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Old 08-28-2018, 08:22 AM   #10
MikeK
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Default Re: New Snyders head

I ran two foundries for 30 years. The as-cast appearance in the combustion chambers is absolutely normal. I see no inclusions (sand, slag, etc.), no penetration/scabbing, no rat-tails, shrinkage, cold shuts, core shift, or visible porosity.

The head in the photo is absolutely normal. Should you wish a greater degree of finish within the combustion chambers take it to a shop experienced with polishing and CC'ing heads.

To sell a head with either hand finished chambers or fully CNC'd would add at least $100 to the end price.

Now, if you look at a collection of original Ford heads, bead blasted in the chambers to remove the carbon and reveal the original as-cast appearance, you WILL FIND a myriad of defects.
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