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can u bolt on a pair of ls7 heads on an ls1

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Old 11-21-2006, 02:39 PM
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Lightbulb can u bolt on a pair of ls7 heads on an ls1

I have an 03 ls6 out of a vette. I'm putting it in my 99 trans am and i was wondering would a pair of ls7 headds bolt on or not. and if not what are the best heads i can buy.
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No, you need a larger bore, I think 4.100" in the minimum.
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No LS7's. Proven heads would be ETP 215's or 225's, Trickflow 215 or 225's, AFR 205's or 225's.
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Bore Size, Valvetrain Geometry, Intake Must Change.
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well i'm putting darton sleeves in it so it will be bored to 4.125" but i don't know i just want some heads that are gonna make the most power. thanks landon
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AFR heads seem to be pretty popular but I havent honestly looked into buying heads yet so i will leave this one alone.




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