BBC Heads HP500..What are they worth?
11-21-2005 | 03:00 PM
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Re: BBC Heads HP500..What are they worth?
Originally Posted by axapowell
Well, after researching heads, I've found out that the stock 088 castings flow pretty good for what they are and for the budget builder who has oval port heads, these are a great upgrade! Unable to spend upwards of $3300 on a set of AFR's and still get some of the features, stainless intake valves, inconel exhaust valves, 2.19 intake and 1.88 exhaust. Gotta cracked head or need a replacement head for an HP500? Valve spring upgrade already done $375 in new parts and that doesn't include the milling or the valve job! How can they NOT be worth even $900-$1200 a pair? You do know the casting? Large Rectangle port 118cc chamber?
11-21-2005 | 03:31 PM
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Re: BBC Heads HP500..What are they worth?
I bought 2 sets of low hour takesoffs for $400 per pair to the door. These were complete. You can buy the new castings (Bare) from GM part number 6260482 or casting numbers 14096188 or 6272990 for $680 for the pair. Now unless you are class limited to OEM heads the better bang for the buck is an aftermarket head like a Merlin/RHS/Dart.
In your case with fresh heads ready to bolt on you will be lucky to get $600 to $700 a pair for them assembled. If you want to get the most $$ out of them I would suggest selling everything seperately.
In your case with fresh heads ready to bolt on you will be lucky to get $600 to $700 a pair for them assembled. If you want to get the most $$ out of them I would suggest selling everything seperately.
11-21-2005 | 07:49 PM
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Re: BBC Heads HP500..What are they worth?
Thanks for the help all!!
Dave
Next week...eBay for one set..think the other set is sold.
Dave
Next week...eBay for one set..think the other set is sold.
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11-22-2005 | 05:54 AM
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Re: BBC Heads HP500..What are they worth?
QUOTE "....think the other set is sold."
Axa,
Hmmm...., I didn't even know Ragged was in the market for more heads...............maybe 3rd will pick up the other set...
Axa,
Hmmm...., I didn't even know Ragged was in the market for more heads...............maybe 3rd will pick up the other set...
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