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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Does anyone know about how much it might cost to get heads shaved and a block bored .30 over on a 351M/400. Just an estimate.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Too many variables....start calling machine shops. They're all different.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 12:51 AM
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I got my 429 dipped, maged,bored .30,new cam bearings,freeze plugs, and shot penned for $400. Havent had the heads done yet so not for sure on that. Depends where you are located.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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My heads for my 390 were milled .20 and rebuilt, cost me 600 bucks.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Thanks for the info. I called my local machine shop and it costs $30 A head to get them milled. $95 to have the crank turned
 
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