SBC cylinder head identification
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A big block Chevy (BBC) or small block Chevy (SBC) head is readily recognized by the majority, as are Hemi heads, small block Ford (SBF) heads, and depending on experience and engine preferences, others as well. | A big block Chevy (BBC) or small block Chevy (SBC) head is readily recognized by the majority, as are Hemi heads, small block Ford (SBF) heads, and depending on experience and engine preferences, others as well. | ||
− | To distinguish the | + | To distinguish the nuances, there are several things that can be used to ID cylinder heads: |
;*Casting number | ;*Casting number | ||
:Usually cast into the head as opposed to being stamped, the casting number is usually the best thing to use to tell what a cylinder head was originally used on and its potential for performance use. | :Usually cast into the head as opposed to being stamped, the casting number is usually the best thing to use to tell what a cylinder head was originally used on and its potential for performance use. |