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how much $$$ to get heads tested for cracks?

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Old 07-24-2006, 04:22 AM
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I was just curious...what is an average price to get your heads tested by a performance shop for cracks or faults? And if there is something wrong w/ them how much to get them redone or for them to trade you for another set of identical heads?
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Old 07-24-2006, 04:24 AM
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best bet is to call your local reputable machine shop
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Old 07-24-2006, 04:39 AM
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Well i have no choice but to get it done...i just wanted an estimate
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Old 07-24-2006, 04:49 AM
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magnafluxing isnt too expensive I dont belive, if you are in doubt and they are stock heads, just replace them get some GT40P's if yer tight on cash or better yet some aluminum heads if you have a bit to spend.
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Old 07-24-2006, 04:51 AM
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yea i only have about 400 bucks for whatever needs to be done to fix my heads so $$$ is a big factor this time...
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Old 07-24-2006, 04:51 AM
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about $50
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Old 07-24-2006, 04:52 AM
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yea i only have about 400 bucks for whatever needs to be done to fix my heads so $$$ is a big factor this time...
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Old 07-24-2006, 01:46 PM
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65$ here in machine shop but that included a mill... i think was 40 for crack test
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Old 07-24-2006, 03:23 PM
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What about porting the stock heads? How much would it cost and how much of a hp gain?
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more than heads are worth
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