Brodix Small Block Chevy Compatible Head User Manual

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301 Maple Ave. • P.O. Box 1347

Mena, AR • 71953

(479) 394-1075 • Fax: (479) 394-1996

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

FOR SMALL BLOCK CHEVY COMPATIBLE HEADS

www.brodix.com

ATTENTION:

VALVE SPRING WARNING FOR ALL PACKAGES

On all complete packages, it is very possible that your valve springs are not correct for your camshaft. All valve springs should be checked for compatibility to your camshaft. Severe wear of valve train components and severe engine damage could result from failure to do this. Check spring requirements before heads are installed on the engine. BRODIX requires you to supply the

valve springs for any engine that has a ﬂ at tappet camshaft with over .615 valve lift.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER:

No warranties of any nature (expressed, implied, ﬁ tness of usage or merchantability) are given on

these products. Seller undertakes no responsibility for any product sold. Additional disclaimers are within and are binding upon this contract. Due to the intended usage of products offered, all products are sold on an “as-is” basis, and no warranties of any kind, whether written or oral are made by BRODIX, Inc., its agents or employees. All implied warranties, including the implied

warranties of merchantability and ﬁ tness are expressly excluded, and the buyer bears the entire

risk as to quality performance and use of these products. BRODIX, Inc. will assume no responsibility of personal injury, labor or other injury arising out of the usage of high performance racing parts or products. Any defective part will be handled between the original manufacturer and the buyer.

BRODIX, Inc. reserves the right to change speciﬁ cations, prices and discontinue parts without

notice. Installation of BRODIX heads may adversely affect the vehicle manufacturer’s warranties, and may violate State and Federal laws when vehicles so equipped are operated other than strictly off-highway. BRODIX reserves the right to discontinue any product at its sole discretion and

without any liability with respect to similar products already in the ﬁ eld. Some parts are not legal for

sale or use in California on any pollution controlled motor vehicle.

DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR ABUSE AND OVERLOADING WITH A SUPERCHARGER, WE

DO NOT RECOMMEND OUR PRODUCTS FOR SUPERCHARGED APPLICATIONS.

Optional Water Circulation Holes for Small Block Engines

BRODIX HEADS DO NOT HAVE STEAM HOLES DRILLED IN THEM; HOWEVER, THE HEAD GASKET CAN BE MODIFIED TO ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR STEAM HOLES. THIS EXAMPLE SHOWS SIX HOLES IN THE DECK OF A SMALL BLOCK HEAD*. LAY A HEAD GASKET ON THE DECK, NOTING WHERE THE GASKET COVERS THE HOLES IN THE DECK; PUNCH AT LEAST A 3/8” HOLE IN THE HEAD GASKET. THIS PROCEDURE CAN BE DONE TO BOTH HEAD GASKETS TO IMPROVE WATER CIRCULATION.

* #4 and #6 hole locations do not apply to the IK® series heads.

301 Maple Ave. • P.O. Box 1347

Mena, AR • 71953

(479) 394-1075 • Fax: (479) 394-1996

www.brodix.com

WARNING!

PLEASE CHECK THE HEAD THOROUGHLY IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY. IF YOU SUSPECT A DEFECT, CONTACT BRODIX, INC. OR THE DEALER IT WAS PURCHASED FROM BEFORE ANY WORK HAS BEGUN. BRODIX WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEFECTS AFTER ANY WORK HAS BEEN STARTED.

Inspect the head for damage from shipping, and check valve stems for nicks by mishandling.

VALVE SPRINGS MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR CAMSHAFT COMBINATION. PLEASE CHECK BEFORE ENGINE ASSEMBLY. SEVERE DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.

*Check valve to piston clearance.

*Check piston to cylinder head clearance.

Always check valve guide clearance when heads are purchased bare. When buying the heads

complete, this is performed at BRODIX. A good cross hatch pattern is desirable for initial oil retention.

Valve stems should be lubricated before installation in valve guides. Recommended

valve clearance is .0015 for intake and .00175

for exhaust.

Most bronze valve guide wear problems are created in the initial preparation and engine warm up. Bronze guides cannot run dry for any amount of time.

Use Loc-Tite “271” sealant on rocker stud threads. Torque to 40-45 ft-lb.

Do not cut spring pockets any larger or deeper than standard size before consulting with a BRODIX technician.

Fel-Pro or Cometic head gaskets are recommended. Always check for gasket overlap into chambers. New type o-ring gaskets may imprint heads. In most cases, they are acceptable.

Torque head bolts to 70 ft-lb in increments of 20 ft-lb. Use a drop of 30W motor oil under head of bolt. Make sure head bolts do not bottom out in block. Sealer should be used on head bolt threads.

A re-torque after initial warm up is desired. Allow engine to cool for twelve hours before re-torquing.

Check pushrod clearance with head installed on the engine block before ﬁ nal assembly.

Apply anti-seize on all bolts and spark plug threads.

Alcohol cars can start with NGK-R 5671 A-9. Gasoline (racing fuel) cars can start with NGK-R 5671 A-8. This is only a rec-

ommended starting range. You may discover that a colder or hotter plug will work better with your combination. Gasoline

(pump gas) can start with Champion RN12YC or the equilvalent plugs. Plugs must be 14 mm, .750 reach. Put large ﬂ at

side of spark plug gasket next to head.

