So I'm in the process of putting together an LS1 for my 02 Silverado and I have a question about heads.

My initial thought was to send my 241's to Advanced Inductions and have them worked over. Then I started looking at the offerings from Texas Speed. Are their Stg 2.5 LS6 heads worth the extra cost for a fairly mild street build?

I have heard nothing but good things about both companies, so I am happy to spend my money with either. I just want to spend it wisely.

The engine setup is a stock bottom end LS1 out of an 01 Camaro, with a Cam Motion 222/226 grind.

I am open to any other options as well if you have thoughts.

 

Either way it will make good power. With that cam and the weight of a pick up, I wouldn't bother with 243's or port work. It is really a matter of opinion though. Only you can decide if it is worth the money. I have always thought of trucks as a way to pull race cars, not compete with them.

 

What sized motor do you have?

Lonnie

 

Like mentioned above you will pick up similar power either way, so obviously that's for you to determine

 

I would go with the A.I.heads personally.

 

I get your point, and I'm not trying to build a race truck, but it's certainly not a tow rig either. Just something fun to drive on the street. I have the motor on the stand to put in the truck and I figured now would be the time to do the heads. I hate to leave stones unturned when it's easy to do.

It is a 5.7 LS1. Stock bottom end. If there is something that you can recommend that would be a better combination I'm all ears.

 

Go with whatever route sves you the most money. Between the two, gains will be minimal.

 

I was just making sure it wasn't a 5.3 or a 6.0 as I would have recommended a different head to better suit you. Between ours and AI, like others have said, will produce similar results figure in around 7-10rwhp difference going from the 241 to 243 castings.

Lonnie

 

Thats what I was looking for. Thanks for the info.

Lonnie, I will be getting touch for some headers and a few other parts as the build progresses.