Can I remove 426 Hemi heads in car (70 Challenger)?

I developed a miss in #7 cylinder in my 426 hemi. I did a leak down and I'm leaking pretty badly from #7 intake valve.

I would like to pull both heads for further examination because I also found a slight bend in #6 intake pushrod.

Can I remove the heads from the engine while its in the car. I'm mulling over how to handle the head studs that are fastened with nuts inside the valley area.

I don't think I have clearance to remove the head with the stud in it. Can the stud easily be backed out from the valley area? Is there enough room to disengage it from the head that way?

Thanks in advance

Tom

Short answer: yes

Long answer: Yes! Assuming everything is in the stock location. You don’t need to worry about taking the valley studs off either. Passenger side is close though.

Good luck with finding your issue!

Thanks Guys, I'll be giving it a shot next week. I'll let you know how I make out

should come right out. If it gets close, try putting a wooden block under the oil pan and then lift the passenger side up a bit.

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should come right out. If it gets close, try putting a wooden block under the oil pan and then lift the passenger side up a bit.

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Good idea, will do if needed