head girdle?
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head girdle?
bigjohn2007 March 10th 2013, 9:40 am
Do u need run head girdles on a 466 street motor with scj heads on it or is it over kill?
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Re: head girdle?
schmitty March 10th 2013, 9:58 am
It's not always necessary, but the peace of mind from a stable valvetrain is worth it IMO. They don't cost much, and can regain some hp/tq lost to valvetrain flex.
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schmitty March 10th 2013, 10:53 am
Call Lem and get a Jomar, hands down the best out there.
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LivermoreDave March 10th 2013, 11:10 am
I had an experience in the past with a BBC that broke a rocker stud pedestal. As part of that engine I included a Jomar rocker stud support ("girdle"). Although the valve train was a bit out of adjustment .. 
.. the Jomar part assisted in less damage that would have been realized without the Jomar part. I think as Schmitty replied, the addition of a rocker stud support is a bit of insurance, we continue to use the Jomar part, with good results. Valve lash adjustment will be a small learning curve and take a bit of patience, although well worth it in my book!
Dave.
.. the Jomar part assisted in less damage that would have been realized without the Jomar part. I think as Schmitty replied, the addition of a rocker stud support is a bit of insurance, we continue to use the Jomar part, with good results. Valve lash adjustment will be a small learning curve and take a bit of patience, although well worth it in my book!Dave.
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Re: head girdle?
bigjohn2007 March 10th 2013, 2:05 pm
That answers my ? i will be getting a set thanks guys.
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