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Old 02-12-2011 | 01:13 PM
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Looking for a set of heads for the 454 bbc. Preferably in south florida but maybe we can ship them. Thanks
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Old 02-13-2011 | 04:59 PM
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How much you looking to spend, you want them complete or bare? I have 2 sets of Wedged and fully ported JimV (Valako Race Heads) Merlin heads.

I just got Jims new Valako Race Head casted by Dart and have been thinking of selling my Merlins.
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Old 02-14-2011 | 08:14 AM
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Maybe someone has some 088
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Old 02-14-2011 | 08:56 AM
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iv got some melin 320 in va
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Old 02-14-2011 | 04:49 PM
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A guy has some 188. Will they fit my gen 6 454 and do you recommend this over 781 with small valves>>>???
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A guy has some 188. Will they fit my gen 6 454 and do you recommend this over 781 with small valves>>>???
188s or 088s?

IMO a large oval Merlin head or 781 head is better than Rec. Port head for a mild to moderate 454. If you're planning on going a little more radical (over 5200rpms, or 525ish Hp) the rec. port heads are probably better.

Any Gen IV head will fit a Gen VI motor.
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Old 02-15-2011 | 11:40 AM
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here you go man

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...-o-intake.html
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Old 02-15-2011 | 04:10 PM
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I have a couple of sets of 781's PM me and we can talk.
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