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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 12:05 PM
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Hey all,
I am looking at a set of CNC LS6 heads from CBM Motorsports. They use Manley one piece stainless 2.055 intake and 1.60 exhaust valves along with Manley polished Nextek dual springs # 221435-16 rated to .660 lift. They have 64cc chambers. I am currently running a TSP 228r cam in my LS1 with stock heads. If I purchase these heads will I have to do any fly cutting on my stock pistons; or should I be able to just bolt on and go with no problems? I didn't think that I should need to flycut, but I have heard that I may have to with these heads. I'd prefer not to buy if I am going to have to do some flycutting. I'm new to the head game, so bear with me if these are easy questions.

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Johnathan

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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 01:13 PM
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64cc is pretty much stock cc on a 243 head, they are 64-65cc stock

So I think you should be fine, however now might be a good time to measure piston to valve clearance so you'll know %100 and teach yourself a new trick..
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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 02:30 PM
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Cool, thanks for the help. I appreciate it!
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