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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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does anyone know where to get some aluminum 305 heads that are at least 58cc or less combustion chambers?
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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ZZ-4 heads. They're basically the same heads as used on Corvette TPI 350 engines.

58cc chambers, 1.94/1.50 valves. Early style (86-down) intake bolt pattern.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:22 PM
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I believe the heads you're looking for would be L98 vette heads.
They'd be the closest thing to a bolt on, that's compatible with your engine.
Or you could go with the LT1 head retrofit...
That's sort of a project though, cause they aren't made to bolt on to our blocks, and they need to be modified pretty extensively.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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i have heard they bolt on fine but the cooling passages need to be modified alot to fit and also intake crossovers but this is just what i have been told have never looked into it first hand
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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No modification to cooling passages required.

There aren't any exhaust cross-over ports in them, but that's not a big deal.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:48 PM
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Yes there on the LT1 heads. Alot of mods and work is needed for them to work, but i'm doing it so...
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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Originally posted by RED92BIRD305
i have heard they bolt on fine but the cooling passages need to be modified alot to fit and also intake crossovers but this is just what i have been told have never looked into it first hand
Were you referring to the LT1 heads, or L98 heads?

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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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i was reffering to the LT1 heads. what kind of mods are needed? how teedious is the work that needs done.
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