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37 Coupe · 06-07-2021, 08:10 AM

I have a 21 stud '37 Ford engine that had '36 heads on it so I am looking for a pair of '37 heads for my car. Early ones for '37 were aluminum and cast iron was used for later '37 and early '38 I know. Discounting what is correct what is better to look for? I know Ford went to cast iron for a reason,mayby cost cutting mayby better durabilty but I do notice a lot more aluminum ones are for sale than cast iron ones and also usually have issues. Another question one item I see for sale is a pair of NOS ones but no Ford script only part number and firing order.Am I correct that these were aftermarket not from Ford or a Ford supplier? Thank You.

06-07-2021, 08:10 AM	#1
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,955	1937 Ford cylinder head question I have a 21 stud '37 Ford engine that had '36 heads on it so I am looking for a pair of '37 heads for my car. Early ones for '37 were aluminum and cast iron was used for later '37 and early '38 I know. Discounting what is correct what is better to look for? I know Ford went to cast iron for a reason,mayby cost cutting mayby better durabilty but I do notice a lot more aluminum ones are for sale than cast iron ones and also usually have issues. Another question one item I see for sale is a pair of NOS ones but no Ford script only part number and firing order.Am I correct that these were aftermarket not from Ford or a Ford supplier? Thank You. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II