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Old May 4, 2014 | 03:35 PM
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Car: 1991 Chevy Camaro Z28
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Head Swap

Hey guys im back again curious of some opinions good or bad like them all. I have a set of 3927186 Camel Hump heads and they are just sitting in the garage. Would it be worth the time of installing them on my 91 l98 camaro? They are 2.02/1.60 64cc chamber heads. I will be doing some light porting on them at least a clean gasket match. Currently the stock heads on the l98 have bad valve seals so smokes on warm starts. Just change valve seals or head swap?
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Old May 5, 2014 | 07:11 AM
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Re: Head Swap

Originally Posted by TipTricky
Hey guys im back again curious of some opinions good or bad like them all. I have a set of 3927186 Camel Hump heads and they are just sitting in the garage. Would it be worth the time of installing them on my 91 l98 camaro? They are 2.02/1.60 64cc chamber heads. I will be doing some light porting on them at least a clean gasket match. Currently the stock heads on the l98 have bad valve seals so smokes on warm starts. Just change valve seals or head swap?
The TPI heads have more bolt holes in the end of the head than the older stuff. You will not be able to bolt your alternator or a/c and power steering pump back on. Not to mention your base is cut for the four center bolts to sit at 72* rather than the traditional 90* of the older heads.

Long story short, the camel humps are a poor choice for your car. Valve seals will probably not change the main issue, aka worn guides.
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