Being a 305 casting, it's dollars to dumplings the other head is cracked, as well. Show me a 305 head with over 35,000 miles that isn't cracked.
I generally don't recommend companies to people, because it seems as if that is the one time a problem crops up and it leaves me looking bad. But, if you're looking for a set of heads that will not break the bank, call either Jimmy or Russ at
Aerohead and order a pair of heads with the 65 CC chambers and the 1.940 X 1.500 valves. Yes, you're going to give up the best part of .8 of a point of compression, but for a cruiser, you should be able to live with it. And for $399.00, your problems will go away. Stainless valves, screw-in studs, bronze guides, springs to handle .525 lift with machined retainer and locks, milled decks and a three-angle valve job right out of the box. You're going to be hard-pressed to find a better deal, anywhere. Buy 'em, unpack 'em, wash 'em and bolt 'em on.
Aerohead is a division of
Indy Cylinder Head and those guys have been cranking out cylinder heads for more years than some of you have been alive. Both Russ and Jim are super people to work with, but be forewarned of one thing - they know the cylinder head business, inside and out, so don't fall into the trap of trying to tell them their business. They'll drop you like a hot potato.
If you want to hear an earful of tall tales, tell Jim it was Mike that worked up at K-Motion who told you to call. And then, don't believe a word you hear from that point on. :rofl: Seriously, if you do call, tell him I said howdy. This time of year, he'll be running his tail off, but I always loved when he would call me in the winter months. Neither of us would be busy and he would start telling war stories that would have me in stitches.
I really enjoy my work, partly because I don't have a clock to watch and usually end up working just a couple hours a day. Back in January, Russ offered me a job and it knocked me out of my chair. I have a lot of respect for the man and were it not the job would require a 155 mile round-trip each day, I would have jumped all over the opportunity. Having the chance to work with and learn from someone of his caliber would have lured me right back into 40-hour weeks. Indy Cylinder Head and Aerohead definitely get five stars, two thumbs up and my certified seal of approval. :thumb: :thumb:
