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**BIG ORANGE** · 12-13-2003, 10:41 PM

I'm in need of some stock unworked 882 heads,does anyone have a set that they know are good! 29720 for shipping!

cableguy0 · 12-13-2003, 11:40 PM

in the near future i will be selling my 882 heads but they are ported and have big valves installed dont know how long you could wait or if your interested

**JDL** · 12-14-2003, 12:12 AM

I have a used set off a 400

griesel72 · 12-14-2003, 02:08 AM

I know that Randy (Teeitup) has pallets of used sbc heads, might try to pm him in the morning

4t5acp · 12-14-2003, 02:13 AM

I have quite a few sets of heads that have been cleaned and mag-na-fluxed ,but will need to be reworked. I'm not sure which heads are considered 882's , but if you can give me the casting #'s that will work for you, I'll check to see if I have what you need.

Mike

bigjimzlll · 12-14-2003, 01:09 PM

hehe..the "882" is the last 3 numbers of the casting numbers

fast71 · 12-14-2003, 01:25 PM

Donnie I wished i knew this a week ago ,I just gave my store manager a set of 882's . Why do you want a set ? you do know that is one of the worst sets for cracking!I may have a set of 487x heads but shipping would be high.

**BIG ORANGE** · 12-14-2003, 03:37 PM

I need the heads for my racecar engine,I'm running a pure street divsion car and I cant run the doublehump heads but we can shave them down and they have to be straight plug heads with no less than 70cc and 3 angle valve job,I was told that I need 882 heads can someone give me some good advise on this,I think the 882 heads would be fine!!!!!!!!!

Longhorn Man · 12-14-2003, 04:53 PM

882s are fine. The cracking issue is WAY over stated. Not to mention there is a light weight casting, and a heavy weight castin.
These heads are one of the better heads that are still commonly found.
I hade mine up to about 260 degrees when I tossed a fan belt a couple years ago, compression test showed all to be fine, so I'll asume no damage...esp when you consider it was over 2 years in the past.
Big Orange, you should be able to find a set in a local wrecking yard, one of the most common castings out of the entire decade of the 70's.

jmanz69 · 12-14-2003, 08:45 PM

I had a set of heavy 882's I sold on ebay to a guy for his race car. Must be a common set for racers to use. Didn't get much for them though. I should imagine that they would be pretty common in junk yards. Good luck.

**BIG ORANGE** · 12-14-2003, 09:16 PM

That is the hole reason for asking you guys,I'm just starting out in this racing thing and theres 3 tracks in the nearby area so the other racer's have kinda eat up all the 882 heads around here,besides most of the salvage yards around here will only sell complete engine only! There not that exspensive from what I've been told because there so plentifull but I figured it would be easier to get them through someone on the board!

jmanz69 · 12-14-2003, 09:23 PM

Might also want to check ebay, I know they go cheap there too. I think I sold mine for less than $50, but mine were bare castings.
Also might want to check out this site and post a want ad there. They have been helpful to me for some engine parts.

dmec · 12-15-2003, 01:57 AM

487x heads would be better.

12-13-2003, 10:41 PM	#1
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,779	looking for some sbc heads! I'm in need of some stock unworked 882 heads,does anyone have a set that they know are good! 29720 for shipping! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

12-13-2003, 11:40 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	in the near future i will be selling my 882 heads but they are ported and have big valves installed dont know how long you could wait or if your interested __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

12-14-2003, 12:12 AM	#3
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,884	I have a used set off a 400 __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

12-14-2003, 02:08 AM	#4
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I know that Randy (Teeitup) has pallets of used sbc heads, might try to pm him in the morning __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

12-14-2003, 02:13 AM	#5
4t5acp Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: NC Posts: 66	I have quite a few sets of heads that have been cleaned and mag-na-fluxed ,but will need to be reworked. I'm not sure which heads are considered 882's , but if you can give me the casting #'s that will work for you, I'll check to see if I have what you need. Mike __________________ Romans 10:9-10

12-14-2003, 01:09 PM	#6
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	hehe..the "882" is the last 3 numbers of the casting numbers __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

12-14-2003, 01:25 PM	#7
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	Donnie I wished i knew this a week ago ,I just gave my store manager a set of 882's . Why do you want a set ? you do know that is one of the worst sets for cracking!I may have a set of 487x heads but shipping would be high. __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

12-14-2003, 03:37 PM	#8
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,779	I need the heads for my racecar engine,I'm running a pure street divsion car and I cant run the doublehump heads but we can shave them down and they have to be straight plug heads with no less than 70cc and 3 angle valve job,I was told that I need 882 heads can someone give me some good advise on this,I think the 882 heads would be fine!!!!!!!!! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

12-14-2003, 04:53 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	882s are fine. The cracking issue is WAY over stated. Not to mention there is a light weight casting, and a heavy weight castin. These heads are one of the better heads that are still commonly found. I hade mine up to about 260 degrees when I tossed a fan belt a couple years ago, compression test showed all to be fine, so I'll asume no damage...esp when you consider it was over 2 years in the past. Big Orange, you should be able to find a set in a local wrecking yard, one of the most common castings out of the entire decade of the 70's.

12-14-2003, 08:45 PM	#10
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	I had a set of heavy 882's I sold on ebay to a guy for his race car. Must be a common set for racers to use. Didn't get much for them though. I should imagine that they would be pretty common in junk yards. Good luck.

12-14-2003, 09:16 PM	#11
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,779	That is the hole reason for asking you guys,I'm just starting out in this racing thing and theres 3 tracks in the nearby area so the other racer's have kinda eat up all the 882 heads around here,besides most of the salvage yards around here will only sell complete engine only! There not that exspensive from what I've been told because there so plentifull but I figured it would be easier to get them through someone on the board! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

12-14-2003, 09:23 PM	#12
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	Might also want to check ebay, I know they go cheap there too. I think I sold mine for less than $50, but mine were bare castings. Also might want to check out this site and post a want ad there. They have been helpful to me for some engine parts.

12-15-2003, 01:57 AM	#13
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	487x heads would be better.

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