PLATED & RAISED INTAKE PORTS!

[@edsmachine93]

Very good video Ben. I work with a guy man years ago and he started raising ports before Brodix and others were doing it. Raising ports .500 to .625 of an inch. He told me the importance raising the heads up on the block and raising the ports in the process. Offset dowel pins. Rolling the heads, angle milled. But I know you know all of that. I really liked the use of the plates. I think this Tech could be used on other engines. Even on engines with lower performance cylinder heads. Your engines are very impressive and track proven. Thanks for sharing Ben. The Power is in The Cylinder Heads! Have a good evening. 👍 🇺🇸👍💯 🏁

[@benalamedaracing2765]

You and I have been there and done that Ed!

[@mhardy216]

It is really a blessing to have the experienced professionals on this platform, spreading decades of experience and information to the up and coming generation with the click of a button. Thank you!

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Thank you for watching.

[@ElvinLeadfoot]

Mr. Ben is more like an Expert:) Expert Level

[@markowens64-uh7bc]

Amen! So true. Mr. Ben is a master

[@eddiefe428]

​@benalamedaracing2765 hello,I like your vedios, when are you going to build a ford fe engine to see how much power you can get out of one

[@billfioretti3013]

Tunnel Ram technology as applied to a non-Tunnel Ram engine. Combined with raised exhaust ports percentage-sized and flowed optimally to the intakes. Works for me! Thank you for sharing this, Ben.

[@benalamedaracing2765]

You are right sir!

[@Motor-City-Mike]

Good stuff Ben. Raising the port as you do is the same as ram tuning, the whole idea behind the tunnel ram. That port velocity, combined with the straighter path and the right sized port is like a naturally occurring "boost" to fill the cylinder. Thanks for putting this out there for people to learn!

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Thanks Mike that was the intent to make more power thru port velocity enhancing cylinder filling.

[@Motor-City-Mike]

@benalamedaracing2765 You're welcome, Ben. I like the fact that you're not just sharing knowledge but also teaching people how to think when addressing a build. Raised port heads are something that's taken for granted by a lot of builders, they assume it's as high as need be, or too much trouble to try to raise them, by calling this out - you're opening their eyes to an avenue to more power without a loss of velocity & and charge mixing!

[@patrickmarcello5103]

Your videos are always great as usual! Thanks again mate

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Thanks again Patrick!

[@gabrieldimarco9646]

Thank you Ben.

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Thanks as usual Gabriel.

[@LaTeamPrep]

Love your vids! I my self have taken the challenge to squeeze 700HP in my MB W124 CE230! Almost square but big 8 heavy valves. I think this engine deserve more respect than it gets. I know it's German, but those engines are really heavy duty! The stock cam shaft is made for turbo, the stock pistons are already "Cast" (if I don't mistake). By only swapping the Jtronic injection for a very overlooked after EFI system, I went from 136 HP to 389 with E85! So I started working my intake and exhaust ports and built my own intake manifold, helped the exhaust gas to go out more easily, and guess what, 412 on the bench! So I agree 300%, airflow in an engine should not be taken lightly! There is no "one size fits all" in the automotive industry! Sometimes 2 same engines will give you 2 different results! Thanks for all those precious tips & tricks

[@SalterRacingEngines]

Hey BEN Love your channel man EXACTLY EXACTLY EXACTLY I'M SO GLAD SOMEBODY ECHOES WHAT I'VE BEEN TRYING TO TELL PEOPLE

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Excellent Salter at least we are on the same wavelength!

[@ElvinLeadfoot]

The Yellow Notchback:) Huey & Erwin It’s an insane car Mr. Ben:)

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Both normally aspirated without NASCAR type small block heads. Thanks!

[@Shademax4273]

Thank you👍

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Thanks as well.

[@TerrelThomas]

Geez!! Ben you bring back so many good memories, Chris Kaufman had a guy that worked with him named Durais (Don't know if I spelled that right) but he was so helpful back in the 5 liter "Heyday" and although Chris and I didn't see eye to eye, Durais helped me get into the 13's on gatorback goodyear's on my 87' notch....Your knowledge is much appreciated!!

[@benalamedaracing2765]

KPI opened up doors for me and the rest history... I can never repay the opportunity Chris gave me to race under his name. I saw him not that long ago.

[@georgedreisch2662]

Myself, beyond the more CSA = less velocity, is increasing intake valve diameter and throat %, as another trap, for loss of port energy. A increase in lift, giving a better return. Your plates are a manner of altering the the architectural constraint of the casting. All good stuff…

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Yes the plates decrease the downward angle at the short side radius which helps the engine breathe deeper specially at high rpms.

[@bobsmith1101]

NIce Ben! So, I guess the next question is will AFR take notice and cast this head as one unit? Thanks for your valuable knowledge and willingness to share. Bravo!

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Most manufacturers will give you what is cheapest for them to make a buck. Any options that may be in the offering like these plates just might make them unaffordable to the masses.

[@bulldogbradford8081]

Awesome video Ben!!!!!!

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@427_FE]

That was awesome stuff, you should write a new book! Maybe you could explain the external galley oil line a little deeper? Thanks!

