The reverse flow head was ideally suited to a production carbureted engine due to its low rpm performance and ease of manufacture. The design could be modified for high performance by porting (in particular siamese) and isolating the inlet manifold from the exhaust header.
The reverse flow head was well-suited for a carbureted engine due to its efficient operation at low rpms and ease of production. To enhance its performance, it could be modified with porting (specifically siamese) and by isolating the inlet manifold from the exhaust header.