FORD 289 302 347 NKB-190cc ALUMINUM HEADS 62cc NKB-FORD-274

  

FORD NKB 190cc/62cc ULTRA HIGH FLOW CYLINDER HEADS, 289 302 347 ENGINES. Setup for hydraulic roller cams. 190cc RUNNERS, 62cc COMBUSTION CHAMBERS.

You may have noticed other sellers using a similar name offering similar products. These other sellers have capitalized on our name as we see it, and many customers searching for us will inadvertently find them, thinking we are one in the same company. There is only one Skip White. Our official company name is Skip White Performance. Please see the article in the lower part of this ad for a more detailed explanation. This sale is for one fully assembled set of heads. The springs in these heads are set up to operate with hydraulic roller cams up to. For those running flat tappet cams, see our other listings for these heads with the part number NKB-FORD-272. The NKB FORD aluminum heads have 62cc combustion chambers with 190cc runners, 2.02/1.60 stainless valves. These heads are not built by Procomp, and have no association with them in any way. Spark plugs are in standard Ford location. We certainly know where to draw the line with low end products, and we continue to eliminate parts that we once accepted but that eventually had problems. Sometimes it's not that a particular product has had a problem that leads to its elimination; something better just comes along. The NKB cylinder heads are that "something better" coming along. Considering the price is only slightly higher than our former line of heads, this has to be the best value in a set of cylinder heads we have ever offered.

Our cylinder heads are made from AC4B alloy and tempered to T6 standards. Details about this alloy are in the lower section of this ad.

A breakdown of the part number. The NKB stands for "New Kid on the Block"; 190 represents the intake runner size, 274 designates the use of longer valves, and dual springs with a damper setup for hyd.

You will also see the heads listed with the number 274. The 272 designates the use of standard length valves with single springs with a damper, setup for hyd.

We also have the valve train setup for solid roller cams, and will have the number 583 rather than 272 or 274. Below is our flowchart on these heads. All tests were performed on a Superflo 1020 bench by our expert head builder.

We stand behind the accuracy. We find this to be nothing short of outright fraud.

Of course, flow numbers can vary a few points depending on equipment used and testing methods, but not by 15-25 points. Notice the low lift flow numbers produced by our new heads.

That is as important as the upper lift numbers, and it's why these heads produce so much peak power and torque. We are very impressed with the flow numbers of our new heads. See our other listings for these heads with our Competition Series PBM valves. Our NKB Ford heads have been designed especially for us.

After receiving many recommendations from our engine builders, we came up with the best quality, best flowing heads on the market relative to cost. The only way you're going to get a set of heads that flow as well or better will be to spend at least double the cost or more. These heads are excellent in design and quality. Our choice of hardware and precision assembly also contribute to the performance and reliability of the heads. Ere is a rundown on the hardware used in these heads and the assembly process.

Comp High Performance Dual Springs, Part Number 987-16. Our Comp springs are 1.43 diameter, with an inner spring and internal damper. Others are using springs that are much smaller in diameter.

Smaller diameter springs may be in the correct spring pressure zone, but they usually have a shorter life. Comp springs are made in the USA. All of our engines using the NKB heads use these springs. Spring failures are near non-existent.

Our PBM valves are high temp stainless steel. PBM/Erson stainless steel race series valves, swirl finished one piece undercut, the same valve we have used for years. Our cost on these valves is nearly double the price of some low cost valves on the market. These are made from high grade non-magnetic stainless.

We know for a fact that many head builders use the low cost valves. It is very rare we ever encounter a problem with our valves. We also offer the PBM Competition Series valves in our 66cc heads for the Ford heads. Below is a copy of one or more of our invoices from Engine Parts Warehouse showing a recent large order for our PBM valves. We have removed the price and our account number for privacy reasons.

This is the best way we can prove to our customers that the valves we use in our cylinder heads are genuine PBM products. We hone all of the bronze valve guides with a ball berry flex hone to establish not only perfect clearance, but also a semi cross hatch finish for oil retention. We finish off with a natural bristle brush.

The heads are then placed in our parts washer and cleaned with high pressure hot water, then pressure dried. Before installing the valves, we apply a heavy coat of engine assembly lube to the valve stems.

