Are SB cast 302 heads worth anything anymore?

[chargd72]

I'm about to pull the 318 for a 408. I will be getting rid of some 302 swirl port heads that have gasket matched runners and enlarged valves. With all the aftermarket support, are they worth as much as they used to be?

[mopar0166]

worth more then a std 318 head.  not as desirable as an x head but I used them and made good power when I was running a small block. 

[RCCDrew]

A quick digression. Did they make a power difference on your engine?

[mopar0166]

I would say yes with the right cam, but I had them on the engine I originally got for my car.  now if I were to swap heads on the small block, its a budget minded upgrade for a 318 if 340 x heads are not available. 

[69rtse4spd]

Not to highjack this thread but whats a done set of 340 X heads worth. Being a B.B. guy, just woundering.   

[mopar0166]

id say depending on age, condition, etc 500-1000

[69rtse4spd]

OK, thanks.

[chargd72]

A quick digression. Did they make a power difference on your engine?

Wouldn't know.  I put them on before I had the stock 318 running.

[mopar0166]

A quick digression. Did they make a power difference on your engine?

I would say they are a better flowing head then the stock 318 head,  better flow better performance.

I also used a good set of headers, and upgraded everything else are it.  it made decent power for a mid 80s 318 , but ill stick with my 440.

[Kern Dog]

Not looking to be a pisser, but the Magnum head is a great upgrade even in stock form. The 302 has smaller valves and is still saddled with small ports. The #308 is probably the best LA series head in stock form.
Someone with a low rpm 318 or a 273 might want them. They are not gold but certainly worth something.

[chargd72]

Not looking to be a pisser, but the Magnum head is a great upgrade even in stock form. The 302 has smaller valves and is still saddled with small ports. The #308 is probably the best LA series head in stock form.
Someone with a low rpm 318 or a 273 might want them. They are not gold but certainly worth something.

I had valves enlarged to 1.88/1.60 and some port work done on the runners.  But I was just more inquiring on how about 5 years ago I was seeing a lot for sale for $$$.