nitrous or heads and cam

[slvr03dakrt]

well i think i have come to a point of decision. I want more power (don't we all) The thing is my truck is a daily driver so i can't have it breaking down on me constantly. I'm trying to decide on wether to go with a good shot of nitrous for the track or get a decent set of heads and a somewhat mild cam. Is something along the lines of a krc 210x to aggressive for a daily driver.

[BryanRT360]

I'd say Heads and Cam. Nitrous is cheaper put theres more of a chance breaking parts.

[blk00rt]

to do the heads and cam right you should measure your push rods for the correct length. Do you already have RR's if not you will need them with a head and cam swap. Then you have to worry about studs backing out and such if they are adjustable.
I would say go with a decent nitrous shot and have fun.

[SinCity R/T]

well i think i have come to a point of decision. I want more power (don't we all) The thing is my truck is a daily driver so i can't have it breaking down on me constantly. I'm trying to decide on wether to go with a good shot of nitrous for the track or get a decent set of heads and a somewhat mild cam. Is something along the lines of a krc 210x to aggressive for a daily driver.

I suppose the most important question is how big is your budget for this project?

If you have the money on hand to do the full heads/cam package (don't forget the rockers, all the gaskets, pushrods, fluids, etc.) then I'd say go for it - you'll have power on tap all the time, plus it should be more reliable over the long run with less chances for popping gaskets/pistons.

Nitrous is by far the biggest bang for the buck over the short term, especially if you buy a used kit. However, it can still add up over time if you choose to add a purge solenoid, heater, remote opener, better ignition, race gas, bottle fills, etc...

[slvr03dakrt]

well i already have hs non-adj. 1.7rr so custom pushrods more than likely. i was thinking of a head based on the factory such as the r/ts or the eq magnums (if you have these give me some feedback). Also does a sausage cam give much gain or is it mostly just for sound.

[Special Ed's R/T - Yaaaay]

well i already have hs non-adj. 1.7rr so custom pushrods more than likely. i was thinking of a head based on the factory such as the r/ts or the eq magnums (if you have these give me some feedback). Also does a sausage cam give much gain or is it mostly just for sound.


I'm running 2.02/1.65 EQ Magnums. Sausage Cam, & non-adjust HS1.7s. I just had custom length pushrods made and I'm good to go. The new build is pretty stout, I think you'd be happy with that combo.

[bad360rt]

well i already have hs non-adj. 1.7rr so custom pushrods more than likely. i was thinking of a head based on the factory such as the r/ts or the eq magnums (if you have these give me some feedback). Also does a sausage cam give much gain or is it mostly just for sound.

I'd go for the Eddys and shave some weight while you're at it, they're 58lbs lighter than the R/T's. :biggthumpup: You can always sell the HS rockers (they won't work on the Eddys) and get cheap Ford/Chevy rockers.

[geo2slow4u]

I would definately go with eddy's if your going for a heads cam combo as dave mentioned. But You could also go with nitrous now. Leave it on after the heads and cam swap and have even more power.

[BryanRT360]

well i already have hs non-adj. 1.7rr so custom pushrods more than likely. i was thinking of a head based on the factory such as the r/ts or the eq magnums (if you have these give me some feedback). Also does a sausage cam give much gain or is it mostly just for sound.

I ordered the EQ Magnums's today. They were upgraded with 2.02 intake valves and 1.65 with .600 lift springs. 950 shipped

[slvr03dakrt]

950 thats not to bad i could prob do heads and cam for less than 1700. Do the heads have any port work done or clean up on the castings done to them.

[BryanRT360]

no machining except for the bigger valves. The prices went up Don got his for 750