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03-28-2009, 12:00 AM
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Head questions Blondes or brunettes, who does it better?
But to the real question...
My mechanic took my LS1 corvette for a spin after installing a stage 3 clutch. He noticed a bit of smoke coming out of my exhaust and seems to think I have a broken head gasket or a cracked head. Assuming the worst, I'll be replacing my heads this week. I have a mild cam, I don't have any specs, I was just told and know from dyno #s that it is very mild. What heads should I be looking for? I've seen a good deal on AFR 205 that have been milled to 59cc and Trick Flow 215 64cc. But I have know idea what heads would be best for my application at all. Recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Also while I'm doing heads, what else besides springs and a gasket should replace while he's in there? What springs and gaskets are recommended?
But to the real question...
My mechanic took my LS1 corvette for a spin after installing a stage 3 clutch. He noticed a bit of smoke coming out of my exhaust and seems to think I have a broken head gasket or a cracked head. Assuming the worst, I'll be replacing my heads this week. I have a mild cam, I don't have any specs, I was just told and know from dyno #s that it is very mild. What heads should I be looking for? I've seen a good deal on AFR 205 that have been milled to 59cc and Trick Flow 215 64cc. But I have know idea what heads would be best for my application at all. Recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Also while I'm doing heads, what else besides springs and a gasket should replace while he's in there? What springs and gaskets are recommended?
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03-28-2009, 07:53 AM
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Need more info on your cam to better offer an opinion. Without the info I say go with the afr 205's. I like mine so much that I reused them on my 402, and got excellent results.
03-28-2009, 08:58 AM
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could be something as simple as running rich...
what happens if he pulls the heads and everything is OK?
but yeah....of those 2 heads, i would say the AFRs would be the best choice
what happens if he pulls the heads and everything is OK?
but yeah....of those 2 heads, i would say the AFRs would be the best choice
03-28-2009, 10:38 AM
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It was running fine before this, so I know its not just running rich. There is coolant in my exhaust, so its definitely either a head gasket or head. There is no coolant in my oil so I know my intake manifold isn't the issue. If he pulls the heads off and they're fine then he would just have to replace the gasket, but I figure if I'm already paying for the labor I might as well increase my performance a bit.
I've also been looking at a set of Patriot Stage II heads with 59cc, they do fit my budget a little better. Any opinions on these?
I've also been looking at a set of Patriot Stage II heads with 59cc, they do fit my budget a little better. Any opinions on these?