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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 10:53 PM
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Default Hand porting LT4 heads...Need Help

Hey guys, I'm porting my LT4 heads and wonder if it's OK to shorten and taper the valve guides in the exhaust runner. Thanks,
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 03:00 PM
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Here are some links about head porting, hope they help.

http://www.fl-thirdgen.org/head_porting.htm
http://www.sa-motorsports.com/diyport.htm

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I did on mine as the new guides I had pressed in went too far into the runners.I have some pictures around somewhere.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 09:37 PM
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Thanks john w and vette 92. Vette 92, I would love to see some pics of your work!
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