what should i do
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2nd Gear
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what should i do
i purchased a vette with a cracked heads, now im wondering what would be my best bet. I have a recently rebuild punched 30 over short block and was wondering since i have it down should i go with a cam head combo or just heads? any suggestions because i am doing this on a budget?
Safety Car
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well, a cam means pulling it to gain access and do bearings, to do it RIGHT.
I was looking today...
You can get all kinds of nice heads for < $750 a set. High flowing, big valves...200cc/65 2.02...even 2.05 !
Some used, some not a well known brand. Some bare head sets that ARE name brand for $300 a set. But you will spend another $400 in pieces and shop time.
Bottom line, you do NOT have to have $1500 in the budget for heads. Yeah, we all want new AFR top shelf heads but there are others out there that will be a BIG step UP from the stock GM heads.
anywhere from 10 to 20% increase in flow, direct fit
I was looking today...
You can get all kinds of nice heads for < $750 a set. High flowing, big valves...200cc/65 2.02...even 2.05 !
Some used, some not a well known brand. Some bare head sets that ARE name brand for $300 a set. But you will spend another $400 in pieces and shop time.
Bottom line, you do NOT have to have $1500 in the budget for heads. Yeah, we all want new AFR top shelf heads but there are others out there that will be a BIG step UP from the stock GM heads.
anywhere from 10 to 20% increase in flow, direct fit
Racer
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Mesa AZ
If you are SURE the heads are cracked, by magnafluxing, then by all means I would replace the heads. BUT I would certainly make sure they are cracked prior to buying new or rebuilt heads. Money is short and times are hard-just do overdo the credit card!
Tommy
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