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.

[adolimpio]

If you want to get back on the road quick and cheap, and then plan for a more thorough build, I have a pair of freshly rebuilt heads that I bought from Mark Epstein about 2 years ago. I chose to go another direction with my build so I never used them.

One note is that one of the plug ports has a time-sert in it.

I'd like to get what I paid, which was $750.

If you're interested I will send pictures.

[DRPHIL914]

If you want to get back on the road quick and cheap, and then plan for a more thorough build, I have a pair of freshly rebuilt heads that I bought from Mark Epstein about 2 years ago. I chose to go another direction with my build so I never used them.

One note is that one of the plug ports has a time-sert in it.

I'd like to get what I paid, which was $750.

If you're interested I will send pictures.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) so just updating this , ive not been on much due to being gone for a week for our daughters wedding and vacation. While i was gone i did decide to send out the heads to Eagle Automotive Machine in Atlanta. They do rebuilds on all air cooled motors, and i was referred to them by local shop.
Turns out my heads are in excellent condition, better they said than most 2.0 that they get in there, and the seats will be done, new exhaust guides etc. he said they look like new and will be finished up this week and sent back to me, i should have them in next week. I am considering doing new P&C's since the heads are off anyway.
@abolimpio , thanks for the offer, looks like i will be reinstalling mine.

since the heads dont need to be milled etc, no fly-cut needed he said, i should be able to re-install with same push rods etc right? Any other advice before getting to that point. - oh and i need one new case stud as one of them came out with the nut on it and they had to cut it , can i get just one? anyone have one? i dont want to remove the ones that stayed in i hate to buy a whole set just to get one,

other question is about spacers/gaskets/shims for between the head and cylinder.

Phil