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Old 05-09-2005, 10:06 AM
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hey guys, i had question and wondering if you ppl knew anythig about it...i know a guy who will sell me 351 heads in real good shape, new valves etc..i was wondering how well these works on a 302 block...i would do 351 heads, gt-40 intake, stock cam, 1.7 rockers..sound ok for a combo??
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Old 05-09-2005, 11:33 AM
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you need a cam to get the full effect from heads
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Old 05-09-2005, 12:46 PM
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u can still make nice power w/ a stock cam and 1.7 rockers
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Old 05-09-2005, 01:06 PM
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What year casting are the heads?
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Old 05-09-2005, 01:08 PM
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im not sure what they casting #'s are...if they are the windsor heads would they be worth picking up?....i hear the cleveland's arent a direct bolt-on
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Old 05-09-2005, 02:04 PM
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dont even consider clevelands. those heads can be worth something depending on the year. also hopefuly they are ported. you can get gains from the stock cam if you advance it or retard it depending on what your looking for...top end or low end
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Old 05-09-2005, 02:32 PM
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supposedly they are unported but w/ new valves, etc..

what kinda gains would i get w/ a set of 351w heads?
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Old 05-09-2005, 11:24 PM
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ur not lookin at much power gain, if any. but if u get em and port/polish em you can get a good amount of power, not to mention puttin a new head gasket in there
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