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

317 head questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 4, 2011 | 12:35 PM
  #1  
N20zuki's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 856
Likes: 2
From: Elizabeth City NC
Default 317 head questions

I have a friend that I may be able to get a set of 317 heads from cheap. Altho I know they are basically the same as the LS6 heads but with bigger CC 70-72 vs LS6 66cc?

My question is can i have these heads shaved to get the CC down around the same as the LS6 heads or am I better off picking up the 317's and then trading them or selling them for 243's?
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2011 | 01:12 PM
  #2  
mattster03's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
From: Bellingham, WA
Default

Originally Posted by N20zuki
I have a friend that I may be able to get a set of 317 heads from cheap. Altho I know they are basically the same as the LS6 heads but with bigger CC 70-72 vs LS6 66cc?

My question is can i have these heads shaved to get the CC down around the same as the LS6 heads or am I better off picking up the 317's and then trading them or selling them for 243's?
You would need to shave off nearly 0.030 to get them down to the LS6 chamber size... although it's possible, most say it's not worth it.
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2011 | 01:13 PM
  #3  
mattster03's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
From: Bellingham, WA
Default

Originally Posted by N20zuki
I have a friend that I may be able to get a set of 317 heads from cheap. Altho I know they are basically the same as the LS6 heads but with bigger CC 70-72 vs LS6 66cc?

My question is can i have these heads shaved to get the CC down around the same as the LS6 heads or am I better off picking up the 317's and then trading them or selling them for 243's?
You would need to shave off nearly 0.030 to get them down to the LS6 chamber size... although it's possible, most say it's not worth it.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:12 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-04 18:13:20


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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