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I'm considering replacing the top end on my stock 1996 MAG 502MPI, (Black motor). I'm Looking at cost and performance so I think it may be a better choice to go with a new set of alum heads rather them gone through the originals. I's to keep it close to the original 8.75:1 compression. with so many choices out there these days, I'm looking for a recommendation on brand part number. So far it looks like Brodix makes a decent product. Not seeing the same reviews for Eddleborck.
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I'm considering replacing the top end on my stock 1996 MAG 502MPI, (Black motor). I'm Looking at cost and performance so I think it may be a better choice to go with a new set of alum heads rather them gone through the originals. I's to keep it close to the original 8.75:1 compression. with so many choices out there these days, I'm looking for a recommendation on brand part number. So far it looks like Brodix makes a decent product. Not seeing the same reviews for Eddleborck.
Thanks
Call Teague. They'll get you set up. I believe they have AFR and Edelbrock options. Both with hard anodized jackets. Even the Colorado river will cause aluminum heads to corrode a little and I have seen the most corrosion on the Brodix heads. They will have a cam selection to go with your set up too.
 

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Call GT Performance. Gary has plenty of great combos depending on budget/needs.
 

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I'm curious why you want to stick with the low compression? You can easily get away with more with aluminum heads in a marine application.
 

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Thank you folks. I’ll give both Teague and GT performance a call.

Thoughts behind sticking with lower original compression: ability to run on pump gasoline offered in California. I don’t mind running the 91 octane, it’s just the crappy gas that’s available here . Do you feel I could get away with 9.5 to 10:1
 

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We're running 10.4:1 on crappy CA gas. Aluminum heads and endless amounts of cold water to cool the motor really helps.
 

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Ok I’ll definitely consider it; next to using the right cam, that Is probably the most efficient way to gain HP.
 

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The edelbrock head are a good piece. Edelbrock makes the heads for GM that are on the 525 efi motor.
 

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I'm considering replacing the top end on my stock 1996 MAG 502MPI, (Black motor). I'm Looking at cost and performance so I think it may be a better choice to go with a new set of alum heads rather them gone through the originals. I's to keep it close to the original 8.75:1 compression. with so many choices out there these days, I'm looking for a recommendation on brand part number. So far it looks like Brodix makes a decent product. Not seeing the same reviews for Eddleborck.
Thanks

If you match a cam and tune we prefer a Brodix bb3cnc snd our calibration. Edelbrock is good if you not changing much [emoji1303]


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