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Old 09-08-2015 | 07:00 PM
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figured I would give the guy a little more exposure...what are these heads? procomp?

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Old 09-08-2015 | 07:10 PM
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he must have set it up wrong as I've used them for many years w/o failure.just have to keep track of the hours on the belt.
Why would you run a time bomb in a boat.
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Old 09-08-2015 | 07:16 PM
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Anything wrong with pro comp heads? Weaknesses? I'm sure the Brodix, Darts and AFR CNC heads can make more power but for a simple gain over say a GM 088 head would they be a good step or save the $$$?
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Old 09-08-2015 | 07:31 PM
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Save your money.
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well.... that's the thing there..... my Pro Comps that I had to spend lots of money to make right...I bet they flow similar to my AFR because my old engines actually pushed the boat better then new ones do.... (sore spot for me) but after reading so much about casting issues and seats falling I am totally happy with my decision to buy the AFR, now marine ready out of the box? that's determined by who you talk to mine were not ready for my application and one set had the wrong springs, if I did it again I would for sure buy bare and set them up, I spent good money for marine ready then had to make them actual MARINE ready.... so I spent much more then I needed to.... never bolt on out of the box heads is what I learned..... ever.....

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Anything wrong with pro comp heads? Weaknesses? I'm sure the Brodix, Darts and AFR CNC heads can make more power but for a simple gain over say a GM 088 head would they be a good step or save the $$$?
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Old 09-08-2015 | 08:55 PM
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Thanks for the response Tim
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Old 09-08-2015 | 09:05 PM
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no problem bud, I learned a lot the hard way....
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Old 09-08-2015 | 10:27 PM
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Anything wrong with pro comp heads? Weaknesses? I'm sure the Brodix, Darts and AFR CNC heads can make more power but for a simple gain over say a GM 088 head would they be a good step or save the $$$?
If budget was tight, i would consider a set of the engine quest 320cc iron heads. Basically the old RHS castings , and a quality one at that. Flow wise, much better than a GM head, with nicer features. Bare castings can be had for around 450 a piece.

The procomps arent bad performance wise, just casting quality wise, and with that, i would stay away from purchasing them.
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Old 09-08-2015 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by vintage chromoly
Yep, replaced the belt and seals.
how many hours do you have on your belt drive?oops the answer is 0.not a shot,just a fact!
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Old 09-09-2015 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by mike tkach
how many hours do you have on your belt drive?oops the answer is 0.not a shot,just a fact!
And, just like clockwork, the 60 year old teenage girl is right there to prop up the truck driver who couldn't make it as an auto tech. Complete with the obligatory "like" from the keyboard engine expert himself.

I know, I know, you two have a super close "personal" relationship outside of cyber land.

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