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Is polishing exhaust and intake side a bad idea assembled?

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IndyBlk5.0

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Just like the title says. I just got my PTL 180's in today and I want to do some minor clean up, and polish the intake and exhaust sides.
 
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The head assembled off or on the engine?

Either way if you can manage in those tight places then power to you - put the valve themselves will be in the way........
 

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Disassemble....
 

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off the motor
 

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umm..anyone that attempts to port/polish their heads while still on the block needs to sell their car asap..

-Smoke
 

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I posted this before i asked you Derek, I took your advice. Im leaving them alone
 

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I still have to leave my 2 cents

Derek
 

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the idea of tons of small metal shavings flying throughout my engine bay. sounds like a bad idea.

could somehow get in/through the filter.. into your engine it goes.
may not kill it. but hey, its doesnt fcking help
 

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I'd say clean up any casting flash & shape the guide boss's for least work best airflow... just don't screw up the valve seats
 

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Hey Mike long time no speaky...
 

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Ya, where you been Mike?
 
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