900 dollars is it worth it

[Daniel50]

i want to do a h/c/i and this guy i know is sellin a set of holley heads with really low miles, a set of 1.6 rockers, and a custom grind cam that matched this setup. is it worth 900 dollars? then i just would need some gaskets, lifters, timing chain, intake manifold, and pushrods and id be set!

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I'm guessing they're Holley SysteMAX heads? If so, as long as they're in proper working order i'd say so. Something like aluminum heads are going to be worth what you're willing to pay....in other words if those heads retailed for 1k, then would you be willing to pay 900 for them used just to save yourself 100 bucks? I would find out exactly what they are and what the retail for, find out what the price difference is and see how much you're saving.

 

[Daniel50]

they are the systemax heads. i figure if i can get the holley manifold for 300 used and buy new everything else. i would but they complete h/c/i package for about 1500 instead of spenind about 2400 on buy buying the kit new and adding the lifters. so thats an extra 900 i can but to a new shortblock

 

[rd]

If it is all in good shape, and its what you want, its worth it. Especially if you do not have to do any machine work.

For comparison, My $1400 AFR's will be close to $2000 when installed, with studs,($50), rockers,($270), gaskets,($125), maybe tall valve covers, ($100) etc.

I spent close t0 $800 total to get the current iron GT40's on there several years back. That included a valve job though.

I got a free set of 289 adjustable rocker heads last week, and it would take nearly $400 to get them on an engine.

Love this stuff though!

 

[recker89gt]

can you tell me where 2 go on stangnet 2 post a new thread?

 

[89white50]

900 for Holley heads and a custom cam? sounds like a good deal, as long you matched all the piece he had so the cam is at its best.