That seems wrong to me. You would think that would cause a slight leak since the rocker bolts aren’t installed with thread sealer. But in reality, maybe even OEM unported heads have the bolts protruding and we just don’t know it?
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pwtr02ss
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My TEA 5.3 heads on my camaro did this. Tolley did some pretty serious work on them. Just make sure you put some sealer on the threads or they will leak. I had to take mine back apart and put the sealer on it...
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Dantheman1540
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I don't think stock heads have it protrude to this extent but I know you still have to RTV them so there's no oil leakage. The shop is going to replace with a slightly shorter bolt and call it good. Wonder how much performance this could kill.
Just surprised there isn't more info on this or the CHE kit doesn't come with shorter bolts.
What’s interesting to me is that like you said, the stock bolts must protrude a bit- I doubt they're machining 1/2-3/4” of material there- yet there’s nothing said in the service manual about using thread sealer on the rocker bolts. Or RTV. I haven’t heard about using either until now. Granted I’m talking stock unported heads but it seems those bolts would be protruding on them too, just not as far.
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threw them ***** in the garbage
so i can come by n grab them
as said yea shorter bolts and some thread sealer, it happens with the ported heads
so i can come by n grab them
as said yea shorter bolts and some thread sealer, it happens with the ported heads
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Dantheman1540
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I have an untouched 862 on my shelf on standby for if I drop another valve. I'll look to see if there's a holt protruding tonight, but I don't think there is. The book that I read about it in is the one I've recommended a few times on other threads, I'll try to post the segment referring to this tonight as well.
Yeah these heads a junk I'll probably put another set of 862s with 2" valve cut into them since they are such power houses.
pwtr02ss
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99% sure they aren't protruding in stock form but there is a dimple you will see in the runner. When you port them, they cut that out.
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Dantheman1540
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Made a stop by my buddy's shop during work hours and in an incognito work truck to catch him off guard and give him shit for not starting my axle. Well, he surprised me and it will be done this afternoon! Seriously an awesome dude to work with. Can't pick it up until tomorrow unfortunately but I should get some teaser pics tonight.
That makes sense. I couldn’t see them removing enough material but if there was a big bulge where the bolts are then yeah. Otherwise you would have to use thread sealer on a stock setup and you don’t. Sure seems like these companies doing the porting would be sure the buyer knows that.
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Dantheman1540
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Didn't get home until way late so I didn't have time to check on anything. Spent a couple hours actually helping lay the powder for my axle. Wasn't allowed to take any pics or videos of the process but it's pretty awesome if you never seen it done. This is a 3 stage powder with very specific heat cycles and cure times, pretty scientific stuff.
Anyway here's some indirect vs direct light differences. I think under the truck it will appear black 99% of the time but if head lights or something hit it then it will look cool.
Anyway here's some indirect vs direct light differences. I think under the truck it will appear black 99% of the time but if head lights or something hit it then it will look cool.
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