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Mar 24, 2003 | 10:40 PM

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how much does head work usually cost?

i want to get my heads modified to accept an lt4 hotcam. can anyone give an approximation on how much this would cost?

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Mar 25, 2003 | 12:42 AM

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Car: 82 Z28

Engine: Al LT1 headed LG4 305

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It should just involve replacing the springs, unless you have problems with the 1.6 rockers. I would just do it yourself, just borrow a valve spring compressor from you local parts shop.

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Mar 25, 2003 | 10:25 AM

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what about having the guides cut down....... the hot cam has too much lift for stock heads.

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Mar 25, 2003 | 02:15 PM

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if i can do it myself i will, i just didnt know if anything else needed to be done besides changing the springs.

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david

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Mar 25, 2003 | 08:32 PM

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Originally posted by 19WS6T/A91
if i can do it myself i will, i just didnt know if anything else needed to be done besides changing the springs.

thanks,

david

Be sure to port and polish the heads while they are off. That will make a world of difference when you have the LT4 cam in there. Good for at least 30 hp if done right. Follow link at the end of my sig.

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