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Old 01-16-2012, 01:33 PM
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I found a set of 351w heads for 50 bucks. They are "T" cast heads from 94. The valve size is 1.78/1.46. Will this be a good enough upgrade over my stock 289 heads? Are the springs heavier than stock 289?

Of course I would shave the head for proper compression.
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Originally Posted by oxfordbp
I found a set of 351w heads for 50 bucks. They are "T" cast heads from 94. The valve size is 1.78/1.46. Will this be a good enough upgrade over my stock 289 heads? Are the springs heavier than stock 289?

Of course I would shave the head for proper compression.
not sure on the specifics of the 94 351w head, but I would mount it on the engine and do a valve clearance check using putty/clay before you shave the head too much.
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They are not an "upgrade" over stock 289 heads at all...Especially if your 289 heads are pre 1968s...In fact you will lose alot of compression and gain nothing else..
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yup, not getting them.
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