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30-9 · 02-06-2021, 08:52 PM

Hi Gents

I hope this doesn’t start a long thread about positive/ negative on aluminum vs stock heads.

But here goes. I’m looking for a project to keep me off the couch. I’m thinking about switching my stock 39 heads with aluminum.

Here’s my questions:

1- Can the heads be installed (without much difficulty) with engine in the car?
2- I’ve owed the car about 15 years. It has dual edelbrocks, not sure what cam. Is there anything special I need to know when buying the new heads?
3- now that Roy (may he RIP) has passed, any recommendations for bolts?
4- what is best gaskets?

02-06-2021, 08:52 PM	#1
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Aluminum heads Hi Gents I hope this doesn’t start a long thread about positive/ negative on aluminum vs stock heads. But here goes. I’m looking for a project to keep me off the couch. I’m thinking about switching my stock 39 heads with aluminum. Here’s my questions: 1- Can the heads be installed (without much difficulty) with engine in the car? 2- I’ve owed the car about 15 years. It has dual edelbrocks, not sure what cam. Is there anything special I need to know when buying the new heads? 3- now that Roy (may he RIP) has passed, any recommendations for bolts? 4- what is best gaskets? __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940