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Title: Looking for BBC rectangle port/open chamber heads
Post by: gordyd4 on September 13, 2010, 12:48:47 AM

I live in San Diego and am looking for a set of good cast iron BBC rectangle port/open chamber heads. I don't want to spend 2k on aluminum heads.


Thanks, Gordon

Title: Re: Looking for BBC rectangle port/open chamber heads
Post by: gordyd4 on September 13, 2010, 10:18:41 PM

Are they ready to install?
What's the difference between the two?

Title: Re: Looking for BBC rectangle port/open chamber heads
Post by: Legal Chemistry on September 15, 2010, 03:20:59 PM

I have a set of bare 990's in SD if you're still looking.  Clean the seats up and you're ready to go.

Title: Re: Looking for BBC rectangle port/open chamber heads
Post by: gordyd4 on September 15, 2010, 06:23:45 PM

I don't know a lot about BBC engines, so bare with me.  What are 990 heads?

My block is an older 4 bolt main truck block with the two piece rear seal.

Title: Re: Looking for BBC rectangle port/open chamber heads
Post by: obnoxious001 on September 15, 2010, 09:53:09 PM

Quote from: gordyd4 on September 15, 2010, 06:23:45 PM

I don't know a lot about BBC engines, so bare with me.  What are 990 heads?

My block is an older 4 bolt main truck block with the two piece rear seal.

Gordy,,, the "990" is the GM casting number for the performance open chamber rectangular port heads.  They were later superseded by a "188" casting number that was supposed to be an improved casting with the same or similar flow characteristics. 

Title: Re: Looking for BBC rectangle port/open chamber heads
Post by: gordyd4 on September 15, 2010, 10:19:30 PM

Ok, thanks for the education.
The gen 5 heads will work on my block also.
Do your prices include shipping?

Title: Re: Looking for BBC rectangle port/open chamber heads
Post by: Horizonjet on September 15, 2010, 10:23:34 PM

I learned something new today and it did'nt even hurt    :thumbup:

Title: Re: Looking for BBC rectangle port/open chamber heads
Post by: IRRebel on September 16, 2010, 12:30:39 AM

LOL! Me too! I been hearing mostly crap about all the different Ford stuff forever, then I buy a Chebbie..........same thing..........only different, better hidden, and a little more complicated.........Any 454 part ain't necessarily compatible with the 454 stuff ya gots......... :screwy:

Lord what info this site provides!  :thumbup:

Ray

Title: Re: Looking for BBC rectangle port/open chamber heads
Post by: gordyd4 on September 20, 2010, 11:11:22 AM

Thanks for the replies, but since i have found out this weekend the entire engine is junk, I think I am gonna put a Ford in it.

Title: Re: Looking for BBC rectangle port/open chamber heads
Post by: Colesifer on September 22, 2010, 08:18:34 PM

Quote from: terrytav on September 13, 2010, 07:26:06 AM

I have two sets 1 gen 5 and 1 set 990's . What do you need. 990's are $800.. Gen 5 $ 600.00  If your interested give me a call  626 627-3999

are the 990s still available?? im building an engine for my tahiti and would like these heads for this project. let me know.

thanks.