'68 318 to carbed Magnum 5.2: Check my checklist

txstang84 said
Hmm...

Has anything else been done to them aside from surfacing? If that's all that's been done then you're really only about $100-$125 ahead...if they've been fully reconditioned though, you may have a good deal. That being said, if you have the means and capability I'd say go for the machining and LA style intake. I have the edelbrock , magnum intake, and I've used the crosswind intake. It does work and fits correctly, just gotta make sure it's straight. The intake is a decent choice though.

Abodybomber said
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.

Not sure if he's done a three-angle job on it; possibly, as he was hot-rodding the 5.9 in his Dakota R/T. They may be the stock valves relapped. Heads are all of $300 and said to seal perfectly at the valves. Mineral spirits down each port ought to confirm that quickly. If so, I see it as being $700 ahead.

Might as well just use the Crosswind and sell the Edelbrock. Small price to pay.

If I stuff any more power under this hood, I'll guarantee myself an eaten-up 904.

-Kurt