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So this kinda weird guy over here has a set of Indy 440-C heads with matching ported intake. He bought the car with the engine in it and the seller said it was freshly rebuilt.

On the dyno it turns out one of the heads is cracked and repaired between the middle cylinders. Looks like a good repair (to me) but the head is still leaking (coolant, I assume) and the guy said oil pressure was off.

Now he’s got a set of Promaxx heads and another very hot intake and wants me to make an offer on the heads and intake.

I know the intake is for RB but it should work with an adapter on a B block, right?

The guy has no clue about camshafts and seems like the “buy” guy as opposed to “wrench”.

Let’s assume the following circumstances:
- I know a guy who has offered to weld a different cracked cylinder head before.
- I get to show this head to him for assessment before finalizing the deal.
- I can get the head welded for a good prize, 1-$200.

What would you guys offer?

Indy intake + cast iron heads, one cracked. What’s it worth?
 
So this kinda weird guy over here has a set of Indy 440-C heads with matching ported intake. He bought the car with the engine in it and the seller said it was freshly rebuilt.

On the dyno it turns out one of the heads is cracked and repaired between the middle cylinders. Looks like a good repair (to me) but the head is still leaking (coolant, I assume) and the guy said oil pressure was off.

Now he’s got a set of Promaxx heads and another very hot intake and wants me to make an offer on the heads and intake.

I know the intake is for RB but it should work with an adapter on a B block, right?

The guy has no clue about camshafts and seems like the “buy” guy as opposed to “wrench”.

Let’s assume the following circumstances:
- I know a guy who has offered to weld a different cracked cylinder head before.
- I get to show this head to him for assessment before finalizing the deal.
- I can get the head welded for a good prize, 1-$200.

What would you guys offer?

Indy intake + cast iron heads, one cracked. What’s it worth?
Including valves, springs, and anything else? And have the heads been ported, messed with? migh not be worth much if they have been ported incorrectly....
And, why would a crack in a head cause oil pressure issues? hmmm...of course unless it really overheated because of the loss of coolant ,
 
Including valves, springs, and anything else? And have the heads been ported, messed with? migh not be worth much if they have been ported incorrectly....
Valves and springs. They take offset rocker arms, not included.
Anders I would run from that one for sure. There are better deals out there I am sure.
I hear you, Ray.
 
Including valves, springs, and anything else? And have the heads been ported, messed with? migh not be worth much if they have been ported incorrectly....
And, why would a crack in a head cause oil pressure issues? hmmm...
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I find the oil pressure remark odd, too. I think it’s unrelated. Like I said, the guy seems like he isn’t very knowledgeable. Didn’t know the difference btw B and RB.
 
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Though the plan was to keep them in! That's what Pelosi wants anyhow!:poke::poke::poke::poke::poke::poke::poke::poke::poke::poke::poke::icon_fU:[/QUOTE]
I thought it was to keep the Cali citizens from moving out of the state. Look at the dude they just elected District Attorney for San Francisco. :wtf:
Cheryl was so disgusted she changed our flight next year so we aren't doing a lay over there. :thumbsup:
 
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I find the oil pressure remark odd, too. I think it’s unrelated. Like I said, the guy seems like he isn’t very knowledgeable. Didn’t know the difference btw B and RB.
I wouldn't buy a pair of heads knowing there was an issue. The seller is getting rid of them for that reason I'm sure.
 
Man gave him a quote on a distrib number had no idea he had Canadas version of Jay Lenos garage.
 
Remember the NRA is designated a terrorist group there and all members could get arrested at any time. Crazy place glad I am out of there.

San Francisco Officials Designate NRA a Domestic Terrorist Organization

I took a hunting class this summer, and some days ago I got a letter from NRA if I was interested in becoming a member. My wife asked, are you going to sign up for this ? I answered, I don't know, if I do, we can not go to San Francisco, because then I can get arrested. So, there you go.

Bill
 
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