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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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Hello everyone!

My friend told me he knows a guy with two top swaps just sitting in his garage, and he doesn't plan on using them. I may be able to get one for really cheap, or maybe even free! I was wondering if there was anyone in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area that would be willing to help me do the top swap.

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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 07:54 AM
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You have to be careful if they aren't stored properly where all the gaskets sit.
 
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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I would check it out pretty extensively before I bout it or got it. If anything, I could buy new gaskets, and refurbish the parts.
 
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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you would want to machine them if they're bad, dont try to grind yourself, and use a razor blade to get the gasket material off being careful trying not to dig into the manifolds and charger
 
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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If its to the point where you will have to do machine work it isnt really worth it. Get heads that are already good, thats if they arent too great.

I know everyone will attack me for saying it but at that point why not l67 swap?
 
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Clearly top swap because he can get it for free.
 
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Well if free is the case go for it.
 
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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I'm not sure if I can even get it yet. I don't think they'll be bad because he's a mechanic for the city or something.
 
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