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Re: [GMCnet] K vs J heads [message #316927 is a reply to message #316924] Mon, 01 May 2017 18:00 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
James Hupy is currently offline  James Hupy   United States
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No. K heads are high compression, large valve and runner heads. The valve
seats are not induction hardened. They will bolt on. Made for high rpms. No
torque below about 2500 rpms.
Jim Hupy

On May 1, 2017 3:42 PM, "Jerry Burt" wrote:

> I have located a pair of K heads and a pair of J heads.
> Is there any advantage to using K heads over our J heads? I know the
> valves and runners are larger in the Ks but is that any real advantage with
> our
> application? I want to maximize torque.
> Thanks
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