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Masquerading High Tech Heads - Modifying Modern CNC Aluminum Heads to Look Vintage

By Mike Harrington, Photography by Mike Harrington
Cnc Cylinder Head Modifications
Obviously a mold has to be made from an original set of cylinder heads.

As far as small-block Chevrolet engines are concerned, what could be better than the latest high flowing cylinder heads? How about the latest high flowing cylinder heads that look no different than a set of old fuelie humpers? Now were talking. I have always wanted to see Super Chevy Magazine do a story using the latest parts disguised as a retro looking engine. Well that has come to fruition. While we won't reveal the actual engine and engine build (wait for the March issue to come out), but what we can focus on the CNC transformation process.

There is a shop in Palmdale, California, called Precision Specialty Service. At Precision Specialty Service, they came up with a method to mill down a set of new heads to give them that vintage look.

Precision Specialty Servive
(661) 317-6137
3204 Quarry Rd
Palmdale California, 93550
Ask for Billy Goyett.

  • Cnc Cylinder Head Modifications
    Just like a photo negative a positive plaster cast is made from the mold. This plaster cast is what should appear on the new set of heads.
    Cnc Cylinder Head Modifications
    Just like a photo negative a positive plaster cast is made from the mold. This plaster cas
  • Cnc Cylinder Head Modifications
    The computer maps the cast plaster piece and all the contours. From here, it is all done on the computer.
    Cnc Cylinder Head Modifications
    The computer maps the cast plaster piece and all the contours. From here, it is all done o
  • Cnc Cylinder Head Modifications
    And here are the brand new AFR 195 cylinder heads. All the accessory holes are first filled in before the actual machining.
    Cnc Cylinder Head Modifications
    And here are the brand new AFR 195 cylinder heads. All the accessory holes are first fille
  • Cnc Cylinder Head Modifications
    Slowly the machine works its magic...
  • Cnc Cylinder Head Modifications
    ...and the new shape is milled right onto the front of the heads.
  • Cnc Cylinder Head Modifications
    After the machining, the heads are media blasted to give them that cast iron look and the corners are rounded for a more authentic, old-school look.
    Cnc Cylinder Head Modifications
    After the machining, the heads are media blasted to give them that cast iron look and the
  • Cnc Cylinder Head Modifications
    Superior flowing heads that help create horsepower masquerading as set of old cast iron factory heads. This is having your cake and eating it too. Of course the plug angles will give it away. But we are guessing that a majority of people who take a look will not notice.
    Cnc Cylinder Head Modifications
    Superior flowing heads that help create horsepower masquerading as set of old cast iron fa
By Mike Harrington
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