devin.918

iTrader: (14)

Ok so i have a 2000 camaro ss with 853 heads and my buddy has an 06 gto with 243 heads and were going to swap our heads whats involved? What type head gaskets should we both use and mainly im concerned with the push rods, will i use my stock rods or should i use his rods and him use mine? Or will i need to order different rods? Thanks!!!

kornerz

iTrader: (5)

is he gonna install the 853's on his goat?

IRONFIST

It's an easy swap. Direct bolt on swap, you just need head gaskets.

devin.918

iTrader: (14)

yea were swaping heads hes in need of money and im in need of power . and will the push rods be the same length or what? thanks for the help guys!

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

You will need head bolts and head gaskets. I would mill the heads for flatness before installing them.

devin.918

iTrader: (14)

i was told i can reuse the stock head bolts? im getting his ls6 valve train and ls2 heads and hes getting my 853 heads and valve train should i use his rods as well and he use my rods?

Tainted

iTrader: (9)

LSX head bolts are torque to yield. Don't reuse them

Tainted

iTrader: (9)

Pushrods and rockers should all be the same.

IRONFIST

Do not try this! You need new bolts, they are about 35 bucks a side. Your pushrods will be fine unless you mill the heads.

NC98Z

iTrader: (1)

I believe they use two different type of head bolts. The 2000 will all be the same length and the 06s will be different lengths. You definately need new head bolts. The 2000s will probally cost more.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

This sounds like it won't end well.....

devin.918

iTrader: (14)

lol i think i got it thanks for all the help guys

Rare96LT1Formula

iTrader: (32)

Your friend sounds crazy to me. 853's are a big downgrade from his stock 243's. Not to mention that his 243's are likely only worth $400ish assuming they're in decent shape. Yikes.

Anyways, as stated above, buy new ARP head bolts and dont look back. I agree with having the heads milled lightly to ensure proper seating of the heads. New gaskets are also a must. You're still looking at $150-200 in parts to swap the 243's on and that isn't considering milling costs/new pushrods.

Drokkers

iTrader: (2)

what a friendship, may not last to long once his goat finds out its faster off a cliff with the 853's on there!!!

devin.918

iTrader: (14)

thanks again guys but will i need to get original ls1 head gaskets or should i get ls2 head gaskets im assuming ls1 because i believe he has a bigger bore?

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

You are gonna need to get the correct head gasket for the bore of the engine in this case.

b16acrx1988

FAQ's might help you just a wee bit