Ed.
Looks awesome! Great work
I appreciate that! Getting ready to finally slap my 302 together
1) Where did you get the burrs you used for this job?
2) Sounds like they run well in the car. Are you using stock exhaust manifolds or headers?
@@nateb8245 hi, thanks for watching and leaving a comment! The burrs I bought from ebay, but it was over 15 years ago, they have been incredibly good! I don’t remember the brand but they were probably Chinese ones… Im running bbk shorties in my 88 T-top that is where I installed them, I absolutely love how that car drives! 💯
Nice work! That new grinder looks like it does a great job for you... are you still enjoying it? Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Great approach, as always!
Yeah the grinder worked flawlessly! Only one issue, which isn’t really the grinder’s problem… you absolutely need to use 1/4 inch shank burrs with the large collet, because I had some old Chinese burrs that were sold to me as 1/4 shanks but they were actually very slightly smaller and one slid out!!! Verified US 1/4 shanks work flawlessly on it.
@@MrBlitzkrieg1987 Probably figured "6mm.... that's close enough". Geez. that sucks! Glad you figured it out though.
@@89G that’s exactly right 😂, I bet they feel that Americans need to fully adopt the metric system already, so they’re playing funny games with these tools
@@MrBlitzkrieg1987 hahahaha. That's very true!
Best video on UA-cam
@@joshuapitz4906 I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment! Thanks 😎🤟
Does this thinning cause the valve guide to loose strenght?
I don’t believe it has an effect when you just thin them… there are folks out there the remove them completely, specifically from the exhaust side, but Ive never felt comfortable doing that
Great video 👍🏼 which die grinder are you using?
Hello thanks for watching! The Die grinder is an electric Dewalt with built in variable speed control! Part number DWe4987nvs This is a video about that grinder ua-cam.com/video/LGw0BDM2pEw/v-deo.htmlsi=t9NHUuNkvbnVbcXZ
Those look great.
I appreciate that brother! Rick from Big Stick Stangs told me about your channel! Im glad he did 😎🤟
@@MrBlitzkrieg1987 thanks for the support. You have mine.
On the exhaust port roof do you fill that hole that was exposed due to grinding that EGR bump away?
Hi, no that hole is there from the factory I usually leave it alone, the main objective is to grind down the thermactor bump
@ 7:23 what is that hole in the center of the head with the 2 bolt holes next to it for? It's not a cooling passage like those at the ends of the head is it?
If you are using a factory intake, you will find that the intake also has those holes and the gas that travels through there actually ends up in the egr bolted to the throttle body spacer
What kind of HP do you think these heads will flow! Just a guesstimate...... I would be good with 350-375....
@@trailerparkcryptoking5213 hey, realistically you are looking at a 30-40hp increase doing what you see in this video, I don’t want to mislead you. To get 350-375hp out of a 302 you will probably need a set of AFR or trick flow heads and a good cam. You can definitely feel the improvement in performance when you drive it, but I don’t want you to think that this will get you to your desired hp level
@@MrBlitzkrieg1987 I don’t know for a fact, but many gearheads online claim that GT40P heads will flow 340 HP with no work.....along with a alphabet cam and carb....I have a ‘62 Falcon Ranchero that weighs 2500 lbs with a 5.0 EFI conversion in it that still needs wiring to run, it’s a bone stock engine. I also have a newly rebuilt 5.0 HO with a B cam and GT40P heads (long block) sitting there and considering sticking it in there with a carb setup. Just trying to decide whether to use those P heads, port some factory cast iron or go aftermarket aluminum. The best option is expensive, but if I could get 350 HP I could easily crack 11 second quarter miles in that light weight Falcon, which is good enough. Expensive heads would put me at low 11’s or high 10’s, impressive, but more than I need....
@trailerparkcryptoking5213 it’s not beyond the realm of possibility to hit 340hp with a set of factory Iron heads on a 302, but Im willing to bet the gt40p heads were probably worked on, or at the very least they must have been milled down to increase compression even more. That jump from 225hp to 340hp is wild! 😎🤟
@@trailerparkcryptoking5213 also keep in mind going from an EFI to a Carburetor setup usually adds to the power gains because the carb intake flows much better 💯
@@MrBlitzkrieg1987 For sure....I haven’t ever seen anyone quantify the HP gain going from factory HO EFI intake to a good intake and carb. Wouldn’t surprise me if it’s a good 30+ HP.
How did it run after you got it back together?
That’s what I am running on the T-top that I put together on my channel, Im being 💯 honest, these heads run harder than as cast Gt40 heads. Exhaust flow is the real downfall of the SBF heads and that’s what I focused on mainly here in this video
First off thank you for the reply. I’m planning on doing this to the truck I have on my Channel here on UA-cam. How many hours do you think you put into these? I’ve never done a set but I’m a machinist and I have access to carbide burrs and anything I’ll need, thank you.
@@jacobmoore6236 Im not sure on the hours, because I didn’t do the whole job in one sitting, it is a little time consuming for sure. I did one mod at a time to every port to stay consistent.
Very cool man thank you, I will be doing this in the future
@@jacobmoore6236 I just subscribed to your channel bro, Im interested in seeing what you do with that truck! I have a 91 bricknose as well 🤣