Ok,I going to restore my uncles 1963 beetle. I have the original engine which I'm going to rebuild.It came with boxes of the parts. I have a pair of fresh(less then 2000 miles on them) rebuilt heads with the long rocker studs.It is my understanding, that back in the day these engines had a high cylinder head failure rate.Now,I also have a pair of remanufactured 1965 40 horse heads and the correct cylinder head studs to up grade the engine case .I have a few opinions here ,should I use the long stud heads,up-grade with the short stud rocker kit and shim the barrels to lower the CR. Or maybe just use the 1965 heads,have them semi-hemi cut to lower CR ,install the correct cylinder head studs and go that way.What do you think? Engine will have new oil pump,piston & cylinders,rebuilt rods,cam,lifters,new bearings etc.Car will be driven only for recreation.
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