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Old 02-12-2013, 10:19 PM
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Hey guys changing motor out had a melted piston edelbrock performer heads on cylinder6 has pitting pretty deep you think its still good
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Old 02-12-2013, 11:26 PM
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Old 02-13-2013, 07:15 PM
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Unhappy head pitting pics are they still usable

I believe detonation caused this issue y'all guys still think their ok
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Old 02-13-2013, 11:31 PM
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I can't tell from the pic but is the chamber got pits in it too?
If not I'd say to find a head shop that welds aluminum and have them weld it up.
Those type places are sort of common anymore but you may have to ask around to find out where they are.
I think I'd start at the local machine shop.
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Old 02-15-2013, 07:54 PM
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The chambers are fine just upper area outside of chamber
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Old 02-15-2013, 08:12 PM
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as long as it doesn't enter into the firing ring sealing area, you're fine, I've seen way worse and not an issue on those
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Old 02-16-2013, 12:38 AM
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LOL, I've run much worse looking heads myself..........
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Old 02-16-2013, 08:24 PM
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Thanks guys for the info and help will slap them on and use
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