Posted March 24, 200718 yr comment_203443 My 77 has the stock round ezhaust port head. It burns oil and leaves a cloud of smoke when I get on it. I have about 160lbs compression and the motor runs strong. I am assuming that the seals on the valves are the cause of the smoking. I have a E88 which has been rebuilt and never used. How would this work on my L28 which I assume has the stock domed pistons ( I've never had the head off ).Thanks,Michael Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23705-head-swap/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 24, 200718 yr comment_203472 First, do some further checking before you condemn the valve seals. Your oil burning could just as easily be caused by sticky or collapsed oil scraper rings.There are at least three different versions of the E88 head. Your compression will vary depending on which version you have. All E88 versions have smaller exhaust valves than what you have now, and all but the one that came on the 260Z have smaller intake valves as well.In short, the E88 may not be the ideal replacement, but will work. But I'd recommend finding out for sure what the issue really is before slapping on a different head. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23705-head-swap/#findComment-203472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 24, 200718 yr comment_203475 How would this work on my L28 which I assume has the stock domed pistons ( I've never had the head off ). I believe you mean "dished" rather than "domed". Dished = concave Domed = convex Or innie and outie if you prefer. LOL Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23705-head-swap/#findComment-203475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 24, 200718 yr comment_203509 I believe you mean "dished" rather than "domed". Dished = concave Domed = convex Or innie and outie if you prefer. LOL So is my F54 + P79 called flattie or ? Good one Mr. Nigma! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23705-head-swap/#findComment-203509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 25, 200718 yr comment_203512 She need a little augmentation, Bryan? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23705-head-swap/#findComment-203512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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