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Old 01-10-2026, 05:14 PM
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Default Paul Knippen cnc heads

Got my set of Paul's cnc ported heads the other day and they look real nice. Short perform quite well also.
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I'm wondering why they dont work on narrowing the guides? My edelbrocks from All Pontiac look a lot like yours do...

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What size is the intake opening?

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Off set rockers?

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Mid-lift numbers are great! Hats off to Paul

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Off set rockers?
No standard stud mounted rockers can be used

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What bore size was it test at?

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What bore size was it test at?
4.310 I believe. I believe Paul flowed them on a 4.150 bore also and there wasn't as much of a difference as one would think.

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What is the cost of a new set of his heads that flow these numbers? I like the above-mentioned head.

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Old 01-11-2026, 11:07 PM
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Congratulations Paul - that is very impressive.

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I'm wondering why they dont work on narrowing the guides? My edelbrocks from All Pontiac look a lot like yours do...


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What size is the intake opening?

Close to 2.4 tall

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What is the cost of a new set of his heads that flow these numbers? I like the above-mentioned head.
Port work is $1500

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Nice work Paul! I may have to send you my Hi Ports.

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Port work is $1500
Do you have 4.150 flow numbers?

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Yes.... It was over 350 with a 2.11 valve

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Yes.... It was over 350 with a 2.11 valve
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Very Nice work Paul.These should make some good power!

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Yes.... It was over 350 with a 2.11 valve
Start with 72 cc head?

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i have a set of disassembled 72s on the shelf along with a victor 4500efi ive been reserving for you to do your port work on....soon as i get back on track with my ia2 build

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