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Sure thing! Been offered many times to be part of book projects and stuffs and it is just me taking a slower road due to retirement and sometimes burn't out,

[@BrentFrancis-h8o]

Did you ever have a set of the Gurney Westlake heads many, many years ago? Thank you again for sharing your knowledge

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Seen them running but never owned a set.

[@Novi347]

Impressive! Is plating my heads in the plans as well?

[@benalamedaracing2765]

It is a win win in most aspects except trying to fit the manifold in the new higher position is where it gets into the details of fitment.

[@jamest.5001]

If the port is ideal, and more power is wanted, I'd say raise the compression ratio and possibly ceramic insulation coat the exhaust port, and headers inside and out. If boosted get more boost, and Cera coat the exhaust tract , turbine housing. For N.A. go from 12.5:1 to 13.5:1prefereably by a larger bore and /or longer stroke, like going from a 4" bore to a 4.155". Maybe go from 355 CID to 383, 406-427, 434, or add a bit of nitrous and fuel. Maybe go to methanol sneak a splash of nitro in there! A long with more fuel and more fuel for the nitrous. Nitro can get x-splody if you aren't careful. But porting the heads on a excellent head for more power is a bad idea..( in my opinion!) Make enough tq, with the power glide spray off the line, l maybe a 150 shot then a 250 shot when it shifts to high gear. Get the power else where!

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Yes the suggestion for the intake spacers is when you have done all and already hit the wall of maximum potential. As we progress into more potential I find destroking actually creating a smaller clock dimensions if the car is lighter to be the direction to go. For ex. you do not build a BBC/BBF to install into an AC Cobra and go road racing! lol We need a Coyote type small displacement 10-12K rpm potential to get around the track instead of being sideways all over because of the torque.

[@TonyMesiti-im1kv]

Thanks Ben for sharing your experience and knowledge- i have learnt a lot from you. My question is will the original manifold bolt location on the head still work with the port plates or do you need to drill and tap new threads in the head? Thanks Tony from Australia

[@benalamedaracing2765]

You have to pin the plates to the head surface and whatever manifold you use just line up the bolt holes to match!

[@LoneWrencher]

did you ever put together the video on the FE ford,my 428 is getting quicker after taking advantage of your tips and tricks you show us. thank you

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Soon and just had issues with the aluminum blocks!

[@curtiscriscoe367]

Can ask, I want to buy an old Maverick, or a mustang 2, just cause I grew up in the 70s and I'm nostalgic. How much am I up against buying 1 and building it v .s other options? Also thanks for your and others service. Freedom isn't free

[@benalamedaracing2765]

I like the old Mavericks and do not care much for the Mustang II.

[@SouthlandPerformance]

👍

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Scott, heading out there Thursday and hope you will be there.

[@SouthlandPerformance]

@@benalamedaracing2765 yes sir

[@Fordcertian]

Also could use valve cover spacer's

[@frederickhairston3823]

Making any plates to sale

[@williamzoom]

Who drove the other road race car I only remember seeing your car drag racing?

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Chris K drove mostly on road courses and other outstanding drivers taking part. KPI was hauling fast and serious during those days.

[@tomhamilton9140]

Ford stuff good.

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Thanks Tom.

[@jamest.5001]

Or you can draw up a head in CAD and do it on 1"-2" layers. The have a CNC carve the layers from foam insulation board. Take it to a foundry. Lost foam casting makes very nice parts. Make a intake to match. Raise the intake , rocker cover rail and exhaust ports. About 2" over stock maybe more. 3d print the ports and chamber and flow test it. With a real valve. The ports could be 1" -1.75" over the cover rail on a stock head. It could make a huge difference, use 3d printed heads cylinders to test flow. With different runners and intakes, maybe it could be a business. Possibly raise it to the point the valves are 1" longer! 😳

[@benalamedaracing2765]

When we raise them we need the spacers or all the manifolds will not fit correctly at the flanges. The more we depart from the original the more problems we create with the improvements therefore we got to be aware. Longer valves means rocker geometry will change now pushrods needed changing etc..

[@samstewart4807]

hi, who owns kauffmann products? How could I contact them?

[@benalamedaracing2765]

They closed their doors long time ago.

[@samstewart4807]

@@benalamedaracing2765 hi, thanks

[@patrickwendling6759]

Thank you for your knowledge and videos USA 🇺🇸 TRUMP

[@benalamedaracing2765]

Thanks Patrick!

[@GrandPitoVic]

The Chinese are reverse engineering items worse than anyone. And they sell it at such a discount that people run for it. Alot of the times you ate paying for the companies name. Sometimes quality comes into play. And sometimes it's the same because companies are having there items made there. But then they scream don't by Chinese garbage. But from us. And it's the same item usually. There is a item from Holley I was looking at. But they want over $400. I can get the same item for $137. Hmmm lol. These Ls harness companies sent the blueprints ro China to get the harnesses made cheaper and the Chinese starting making them and selling them for less than $100. But the company is selling that harness for $600. Most people aren't going to pay $600 for the same thing. I watched a guy take a harness from that company and 1 from the Chinese for $87. Same harness. Even same instructions. Just the front page is different. Everyone seems to be knocking off everyone else. It's not just the Chinese lol.

[@benalamedaracing2765]

You got a point there worth looking at!