Magnum Head Cracks

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Yes. I used the stock 360 4 barrel throttle bracket that bolts to intake bolts mocked up carb measured and built the throttle and kick down linkage from there. Works like a hot dam. My manifold is a lot higher and my carb is a lot narrower than stock. Brazed it together easer and tuffer than welding. One evening and a six pac
 

Magnumswap.com
This is a comprehensive website dedicated to swapping in a Magnum. Lot of good info. But even they say you might as well figure on scrapping the heads. I seriously considered doing a Magnum swap when I was looking for a motor. Really got turned off by the whole cracked head issue. Sort of takes the fun out of doing a junkyard engine swap when you have to go through motor after motor looking for decent heads or pay to repair them. From what I read the cracks may or may not affect the heads. I didn't want to roll the dice.
 
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