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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 01:24 AM
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so im looking for some 799's or 243's.. Im not sure yet what cam is in the car but once i do i want to know which head will be reliable.. obviously im not sure what springs and rod i will need till i know cam specs..

I was looking on ebay and found a few different heads. I would like to know if anyone has used these heads and what their experience was with them?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281112167896...84.m1423.l2649

or any thompson heads?
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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Considering there not ported I think it's alittle two much for stock 799 heads. You would be better off buying a used set of 243 or 799 heads and getting them ported new valve job. A used set of 243 or 799 heads you can score for 300-400$ than send them off to get ported. Look into advanced induction for there head work, I believe they also sell 243-799 heads. Go to your local savage yard you can get a nice set of used 243-799 heads for pretty cheap get them resurfaced&ported. 900 bucks is way to much for just a stock 799 heads
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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Considering there not ported I think it's alittle two much for stock 799 heads. You would be better off buying a used set of 243 or 799 heads and getting them ported new valve job. A used set of 243 or 799 heads you can score for 300-400$ than send them off to get ported. Look into advanced induction for there head work, I believe they also sell 243-799 heads. Go to your local savage yard you can get a nice set of used 243-799 heads for pretty cheap get them resurfaced&ported. 900 bucks is way to much for just a stock 799 heads
I didn't see they provided duel valve springs. Still think its alittle pricey, there is better options out there for the buck. Advanced inductions head work for 1300-1400$ and set of Brian tooleys duel valve springs for 250$
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http://store.procompelectronics.com/...assembled.aspx


What's the deal with these? There's some in the classifieds for $975 but they are $610 new?
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 01:11 AM
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Nevermind on the procomp heads, too much neg rep in 2 min search
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