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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 02:48 PM
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I talked to a couple places looking to get my heads/intake gasket matched and match them to each other, but the guy informed me it wasn't going to be cheap. However, he talked to me about pocket porting the heads and he said that it is a pretty significant increase and he quoted me for $125-$150.

Can someone explain to me or direct me somewhere I can read about this as to what it actually involves? Thanks.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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You are just doing stock heads, right? If so, do them yourself, save money and learn at the same time
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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Originally posted by BigBadBuick
You are just doing stock heads, right? If so, do them yourself, save money and learn at the same time
Yes, stock heads with a little work.

I wouldn't even know where to start honestly if I was to do them myself.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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I'm a little confused here, he told you gasket matching would be expensive, but then offered to port them cheaper? Seriously, bring one by and I'll try to point you in the right direction, gasket matching isn't really that big of a deal, you can even do a mild port job yourself. If they were aftermarket heads, I'd say get somebody that's done them before, but you can clean up a set of stock heads pretty easy and save yourself some money.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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Originally posted by BigBadBuick
I'm a little confused here, he told you gasket matching would be expensive, but then offered to port them cheaper? Seriously, bring one by and I'll try to point you in the right direction, gasket matching isn't really that big of a deal, you can even do a mild port job yourself. If they were aftermarket heads, I'd say get somebody that's done them before, but you can clean up a set of stock heads pretty easy and save yourself some money.
I might do that, I'm pretty much busy constantly mon-fri during general business hours, but weekends I'm usually free if you got your shop open then.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 04:53 AM
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Originally posted by Mars_302
E7s are easy man. I still offer my services if ppl wanted me to do them.
What can you do with them, and for how much?
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:16 AM
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I will gasket match your heads and intake for $100. Same day service if you want to work something out.

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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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Originally posted by TheShow50h
I might do that, I'm pretty much busy constantly mon-fri during general business hours, but weekends I'm usually free if you got your shop open then.
Looks like you're getting some offers, but if you still want to come by, I'm here 10-5 on saturday. Sunday I am as far away from here as humanly possible
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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Originally posted by Dead Hooker
I will gasket match your heads and intake for $100. Same day service if you want to work something out.

Brandon
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I'll give you a call tomorrow Brandon.
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