Indy's 360-1 aluminum cylinder...
Indy's 360-1 aluminum cylinder head utilizes a long-valve design similar to their big-block heads. These heads will fit a stock block or the Mopar Performance "R" series blocks and offer the potential for more than 700 hp.
Brodix Cylinder Heads
The Brodix B1 line of cylinder heads has long been known for their ability to produce power and the small-block B1/BA is no exception. In standard form, these heads offer impressive flow numbers, which are even more impressive in ported form. The standard B1/BA head uses factory style provisions for mounting intake and exhaust manifolds, and sports a relocated spark plug for more efficient combustion. These heads will bolt to factory or aftermarket blocks, making them a good choice for any performance build. Realizing the trend toward big cubic inch, stroked small-blocks, Brodix even offers a moved centerline version of this head, which utilizes giant 2.14-inch intake and 1.60-inch exhaust valves. Standard BA versions use factory Chrysler style intakes, while the moved centerline version utilizes the W-5 or W-7 style intake. Moved centerline heads can be drilled for either standard or W-2 style exhaust flanges. All of the B1 heads have a thick deck that is well suited to nitrous-oxide applications.
So there you have it, hopefully, we've cleared up any confusion regarding small-block Chrysler cylinder heads. As you can see, there are many choices when it comes to heads for your small-block, so set your performance goals and choose wisely. Whether mild or wild, it's hard to beat the Mopar small-block for economical, efficient power.
The Edelbrock heads have a...
The Edelbrock heads have a similar combustion chamber and port design to the Magnum Heads and are available for either shaft-mounted or magnum-style pedestal rockers. These heads offer substantially more flow and performance potential than factory heads at a cost that won't drain too much from your budget.
The Mopar Performance W-2...
The Mopar Performance W-2 cylinder head set the standard for aftermarket heads and has been in production since its development in the early '70s. This head offers greater increased flow over factory units and will bolt right up to a factory small-block, but requires special valve gear, intake manifolds, and headers.
The latest offering from Mopar...
The latest offering from Mopar Performance is the raised port W-9 aluminum cylinder head. This race-only head is similar in design to the original W-9 head, but requires longer valves. All of the W-9 castings require the use of the R-4 block and specialty valve gear.
Upcoming heavy breathing
We were intrigued with Indy's small-block offerings, so we decided to try them for ourselves. Stay tuned for a 440ci small-block engine build utilizing Indy's heads that will be featured in an upcoming issue!