Aluminum or cast iron heads?
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Aluminum or cast iron heads?
Ok, this sounds like a dumb question but I am shopping foran extra set of heads for my '94 LT1. DO i have aluminum or cast iron? What else should I look for when buying? Thanks!
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If you're wondering, Cast Iron heads were used on the B-Body cars (caprice, Impala SS), and aluminum heads were used on the F-Body and Vette's.
It's said that the cast iron will flow better when ported, but the better flow is negated by the extra weight over the aluminum heads.
It's said that the cast iron will flow better when ported, but the better flow is negated by the extra weight over the aluminum heads.
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Originally posted by ibanez6rg
Yep. What are you looking for new heads for? Future plans?
Yep. What are you looking for new heads for? Future plans?
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