Before i install my LQ9 heads...............
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Before i install my LQ9 heads............... the 6.0l heads i just got have about 11,000 miles on them and look pretty good, any opinions on if i should get them looked at before, etc? they are for a 500+HP turbo build
also all i need for the 6.0l heads are 6.0l or 5.7l gaskets right? i can use stock length hardened pushrods?
also all i need for the 6.0l heads are 6.0l or 5.7l gaskets right? i can use stock length hardened pushrods?
try a regular head shop?if u can come down to miami by i95 and nw 135 st theres a shop that only works on cylinder heads awesome work from porting to putting bigger springs exc good work
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I would not worry about the HG thickness and the push rod length. Make sure you use the GM MLS 6.0 gaskets. I would use ARP studs, and have the heads checked. Have them checked for straightness and make sure the valve job is good, so that the valves seal when closed. Make sure you put new valve springs on even if the cam is stock.
Good luck,
Glenn
Good luck,
Glenn
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Originally Posted by W8N2SQZ
I would not worry about the HG thickness and the push rod length. Make sure you use the GM MLS 6.0 gaskets. I would use ARP studs, and have the heads checked. Have them checked for straightness and make sure the valve job is good, so that the valves seal when closed. Make sure you put new valve springs on even if the cam is stock.
Good luck,
Glenn
Good luck,
Glenn
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Originally Posted by 2002/Black/SS
thanks for the help, i already have patriot duals for the heads, and im getting ARP head bolts instead of studs. anyone know the price of getting heads checked out and/or the price of a good valve job?
then you shouldnt get into Turbo.... cause you're gonna get nickel and dimed to death...
Why dont you call and ask for a quote..
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Originally Posted by Smearin
If you're worrying about the $$$ to get the heads checked out..
then you shouldnt get into Turbo.... cause you're gonna get nickel and dimed to death....
then you shouldnt get into Turbo.... cause you're gonna get nickel and dimed to death....
Originally Posted by 2002/Black/SS
im not worrying about the money im just worrying that if its to much i should just get ported heads!
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i got one last question for u guys about these heads(i think,haha)
What do u guys with turboed engines with 6.0l heads recommend for the head gasket? i want the thickest but most reliable gasket, (reliabilty comes first), cometic? stock gm mls? any other ones?
What do u guys with turboed engines with 6.0l heads recommend for the head gasket? i want the thickest but most reliable gasket, (reliabilty comes first), cometic? stock gm mls? any other ones?
