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Mar 26, 2002 | 03:54 PM

ehn84

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question about heads

Hey, I just wanted to know what year they started putting alum. heads on?

Mar 26, 2002 | 04:17 PM

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Re: question about heads (ehn84)

late 86 they have the center bolt valve covers

Mar 26, 2002 | 04:22 PM

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Re: question about heads (Cruzin I-5)

when they introduced the vert again in mid 86, all verts of that year had AL heads. Coupes after around #18,000 in 86 had AL heads.

Mar 26, 2002 | 09:16 PM

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Re: question about heads (vader86)

Will the 86 alum. heads go on a 84 block?

Mar 27, 2002 | 03:30 PM

ehn84

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Re: question about heads (nobodyunknown)

I wondered what year they started putting on the alum. heads b/c I want to convert my 84' to a TPI sytem. I was just gonna buy the TPI, but I'm starting to think about buying a crate motor if I can scrape up the money. If not I might try and find a used engine that's in good shape, so that's why I wanted to now about the heads. Couldn't tell you whether the heads would fit on an 84' block. :confused:

Mar 27, 2002 | 03:40 PM

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Re: question about heads (ehn84)

You'll also need a new ECM and wiring harness along with some sensors. There's quite a bit more involved than just a head change.

Mar 27, 2002 | 03:59 PM

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Re: question about heads (nobodyunknown)

The L98 aluminum heads fit the earlier sbc 350's. The TPI fits all the old iron heads as well.

Mar 27, 2002 | 04:50 PM

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Re: question about heads (ehn84)

Quite a bit more.....if your commited I will give you some pointers.

ECM, Engine Harness, Radiator shrouds, airbox deflector, fuel system, induction system, cut your hood duct, accessory brackets, AIR system, etc.

This is besides engine mods for performance.