Maple,
The "disgusting" head was buy it now at $250... which $1000 head are you talking about?
I'm getting a little bit curious... car-part.com has 2 .96 heads for $500 listed... for 1/2 the price (or less) I'm tempted to go that route. But then again, I want this car to last without problems regarding the gead ever again -- should I risk it?
I've got an idea... Maple, I'll call "dibs" on your 350's head. If I don't find a .97 head by the time your dearly beloved SD moves on to automotive heaven, I'll take the head off your hands. Deal?
Mike