GT40 heads?

[carbd89sleeper]

Hey guys I've been looking for a good set of GT40 heads not "P"....dont wanna deal with the spark plug issues....I know they have 3 bars, I came across these and the guy hasn't responded about them....Are these GT40s?
Or anyone trying to get rid of some, i'd prefer to not have to take them for any machine work...and complete..with valves..Thanks guys!!!

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/2228834705.html

[dumpycapri85]

Yes those are 3 bar gt40 heads . The spark plugs on the p heads come straight out . You can see by the pick they are angled so they are not p's .

[carbd89sleeper]

Yes those are 3 bar gt40 heads . The spark plugs on the p heads come straight out . You can see by the pick they are angled so they are not p's .

Cool, Thanks

[carbd89sleeper]

Im not an expert on heads, but what are some things to look for with the naked eye when buying used heads?

[dumpycapri85]

Look for allignment of the vales . Make sure they are all seated in at the same height . Look at the valve tips for wear from the rockers . Look at the valve heads for cracks or not being seated properly in the cup . Look all over for cracks , especialy in the chambers between the valves and around the water jackets . Take a straight edge and set it on the face and check for flatness . Look for broken or stripped bolts and broken springs . Look for signs of rust from water leaks . Hope this helps .

[85turbocoupe]

For that kind of $$ I'd try and find a used pair of aluminum heads. By the time you put some decent valve springs in those heads you could buy a new set of trickflows.

[carbd89sleeper]

Look for allignment of the vales . Make sure they are all seated in at the same height . Look at the valve tips for wear from the rockers . Look at the valve heads for cracks or not being seated properly in the cup . Look all over for cracks , especialy in the chambers between the valves and around the water jackets . Take a straight edge and set it on the face and check for flatness . Look for broken or stripped bolts and broken springs . Look for signs of rust from water leaks . Hope this helps .

Thanks that helps alot!!

[carbd89sleeper]

For that kind of $$ I'd try and find a used pair of aluminum heads. By the time you put some decent valve springs in those heads you could buy a new set of trickflows.

I'm hoping he will just sell the heads for a lower price....I'm deff not paying 750 for just the heads!

[dumpycapri85]

I'm hoping he will just sell the heads for a lower price....I'm deff not paying 750 for just the heads!

I could see paying 250-350 for the heads and maybe another 75-125 for the rockers . Just an FYI . If it don't pan out pm me , I got 3 or 4 sets of 3 bars and rockers .

[carbd89sleeper]

I could see paying 250-350 for the heads and maybe another 75-125 for the rockers . Just an FYI . If it don't pan out pm me , I got 3 or 4 sets of 3 bars and rockers .

yeah i think 500 for the whole shabang is about all im gonna dish out, anymore and i'd rather get some Tricks or Eddys....this guy still hasn't responded so im gonna give him til the weekend if not I will deff let you know whats up, Thanks for the info!!

[Rustang]

try Richard Painter... 817-545-0799..he a some a while back

[Lone Sailor]

yeah i think 500 for the whole shabang is about all im gonna dish out, anymore and i'd rather get some Tricks or Eddys....this guy still hasn't responded so im gonna give him til the weekend if not I will deff let you know whats up, Thanks for the info!!

$500 is over halfway to a good used pair of aluminum heads. Been there, done that. Not worth the time, money, and effort for the return investment, IMHO.

[dumpycapri85]

$500 is over halfway to a good used pair of aluminum heads. Been there, done that. Not worth the time, money, and effort for the return investment, IMHO.

He is talking heads , rockers and springs for that . I think its worth it for a stock 302 . I like the way gt40's work on them and I have had both alum's and gt40's . Once you go past the stock ci you should upgrade .

[Doug Hatton]

I bought my edelbrock performers for $750 with rockers...

[dumpycapri85]

I bought my edelbrock performers for $750 with rockers...

Thats a good deal but he just got a set and a cam for 300 . He already had rockers .