Thread: Help Me Pick Some Heads For Christmas Present

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Just for completeness I want to summarize the suggested head options for my specific case in order to narrow my focus,

1. Rebuilt '96 and up Vortec heads (unless these came from a reputable source I'm not willing to gamble here)
2. Summit Vortec Heads (slightly above budget but an iron head that has respectable flow and quality - Dart mfg.)
3. EngineQuest EQ-CH350HA https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-350-New-Assembled-Cylinder-Head-1969-1985-PAIR-vortec-chamber/142427006944?hash=item21294fa7e0:gMoAAOSw7ThUkH4f&rmvSB=true (Though EQ heads get solid reviews overall, this 'hybrid' head which allows the use of standard intake manifold, has questionable performance as a result)
4. GM 'L31' Style Heads: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12558060 (do I need to worry about heads like this that have pressed in studs vs thread rocker arm studs?)
5. Brodix 180's (very enticing reviews but these are aluminum with a slippery slop I'd like to stay away from on this build)

So far I guess it comes down to #2 & #4