WARNING! Please be advised that heat soaking aluminum

heads above 250° F can drastically affect the hardness.

Cleaning techniques that utilize heat are not recommended.

Please feel free to call, write, or email if there are any problems or questions. We have a complete repair service available if head damage occurs.

We also stock oversize guides and seats.

If a valve stem seal is used, the neoprene-teﬂ on insert

type is desirable. We do not recommend a tight seal.

PARTS RECOMMENDATIONS INSIDE

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BRODIX® Small Block Head Bolts Head Studs Head Intake Exhaust Cylinder Heads Cast Iron Gaskets Gaskets Gaskets Manifolds Rockers

RR 180, IK 180, IK 200, JJ 180

-8, -10, -11, -11X, SPEC, RR 200, TRACK 1,

TRACK 1X, STS T1 215/ KC T1 227, STS T1 233,

KC IK 210, JJ 200, JJ 210, DS 225

(STANDARD EXHAUST PORT)

-8, -10, -11, -11X, ASCS, SUPR (SPREAD PORT EXHAUST)

-10 RI, -10X, WP 10 STD X, WP 10 STD RI, (STANDARD EXHAUST PORT)

-10 RI, -10X, WP 10 RI, WP 10X, (SPREAD PORT EXHAUST)

-18 STD X, STS 18 STD X

-18 SP X, STS 18 SP X

-18 SP C, WP 18 SP C, KC 18 SP C, WP 18 SP C AP

-12, (ALL DESIGNS EXCLUDING “P” DESIGNS), KC 12 SP B, STS 12 SP WB MC

-12 SP P, WP 12 SP RI (247 & 262)

12 X 12 RP, WP 12 X 12 RP

GB 2000, WP GB 2000, WP GB 2200, WP GB 2300, WP GB 2400

MA 42313 AR 134-3601

AR 134-3602

N/A

AR 134-4001 (6 pt) AR 234-4301 (12 pt)

AR 234-4106 (6 pt) AR 234-4306 (12 pt) AR 234-4305 (12 pt) - RI

AR 234-4303, 7/16 CENTER AR 234-4727, 3/8 CENTER

AR 234-4303, 7/16 CENTER AR 234-4723, 3/8 CENTER

BR HS RP/GB CI BLK SK HS RP/GB (ALUM BLK)

BR HS RP/GB CI BLK(GB 2200, GB 2300) BR HS GB 2200 CI BLK

350 - FP 1003, CO C5399 400 - FP 1004, CO C5403

FP 1204, CO C5416 FP 1206, CO C5414 (IK 200)

FP 1206, CO C5414 FP 1205 (KC IK 210)

FP 1404 CO C5417

FP 1406 CO C5415

MG 1406

FP 1206, CO C5414 MG 52464

CO C5424, MG 1500

FP 1263

FP 1406 CO C5415 MG 1406

FP 1263

MG 52464 CO C5424 MG 1500

MG 1800 CO C3250

FEL-PRO 1282 (MODIFIED)

FP 1406 CO C5415

MG 52464 CO C5424

FP 1209

MG 52464 CO C5424

FP 1263, CO C5426 (247) CO C5427 (262)

MG 815, MG 816 (.030 UNDER) MG 2200

MG 2200 CO C5423

MG 52464 CO C5424

MG 52464

CO C5422 SK HS GB 2200, SK HS GB 2300 SK HS GB 2400, SK HS RP/GB (2000)

BD 1010, WP BD 1010

WP BD 4510

BD 2000, WP BD 2000,WP BD 2300

CV SP, CV SP 330, CV SP WP

KC 13 STD

WP FF 13 STD

KC 16 STD

WP 15 SP WP 15 STD

N/A

BR HS/BD CI BLK (CAST), SK HS/BD (ALUM BLK)

SK HS BD45 (ALUM BLK)

BR HS/BD CI BLK (CAST), SK HS/BD (ALUM BLK)

AR 234-4312

SK HSSB 13 (ALUM BLK)

SK HS SB 13/45 (ALUM BLK)

ARP 234-4726 (CAST IRON) SK HSSB16 (ALUM BLK)

SK HS15C/18C AP (BRODIX ALUM BLK)

350 - CO C5404 400 - CO C5408

FP 26476, CO C5215

350 - CO C5404 400 - CO C5408

350 - FP 1003, CO C5399 400 - FP 1004, CO C5403

CO C5421

CUSTOM HAND MADE

CO C5421

MG 1901 (SMALL PORT) FP 89271 (LARGE PORT)

MG 1600 MR. GASKET 143

CUSTOM HAND MADE

MG 1600 MR. GASKET 143

MG 1550

CO C5420

CUSTOM SILICONE

CO C5420

MG 52464 CO C5424

FP 1407

CUSTOM SILICONE

FP 1407

MG 52464 (SPREAD PORT) MG 1506 (STD) CO C52464

BP AK 270 BP AK 285

WP LM 12 STD

N/A BR HSAP (BRODIX ALUM BLK)

