Reply to "Engine build recommendations"

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I understand where you are all coming from. Given your perspective on that brand of heads, I will avoid them. I have a good set of open chamber heads, but as others have stated, by the time you replace the original valves, install studs, new rocker arms, you end up in aluminum head cost territory anyways. My original plan was to put CHI 4V heads on, but I was lured by the price of the Powerheads. I guess that age old adage that you get what you pay for is proved once again.

What are your thoughts on the Edelbrock intake. Is it worth keeping or will it limit the other parts.

My intent is not to "throw SEMA parts" at the engine build, but my current engine has been sitting with water in 3 cylinders for the 18 months prior to my purchase. Almost nothing from the original engine is salvageable except the heads, rods, and crank.

I have a call into Jim Kuntz to see what he can build within my budget. More to follow. Thanks for help everyone.

3/31/146:47 AM

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