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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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Default Will modifying stock heads ruin the value?

If I took a numbers matching head from a 454, ported/polished and rebuilt it with bigger valves, springs, and roller rockers, would it ruin the value?
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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Default Re: Will modifying stock heads ruin the value? (vvv90)

It's hard to check internal work, but ultimately anything done to your Vette that is not 100% factory has the risk of decreasing the value.

I quit worrying about this YEARS ago. :thumbs:


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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 01:08 PM
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Default Re: Will modifying stock heads ruin the value? (vvv90)

Only if someone removed the valve cover and you weren't honest about the modifications.
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 02:56 PM
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Forget it then, I won't risk it. I'll just get aftermarket heads when the time comes.

Any mods I do, I want to be able to put the car back together in original condition.

Thanks, :cheers:
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 03:44 PM
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Default Re: Will modifying stock heads ruin the value? (vvv90)

yep, less headach's in the long run... may end up being cheaper to.
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