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Old Aug 12, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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more bad news, when installing new metal header gaskets, the one header bolt broke inside

so now i cant go for the cam only list, and i didnt make it onto the SI list soo its kinda a bummer. im not gonna take the heads off again to stay cam only, unless a great deal falls in my lap.

but i guess the good news is that im going to get 243 castings and port them and have a H/C setup now.

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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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I have 853 for sale
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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^^ lol.

Good luck with the head swap man. I did the ported 243's and they're pretty good
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Is that the excuse you're telling your wife, instead of just re-tapping?
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I would go with a different set of heads but either way you should fly! That stock internal time is insane!
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im on the fence, my buddy wants to re tap them,and i was thinking either going w/ stock 241s or going ported 243s. ugh not sure yet lol

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Well, I might be going with some higher compression heads if you wanna grab these Absolute Speeds from me.
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^^ lol.

Good luck with the head swap man. I did the ported 243's and they're pretty good
Looks like you are happy with your power.
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Originally Posted by Demonicbird00
im on the fence, my buddy wants to re tap them,and i was thinking either going w/ stock 241s or going ported 243s. ugh not sure yet lol

-brandon
Yup, might as well do heads and cam. This was a sign.
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