local engine builder milling ls1 heads ok?

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Jul 10, 2004 | 02:05 PM

mattz06

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local engine builder milling ls1 heads ok?

there are a few reputable engine builders local to me, I need .030 thousandths milled off of a set of new AFR heads,

It shouldn't be a big deal for someone who has never done ls1 heads right?

any special tips?

Jul 10, 2004 | 02:24 PM

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Why not get the shop that your buying them from to mill them also. That way if it's not right, it's on them.

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Jul 10, 2004 | 02:55 PM

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AFR should be able to mill them before they ship. If its too late for that, head milling is head milling, but the heads will have to be disassembled and reassembled....

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Jul 10, 2004 | 06:01 PM

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why would they need disassembled?
shouldn't need to be for just being milled. just clean them out thoroughlywith air and solvent

I am just glad to get them from the place I am, they are hard to come by now.

Jul 10, 2004 | 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mattz06

They're your heads, but I'd not want to take any chances that metal shavings could be lodged in valves, seals, springs, retainers, keepers, etc. Here is a thread where two cylinder head "experts" agree with me. Just my .02, good luck, Shawn