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Old 03-30-2006, 07:43 PM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by Pete Burton
I have to agree with this too. make sure you get the right type of sealant between upper oil pan and block - you'll probably only do this once. Also, make note of compression before you take off the head. I think you can get the head right for a lot less than $500. I know Brian is real happy with the shop that did his, but he sort of likes to throw money at his car.......
........definitely.

Seriously, if you do the head, odds are that you need exhaust valves. Metric will do that for about $400. The guides and seals add $150. if you buy OE.

The greater expense was the prechambers.........they could have been reused, but were on borrowed time.
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