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Raylar 02-18-2012 11:53 PM

Thank you for the apology! You can always tell a gentleman, he rarely makes in poor taste comments and he apologizes when he does! I know you and I are here just trying to help others, that's a good thing!

Best Regards,
Ray @ Raylar

mike tkach 02-19-2012 05:01 AM

i must agree with ray on this one,you get what you pay for,if you cant afford the good quality parts,wait until you can,the cheep chinese patrs WILL FAIL.it not a matter of if,it a matter of when.i know its tempting to buy the cheaper parts,but in the long run,it will only cost you more money,after the cheap crap fails,and does more destruction to the rest of the engine,if you are a gambler,have at it,but i guarentee you,it wont be long before you looze.sorry,but it is what it is!

egbolt 02-19-2012 08:14 AM

I have some tae off 454 mag heads and new manley ss valves. Just replaced with roller rocker econel valve heads if interested. Good shape just did a little winter performance projest

egbolt 02-19-2012 08:16 AM

casr # 088

compedgemarine 02-19-2012 01:29 PM

from what limited research I have done on the quality of Pro Comp and similar chinesium heads that are flooding the market there are more issues than aluminum quality. many have found valve guides in the wrong location and angle and valve seats off center of the valves. there are guys out there in the car world that have spent thousands to fix everything on a $800 set of heads only to have an inferior head at a higher cost than if they had just bought a set of Brodix or Edelbrocks. just my $.02 but a quality used part is far better than a crappy new one.

Smithelectric 02-19-2012 02:31 PM

Bolt call me about heads 812-989-5778

egbolt 02-21-2012 08:28 AM


Originally Posted by Smithelectric (Post 3621442)
Bolt call me about heads 812-989-5778

Will do today

Smithelectric 04-29-2012 09:29 PM

can you call me about those heads..lost your number

the deep 04-29-2012 10:46 PM


Originally Posted by Raylar (Post 3621113)
Thank you for the apology! You can always tell a gentleman, he rarely makes in poor taste comments and he apologizes when he does! I know you and I are here just trying to help others, that's a good thing!

Best Regards,
Ray @ Raylar

Hmmm....:silenced:

bigjem 07-24-2013 01:44 PM


Originally Posted by Raylar (Post 3619824)
If you think putting a problem set of heads on a nicely built engine, having a problem and then going thru a loose -loose credit situation with proof for EBay is an easy or reasonable way to buy parts and build an engine then you are a fool and you would deserve the nightmare you would create for yourself. Be my guest, Have at it!

What the heck do I know, I only design and build cylinder heads for a living!
By the way I don' t make or have heads for this type of use so I am not biased here, just trying to help a few avoid possible issues.

Best Regards,
Ray @ Raylar

Listen to him, dont buy heads and engines off ebay, you will be rebuilding it before it evens gets in the boat. "FRESNO"


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