The coating on the valve stems is essential to protect the bronze guides from gaulding on initial startup. Our next step is to set the spring pressure to a predetermined pressure using a spring height checking device, most suitable for street rod use.

The springs we are using allow for a near perfect seat to nose ratio. Be warned that some sellers of aftermarket heads may not be checking the installed height when assembling the heads, and may not be setting them up to the correct pressures. We have a full scale machine shop with several very knowledgeable engine builders that know and fully understand how to properly assemble a set of heads. Combine the possibility of poor assembly methods with incorrect or low grade hardware, and it is easy to see how failures can result. This is the best way we can prove to our customers that the valve train products we use and sell are genuine Comp Cams products. IMPORTANT NOTE CONCERNING ROCKER ARM STUDS. If you have been a regular shopper with us, you will have noticed we do offer some knock-off products that are made off-shore. We do also sell many products made in the USA.

We have always been very particular as to the quality and workmanship of such products, while considering the cost. We scrutinize our products very carefully and refuse to sell products that simply don't meet our standards.

We have now eliminated another of the low cost knock-off products from our line. The low cost imported rocker arm studs have shown numerous problems unlike those in the past. We have looked at several others on the market, and still find many issues with them that are not acceptable.

Many of the studs had run-out in the shaft of up to an eighth of an inch. This caused major problems with rocker alignment, and depending where the position was when the stud tightened up, would determine the direction of the rocker misalignment. If the warped stud was facing toward or opposite the valve, then the roller tip would would not be centered to the valve tip. This would then create a loss of lift and cause increased wear on the valve tip. If the warped stud tightened up in a side to side position, then this would allow the rocker tip to be cocked on the valve tip. This would then side load the valve tip with undue pressure, creating a serious wear problem on the side of the valve tip and create excessive wear on the valve guides in the heads. This also side loaded the rocker trunnion and front roller, creating an excessive wear issue in the roller rockers. We also found a difference in the tread pitch and depth compared to the ARP studs. The rocker studs in an engine are under a tremendous upwards pull and improper thread design may cause the studs to pull out of the head. The ARP studs screw into the heads with a very precise fit and feel. They were never as bad in the past as what we're seeing now.

This run-out was most likely caused by improper heat treating methods. We have rejected many products that are outright junk and would cause serious issues in your engine only to see other sellers offering those same exact products.

It's all about learning where to draw the line. Studs and guide plates are NOT included. Other sellers may include these items but rest assured, they are usually not suitable for these heads. We use nothing but the Dart adjustable guide plates and ARP rocker studs when we build an engine using these heads, as they allow for perfect alignment of your rockers.

See our other listings for a full selection of accessories. See our other listings for valve train related items that you may need for your project.

The part number for the correct studs and our Dart guide plates to be used with these heads is? For those running 3/8's size roller rockers, and for those with 7/16's roller rockers the part number is? These kits are available in our other listings. We are glad to offer many great low cost items, as well as the high end products, but will always give careful consideration to quality, functionality, and overall value.

We have noticed several sellers offering these heads with a one size fits all valve springs for dual use on hydraulic flat tappet and hydraulic roller cams. We are sure this is not the proper way to setup the heads. If they have this one size fits all setup somewhere in the middle spring pressure values of what is required for a hyd.

Flat tappet and a hyd roller cam, then it would be too much for the hydr. Flat tappet cam, and create a wear issue. Putting too much pressure on flat tappet cams is a sure way to kill the cam. If these middle of the road springs were used on a hyd. Roller cam, then the spring pressure would be too low.

Valve float and its damaging effects, along with a loss of performance, are sure to occur. We use the correct spring for your setup and it is never the same on a hyd.

Flat tappet as it would be on a hyd. As mentioned above, the spring requirements between a roller cam and flat tappet cam are dramatically different. Even the odd ball solid flat tappet cam has its own unique setup depending on the lift.

The one size fits all hardware claims also to work on these cams. We know of several sellers offering this insane setup to unsuspecting buyers, and it's not the proper way to set up a set of heads. We would not even consider using a spring setup like this, and believe me, the simplicity of it is appealing. You may have heard the alloys 355 and 356 being used on many heads.

The alloy used on our heads is similar but slightly different. The AC4B alloy is commonly used by automakers in Europe and Japan. Take notice of the Rm value. This value indicates the tensile strength of an alloy.

