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Porting 351w heads worth it?

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Old 02-21-2009, 12:31 PM
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Default Porting 351w heads worth it?

Well I decided to just rebuild the 351w back to stock for now because of money and time restraints. I was told by my local Mustang shop, that while I am at it I should port and polish my stock heads. He said it is one of the best/cheapest upgrades to the stock 351w.

I am having them rebuilt anyway, might as well at least throw that in the mix.



Comments, Suggestion? Keep in mind new heads are not in the budget right now.
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Old 02-21-2009, 01:19 PM
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depends on the year 351 you have
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Old 02-21-2009, 01:40 PM
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I know the block is a 79'. I will have to check to see if the heads are later.
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Old 02-21-2009, 03:57 PM
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well, if you cant get even some d00e's or anything like that to port and polish. you might as well if your going to do it, i dont think it will wake it up too much esp if they are the smog heads :P i bet you could make some somewhat decent heads for that motor if you mill them down to make the CC smaller ( what is your currently?)
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I will have to pull the heads out of boxes tomorrow and write down some numbers.
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