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71 fun · 07-22-2003, 09:18 PM

How do you know for sure, I have two sets which appear to be Camel Back but not sure. Please help.

fast71 · 07-22-2003, 10:04 PM

this is what you are looking for. I found these at my buddy's junk yard . I was walking and tripped over them in the dirt.

Longhorn Man · 07-22-2003, 10:14 PM

post the casting numbers on here.
Not that they are any better that the new stuff...even the dirt cheap vortecs.

fast71 · 07-22-2003, 10:17 PM

the most common is 461 and 462

lukecp · 07-22-2003, 11:35 PM

The last 3 digits of the casting #'s will be:
461, 462, 492, 041, 186, and i believe 291 was also a casting number. The 492 and 186 heads are pretty desirable b/c they have accessoy holes for alternator and A/C brakets, while the others do not.

And yes, camel hump heads aren't the best hi-performance heads out there, but i love mine. You can still use all the standard intakes, valvecovers, and pushrods for any SBC, and getting a rebuilt pair with a little porting work done is still a couple hundred dollars cheaper than a pair of Dart or World Products heads.

**Chevy4Life** · 07-23-2003, 01:11 AM

041's have the accessory holes also

RACING29 · 07-23-2003, 08:50 AM

041's are not double hump heads. 041's are the same as 040's. What's a set of 461X heads worth?

lukecp · 07-23-2003, 10:30 AM

You are right.....041's do also have accessory holes. Any head made after 1969 should have them. I am pretty sure Mortec.com listed 041 as a double hump head...even if they dont have the 2 humps on the end of the casting, they still are a 64cc closed chamber head, and some came with factory 2.02/1.60 valves.

461X heads are proably the rarest and most potent double hump head made....the intake runners are 10cc's larger than the standard 461 head...up from 150-something to 160-something i think. I dunno what they are worth though.......

67chevemall · 07-23-2003, 10:56 AM

What is it with Camel Backs! Are they the best or what?
Is the idea to put big heads on th 350 block? Very interested!
Cheers

slam33 · 07-23-2003, 11:48 AM

Camel HUMP heads were good at one time, years ago. The newer stuff flows just as good and are more reliable. The Vortex flow the best.

*Randy70C-10* · 07-23-2003, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 67chevemall
What is it with Camel Backs! Are they the best or what?
Is the idea to put big heads on th 350 block? Very interested!
Cheers

The idea is to run a heads with large ports and big valves, and small closed chambers for added compression.

67chevemall · 07-23-2003, 02:52 PM

Is this what the stroker part of the deal comes from?
Or is it just one of the many heads you can use?
Cheers

67chevemall · 07-23-2003, 02:55 PM

That was 100 !!
Anyone have good avatars!
Cheers

*Randy70C-10* · 07-23-2003, 03:08 PM

Na, stroke comes from the size of the crankshaft (and determines how far the pistons travel up and down). The size of the ports and valves in the heads determines how much fuel and air they will flow, and compression pretty much determines how hard the combustion will be (like sticking dynamite in a brick)

67chevemall · 07-23-2003, 04:18 PM

Cool Thanks

In a nut shell!

Know of any good sites to find more info one this!

Cheers

Glug Glug Glug!

*Randy70C-10* · 07-23-2003, 04:27 PM

Try this

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm

71 fun · 07-23-2003, 11:33 PM

I know now that I have a set of camel back heads, I will have them built and use them on some ptoject. You have been very helpful and it is that which makes the board worthwhile.

OhioDan · 07-24-2003, 05:36 AM

I don't know how the pic will turn out, but I hope this helps?

07-22-2003, 09:18 PM	#1
71 fun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elko,Nv. Posts: 65	Camal back heads. How do you know for sure, I have two sets which appear to be Camel Back but not sure. Please help.

07-22-2003, 10:04 PM	#2
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	this is what you are looking for. I found these at my buddy's junk yard . I was walking and tripped over them in the dirt. Attached Images __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

07-22-2003, 10:17 PM	#4
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	the most common is 461 and 462 __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

07-22-2003, 11:35 PM	#5
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	The last 3 digits of the casting #'s will be: 461, 462, 492, 041, 186, and i believe 291 was also a casting number. The 492 and 186 heads are pretty desirable b/c they have accessoy holes for alternator and A/C brakets, while the others do not. And yes, camel hump heads aren't the best hi-performance heads out there, but i love mine. You can still use all the standard intakes, valvecovers, and pushrods for any SBC, and getting a rebuilt pair with a little porting work done is still a couple hundred dollars cheaper than a pair of Dart or World Products heads. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-23-2003, 08:50 AM	#7
RACING29 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee, Morristown Posts: 355	041's are not double hump heads. 041's are the same as 040's. What's a set of 461X heads worth? __________________ 1967 Chevy truck, R1 racing seats, 4 point racing harness, 4/6 drop, primered blue, soon to be shaved, 350- 060. over, flat top pistons, Eagle rods, Edelbrock Aluminum heads, 1.5 Scorpion roller rockers, Lunati 515" cam, mallory ignition, Holley 750 double pumper carb, Built 350 turbo trans, 2500-2800 boss hog stall, 20 gallon aluminum fuel cell!!!

07-22-2003, 10:14 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	post the casting numbers on here. Not that they are any better that the new stuff...even the dirt cheap vortecs.

07-23-2003, 01:11 AM	#6
Chevy4Life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 750	041's have the accessory holes also

07-23-2003, 10:30 AM	#8
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	You are right.....041's do also have accessory holes. Any head made after 1969 should have them. I am pretty sure Mortec.com listed 041 as a double hump head...even if they dont have the 2 humps on the end of the casting, they still are a 64cc closed chamber head, and some came with factory 2.02/1.60 valves. 461X heads are proably the rarest and most potent double hump head made....the intake runners are 10cc's larger than the standard 461 head...up from 150-something to 160-something i think. I dunno what they are worth though....... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-23-2003, 10:56 AM	#9
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	What is it with Camel Backs! Are they the best or what? Is the idea to put big heads on th 350 block? Very interested! Cheers

07-23-2003, 11:48 AM	#10
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	Camel HUMP heads were good at one time, years ago. The newer stuff flows just as good and are more reliable. The Vortex flow the best. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

07-23-2003, 02:52 PM	#12
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Is this what the stroker part of the deal comes from? Or is it just one of the many heads you can use? Cheers

07-23-2003, 02:55 PM	#13
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	That was 100 !! Anyone have good avatars! Cheers

07-23-2003, 03:08 PM	#14
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Na, stroke comes from the size of the crankshaft (and determines how far the pistons travel up and down). The size of the ports and valves in the heads determines how much fuel and air they will flow, and compression pretty much determines how hard the combustion will be (like sticking dynamite in a brick)

07-23-2003, 04:18 PM	#15
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Cool Thanks In a nut shell! Know of any good sites to find more info one this! Cheers Glug Glug Glug!

07-23-2003, 04:27 PM	#16
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Try this http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm



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07-23-2003, 11:33 PM	#17
71 fun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elko,Nv. Posts: 65	thanks, I know now that I have a set of camel back heads, I will have them built and use them on some ptoject. You have been very helpful and it is that which makes the board worthwhile.

07-24-2003, 05:36 AM	#18
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	I don't know how the pic will turn out, but I hope this helps? Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

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