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Old 11-12-2006, 03:06 PM   #6
j3pz
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Originally Posted by Murd
have the head checked for warpage. Maybe even send it in for a rebuild. At the very least have the valves reseated and the head resurfaced. Make sure they torque the stock head gasket to 70-75 ft lbs. Depending on your money get ARP head bolts or ARP head stud kit. Have the intake cleaned out, most likely it's got plenty of residue built up inside, as well as the throttle body. Others may have suggestions as well, but thats what I'd have done at the very least.
this is a good road to go down. you can also replace gaskets, vacuum hoses, coolant lines, and maybe fuel lines if you want to do more
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