Subscribe to watch Mike finish this engine build and re-install it into his 1969 Pontiac GTO Restomod, in his home garage! “How to install your heads”, is Part 12 of this Pontiac 400/455 rebuild. Mike is in the middle of rebuilding his Pontiac 400, which is now a Butler Performance 467, because a Lifter Broke! (see link below). This is a very thorough description of what to do, how to do it, and what to watch out for. Enjoy!
Here are the cylinder heads I’m using, from Butler Performance;
https://butlerperformance.com/i-30243772-butler-performance-edelbrock-d-port-custom-cnc-machined-pontiac-72cc-310cfm-cylinder-headspairbpi-72cc-edl-dport-310cnc.html?ref=category:1287735
Here’s the head gasket, from Butler Performance;
https://butlerperformance.com/c-1234803-gaskets-head-gaskets.html
Here’s the Copper Gasket Spray, from Summit Racing
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ptx-80697
Here’s the original Hydraulic Roller Lifter Fail Inspection, and process:
https://youtu.be/y_iPx4CiMTg
Here’s the Official Part 1, where Mike starts the preparation of Engine removal
https://youtu.be/VWt2QxXOgOE
Enjoy, and ask questions by leaving a comment below… See you on the other side!
See the build pics, before and after, at www.fastmontysgarage.com
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What’s the weight difference between the cast iron & aluminum heads?
Cant wait to get started on our rebuild. me and my dad are watching all your videos! Cheers!
Good video series, very informative. Most Ive found don't go into the depth that you do. Keep it up. Also, where can I get a schmedium shirt like that, makes your arms look huge haha