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Old 09-26-2006, 08:30 PM
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I found these on Ebay. They look like no name brand. Are they any good.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BIG-B...QQcmdZViewItem


I blew a head gasket and ruined a head . They were stock Merc. magnum heads with inconel valves. The valves have less than 50 Hrs on them. I want to buy a bear head and re use the valves.

I dont know enough about heads to know what to look for. They are going on a 468 ci, with 8.9 : 1 pistons. and a 177 blower with a intercoller .

Any help is appreciated

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Old 09-27-2006, 06:31 AM
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Your link to Ebay didn't work.
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Old 09-27-2006, 06:56 AM
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Thanks . Its should work now
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Pro Topline makes excellent heads. Very good price for them.
You have to make sure the valves and guides are the same size as yours.
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"no name" brand would make me a little nervous. If it were me I'd call the seller and ask who the manufacturer is. And get some details, so these guys here can offer advice. Good luck!!
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Pro Thunder is made by Pro Topline.
http://www.protopline.com/index.htm
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Those look like a Pro Comp head.
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I have a fresh set of 188 {large Rect port} GM heads with Inconel valves / Isky springs
and mild port clean-up I can sell for less than the cost of those bare....
Fresh..never run
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If they are Pro-Comp (many times advertised to sound like Pro-Toplines) stay away. Chinese copycat's that are sold thru E-Bay. Liberty and others starting to sell as 'house brands.'

Most will say they are made in Australia, but that's a lie. Why would you buy something that is being lied about by the manufacturer or distributor ?

Do any red flags pop up from the price ?

Reason why this **** is on E-Bay and not at your Pro-Shop. Okay,Pro Shop that cares.
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