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Originally posted by TheDude
...assuming it IS a '72, is it a good candidate for a build up (can I get it to perform as well as the earlier 429s) or should I sell it and make a profit? The price of the engine was $150.00. I already know of two people who want the engine that would probably take it for at least $250.00.
In answer to your question, you need to look at the casting numbers of the cylinder heads. The head casting numbers are located on the outside of the heads, along the valve cover mounting rail and between the 3rd and 4th exhaust port. If you have D0VE or D1VE heads, you ought to be okay, but if they are D2VE-AA heads, then you will need to ditch the heads as they are not performance pieces and are prone to detonation in performance build-ups.