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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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i have a chance to buy a set of double hump heads .i think they are 76cc.new 202 valves, new springs,new valve guides .the castings are from 1969.$600.00 or are the new dart heads better? would like to put these on my 82
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76cc chambers did not show up till 1971 if there 1969 they are
64cc chambers. Spend the $600.00 torward a modern set of
new heads.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Little Mouse
76cc chambers did not show up till 1971 if there 1969 they are
64cc chambers. Spend the $600.00 torward a modern set of
new heads.
The new heads are so much better than anything back in the 60s and early 70s. Spend it on a new set.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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They would probably produce too much compressionf for your stock computer.
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Originally Posted by Little Mouse
76cc chambers did not show up till 1971 if there 1969 they are
64cc chambers. Spend the $600.00 torward a modern set of
new heads.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Gordonm
The new heads are so much better than anything back in the 60s and early 70s. Spend it on a new set.
thats what i wanted to know .thanks for all replys
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