RHS 12317 heads & EGR compatibility?

[ulikembig]

I was wondering if the 12317 heads can be made compatible with EGR? I know on the stock small block Chevy heads I replaced they had a center port on the intake manifold sealing surface. I assume this was the heated crossover. It says the 12317 heads have a heated crossover. If I drill a hole in the center of the intake manifold sealing surface would I drill into the heated crossover so I could make my EGR valve work incase they test it on my CA smog check? Or would that drill right into the water jacket? I can use an external EGR setup but would rather keep it stock looking if possible. Thanks! So far the heads are awesome!!

Brian

[iwannagofaster]

None of our heads have a heated crossover. If you drill in the center of that head, you will hit water, sorry. It looks like you would need to do the external EGR for this.