243's that where in a fire... should I buy them?
243's that where in a fire... should I buy them? 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.
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.
Last edited by LS1TA_956; Jun 11, 2013 at 07:49 PM.
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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
https://ls1tech.com/forums/midwest-c...bare-243s.html
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.
Yeah you might be out some money if they are junk or you could make out like a bandit.
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.
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.
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.