2056 build advice requested from those that have been there, June 23 update: original heads rebuilt and will be reinstalled with 96's, will save up for the full upgraded LN Options

[DRPHIL914]

Ok the short story is my motor is out of the car due to lost compression on #3, found loose intake valve seat no damage no injury to lower end. I have been researching head replacement options and rebuild options, but considering rebuilt head could cost close to $1500, and new basic spec heads are close to $2000 or more, although some new castings from AA , Mark Henry and others are doing rebuilds on those , and tis a great option with out breaking the bank, i find myself looking more at the LN RS+, which is the cream of the crop heads for our motors, and i am 90% sure i will be committing to this purchase , i have the opportunity to get set , SO with that said i would be foolish to not consider upgrading the P&C's too.

the LN heads have the larger valves and are ported polished etc , so i think a 2056 is where i want to go because i can do that build by getting new 96's and not have to to into the lower case and change the cam etc. yes i may do that some day but for now i cant afford that, so i am getting these heads and new 96 P&C's
that way i can use the d-jet tuned for the 2056 but go with upgraded FI soon as i can afford it.
first questions that need to be answered is,
1. do i need to change out my push rods? - this should not change the deck height. I could stay 1911 and just add the heads but while it is hear and new P&C are not that expensive, i am not doing Nikki's cant afford that, but 94 and 96's are same and icould have my cylinders sent to them for hone and bored then coating, or just get new-
so what hgave you all done , has anyone done this, leave the stock cam in place and build the 2056 with the new heads and cylinders?/

the also what else do i need?

Thanks for the advice

Phil
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also suggestions on the FI issue as well. what kind of expense am i looking at for a upgraded system?

Phil
- i have a 123ignition distributor so i can continue to use it or change but it works great alone or with d-jet.

[nditiz1]

When I redid my 2.0, I was only doing a top end. I went cheap on the P&C and got AA ones. Mine was also a 2056 build. I went semi cheap on the heads and had the Len AA specials. They were still pricey at ~$1500. I was able to reuse my stock pushrods (possibly milling a little off them for correct geometry).

If I were in the same situ again, which I was, but had a 6 sitting so I didn't go the 4 route, I would have done things a little different. I would have gotten AA heads again, but just trusted the guidance of both Marks on getting them setup correctly from a competent head machinist. OR put out the bat signal for someone who had decent ones sitting for a build. Len is a wizards with heads, but being more money conscience I would have went cheaper as it is difficult for me to put tons of miles on my car with other aircooled's that need to be driven. So I don't necessarily need them to last 200k.

So AA P&C, AA heads, then you can set whatever deck height you want depending on the heads and cylinders you get. The minor mods can add up as well. Swivel adjusters and solid spacers are nice. Needed...no, but maybe that can fit the budget. Budget conscience you are probably still looking at close to 3k to rebuild a top end for parts and machining things you can't put together at home.