How much time to install heads???
11-20-2006, 11:39 AM
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How much time to install heads??? What is an average time needed to install fully assembled heads on the LS1? Shops are quoting me 10-12 hours, sounds a little high from what I have been told. 
11-20-2006, 12:18 PM
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I took all my stuff apart and cleaned by my self and it took about 5-6 hours to take everything apart and clean. (about 1.5 hours just cleaning). Then i had help with cam and head reinstall and that took about 4-5 hours. Then i put everything else back on by my self and that took another 4 hours and had it running afterwards. So about 95% work by my self took arround 15 hours. Not bad for my first time.
11-20-2006, 12:26 PM
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I was told somewhere between 4-6 hrs from people who have done quite a few head installs, does this check out to be correct? I may venture into doing it myself and with some help.....Not sure if I want to take on more than I can handle.
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Ok, well maybe 10 hrs of labor is correct? Are these other people quoting me 4-6 hrs just out of their minds? I guess Ill find out when this takes place....just debating on whether or not to take it to a shop or try and knock it out myself
11-20-2006, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Long Beach
Do it your self its not verry hard, just time consuming.
I probably took 20 hours though. I forgot to unbolt the Y-pipe. That was a ******* pain! And watch your fingers... those cylinder heads can be extremely sharp!!!
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Originally Posted by Somebody09
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I probably took 20 hours though. I forgot to unbolt the Y-pipe. That was a ******* pain! And watch your fingers... those cylinder heads can be extremely sharp!!!
I probably took 20 hours though. I forgot to unbolt the Y-pipe. That was a ******* pain! And watch your fingers... those cylinder heads can be extremely sharp!!!
Yes they are, i sliced my fingers good. 
. I am giving myself plenty of time to get this done right.....
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Originally Posted by Somebody09
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I probably took 20 hours though. I forgot to unbolt the Y-pipe. That was a ******* pain! And watch your fingers... those cylinder heads can be extremely sharp!!!
I probably took 20 hours though. I forgot to unbolt the Y-pipe. That was a ******* pain! And watch your fingers... those cylinder heads can be extremely sharp!!!
11-20-2006, 01:09 PM
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hmmmm, i guess ill stick with the 10hr quotes from the shops (if they are going to be doing the labor!!). I guess its not bad then. Thanks for everyones input!
11-20-2006, 05:59 PM
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acctually alldata shows 12.7 hours for a 2000 camaro with an LS1. That is what a tech would generally get paid for that job. It doesnt really say how long it will take, but its usually a good estimate.
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11-20-2006, 08:41 PM
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate everyones input......kinda getting mixed answers......I guess Ill split the middle and call it 6-8 hrs. Thanks once again!
11-20-2006, 09:49 PM
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depending on how many other problems i ran into while doing it, the cleaning takes the most time of all i think, and one of the most important steps.
I found that the amount of beer drank throughout the weekend of a head swap is relevant to how long it takes the more beer you drink, the less you work....longer it takes
it's a relatively easy swap, and can be done with most simple hand tools,
I found that the amount of beer drank throughout the weekend of a head swap is relevant to how long it takes
the more beer you drink, the less you work....longer it takes it's a relatively easy swap, and can be done with most simple hand tools,
