which 390 heads will interchange?
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which 390 heads will interchange?
Hello anyone!?
I am rebuilding a 1966 390 fe and was wondering what other year heads will work with my motor? I found some deals (one is a set of 1961's and the other set is 1968) The shop wanted $500 to rebuild mine so I started looking around.
thanx for the help,
Brian
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I am rebuilding a 1966 390 fe and was wondering what other year heads will work with my motor? I found some deals (one is a set of 1961's and the other set is 1968) The shop wanted $500 to rebuild mine so I started looking around.
thanx for the help,
Brian
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I would look for some 360 heads from the mid 70s. They would have had the hardeded valve seats. They also are some of the better flowing heads too.
Unless the shop is doing custom or P & P work I think $500.00 is a little pricey. IMHO
John
The best truck show on the net.I would look for some 360 heads from the mid 70s. They would have had the hardeded valve seats. They also are some of the better flowing heads too.
Unless the shop is doing custom or P & P work I think $500.00 is a little pricey. IMHO
John
Last edited by jowilker; Dec 11, 2005 at 05:52 AM.
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Brian, there are lots of heads that will fit and work just fine. But $500 to rebuild your is not unresonable if that includes guides and hart seats under the exhaust, which you DO need on '66 heads. There is a head, a D2TE-AA casting that will bolt right on and should already have induction hardened seats. But then you'll just have some used heads, nothing special. I would rebuild the heads you have and be certain you get hard seats put under the exhaust. Your '66 should be wearing C4AE-G or C6AE-R heads currently, which some guys find valuable. DF, in the motor city this weekend
