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Old 03-02-2017, 06:21 AM
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Just purchased a 6.0 motor wanting 500+ HP adding a turbo sometime in the future, been trying to decide if it would cheaper to stick with the 6.0 stock heads and get them ported or go with a set of LS6 heads. What would be the better benefit? Or is there a different head that would be better then what I'm trying to decide on?
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Keep the heads that are on the motor and just replace the springs, pushrods, and lifters for a boosted application. If your going for a NA build then get the 243 heads to bump your compression up.
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Keep the heads that are on the motor and just replace the springs, pushrods, and lifters for a boosted application. If your going for a NA build then get the 243 heads to bump your compression up.
Sorry new to motor building what does NA stand for ?
Thank you for the advice, should I get them ported and polished or keep it stock?
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NA = Naturally aspirated, as in no turbocharger, supercharger, or nitrous oxide.
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How soon are you wanting to throw a turbo on it? Reason I'm asking is you don't want to spend money twice on the same parts. Ideal heads for a naturally aspirated build might not be so great on a turbo build.
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317 heads for forced induction



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