Re: [AMC-list] I have this 67 Rambler

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

It should have "343" cast into the side of the block under the engine 
mount plates. You may have to feel for it. All 343s have the same 
casting number - no way to know if it's the original without the VC tag 
as you suspect, and even then it's just a matter of changing the VC. Are 
you sure the tag is gone? Check the firewall end of the driver's side 
VC. Sometimes the covers get put on backwards.

It all depends on what you're doing with the car. If it's to be a 
street/strip performer and the original heads are good I've leave them 
alone. If an all-out drag car you might want the dog-leg heads as the 
exhaust flows better at high rpm (but only about 10-15% better). If the 
heads need rebuilding you might want to consider dog-legs anyway.

Can't help on the ceramic headers. There are services that will ceramic 
coat whatever headers you get though. I think you can get the Edelbrock 
shortys in ceramic coated.

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Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:09:14 -0400
From: "Rocky Lear" <lear31@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

It is an X code 343 equipped car but the original valve cover tag is 
long gone. It does have a 343 in it. Is there any way to determine if 
the engine is original without the VC tag? I have a STR11 but it's 70 
and up, If I build this car, should I swap over to dogleg heads or try 
and go back the other way. You AMC Rambler experts tell me. I trust your 
feedback. Either 70 forward or 69 back....where can I get ceramic headers?

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