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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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Ok folks I'm not an engine guy so I could use a little help.
73 L82 4spd
Edlebrock Performer 2101
Holley 670 double pumper
MSD 6A ignition
headers
Stock heads with 6:1 crane roller rockers
(all done by previous owner)
I believe the valve guides are shot (blue smoke after I get on it) and I'm wondering.... rework existing heads or go new. I'm after a weekend driver that's a little bit MEAN. What kinda ballpark $$ am I looking at ?
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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I asked the same thing recently and was told not to bother with the stock L-82 heads. They don't have much to work with and will crack.
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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Go new. I'm in the middle of installing a set of Summit Racing heads -- made by Dart -- that sell for $650 a set.
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