As you can see, it's higher than all the other common alloys in this chart. It's no surprise as to why we have never experienced a failure of any kind with these heads.

Zero failures in the casting, zero failures in the seats and guides. List of Standard Alloy Characteristics. High strength, small elongation Castability: good, for general purposes.

Castability: good Pressure resistance, corrosion resistance: good. Castability: good Mechanical properties: good. Castability: good Pressure resistance: good.

Corrosion resistance: excellent, anode oxidized Castability: not good. Crank cases, cylinder heads, and manifolds. Hydraulic parts, transmission cases, aircraft parts, lighting components, etc.

Wheels, engine parts, hydraulic parts, aircraft parts, etc. Cylinder heads, crank cases, fuel pump bodies, etc. Parts for overhead contact lines, parts for ships, business machines, and lighting components for aircraft.

NKB-190cc RUNNER SIZE 62cc COMBUSTION CHAMBERS FOR FORD ENGINES. 2.0" x 1.12". Stock location & bolt pattern.

Depends on what type exhaust you're using. Best to try and match up the gasket to your header or manifold. Our line of intakes fit very well on the NKB heads.

Down to 58.5cc or 64.5 =. See info in this listing for details on this. Comp Cams 4835-8 (for 5/16 Diameter Pushrods). Comp brand machined locks are used on all of our heads.

Spark Plug: Autolite #3923 14mm x 3/4 reach. 1.43 large size outer diameter with internal damper. Valve Length: 5.015 +. 200 for hydraulic roller cams. 3/8" or 7/16" stud mount. Head Bolts = 65 ft/lb. Rocker Studs = 55 ft/lb. I'm sure many of you have noticed there are 2 high performance engine builders in Kingsport, TN with similar names, leading to a great amount of confusion.

We are Skip White Performance, NOT White Performance and Machine. Due to the name similarity, many customers looking for us online inadvertently find them, thinking we are the same company. There is no connection between the two companies. We don't have a problem with free enterprise (competition). However, when the competition builds their foundation on such things as a name similarity and their supposedly long history of being in business, then we think it's about time we set the record straight.

We have owned White Performance since 2003, with the exception of the machine shop, which was owned by Fred White at the time. Due to their limited production capability and many disagreements about the engine and head building process as well as workmanship, we opted to open a full scale machine shop of our own a few years later. Fred White began competing against us even though our contract had a non-compete clause in it.

As our business grew, we opened a second, much larger warehouse and machine shop around 2011, located on Brookside Ln. By putting heart and soul in this company, we have become the number one street rod engine builder in the nation. This investor lacked any knowledge of this industry. They continue to use the White Performance & Machine name. Contrary to what is posted on their website, Fred White is no longer associated with the company in any way.

All in all, we have been in this business going on 17+ years. Skip White's passion has been owning and building street rods for 47 years on a personal level. The knowledge he has gained over time has allowed him to venture into this business and succeed to a very high level.

The great pretenders continue capitalizing on our success due to the name similarity, but have been degrading our reputation. We have been getting calls nearly on a daily basis from people that now realize there are two shops in this town with very similar names. Customers complain of serious problems in getting their orders in a timely manner from them. FAST FORWARD TO PRESENT DAY... We have become the largest street rod engine builder in the nation.

2-5 weeks, perhaps sooner, depending on the season. We are not responsible for collateral damage caused by the use of this product.

The RGA number must be included on the return label. Even though you may have explained the problem to us, and been granted permission to return the product, we must have a written explanation and a contact number included with the product. It is also recommended that you include the name of the person from our company that you have been in contact with. Following these guidelines will make the return process work as it should. If you are in a 3 day zone, and your package leaves on a Thursday, you should receive it on the following Tuesday.

The item "FORD 289 302 347 NKB-190cc ALUMINUM HEADS 62cc NKB-FORD-274" is in sale since Tuesday, March 9, 2021. This item is in the category "eBay Motors\Parts & Accessories\Car & Truck Parts\Engines & Components\Cylinder Heads & Parts".

The seller is "skipwhite" and is located in Kingsport, Tennessee. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Surface Finish: ALUMINUM
• Manufacturer Part Number: NKB-FORD-274
• Part Brand: NBK-FORD
• Brand: NEW KID ON THE BLOCK FORD