so i called a shop in Houston to see what they would charge for the Headgasket work, and he said that the 602 and 603's dont run the same after the headgasket work. He said that they have issues with the prechambers resealing and the machined head to work. He pretty much said that he is reluctant to take on the project, and recommends just running it until dead and then getting a crate motor.

my car is not in the shape where i will put an 8k motor in it, and i was overall surprised. is this an anomaly, and does anyone else share his view?

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