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question on # 16 heads
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hitace
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Posted: 09/28/09
02:50 PM
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i seen a few 16 heads for sale and and wondering what was the diffrence in the 60's from the 70's as I see they go from around 350hors down to about 290horse is it just that they through in smaller vales if thats the case could the vales be reaplaced with larger ones without major work to the head????
thanks
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Posted: 09/28/09
03:00 PM
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Pretty much the only difference is the valve size.
The seats would have to be cut for the bigger valves by a trust worthy machine shop.
professional hi-performance engine builder
Horsepower sells engines and torque wins races
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Posted: 09/28/09
03:07 PM
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Also the 1973-74 16's had round exhaust ports which are the super duty heads and very expensive and came with the larger valves as well.
professional hi-performance engine builder
Horsepower sells engines and torque wins races
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hitace
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Posted: 09/28/09
03:08 PM
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would you happen to know the size of thoes valves??
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Posted: 09/28/09
03:14 PM
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They had 2.11/1.77 valves.
professional hi-performance engine builder
Horsepower sells engines and torque wins races
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