LS1TA_956

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So today I was looking for parts in my local pick and pull and I stumbled upon a 09 gmc Sierra that was in a fire its really burnt. The intake is melted the compressor is also melted the valve cover are also gone. So I asked the owner if he would part with the heads and asked me to make him a offer I offered him $70 for the pair. He told me to pick them up on MONDAY. Should I buy them? what do guys think? I I haven't paid them.

Update I already got them looks like one valve seat came off. Other than that they look good just dirty of the ashes and melted stuff.

alexus6798

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They are probably toasted..

LS1TA_956

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That's what I though but since there still bolted to the block can they still warp?

handyandy496

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buy them.....if you don't like em Ill take them and pay the shipping.

LS1TA_956

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I was thinking of buying them and replacing valve stem seals and springs

dr_whigham

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I'd scoop them up. Replace what you said, and deck them.

LS1TA_956

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I was thinking of taking a straight edge with me and inspect them.

BrntWS6

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For $70 take them to a machine shop / engine builder and have them checked.

Zlow28

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this.

They can still get damaged while being bolted onto the block.

02TransAm/Batmobile

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Hmm tough choice. I'd hate to have money invested in something that could probably be damaged when the heads are inspected. I have a brand new set for sale if you are interested:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/midwest-c...bare-243s.html

handyandy496

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cant see them need more posts.

handyandy496

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more posts

handyandy496

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LilJayV10

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I'd say for 70 bucks its worth the gamble. Take them to a shop and have them checked for straightness and cracks.

Yeah you might be out some money if they are junk or you could make out like a bandit.

MikeWS6

Its not worth risking.

EricYJ-TA

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I think it's worth it. I'd buy me and see what the machine shop says. For 70$ you can't beat that.

Rob WS6

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I have a set of Edelbrock performer aluminum SBC that came off of a fire car... they were/are fine. I had them tanked, decked and theyre good to go, have been on the car for years with no problems.

Think of it this way: If an aluminum combustion chamber can survive millions of combustion cycles, a few minutes of fire should be a walk in the park. As long as they're not melted, have at it.

1BAD98LS1

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$70 bucks isn't bad , worth half that in aluminum LOL wish you could've posted pics of what they looked like lol

LS1TA_956

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Once I get them I'll post pics the owner of the junk yard told me to take them to get inspected and if there bad he'll give me my money back... I am not getting them until tomorrow.

1BAD98LS1

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That's a win win situation for you then...