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i have a steel 32 3-window cpe 2nd owner- 50 full kustom merc chopped -working top- 50 ford vert. lt1 350 puter powered.I used to belong to hotrodders bulletin board~ they are kinda~~ i found a bit overboard on their rules. So here i am hope you guys know stuff ?i need ?btw Where do i put new posts?Can't figure this forum out very good lmk bsa_bob

Originally Posted by techinspector1

I would love to chime in, but all I get from your links is some BS about vigilink.
Let me warn you about the flexplate. Most everybody is using flexplates from an offshore source (read China) and the thin material will not hold up. Buy an SFI certified flexplate that was meant for drag racing (SFI 29.1) and sidestep the problem.
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I have no clue what this vigilink is.

That flexplate come with the ATK engine, so if it's made in China and breaks, they'll ...

Originally Posted by States

Pardon me for taking so long to reply, sometimes things need to rattle around in my brain before I make a decision. So I need to ask, can a good set of heads be bought for around $1,000? If not, without going crazy, how much would a good set cost and where should I look?

Originally Posted by States

Pardon me for taking so long to reply, sometimes things need to rattle around in my brain before I make a decision. So I need to ask, can a good set of heads be bought for around $1,000? If not, without going crazy, how much would a good set cost and where should I look?

Originally Posted by 53 Chevy5

Good grief, the awsome looks of that motor just trumped my W motor's looks hard core

The W motors definitely have a cool look too though!

One night this past weekend, I cleaned and vacuumed out the 40. I sat in one of my later model bucket seats to get an idea if they're going to work. I think they will work with a riser under them. These are power and heated, so they should help with long rides. Eventually they will need recovered. This is the worst of the 3 ...