For those who like to be different. I understand the Olds 350 Diesel block
is a super strong piece. Could be made into a neat "C" motor. Rich may have
a good idea to get more flow out of the Olds heads too.
John Beckett, LSR #79
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Subject: Re: Chevy / Ford
> List; These are the "Boss 351" Cleveland heads that have very large
intakes
> and somewhat restricted exhaust ports. The fix is to mill off about half
an
> inch or so from the exhaust port side of the head and bolt on a port plate
> raising and straightening the exhaust passage. Jr. Fuel requires iron
heads
> so Al couldn't just buy the latest Brodex part. While we were at it I
milled
> off the exhaust side of a Pontiac 400 head and an Oldsmobile both of which
> could be allowed to exhaust a lot better with raised ports. Rich Fox
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