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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: CHROMEY on January 07, 2008, 02:07:41 PM

Title: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: CHROMEY on January 07, 2008, 02:07:41 PM
looking for a set of square port heads for bb chevy for a friend...........oval ports if i have to, and then a performer manifold to match the oval ports...get with me
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: Marcsrollin on January 07, 2008, 03:03:36 PM
I have a set of ovals , they have been maged from the macine shop and are ready to be reassembled.
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: Legal Chemistry on January 08, 2008, 10:40:21 AM
I've got a set of bare 990's (?) that may need to be worked over.
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: Legal Chemistry on January 26, 2008, 05:15:21 PM
my bad... I just read that it was for ovals.

Anyhow, for beerjet:  14097088


Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: Jetaholic on January 26, 2008, 09:49:16 PM
If the heads are for a jet boat, you'd be better off with the large oval port heads. From what I've been told by several jet boat pros, they're much better for mid-range RPM than the rec port heads.
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 26, 2008, 10:10:32 PM
I've got a set of bare 990's (?) that may need to be worked over.

How much $$$?
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: Legal Chemistry on January 27, 2008, 09:58:56 AM
How much $$$?

how 'bot for your droop snoot?
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: HDriderTH on January 27, 2008, 10:37:40 AM
how much $$$$?
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 27, 2008, 11:53:07 AM
how 'bot for your droop snoot?

Sure, as long as you throw in a Rooster Booster.  ::)
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: Legal Chemistry on January 27, 2008, 12:07:17 PM
how much $$$$?

I honestly don't know what their value is...   I believe the seats can use a little cleanup, and they aren't warped. 

I'd would be open to trade for a droop / droop snoot -I've been wanting to see what, if anything, it would do for my ride.  Open to trade for other jet performance parts????

Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 27, 2008, 02:17:23 PM
... I'd would be open to trade for a droop / droop snoot -I've been wanting to see what, if anything, it would do for my ride...

I think I might have found you a droop snoot, I'm working on it...
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: Jetaholic on January 28, 2008, 06:04:34 AM
Are these heads for a jet boat? According to my BBC Book (How To Build Max Performance Chevy Rat Motors by Ed Staffel, published by SA Designs) rec port heads are more for a motor that will be spinning 7000+ RPMs. For a jet boat large oval port heads are your best bet IMHO. Just my $0.02.
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: Legal Chemistry on January 28, 2008, 10:49:28 AM
These were on my jet boat.  I read somewhere on the 'net that these were used from the mid 90's  and later for Marine 454/502 HO.   They were stock on my boat -never removed or worked on.  I burned up some valves the summer prior and... long story short, I went with a new a$$ebled set and these have been in my garage since (bare).  They have been magnafluxed and from what I was told these can be worked on -I didn't have to time to wait, hence the new set.  I don't have the know-how to es'plain much more other than that these are heavy ass paperweights that bend wood shelves when stored too long. 

If you're local you are more than welcome to take a look.  I'd rather hook someone up on the boards for a reasonable price than make a few bucks on a random shmuck.  Karma.  I'd be down to trade for any jet boat goodies.  A droop/snoot + $?  or anything to make me as cool as you guys...  ::)



Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: CHROMEY on January 28, 2008, 11:15:08 AM
what size valves are the heads set up for?..open or closed chamber.....and yes its for a jet boat, duh...

***another question...can a square port manifold "work" on oval heads...tring to save some $$$$ here!!
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 28, 2008, 11:51:19 AM
what size valves are the heads set up for?..open or closed chamber.....and yes its for a jet boat, duh...

***another question...can a square port manifold "work" on oval heads...tring to save some $$$$ here!!

You can use a rect/sq port intake on an oval head as long as you use rect/sq port intake manifold gaskets.

I have a set of 049's but I wouldn't part with them until after I've got a set of rect port heads.  :-\

Legal Chemistry, PM sent.

I phoned the local guru's and... uhg... must have thought I was completely stupid, told me both 049's and 990's cores are worth $100 - $200. NOT. Someone told me 049 cores are worth $200 - $250 (ea) and 990's $250 - $350 (ea).   ???
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: SLCKREG on January 28, 2008, 11:56:36 AM
Be careful if you go 990's because they have been discontinued.
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 28, 2008, 12:09:08 PM
Be careful if you go 990's because they have been discontinued.

Haven't the 049's been discontinued for a long time as well? Weren't the 990's replaced by the identical 880's which are put on marine crate engines?   ???
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: SLCKREG on January 28, 2008, 12:53:00 PM
I don't know about the 049's. The only reason I know about the 990's is because I ruined one on my last motor, and when I went to buy 1, everyone laugphed at me.
I called scoogin dickey, I called every machine shop in utah ect.  BTW not sure about the 880's.
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: Legal Chemistry on January 28, 2008, 02:38:03 PM
Here's some cut/paste info from a quick search:

14097088 1989-94 502 Open GEN V, 118.0cc, IP 325cc, replacement

14097088...91-up...rect...OPEN...Gen.V 454/502 HO, 118cc chamber

14097088 Iron      Cast   Open 118cc  I: 2.19"  E: 1.88"    325cc    Rect.    Square    use with Gen V big-block engine P/N 24502618-20 "BARE"


I thought these were still used on crate engines?  Hotrod, was the guy you talked to looking to buy heads for that price -that would explain $100.

c'mon, anything to throw on the table.  My boat barge want to get movin' on up the slow river this year.   ;D
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 28, 2008, 03:07:43 PM
Here's some cut/paste info from a quick search:

14097088 1989-94 502 Open GEN V, 118.0cc, IP 325cc, replacement

14097088...91-up...rect...OPEN...Gen.V 454/502 HO, 118cc chamber

14097088 Iron      Cast   Open 118cc  I: 2.19"  E: 1.88"    325cc    Rect.    Square    use with Gen V big-block engine P/N 24502618-20 "BARE"


I thought these were still used on crate engines?  Hotrod, was the guy you talked to looking to buy heads for that price -that would explain $100.

c'mon, anything to throw on the table.  My boat barge want to get movin' on up the slow river this year.   ;D

Sounds like the 880's are basically the same as 990's however the 880's were on Gen V engines whereas 990's were on Gen IV, I don't know if they're interchangeable.  ???  Yes, he said he'd have to see the heads but he said he'd probably give $100 a piece for cores. I will swap you for the droop on my boat but I'm sure you can find a better deal out there.   ;)  I've got pretty decent heads already and I am more interested in getting the rotating assembly that I am going to need.
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: Jetaholic on January 28, 2008, 09:17:44 PM
'049's seem to be the most popular jet boat head I have seen run. Lots of jet boaters run them and swear by them. Chris Straub will even tell you that for a jet boat '049's are capable of some serious power.
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: 429heads on January 28, 2008, 10:39:21 PM
what a bout some heads like these #290 101 cc chambers oval to rect ports . I have built these heads
for jet's was going to use on my flatbottom but going to bbf,  Have built lots of these heads for jet's they are good
from 2300 to 6000 good low end  have more picture if any one wants to see them, seats cut with serdi cutter 5 or more angles
in seats every seat the same. NO STONES ON MY HEADS!!!!!!
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: 429heads on January 28, 2008, 10:42:57 PM
More picture i hope
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 28, 2008, 11:07:41 PM
what a bout some heads like these #290 101 cc chambers oval to rect ports .... NO STONES ON MY HEADS!!!!!!

Not sure I understand, but are you saying you changed those to rect port? It sure looks like it. I had those heads on my last engine, real good for making compression. I was told the only thing "wrong" with those heads is that they couldn't breathe well enough, it sure looks like you took care of that problem! What do you mean by no "stones on your heads"? How much $$$?
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: 429heads on January 28, 2008, 11:23:52 PM
It depends on what some wants full port & polish or mild port pocket cut , I dont
use stone on my heads they are cut with a mill using tool serdi witch is a blade cutter it
has all the angles ground in it ,I tried to post picture of it can only get one picture at time to post
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: Marcsrollin on January 29, 2008, 12:47:05 AM
,I tried to post picture of it can only get one picture at time to post

Resize your pics so they are smaller and that shouldent be a problem.
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: 2savage4you on January 29, 2008, 12:44:32 PM
Ok i am looking for a set of BBC heads too ;D


2sav
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 29, 2008, 02:23:48 PM
Ok i am looking for a set of BBC heads too ;D


2sav

Well at least he didn't change the brand of engine he's going to run...  :D
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: 2savage4you on January 29, 2008, 02:32:24 PM
Well at least he didn't change the brand of engine he's going to run...  :D




No i was just looking for a back up set of heads  so i can work them for whenever i go bigger ;D


2sav
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 29, 2008, 03:00:51 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/454-Chevrolet-Chevy-Big-Block-Cylinder-Heads-BBC-049_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33617QQihZ009QQitemZ190193012582QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: 2savage4you on January 29, 2008, 03:03:10 PM
Thanks , Ive been watching it  ;D

2sav
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 29, 2008, 03:07:38 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DATE-MATCHED-SET-OF-BARE-1973-BBC-353049-HEADS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33617QQihZ005QQitemZ150209054741QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: 2savage4you on January 29, 2008, 03:24:54 PM
Ive been watching both heads ,which ones you gonna get , i wont bid on them.
2sav
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 29, 2008, 03:53:03 PM
Ive been watching both heads ,which ones you gonna get , i wont bid on them.
2sav

Neither, I already have  a pair of 049's, ported and polished.  ;)
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: 2savage4you on January 29, 2008, 04:14:25 PM
Neither, I already have  a pair of 049's, ported and polished.  ;)


Yeah im just waiting for the UPS or fed ex delivery man  to drop off my new aluminum heads >:D

2sav
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: jet boat performance on January 29, 2008, 08:24:40 PM
got some bare  BBC recs if anyones interested Tom
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: Luckie Stiff on January 29, 2008, 08:28:16 PM

Yeah im just waiting for the UPS or fed ex delivery man  to drop off my new aluminum heads >:D

2sav
WTF? did a bag of money fall on your head? ???
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: Luckie Stiff on January 29, 2008, 09:51:05 PM
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Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 29, 2008, 10:06:43 PM



No i was just looking for a back up set of heads  so i can work them for whenever i go bigger ;D


2sav


Yeah im just waiting for the UPS or fed ex delivery man  to drop off my new aluminum heads >:D

2sav

Less than 2 hours apart.   ::)   ???
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: 2savage4you on January 30, 2008, 05:19:29 AM
Less than 2 hours apart.   ::)   ???

The internet stores are always open :o

2sav
Title: Re: looking for bb chevy heads
Post by: 2savage4you on January 30, 2008, 01:46:00 PM
got some bare  BBC recs if anyones interested Tom

If still available , please PM me you'r price ;D

Thanks.
2sav
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