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Old 01-17-2008, 11:06 AM
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Default Quick question about factory heads

Guys I appologize in advance if this is a newbie question.

I own a '98 SS and have done a head/cam swap. My question is this. . . . are all factory heads the exact same that came on a 1998 f-body LS1? Are there any stampings or markings of any kind that are VIN specific to each specific car?

For example, if I were to purchase a set of heads off another member's 1998 LS1, would you be able to tell that the heads are off his vehicle instead of mine? I guess I never looked on my OEM heads to see if there were any markings.

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As far as I know the only casting number on the heads is a three digit number that indicates the model LSx engine they came on stock. You'd be looking for 806 heads for your 98.
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there isnt anything that would be vehicle specific on the heads. So if you took his heads, no one else would be the wiser, unless the casting number is different.
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Perfect, that's what I was hoping for.

Thanks guys.

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I can see it now.... *next post*

Some dude just stole my heads... does anyone have a spare sitting around that i can buy?!




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