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Old 06-18-2009, 05:18 PM
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Pre 87 head on newer style block?

Can aluminum heads designed for pre 87 block be used on 87-later blocks if the correct intake is used?
Old 06-18-2009, 05:26 PM
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Re: Pre 87 head on newer style block?

the only difference is the bolt angle on the middle intake bolts. 72 deg. instead of 90. W/ correct intake it's a bolt in deal.
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Re: Pre 87 head on newer style block?

So if you had say a set of heads from an 86' 305 you could also use your intake from the same motor and bolt it on to say, an 89' 305?
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Re: Pre 87 head on newer style block?

Yes.
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Re: Pre 87 head on newer style block?

Interesting.. I have heads that were rebuilt with no actual miles on it (a bit of time running before I realized the bottom end was toast) that I wouldn't mind keeping for a spare set since the heads on my rs are getting close to rebuild time.
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