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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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swapping 302 heads
Was wondering if the heads off a 1986 302 wiil be compatable with my 1972 302 engine I need some heads for my 1972 302 the 1986 heads are in great shape .


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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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I was thinking the 86 heads had a bigger combustion chamber than the 72's so you might lose a little power. I'm not 100 percent sure though, otherwise they should bolt on. Are you the same Bob Chandler that built the first Bigfoot? Good luck.

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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 12:25 PM
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Thanks for the reply I got the 86 heads 0n the 72 block bolted right up .
only thing i need now " I HOPE" Is longer push rods 1/8 to a 1/4 inch.

I got big feet but im not big foot

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