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1989mach1 02-10-2016 08:48 PM

I am not a motor builder by no means but after the last 22 thousand dollar engine project I am willing to give it a shot and try.... well with the help of some friends and all of you of course lol

Panther 02-10-2016 08:57 PM


Originally Posted by horsepower1 (Post 4402222)
First time I saw the EQ BB Chev heads at PRI I thought they would be a player in the iron head market, especially for the price. I think you made a good choice.

They are the old RHS head from what I'm hearing.

Panther 02-10-2016 09:00 PM


Originally Posted by Full Force (Post 4402177)
Ya well let me tell you about a lesson learned... Nothing like buying them assembled and "ready" then to spend even more making them right... As me how I know...

I wouldn't put assembled heads on an engine without at least having them checked. Most common thing I've seen are tight exhaust guide clearances. not setup for marine or blowers.

Panther 02-10-2016 09:02 PM


Originally Posted by 1989mach1 (Post 4402634)
My top ends have less the 50 hours on them so not looking to throw them away but if I where to get a bare set of newer style round port head to get more flow would I be able to switch everything over. Or would it not be worth it and just wait till the next rebuild or brake to switch to the new ones?

Not sure... Do the EQ heads come with 11/32 valves or 3/8? Most performance heads are 11/32. If you have 3/8 you would need at least new valves, retainers and keepers.

Panther 02-10-2016 09:04 PM


Originally Posted by 1989mach1 (Post 4402638)
I am not a motor builder by no means but after the last 22 thousand dollar engine project I am willing to give it a shot and try.... well with the help of some friends and all of you of course lol

Ouch!!! Wish I could make that much doing engine projects for friends....I might make it my day job...lol. We've all been burned at some point or another.

Full Force 02-10-2016 09:05 PM


Originally Posted by Panther (Post 4402643)
I wouldn't put assembled heads on an engine without at least having them checked. Most common thing I've seen are tight exhaust guide clearances. not setup for marine or blowers.

I guess my point is to buy them assembled, pay to have them checked then clearances the cost is more then bare and build heads...

Panther 02-10-2016 09:08 PM

Not always, it depends what kind of deals you can get on valves and springs mainly. Sometimes the packages are hard to beat even if they need a once over.

mike tkach 02-10-2016 09:09 PM

what if i told you guys the best head is not iron or aluminum!

MILD THUNDER 02-10-2016 09:11 PM


Originally Posted by Panther (Post 4402645)
Not sure... Do the EQ heads come with 11/32 valves or 3/8? Most performance heads are 11/32. If you have 3/8 you would need at least new valves, retainers and keepers.

11/32

Panther 02-10-2016 09:11 PM

I'd probably agree with you!


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