Dishwasher to clean heads?
I already chimed in as an advocate of having a shop hot tank the heads but I also have a 5 gallons bucket of purple power degreaser. That stuff works wonders. If you soak the heads for like 10 minutes, most of the grease just dissolves off and a good amount of the rest comes off with the hose. Quick dry with the compressor and your done.
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Sweet. Thanks for the responses guys. The heads showed up about 30 minutes ago via FedEx.
243's bought off eBay for 162 shipped. Had them listed as 07-09 GMC Sierra cylinder heads.
Never thought I'd find a deal like that! They have the very pronounced triangles as well. Came with the old head bolts, which I'll toss, and even the valve covers. Hell, the spark plugs are still installed, lol.
243's bought off eBay for 162 shipped. Had them listed as 07-09 GMC Sierra cylinder heads.
Never thought I'd find a deal like that! They have the very pronounced triangles as well. Came with the old head bolts, which I'll toss, and even the valve covers. Hell, the spark plugs are still installed, lol.
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Installed the AI's yet, Red? ****, I think NOW I can definitely afford the AI 226.
Now if I can just track down a grey colored "plastic engine cover" that says its "FAST"
Now if I can just track down a grey colored "plastic engine cover" that says its "FAST"
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Got it guys, thanks.
Would you trust a machine shop that says they can bore a block to 3.905, but then tells you they don't have an LS Torque Plate, to mill / clean-up the heads?
Would you trust a machine shop that says they can bore a block to 3.905, but then tells you they don't have an LS Torque Plate, to mill / clean-up the heads?
