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Old 02-25-2011, 04:27 PM
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Will everything from 853 heads swap right over to LS6 heads?
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im not sure of the size of the valves but as far as rockers and springs etc yes
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im not sure of the size of the valves but as far as rockers and springs etc yes
Cool! Anyone else know? Do I need special tools to swap over the springs etc.?
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you would need a spring compressor tool. It is almost easier to just buy assembled heads
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if the valve lengths are the same.you can get a spring tool from TSP.
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