Will Gen 6 bbc heads work on a gen 4 block
04-25-2005, 07:03 AM
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Will Gen 6 bbc heads work on a gen 4 block
I have searched through the threads re: Gen 6 heads being used on gen 4 blocks. I have a 454 mag engine and have purchased Gen 6 heads. There are many varying answers..I.E. 
Yes you can but need special gaskets, or yes but you have to drill a new water passage in the block. I am hoping that there may be a more clear path to this end. And, since I purchased GEN 6 heads... I am hoping that it is a yes....
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Yes you can but need special gaskets, or yes but you have to drill a new water passage in the block. I am hoping that there may be a more clear path to this end. And, since I purchased GEN 6 heads... I am hoping that it is a yes....
Thanks for your time to respond.
04-25-2005, 12:35 PM
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Re: Will Gen 6 bbc heads work on a gen 4 block
yes you can,spec gaskets. Felpro knows how,they make one for this. Call Summit and ask a tech for the right one,,,as a precation contact Fel pro and ask them as well.
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Re: Will Gen 6 bbc heads work on a gen 4 block
Please followup on this one. I cant tell you how many people have told me "no way". Let us know. What are the head casting numbers you bought?
