Yep I will

 

From what I seen on my heads today, looks like some of my valve seats are pretty gone but with measurements tomorrow will determine if they're good or not.

 

To be honest, I wouldn't even waste money on the stock heads. They are prone to cracking due to being excessively thin castings. You can pick up a pair of NEW, BETTER than stock heads, for right around 600 bucks from Odessa/Clearwater Cylinder heads. They have a website, and also an Ebay store. Might end up being cheaper if you need to valve seats pressed into yours.

 

I did look yesterday to see what heads are out there that I could afford. Closest ones I found were for $440 off ebay. It doesn't look like I'll need more than a few (3-5) valve seats done. I figure it'll be cheaper to just buy new heads but with money still being tight on me, I was just gunna get my heads I have now to work till I can afford heads down the road. That's kinda my plan.

 

What's it gonna cost to do up your heads?

 

Not quite sure, never got to measuring them today....what I'm thinking is: Is it gunna be worth it to dump money into my current heads when I could just skip them and buy a new set and not waste more money? I really don't want to take a chance of mine cracking unless I absolutely need to go that route.

 

A new set is the best option. Better thicker castings, they flow better. Not that much more expensive either.

 

Yep, and say I throw $150 at my heads now so that they'll work only to get rid of them for a new set ($440-600). Doesn't really pay....now to persuade the folks that reasoning and find some new heads for less than $500, I've found only one set so far...any other places besides ebay to look for?

 

Glad you are going for new heads. I was hoping you would come to your senses. Putting old cracked crap on a new motor would be dumb. Take your time with this build and don't be in a hurry, save up for the good parts to do it right the first time, you won't regret it.

 

i bought my heads from odessa, they were ported, and polished, and had 1 piece stainless valves. also had upgraded springs. paid 720 for them, shipping included. stock sized valves.

could have asked for a better set of heads!