LS6 Heads
03-28-2007, 01:55 AM
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LS6 Heads well i am thinking of purchasing some Ported LS6 heads for around 1300 a head. they come with the springs and valves but thats about it. worth the $$? and what else would i need for them to work with my ls1? can i just swap what else i need from the LS1 heads? and are the heads worth getting for a stock internal FI setup?
03-28-2007, 02:13 AM
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1300 a head seems realllllly steep. They will fit right on your ls1. Depending on which year you have you might have to change the valve covers for a 243 style head
03-28-2007, 07:53 AM
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I hope you mean 1300 bucks a set. Because 1300 for a single head...your gettin ripped off. You can swap evrything over from your LS1 heads, even the valve covers...unless you have a 98 F-body.
03-28-2007, 09:46 AM
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well the heads are already ported to the max allowance. I foudn them on hawks third gen for 1300 a head. I cant find them anywhere else. if u know where i coudl get them cheaper thatd be awesome.
03-28-2007, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by CantKeepemhooked
well i never looked for heads for a car before so im totally new to the pricing. u know where else i coudl find fully ported ls6 heads for cheaper?
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03-28-2007, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by brad8266
texas speed sells worked LS6 heads for $1000 a set, they probably have the best bang for buck priced heads out there. Check their website, they are a sponsor here.
$1300 a head (or $2600) and I would just go to ETP 215s or AFR 205/225s.
03-28-2007, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by CantKeepemhooked
well i am thinking of purchasing some Ported LS6 heads for around 1300 a head. they come with the springs and valves but thats about it. worth the $$? and what else would i need for them to work with my ls1? can i just swap what else i need from the LS1 heads? and are the heads worth getting for a stock internal FI setup?
You can find them way cheaper. Just read alot on here & you will realize how much of a rip off those are.
03-28-2007, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by CantKeepemhooked
after changing heads, would tuning be an issue since im lowering compression?
You should get tuned after major mods just to get the most and best bang out of your setup!
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03-28-2007, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Azrael
Or even Patriot LS6 heads at around $1,000 for a fully assembled set (both heads).
$1300 a head (or $2600) and I would just go to ETP 215s or AFR 205/225s.
$1300 a head (or $2600) and I would just go to ETP 215s or AFR 205/225s.
03-28-2007, 10:21 AM
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wells heres what im doing.... head/fuel pump/intake/TB swap HOPEFULLY in one weekend. then the next ill install the STS system/new injectors then trailor it to the dyno shop. and i was told the LS6 6.0 heads with CNC porting it will lower compression so i would eb abel to run more boost, correct?
03-28-2007, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by CantKeepemhooked
wells heres what im doing.... head/fuel pump/intake/TB swap HOPEFULLY in one weekend. then the next ill install the STS system/new injectors then trailor it to the dyno shop. and i was told the LS6 6.0 heads with CNC porting it will lower compression so i would eb abel to run more boost, correct?
EDIT: Typo...
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03-28-2007, 10:59 AM
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You really need to call a vendor on here & tell them you plans & ask their honest opinion. Sounds like this could end up bad if you keep pickin parts like this. You need to figure out exactly how much boost you wanna run & exactly which heads & chambers will get you there safely. If you don't take the time now, it'll cost you way more later.
There is endless knowledge on here, I suggest you use it.
There is endless knowledge on here, I suggest you use it.
03-28-2007, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by CantKeepemhooked
wells heres what im doing.... head/fuel pump/intake/TB swap HOPEFULLY in one weekend. then the next ill install the STS system/new injectors then trailor it to the dyno shop. and i was told the LS6 6.0 heads with CNC porting it will lower compression so i would eb abel to run more boost, correct?
03-28-2007, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BIG_MIKE2005
You really need to call a vendor on here & tell them you plans & ask their honest opinion. Sounds like this could end up bad if you keep pickin parts like this. You need to figure out exactly how much boost you wanna run & exactly which heads & chambers will get you there safely. If you don't take the time now, it'll cost you way more later.
There is endless knowledge on here, I suggest you use it.
There is endless knowledge on here, I suggest you use it.
03-28-2007, 04:54 PM
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before buying heads you should ask yourself what you want out of your car and how you want to get there (H/C, nitrous, FI) then start building a package around that. buying a set of heads with no idea if you want nitrous or even what cam you are going with is going to end up being a problem in the long run.
call up a sponsor that sells heads/cams and talk to them about everything, I'm sure they can help you get a combo that will get you to your goal.
call up a sponsor that sells heads/cams and talk to them about everything, I'm sure they can help you get a combo that will get you to your goal.