Are the Canted Valve heads the ETP ones?

 

Yep. Those are the ones I'm talking about

 

Peak lift flow may be the same as the canted valve, but I'll bet it'll win hands down in every other category. I'm certainly not going to say that everyone should throw down the cash when there's a lot of more affordable heads out there that will perform great as well, but this head certainly has a market in the ultra-high performance, money is no object kind of crowd. To be honest I'd be more interested in exhaust flow on these heads to see how well they would do with some FI. It would be nice if someone who knew what they were doing put a set of these together to see what they could do. I was always disappointed that the LT1 32v projects never seemed to go anywhere. Maybe since these are more of a bolt-on affair I'll get to see some numbers this time (since I certainl can't afford them).

 

The honest to god truth of the Dom heads is that they are rough at best. They need LOTS of work to get them to make power. Take this from someone who has a set sitting at the shop and some of the best cylinder head guys in the country don't want to touch them, now let's not mention the rocker arm fiasco on them. Getting them to work is not easy!

Now a set of LS7 heads on the new LS9 would be bad ***, but they are probably going to be a L92/LS3 based head so they will run well anyways.

Bret

 

Hi Guys I cannot bite my tongue no longer..............On Saturday, January 21, 2006 6:26 PM I Kevin Gall made contact via email with a company located in California U.S.A. As you know the company is ARAO Engineering Inc. the owner is Russell ARAO . In my contact email to ARAO i enquired about a special order set of FORD Aluminum racing cylinder heads - a product ARAO advertises & manufactures. After receiving a reply and several emails i decided to place an order with ARAO The product is special order Automotive cylinder heads to suit a Ford V8 for racing use at a fax quoted cost of USD $11,000.00 manufacturing leadtime ARAO states on paper 90days for special orders.

On 31st January 2006 payment via Int'l Bank Wire of USD $5,500.00 & 6th February 2006 USD $5,500.00 was completed in FULL to ARAO Engineering Inc. Bank account. After several more emails to finalize details and special requests i was informed by ARAO were engaged and going. After some waiting i emailed ARAO on Friday, June 02, 2006 12:39 AM to ask if everything was on track, i received a response back from ARAO that everything was fine and on track.

Again after more waiting On Friday, September 15, 2006 03:05:42 i asked via email a good friend of mine that owns a reputable drag racing supplies shop located in Whittier, CA U.S.A. to contact ARAO by telephone. He spoke with Russell ARAO and he stated to he was waiting on parts from an outside supplier - hence the delay. In months to come i have made ALOT of repeated attempts in writing, faxes, calls, emails to receive a date for finalizing and completion of my special order. I still have not received a date at which my order will be finished.

As of today Sunday, Jan 17th, 2008 nearly two(2) years later i have not received my order from ARAO Engineering Inc, only BU**SHT PROMISES AND ABSOLUTE LIES. The only thing i have received is pictures of my heads un-finished. I believe i have been patient and understanding and more than reasonable considering that ARAO has not delivered as promised 90days to manufacture.

From my personal dealings I heavily caution anybody wishing to part with their money to purchase from a disreputable company like ARAO Engineering Inc. If you have any questions/comments please email anytime! ....Arao Engineering has been reported by myself to the L.A Better Business Bureau & also C.A dept of Justice ,The office of the Attorney General C.A. It is noted Russ Arao Failed to respond to any complaint(s).