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head swap, can i do it with engine in place?

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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 10:13 AM
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hey guys, im wondering if i will have issues if i install an arp stud kit. will i still be able to install the heads with the engine in place? im just curious if i will have clearance issues with teh firewall tring to get the head to slide on over the stud
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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You'll have no problems with the swap (as far as clearance goes). The trucks have a ton more room and fbodys.
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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easily hell i have done it on a f-bod also.
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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do i have to pull the timing cover?
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 10:46 AM
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Nope ... just the intake manifold and you Whipple. The Altenator bracket will have to be taken off the head as well, it will lay to the side without having to remove completely.
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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sweet,, im going to do it next weekend if i can get everything i need bye then
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