Hi Rise heads on 427

[Mike Bartlett]

Double Ugly,
I am in the process of removing my HR heads and Intake. I just received a set of Edelbrock Stage-II heads and RPM performer intake from Keith Craft.

My HR Dove alloy heads have cracked twice in less than two years. So obviously I am not real wild about them. I got the motor, 20 plus years ago, with the original cast iron heads but when I went to rebuild the motor the heads were shot. That is when I went to the HR Dove heads. I have, I think an original Ford, alloy single 4 barrel HR intake which I am willing to sell now. I am also willing to sell my one good and one cracked, in between the two center exhaust ports, Dove heads. They can be repaired I was told by the head shop that pressure tested them. The crack is about an inch long and goes from the water jacket to the outside of the head.

Everything externally on the heads is the same as any FE head. Valve covers, exhaust, etc. You do need HR intake gasket which are unique just like the heads and intake are. On my CSX the only air cleaner I could fit was the original S&H foam air cleaner which I know robs me of HP. I purchased a K&N filter but the 1/4 higher filter would not allow my hood to close.

I agree with Excaliber. It is nice to have something a bit rare. You don't see too many HR setups. Finding the intake gaskets can at times be tough. If you find some by a couple sets. I could only find the Mr. Gaskets. Not sure if others make em? I think now I just want something a bit more manageable.

Mike