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• #15 by jtanguay on 26 Feb, 2007 06:33
• Quote from: "janb"

  rumor has it... if it is a hyd head, it is ok to use for TD or NA, and is of the same alloy.
  
  the prechambers and valves had different materials pre '86

  
  
  i think that rumour is true...  i just checked ETKA, and ME MF RA SB all have the same head valves and camshaft included.
  
  this is great info because i just bought a parts car with a nice rebuilt head... ohhh yea!!!
• #16 by BellCityDubber on 05 Mar, 2007 19:39
• Quote from: "jtanguay"

  
  i think that rumour is true...  i just checked ETKA, and ME MF RA SB all have the same head valves and camshaft included.
  
  this is great info because i just bought a parts car with a nice rebuilt head... ohhh yea!!!

  
  
  Okay, so I gotta check the engine code... it will be stamped under the front coolant flange on the block, correct?
  
  I know that on the back there is the displacement casting, but is there any other way to tell WHEN the head was made.... e.g. after 86?