Aluminum heads in saltt water??
 

I was wondering if aluminum heads will corrode in salt water over the years?? I have seen a lot of talk about them being better and was considering using aluminum when i rebuild the top half of my SBC this spring. Is this the same case with aluminum intakes??
Thanks

You can if you are rebuilding go with a closed system and then you will really have a long lasting set up :D :D

Jon

I just put closed cooling on my new engine because of aluminum intake. I think it will be worth the investment. ($570). It will also legnthen the life of the exhaust manifolds. Another advantage of the closed system is the ability to run at a higher temp, so the engine is more efficient. It isn't a very hard job to install the closed system either.

Very sweet boat by the way. I love a restored classic boat. I am restoring an 81 Formula.

[ 02-10-2002: Message edited by: cuda ]

Thanks guys...
Im gonna look into a closed system... cuda...yours was $570 for both motors or just the one??
Good luck with the formula
BTW, ur name "cuda" referring to a plymouth barracuda??

It was $570 for a full system (includes exhaust manifolds) for one small block chevy. The nickname is short for Barracuda, it is a name that has been with me for years.

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