Worth having a 302 block machined for 1/2 head bolts/studs?

[strtrcr50]

I'm getting set to do a budget rebuild on a 302. I have twisted wedge heads, ported gt40 intake, blower cam, and all the rest of the top end stuff. I'm wondering if it's worth it to have the machine shop bore and tap for 1/2 headbolts rather than run the reducers in the heads. Anyone have this done?

 

[2000xp8]

You don't have to physically run actual reducers, you can buy head bolts that have the reducer built into them.

 

[dcurtis]

I would just buy the correct bolts as mentioned........

 

[SQUEEZE&STROKE]

Too much cost for any real bennefit. A quality sey of bolts or studs is all you need.