Heads, Where/what to get? Options

[wrpspddrvr]

Hi all. You're probably aware of the fact I just bought a '74 2.0 from Root_Werks. There's one small problem with it: an exhaust leak. The general consensus seems to be to have the heads rebuilt ("while I'm in there" #1), thus saving the worry about them later on.
My problem is I don't really know too much about these heads. As long as I'm going to replace them, I figure I'd might as well get them from Jake, as it seems he might possibly know what he's talking about when it comes to Type IVs. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
And that's where my struggle begins. I don't plan on building this engine into any sort of monster (yet...), I just want a good set of heads rebuilt to reliable standards. If i could grab some horses from it while I'm at it, I certainly won't complain.
I'd really rather not spend over $1000 (preferably more like $800) on these heads. I took a gander at these: http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/store/p...&cat=257&page=1 However, there's no real description of what they are. I see they're heads with what I assume are a 42mm exhaust valve and a 36mm intake valve, have oval ports (as opposed to the square Bus ones, right?) and fit a 96mm bore (which I thought was a 2056, but I could be wrong....). Is this what I'm looking for? Does Jake even offer heads that would fit a STOCK 2.0? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
I tried searching, but seem to be rather "searchtarded" as one member put it.
I don't partiuclarly want to send my heads off to be rebuilt. I suppose I might sell them once I get the new ones, but who knows.

Thanks!!!
Cole (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif)

[type47]

my opinion is to rebuild to stock specs to get the car on the road then, while you're driving it and enjoying it, save up and get plans in order for what ever you want to do to hop up the car. send the heads to jakes partner hoffman, spruce up the engine compartment while the engines out.

[Allan]

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Have them rebuilt to stock for now. You'll be able to meet your budget and still drive the car.

[Jake Raby]

Yes I do offer heads that are basically made for a stock 2.0 replacement.

We only offer the rebuild of stock 2.0 heads with *some* engines kits- otherwise ALL my heads are brand new.

my 7416 heads are a 100% replacement if you do the upgrade to fit the 2.0 plug location as an option. These are what we use on our 2056 engines primarily. They do not have port work, just blended bowls under the seats.

Those heads would be a whopping 1400 bucks- Done right and set up for the application. They are based also on the new AMC castings with all our valves, guides, springs and seats installed. These are NOT stock parts- we don't offer a single head with stock springs and retainers except the "off the shelf" AMC heads- (I don't ever recommend using them off the shelf)

Our heads are not cheap, Len and I have come along way with head technology, set up, and part sourcing. We do not rebuild heads because many times the end result is less than acceptable and we can't risk our reps on one pair of heads.

The best thing to do is call me up- No doubt... I always want to talk to a cylinder head customer- we must be on the same page from day one for things to be successful.

[wrpspddrvr]

WOW! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) $1400 is WAY more than I'm looking to pay here. I gotta save some money for when I move up to a 2270 (from you)!
I think I'll just get a set of 2.0 heads (or just one) and rebuild them myself to stock.

Thanks anyway, Jake. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif)


Cole (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif)