Who do you recommend for head upgrades?

Who do you recommend for head upgrades?

03-02-2004, 08:49 AM

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Dieselnut59

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Who do you recommend for head upgrades?

Hello. I put a post on another thread about a head gasket blown, but wanted to make this clearer by being more specific here.
I want to upgrade my head by O-ringing, port/polishing, studding and adding the stronger valve springs.
I just bought 370 injectors and want to get the head in order before installing them. I have a spare engine to use the head off of and will be able to send it out for the work without having my truck down for long periods of time.
I plan a turbo, exhaust manifold and cam upgrade, as well as the head upgrades when I do the injector swap.
Any of yall have any suggestions on who to (and NOT) to use for head work, stud kit, performance turbo, exhaust manifold, 4000 rpm governor springs, and a performance cam?
How do you advance the timing? I will have the front cover open to swap the cam, so now wil be the time for all of this!
Thanks for the help!
John
BTW, this is for my 1996 and I already have the large diameter Southbend CON/OFE clutch, 4" exhaust and AFE air filter/Psychotty air, as well as guages.

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