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    which of the 70s heads are best the dove a or c

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    I've got c's heard lots of good stuff about them. Paul would be the definative on this one though. Dave might have a preference too?
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    Quote Originally Posted by mustang tim View Post
    which of the 70s heads are best the dove a or c
    C8VE (1968), C9VE (1969), D0VE-A, and D0VE-C (1970) heads are all essentially the same cylinder head configuration. The D0VE-C castings are simply the most common and also the easiest to identify/remember since they are known as "dove" heads. Frankly, you could bolt a C8VE head on one cylinder bank and a D0VE-C head on the other cylinder bank and your engine won't know the difference.

    There is one detail about the D0VE heads (A & C) that you need to look for: The 1970 heads were available with or without Thermactor passages,meaning that the heads may or may not be drilled for the smog pump. C8VE and C9VE heads are never drilled.

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    'si have had good luck with "police" heads off of 429's of the early 70.'s they have the big valves of the cj but standard ports. i have several set but they are not for sale. i usually polish the combustion chambers and port and polish the exhaust runners. i have a set on my 494 and they work great.i feel that the scj heads should be for race only i get great low end and amazing mid range with heads.the car (69 galaxie/4-speed) is used on the street only

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