'68 318 to carbed Magnum 5.2: Check my checklist

cudak888 said

Well, looked around all over last night and never quite found it. I'll try the junkyard first, then move on to the Wild West of the internet.

I'd really love to put a set of EngineQuest Magnum heads on it, but not at the cost of the heads + a three-angle valve job by the local shop.

-Kurt

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My take,my experience's
Buy a set,lap in the valves ( turned down,possibly new..) .. The out of the box valve job, is good for basic horsepower work.. I did this on mine : Bare E.Q castings, added S.I stock replacement valves/Hughes 1110 springs,( BIG cam for your setup) Buy a set, turn /check the valves ( have the out of round ones ,replaced /resurfaced) .If using a stock can, use new stock springs. The difference between stock worn heads, & out of the box E.Q. heads: Nite & day... They aren't race car perfect, they are really nice on basic builds, out of the box... The " basic valve job" is just fine, spend more moohlah for real horsepower.