N/A SK HSSB 13 (ALUM BLK)

350 - FP 1003, CO C5399 400 - FP 1004, CO C5403

350 - FP 1003, CO C5399

O-RINGED

MG 1215 FP 1407

MG 52464

CO C5424

400 - FP 1004, CO C5403

BP HH SB O 229 BP HH SB RO 225 BP HH SB RO 234

ARP 134-3601 MANLEY 42313 MANLEY 42102

ARP 234-4301 350 - FP 1003, CO C5399

400 - FP 1004, CO C5403

MG 1229 (SB O 229) MG 1234 (RO 225, 234)

FP 1406

CO C5415

(WASHERS)

BR 7 STS BR 7

N/A

ARP 234-4317

GM 12582179 FP 1185-041 (4.175)

STS BR 7 273, STS BR 7 BS 273

ABBREVIATIONS: AR - ARP, BR & MG - BRODIX, CO - COMETIC GASKETS, DP - DUAL PLANE, FP - FEL-PRO, MA - MANLEY, SP - SINGLE PLANE, STD - STANDARD DECK HEIGHT, TALL - TALL DECK HEIGHT

GM 19172113 (BR 7, STS BR 7)

FP 1208-3 (BR 7, STS BR 7)

TRIM TO FIT (STS BR 7 273, STS BR 7 BS 273)

)

FP 1440 STOCK GM STOCK GM

HP 1 (1500-5500),

STANDARD WITH 3/8 ROCKER STUDS

HV 1016 (2000-6500), DP HV 1014, SP

HV 1014 (4150 TOP), SP HV 1000 (4150 TOP), SP HV 1002 (4500 TOP), SP

HV 1014 (4150 TOP), SP

STANDARD WITH 7/16 ROCKER STUDS/ TRACK 1X OR STS T1 233 REQUIRES JESEL OR T&D WITH

MINIMUM .220 OFFSET

STANDARD WITH 7/16 ROCKER STUDS

HV 1000 (4150 TOP), SP; HV 1002 (4500 TOP), SP

10 RI - HV 1001 (4150 TOP), SP 10X - HV 1005 (4150 TOP), SP 10X - HV 1006 (4500 TOP), SP

HV 1800 (4150 TOP), SP HV 1801 (4500 TOP), SP

HV 1814 (4150 TOP), SP HV 1813 (4500 TOP), SP

HV 1200 (4150 TOP), SP HV 1201 (4500 TOP), SP

JESEL OR T&D WITH MINIMUM .450 OFFSET INTAKE ROCKER, .180 OFFSET LIFTER

18X STANDARD WITH 7/16 ROCKER STUDS, JESEL OR T&D 40/60 .250 OFFSET ROCKER

JESEL OR T&D WITH MINIMUM .550 OFFSET INTAKE ROCKER, .180 OFFSET LIFTER

JESEL OR T&D WITH MINIMUM .450 OFFSET INTAKE ROCKER, .180 OFFSET LIFTER

MS 89 (4150 TOP), SP JESEL OR T&D WITH MINIMUM .450 OFFSET INTAKE

ROCKER, .180 OFFSET LIFTER

GM 24502653 OR EDELBROCK 2955 WITH BRODIX SPACERS

BM 100 & BR CP 1 (4150 TOP), SP BM 102 & BR CP 1 (4500 TOP), SP

BM 100 - CUSTOM

BM 100 & BR CP 1 (4150 TOP), SP BM 102 & BR CP 1 (4500 TOP), SP

HV 1900 (4500 TOP), SP

EDELBROCK 2955 EDELBROCK 2958

EDELBROCK 2846-9 MODIFIED

EDELBROCK 2955 EDELBROCK 2958

HV 1500 (4150 TOP) HV 1501 (4500 TOP)

FUEL INJECTION

JESEL OR T&D WITH MINIMUM .650 OFFSET INTAKE ROCKER, .180 OFFSET LIFTER

JESEL OR T&D WITH MINIMUM .700 OFFSET INTAKE ROCKER, .180 OFFSET LIFTER

T&D 22002, 88/184 CENTERLINE SPACING

JESEL OR T&D WITH MINIMUM .700 OFFSET INTAKE ROCKER, .180 OFFSET LIFTER

SPECIAL JESEL OR T&D

JESEL OR T&D WITH 85/134 CENTERLINE SPACING

T&D 2291, 88/184 CENTERLINE SPACING

JESEL OR T&D WITH 58/107 CENTERLINE SPACING

JESEL, T&D OR CROWER WITH 58/107 CENTERLINE SPACING

JESEL SHAFT SYSTEM KPS 20592 WITH 95/150 CENTERLINE SPACING

EDELBROCK 2955 WITH

SHAFT SYSTEM T&D 22076

GM VALLEY PLATE 2452652

HV 1017 / HV 1018 (SB O 229) MS 90 / MS 91 (RO 225, 234)

STANDARD, JESEL OR T&D WITH 40/60, MINIMUM .220 OFFSET INTAKE ROCKER (SB O 229) JESEL OR T&D WITH 40/60, .450 OFFSET (RO 225, 234)