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swap 88 heads for pre 87

   
Old Jun 16, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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swap 88 heads for pre 87
Is there any downside to doing this?
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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Different intake manifold bolt pattern. Can't reuse the 87-up centerbolt valve covers. Can't reuse the stock 87-up self-aligning rocker arms.
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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hmm....and a cheaper, more availbe intake manifold
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