Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Worth the time and money?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 28, 2009 | 04:47 PM
  #1  
erocz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Buffalo SC
Question Worth the time and money?

Hi.New and first post i have a set of 706 casting 5.3 heads wondering if they are worth getting worked and puttin on my 2000 ls1 Thanks.
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2009 | 07:54 PM
  #2  
greatskiiiier's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 835
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
Default

they flow slightly worse (-3HPish) but bump up compression from 10.1 to 10.75 (+15HPish) since you have the heads already, and the gaskets and bolts cost anywhere from $100-$250, you need to ask yourself, is $25 per HP a wise investment? and if you ever replace the heads again (which you will if you ever want to make real power) its ganna cost you that $100-$250 again
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2009 | 08:27 PM
  #3  
erocz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Buffalo SC
Default

Thanks for the info i thought that was the case wanted to add a cam and lifters while swapping the heads i drive the car 700 miles a week so don't want to go to crazy.I would also have the heads ported and polished before putting them on.
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2009 | 09:29 PM
  #4  
greatskiiiier's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 835
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
Default

get em to flow better than ls6 heads (243) and you should make some power from them... if you get some 2.02 1.575 valves in there you should get some healthy numbers out of them
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:43 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE