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Old Aug 17, 2002 | 02:17 PM
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Car: 89rs (previous 2.8)
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These Heads any good?

14096217...55-86...350..........Crate motor, 285hp/300hp, 64cc chambers,
72' or 90' center intake manifold bolt angles
with these upgrades. Looking to put them on the 327.

these are the 21 degree heads and have the 4 center bolt pattern for the valve covers.

the heads were rebuilt by a professional shop, and have:

5 angle valve grind

Crane valve springs with 110 pound seat pressure

Teflon valve seals

machined keepers

Tell me what ya think please!
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Old Aug 17, 2002 | 02:33 PM
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Car: 1988 Firebird S/E
Engine: 406Ci Vortec SBC
Transmission: TH-350/3500stall
Axle/Gears: 7.5" Auburn 4.10 Posi-Traction
Yes they're good heads. Even better when ported.

Professional Products makes intake manifolds
that have a special center bolt adapter arrangement
that symplifies the center bolt angle issue.

If you'll be getting a new intake manifold, check these out.
They also cost less than the others.

http://www.professional-products.com/
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Old Aug 17, 2002 | 02:49 PM
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He is throwing in the performer rpm that will accept the heads...$300 a good deal?
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Old Aug 17, 2002 | 02:50 PM
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any Idea on the CR with flattop pistons?
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Old Aug 17, 2002 | 03:45 PM
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a little more help please
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Old Aug 17, 2002 | 05:38 PM
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Here is what I get
2 races after rebuild.
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Old Aug 17, 2002 | 10:35 PM
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I bought them for $270. So what will I have to do to swAP THEM ON THE 327? any info would be nice...
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Old Aug 17, 2002 | 11:14 PM
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Originally posted by Riley's35089rs+
I bought them for $270. So what will I have to do to swAP THEM ON THE 327? any info would be nice...
Reinstallation will be the reverse of the removal.

If you have the mechanical know-how to remove the top end, putting it back together with the new heads and intake will be self explanatory.

'Cept for the distributor alignment, but if you do a search, you will find in upwards of a hundred million threads on putting distributors in the right way.
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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 05:15 AM
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oh yeah, I know how to change the parts...just need to know, will the lifters and pushrods work that I have now? I think I will be installing a new cam at the same time, the current cam makes good power after around 2800rpm and Ive yet had it crap out at the top end..(old tranny lets loose first, new to be installed today) I just dont know the specs....roller tips would be nice also...any suggestions on a cam or other Items?
Ps The Distributer is no problem.
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