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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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I feel like a jackass for not knowing this already BUT, Can you use a six bolt head on a 4 bolt block and just not utilize the other two? I ask because if I can buy one set of heads and use them on the next bigger/better build it would save some cash. I posted this here because they are both going to be forced induction applications.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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I feel like a jackass for not knowing this already BUT, Can you use a six bolt head on a 4 bolt block and just not utilize the other two? I ask because if I can buy one set of heads and use them on the next bigger/better build it would save some cash. I posted this here because they are both going to be forced induction applications.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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that's what I was looking for. Thanks!
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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The real question is when you are coming back.. There's like 8 inches of snow on the ground!!!
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haha! I heard the weather as poop there. Be careful on the roads man, those fockers can't drive in snow/ice. I won't be back until hot/sunny July. And we are DEFINITELY going to have some beers. Obviously this dog has been let off of the leash.
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For sure man... so are you going to stay home for good this time?? I'm finishing up the turbo build on mine but am debating on keeping the 6 liter block that I have now or upgrade to the LSX block with 6 bolt heads... decisions, decisions. Take care brother and see you home soon..
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I'd say beat that 6 liter block till she breaks, OR sell it and make some money on it towards the next build. O-ring/receiver groove machine work on block and heads is less than $500. 20psi with a good tune, half inch head studs, and copper gaskets = sweetness and no water pushing.
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