6.0 iron block, with alum 243 heads?

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05-16-2009, 07:36 PM

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6.0 iron block, with alum 243 heads?

I was wonderin if i could get some help. Can U put alum 243 heads on a 6.0 iron block? what are some pros and cons of this application if its able to be done at all? thanks

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05-16-2009, 08:01 PM

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yes, more power, higher scr.

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05-16-2009, 08:14 PM

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Yes,like neme said,it is a very common thing to run alum heads on the 6.0 motors!

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05-16-2009, 09:49 PM

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I answered this in a thread that asks the exact same question just an hour or so ago.

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Originally Posted by SweetS10V8

I ran the exact setup in my truck, LQ9 with LS6/LS2 heads. Its right around 11:1 and ran great!

I had the stock puny cam 196/200 .469/.479 lift, stock LS2 intake, stock exhaust manifolds, and 2 1/4" exhaust. It ran 12.80 @ 103-104 in my 3500lb truck.

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