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Old August 24th, 2008, 10:14 AM
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If I buy heads, which ones?
I have seen discussion on small block heads . Which is the most desirable "code" to get?
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Old August 24th, 2008, 11:32 AM
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If you are talking Olds, get the 5 heads. Supposed to be the best flowing. Be prepared to pay a good amount of money for them also.
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Old August 24th, 2008, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dan2286
If you are talking Olds, get the 5 heads. Supposed to be the best flowing. Be prepared to pay a good amount of money for them also.
Numbers 5, 6, 7, and 7a (NOT the 7A from the 307s) are all equivalent.
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Old August 24th, 2008, 04:59 PM
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Thank you. Where would I find this # on the head ?
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Old August 24th, 2008, 06:46 PM
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I have a couple sets of 7A cores 170.00 shipped for a pair .
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Old August 24th, 2008, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
Numbers 5, 6, 7, and 7a (NOT the 7A from the 307s) are all equivalent.
I had know idea they were all equivalent.

The number you are looking for is on the lower left hand corner if the head, I think it is right above one of the freeze plugs.
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