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Rex59F100
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Hitting on all eight cylinders
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Sounds good I think I'll pick'em up. Thanks for the info everyone. Rex
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pegleg
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The 471 heads are a direct replacement for the Supercharger heads. Grab them, you won't be sorry unless they are cracked. Some one will want them.
Frank/RebopBristol, In ( by Elkhart)  
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Rex59F100
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Hitting on all eight cylinders
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Thanks RB, Did he supply you with any flow number on your heads? Rex
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RB
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I have had 2 sets done by Les.. Good job at a fair price, but do not be in a hurry.
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Rex59F100
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Hitting on all eight cylinders
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Thanks guys, just the info I was looking for. You guys wouldn't happen to have any recommendations on head porters would you? I've ported my share of heads but it seems by the time I get halfway through a set of cast iron ones I'm sick and tired of workin' them. I know John Mummert does an excellent job but I have a feeling he's a little busy with the aluminum heads. I've also heard good things about Les Schmader for FE heads and was wondering if anyone has had a set of heads done by him. Thanks again, Rex
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If these heads are crack free I would think them worth $100 bare with no work done, go for it.
God Bless. Tim http://yblockguy.com/
350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor
tim@yblockguy.com Visalia, California Just west of the Sequoias
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Nick Brann
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Hi Rex, Unless you think you can find a better deal then I would grab them. If you find another set without the sodium-filled valves, they will probably need new valve guides also. Then you can sell the first set of heads to someone else, if a better deal comes along. Good luck, Nick Brann - K.C., MO
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Rex59F100
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I think the heads are in decent shape as they have been rebuilt, but as I said they we're done 20+ years ago and basically I'd be throwing away all the parts except for the castings. Do you guys have any ideas on value. The owner wants $100 but this is on his opinion that their ready to bolt on as is, which is not my opinion... Thanks Glen, Rex
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Rex59F100
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Yep, I knew I wanted to replace the sodium filled valves. I've heard horror stories through the FE crowd about the sodium filled 427 valves. I just wasn't sure how much more work/money it is to replace the guides on these heads compared to a standard head. Thanks for the info moonshadow. Rex
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Glen Henderson
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Like Chuck said, if the heads are in good condition otherwise, no reason not to use them. Most builders will recommend replacing the guides anyway and hard seats for the exhaust.
Glen Henderson
Freedom is not Free
Letohatchee, AL
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