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Jun 9, 2007 | 02:52 PM

scottddove

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460 heads shot

I keep running into one thing after another. I was planning on replacing the stock manifolds for a set of l&l headers to get rid of that annoying tick tick tick. I was doing some looking and found 3 broken bolts on the heads. I unfortunaly also found a stripped out hole and an hole that the side of it has been broken out of. I am thinking these heads will never seal off and I will have to replace the heads to get a quiet motor.I am not sure what kind of head I have now but It is stock I am guessing. It is a 86 f-350. I was thinking of maybe going with some higher compression heads to add some more power while I was at it. I am getting into unknown territory for me as far as what to get.I see alot of talk about dove heads for higher compression. Any suggestions. what do you guys need to know from me to make a good choise. I am not looking for 500 hp. I want depenable power with no overheating problems. Well that is enough for now any ideas???? I was looking on ebay at a set what about these auction # 220118665576

Jun 9, 2007 | 06:29 PM

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Maybe check in the 385 engine forum Scott

Jun 9, 2007 | 11:17 PM

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Check edelbrock's site and then check jegs or summit. I think edelbrock makes a nice set of aluminum heads for the 429/460.

Jun 10, 2007 | 07:04 AM

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thanks guys for responce. I did post this in the 385 forum.I dont want to go as radical as a set of aluminum heads. I want to stay with the cast iron heads but would like a little more kick being I am going to have to spend the money. I am not going to change my cam or anything so what heads would be a good choise.

Jun 10, 2007 | 12:31 PM

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If you want your truck to pull heavy loads, and be able to run the cheap gas, I would put stock heads back on it.

If you are building a play toy, do some research on the older early 70's heads. If you have the money, the aluminum heads are a nice option.

I don't know how bad the chipped out spot is, but I am sure you could repair and heli-coil the other holes that are messed up. If there is meat behind the chipped out spot, the hole possibly could be drilled deeper and repaired. You could get a machine shop to look at it.