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What is a centerbolt head? Confused . . .

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Old Feb 28, 2001 | 03:18 PM
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What is a centerbolt head? Confused . . .

I have the LO3 in my 91 bird and I always see tons of parts (et. valve covers) and stuff for everything except centerbolt heads. I really would like to know what that means, lol. Also, what would be the best heads to put on my LO3 if I plan on building it up. Thanks.
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Old Feb 28, 2001 | 03:21 PM
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Just mean it uses centerbolt valve covers instead of the typical perimeter valve covers.
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Old Feb 28, 2001 | 05:02 PM
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Thanks. Could anyone explain in just a little more detail? I kinda figured that out from the name, lol.
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Old Feb 28, 2001 | 05:11 PM
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That is basically it. There perimeter has two bolts on each side where the valve cover meets the head where as centerbolt has a row of four bolts raised up on top of the valve cover in a row. Sorry no pics.

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Old Feb 28, 2001 | 05:35 PM
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If I read your post correctly, you are looking for some good centerbolt heads?

If so, that's easy, get the Vortecs.

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