Need some welding/machine shop expertise to fix my screw-up

[WillM]

And by the time I'm done I will have spent $ 1500, which I should have spent in the first place on some AFR aluminum heads.....

I love to learn things the hard way

Well Tom, that sux. Sorry to hear about your continued misfortune. Seems that problems like these tend to snowball.

That said, if you've already learned that you should have bought some AFR aluminum heads in the first place, I would suggest doing so now. Don't chase bad money with good. Of course, it is much easier for me to spend your money.

[offcamber09]

Tom, they are not the hottest aluminum heads- but I use them- the GT40x turbo swirl heads are under $1000 I believe. I don't know what's worse- what you are going through or not having any time to even look at your car...on second thought at least my problem is cheaper for now- good luck.

[ctkag]

So Tom, wouldn't it just make more sense to pick up a set of aluminum heads now while you're halfway (in cost) there?

[dinoracer]

they are not the hottest aluminum heads- but I use them-

If I'm going to move up in the SPA pecking order, I have to pass you ...so I better get any advantage I can find!