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I tried the 078 cam in my first 283, the next one got the 097, which was quite an improvement!
Another thing that’s been mentioned, exhaust seats. Most of us don’t need hardened seats, and cutting for them can ruin some early heads.
Cost of reconditioning the early heads has been mentioned. Has anyone seen the “rebuilder’s” valves? $87.50 for a complete set, and they have...
Looks to me, the only engine that has visual characteristics that would be missing on aftermarket heads is the sbc, and there’s an option for that.
Those are full dome pistons, not the 11:1 that were factory. These were sold to racers!
Muriatic acid in offending cylinders with heads off, but be ready with the garden hose! @Rocky
Hey guys, we forget that five liters is a large engine in most of the world!
Back in the day, our machinist would punch the block .060” , then “sound” the walls with a little ballpean hammer, looking for thin spots. If it...
Oh, like GM would cast different blocks for different applications, right!
I had a ‘55 with a healthy 350 and a four speed hanging off the back of the bell housing for over a decade of abuse. Never broke or gave any...
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