what valves do I need??
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what valves do I need?? I'm currently building another lq4 for boost and I'm at the point where I need to address my heads, more importantly my valves. last build I just swapped springs and got a refresh that's it.now id like to go further in this new build. I have a set of 823 heads from an ly6 that I'm going to use, only problem is one of the exhaust valves has melted a bit and is un usable, Id like to swap all valves to new. what valves should I use since I'm going turbo and looking to make at least 1000hp. would I need stronger intake valves as well?
I'm currently building another lq4 for boost and I'm at the point where I need to address my heads, more importantly my valves. last build I just swapped springs and got a refresh that's it.now id like to go further in this new build. I have a set of 823 heads from an ly6 that I'm going to use, only problem is one of the exhaust valves has melted a bit and is un usable, Id like to swap all valves to new. what valves should I use since I'm going turbo and looking to make at least 1000hp. would I need stronger intake valves as well?
Andrew
The factory LY6 exhaust valves are Inconnel and pretty cheap new from Summit:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/n...YaAmv2EALw_wcB
I did a similar thing for my LSA heads (has very heavy factory valves) and did LY6 exhaust valves with LS3 hollow intake valves for a 1000rwhp+ turbo setup. I've heard many people running this combo and not having any issues.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/n...YaAmv2EALw_wcB
I did a similar thing for my LSA heads (has very heavy factory valves) and did LY6 exhaust valves with LS3 hollow intake valves for a 1000rwhp+ turbo setup. I've heard many people running this combo and not having any issues.
I went with these for some reason and it did take some time tracking all the exhaust valves down.
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Ferrea hollow stem intake valves are 19-20g heavier but also have thicker walls than LS3's so I decided to go with them. Manley's are another good choice for valves and if you can afford them then go titanium intake valves.
